Nearly twice as many Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ than millennials, survey says

Nearly twice as many Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ than millennials, survey says

A recent study found that Gen Z adults are much more likely to identify as LGBTQ than older generations. More than 1 in 4 Gen Z adults in the United States identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, a new survey released by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) found. The survey found that … Read more

Nearly half of Millennial, Gen Z experiencing ‘money dysmorphia’ – here’s why that can spell disaster for their wallets

Nearly half of Millennial, Gen Z experiencing ‘money dysmorphia’ – here’s why that can spell disaster for their wallets

Young adults are more likely to admit they are “obsessed” with chasing after the high life, according to a new survey by Credit Karma and Intuit. The survey conducted by Qualtrics on behalf of Intuit Credit Karma in December 2023, found 44% of Generation Z and 46% of Millennials say they are “obsessed with the idea of being … Read more

Gen Z, millennials rebrand side hustles as ‘poly-work’ amid struggle to make ends meet

Gen Z, millennials rebrand side hustles as ‘poly-work’ amid struggle to make ends meet

They’re only monogamous to the money.   In a brutal economy that’s made most Americans feel as if they’re in a financial headlock over the past few years, younger 9-to-5ers have had to become creative when it comes to making their coins.  Although Gen Z and millennials have been socially stereotyped as “entitled” demographics with weak work ethics, … Read more

What is ‘TikTalk’? The bizarre Kim Kardashian-inspired accent may be the future of language

What is ‘TikTalk’? The bizarre Kim Kardashian-inspired accent may be the future of language

Tick-tock — it’s only a matter of time before we’re all speaking TikTok talk.  Having been under the heavy influence of celebrities and viral tastemakers for the past few decades, it’s no wonder that rising Gen Z and millennial social media starlets have collectively adopted the signature cadences of VIPs such as Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, … Read more

How Judge Judy’s granddaughter co-star is helping her understand Zillennial slang

How Judge Judy’s granddaughter co-star is helping her understand Zillennial slang

It’s the court of ‘ma — grandma. Sarah Rose, the 26-year-old granddaughter of Judge Judy Sheindlin, is taking on a bigger role on her famous granny’s TV show, “Judy Justice.” “I’m another truth meter – not that she needs it,” Rose told The Post.  The program’s third season premieres Monday on Amazon Freevee and Prime … Read more

What kind of doom spender are you? The answer is in the stars

What kind of doom spender are you? The answer is in the stars

Overwhelmed by the current financial crisis, Gen Z and millennial denizens are reportedly throwing money they don’t have at all manner of things they can’t afford. Because it feels better to let it ride on momentary pleasures than to stress about uncertain futures, existential dread, and a chaotic housing market, many young and young-ish adults … Read more

These Gen Z monikers are already going ‘extinct’, say baby naming experts

These Gen Z monikers are already going ‘extinct’, say baby naming experts

Feeling old yet, Gen Z? Gen Z may have brutishly booted millennials off of the top of the social food chain — a peak from which the domineering generation dictates everything from acceptable workplace emoji use to how wannabe fashionistas should wear their socks. But the tyrannical trendsetters now join their icreasingly irrelevant elders as … Read more

Gen Z has killed everything — but they’re saving one surprising tradition

Gen Z has killed everything — but they’re saving one surprising tradition

The kids … er, young adults are all right. Over the past decade, Gen Z has earned a reputation for marching to the beat of their own drum, tossing asunder hallowed American traditions like email, the 9-to-5 workweek, happy hours and sloppy one-night stands. Unenamored with the hallmarks of capitalism, puritanically progressive Zoomers — now … Read more

Millennial TikToker declares Gen Z the most boring generation: ‘What do you do? … It mystifies me’

Millennial TikToker declares Gen Z the most boring generation: ‘What do you do? … It mystifies me’

Is it any surprise that the most anxious generation doesn’t have any fun? Thousands of Gen Zers overwhelmingly agreed that they are not taking advantage of their youths the way previous generations had. The conversation exploded after influencer and self-identified millennial Ashley Tea shared a TikTok saying she was “genuinely curious” about what Gen Z … Read more

60% of millennials say inflation led them to treat themselves at home more

60% of millennials say inflation led them to treat themselves at home more

6 in 10 millennials treating themselves at home more now due to inflation Millennials are embracing the comforts of home — one in five would rather enjoy a special meal at home than go to a restaurant, according to new research.   A recent survey of 2,000 U.S. adults saw 20% of millennials polled say they’d … Read more

Boomers, Gen Z go to war with each other in savage ad: ‘No one pays attention to Gen X!’

Boomers, Gen Z go to war with each other in savage ad: ‘No one pays attention to Gen X!’

