No aura points for her. The slang-loving students of Florida science teacher Angela Santalo were left speechless after the exasperated educator banned a long list of Gen Z and Gen Alpha lingo from her classroom, including “pookie,” “aura,” “bro” and “womp womp.” “What prompted me to create the list of banned words was the constant … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. It was mid-November and my friend and I were sipping espresso martinis in Greenpoint as she made her convincing plea for why I needed to reevaluate my entire dating life — a common point of contention between two … Read more
The age where life, money and the future start to feel “real” is officially 27 years old, according to new research. A recent study of 2,000 Americans split evenly by generation (500 Gen Z, 500 millennials, 500 Gen X and 500 baby boomers) revealed that being an “adult” doesn’t automatically start the day you turn … Read more
Their presence is the present, sweetie. Showing up to a wedding empty-handed is no longer a déclassé “don’t” thanks to ungenerous Gen Z’s who’ve shamelessly abandoned gift-giving. And their refusal to break the bank is breaking one bride’s heart. “[I] recently had a wedding and had probably 70% of guests not give a gift/a card,” … Read more
This one’s about to blow up. JELL-O has been known as one of America’s most traditional, comforting desserts for generations — now, the brand is breaking out of the mold and getting into the home decor game. Aimed squarely at nostalgic types who either had an inflatable chair in their childhood bedroom or college dorm room … Read more
A recent study found that a staggering 41% of Gen Z and millennials research the zodiac sign of their potential bosses and colleagues before accepting a job offer. Why is the younger and younger-ish generation turning to the time-honored practice of astrology to help them determine if a job is the right fit? According to … Read more
There’s a simple act that can give away your age, and Generation Z is making fun of you for doing it. Think about this: If you’re purchasing a plane ticket, an item over $500, or perhaps a big white goods purchase like a fridge, do you do it on your phone or your computer? If … Read more
There’s no hiding it: This is the one makeup step that’s aging you — according to Gen Z at least. Concealer is, apparently, on the outs, according to the young TikTokkers who have sworn off the under-eye camouflage, calling it a “game-changer” for their complexion. While some are swapping concealer for bronzer to hide their … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. As the Gen Z’ers might say, Target has gotten a bit of a glow-up and it seems to be paying off. In August, the company reported that sales grew about 3% in its last fiscal quarter. Shares also … Read more
X marks the spot — but the Zs can’t find it. Despite having youth, stamina and virility on their side, a majority of sexually-active Gen Z gents have no clue where to locate the clitoris during coitus, according to jaw-dropping new data. Researchers from The Urology Foundation recently surveyed 2,000 UK blokes to find that … Read more
Sick days have taken on a whole new meaning. As Generation Z employees enter the workforce, paid sick days — allotted by a majority of companies — are being used more than ever. Approximately 30% of employees took sick leave in the first 10 months of 2023 – up 42% from 2019, according to the HR platform Gusto, … Read more
They’re here, they’re queer, no big deal. Close to six in 10 people under the age of 30 now identify as something other than boring old heterosexual, a new survey revealed. Dating app Feeld polled more than 3,000 users from 71 countries to compile the study. A survey of dating app users revealed that close … Read more
Think Zoomers are having more sex than Boomers? Think again. In honor of World Sexual Health Day, Indiana researchers have released a study comparing how much sex each generation is having each month — and Gen Z doesn’t score highly. They found, among other raunchy revelations, that the youngsters are seriously lagging when it comes … Read more
Botox is supposed to preserve youth, but for Gen Z, it’s expediting the aging process. The botulinum toxin — meant to reduce the appearance and worsening of fine lines and wrinkles — is making Zoomers look older than they are, as an influx of young patients seek out preventative treatments such as “baby Botox.” “It’s mostly not … Read more
They’re going “back” in time. Local high-school seniors may be on the cusp of adulthood — dating, driving and applying to colleges – but they’re opting for very childish book bags for back-to-school. Backpacks festooned with Disney characters and other kiddie cartoons have become de rigeur for the final year of secondary education. “Everyone’s in … Read more
Back to school — and back to the future. Millennials are getting déjà vu looking at the retro school items that Gen Alpha is adding to shopping lists as they return to the classroom. This year, young students are bringing back classic school supplies that the older generation onced loved, according to Axios. The iconic … Read more
Wrap it up, Zoomers! The World Health Organization has issued a warning about an “alarming decline” in condom use among adolescents that is expected to lead to a long list of consequences, including higher STI rates and increased healthcare costs. A recent study found that almost a third of 15-year-olds (30%) reported using neither a … Read more
Are these “disrespectful” kids kidding you? Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, an expert at Parents.com, believes her rebellious childhood antics are coming back to haunt her as she raises her nine-year-old Gen Alpha daughter. “I had no issue snapping at my mom in a department store dressing room if she dared to comment on my style,” the … Read more
The golden buzzer has spoken — “America’s Got Talent” has been crowned America’s favorite reality TV show, according to a new survey. A poll of 2,000 U.S. reality TV fans split evenly by generation (500 Gen Z, 500 millennials, 500 Gen X and 500 baby boomers) looked at America’s obsession with reality TV and took … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. There are some things you’ll never get out of your head. For my 16-year-old self, it was whatever Louis the Child and Icona Pop had slipped into their … Read more