It’s World War Generation Z. An Australian meat advert had viewers in hysterics after hilariously satirizing the differences between each generation in what viewers are calling the “best ad in history.” The resonant commercial was released last month by Aussie meat purveyor “Australian Lamb,” quickly racking up 450,000 views on YouTube. Dubbed the “Generation Gap,” … Read more

Gen Zers are now ‘resetting’ their virginity — but they’re ‘very confused’ about how that works, docs say

Gen Zers are now ‘resetting’ their virginity — but they’re ‘very confused’ about how that works, docs say

Gen Z is resetting more than their calendars this new year. Looking forward to a fresh slate in 2024, Bevinn Bey, 25, posted a TikTok video with a curious revelation. “When my virginity resets in a couple days,” Bey captioned a clip of him lipsyncing to Nicki Minaj’s song “Old Body,” which includes the provocative … Read more

Bonnaroo announces 2024 lineup: Get tickets to see Fred Again, Reneé Rapp, more

Bonnaroo announces 2024 lineup: Get tickets to see Fred Again, Reneé Rapp, 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. It doesn’t matter what your favorite genre of music is. This year, Bonnaroo’s wide-ranging lineup has got you covered. Set to take place June 13-16 at Manchester, TN’s … Read more

These Gen Z slang terms are totally outdated, according to Gen Alpha: ‘What does that even mean?’

These Gen Z slang terms are totally outdated, according to Gen Alpha: ‘What does that even mean?’

Out with the old — in with the new. Gen Zer Liv Kaplan, who goes by @livkaplan on TikTok, educated her followers with a lesson about slang terms that are in versus out — with help from her “Gen Alpha little sister.” On Jan. 3, the New Yorker posted a 3-minute clip, which has logged more … Read more

Tina Fey’s daughters helped her create ‘Mean Girls’ musical movie: ‘Don’t let millennials overthink it’

Tina Fey’s daughters helped her create ‘Mean Girls’ musical movie: ‘Don’t let millennials overthink it’

Tina Fey’s not a regular mom — she’s a cool mom. But she needs her kids’ help with that. Fey is back with the musical adaptation of her hit 2004 comedy “Mean Girls,” but 20 years after the OG high school film hit the theaters, she grappled with Gen Z references. To adapt the film … Read more

Which generation feels the most economically empowered? New poll has surprising results

Which generation feels the most economically empowered? New poll has surprising results

Younger Americans are more likely to feel “economically empowered” than older Americans, according to new, international research. When looking at the 2,000 Americans surveyed, data revealed Gen Z and millennials were the most likely to currently feel economically empowered (66% and 70%, respectively). This was compared to 51% of Gen X and 52% of American … Read more

Gen Z workers say this emoji is the most NSFW — but boomers and millennials disagree

Gen Z workers say this emoji is the most NSFW — but boomers and millennials disagree

Gen Z isn’t peachy keen. Intraoffice communications have become increasingly informal in the post-pandemic workspace.  Many 9-to-5ers of all ages, both in-office and remote, have come to rely on messaging platforms like Slack and Google Teams, as well as emails and texts to causally connect with colleagues, executives and clients on work-related matters.  But when it comes … Read more

Gen Z’s throwback ‘chunky highlights’ hair trend makes millennials cringe: ‘Don’t do it!’

Gen Z’s throwback ‘chunky highlights’ hair trend makes millennials cringe: ‘Don’t do it!’

How did the zebra get its stripes? Perhaps it went to the salon in 2002. Gen Z is bringing back chunky highlights and millennials have mixed feelings. The TikTok hashtag #ChunkyHighlights has 207 million views as young fashionistas show off the resurged Y2K style. “It’s been on a gradual increase,” James Earnshaw, a hair colorist … Read more

Gen Z is aging worse than millennials — here are the alarming reasons why

Gen Z is aging worse than millennials — here are the alarming reasons why

There’s a fine line when it comes to “baby Botox.” Injections, fillers, and vapes are among the sneaky culprits making Gen Z look older than millennials, experts warn, as cosmetic procedures soar among the younger generation. While it may seem like Gen Z is taking good care of themselves, practitioners aren’t so sure — in fact, … Read more

How you wear a scarf can reveal if you’re Gen Z or Millennial

How you wear a scarf can reveal if you’re Gen Z or Millennial

The generational tug war continues. Stylist Noah Altink, who goes by @noahaltink on TikTok, revealed that the way you wrap your scarf apparently can determine whether you’re Gen Z or Millennial. In the 9-second TikTok clip, posted on Dec. 2, Altink, 26, demonstrates different ways the battling generations wear a winter scarf. “Gen-Z vs millennial,” the fashion guru … Read more