TikTokers, gonna burn this godd–n house right down! Rich Gen Zers are being accused of being tone-deaf as they dance around their mansions and show off their extravagant stays as the “Saltburn” TikTok trend takes off. “Saltburn,” the movie everyone seems to be talking about, follows dorky Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) as he begins Oxford … Read more
Many teens say they’ve driven while they feel drowsy — and they believe that it’s not as dangerous as driving while drunk or distracted. That’s just one of the findings revealed in the 2023 Drowsy Driving Survey from the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) in Washington, D.C., which explored 1,124 American teens’ attitudes and behaviors about … Read more
Forget the twinkle of big city lights — Gen Zers are moving to a home on the range. The youngest generation of adults is moving to the Great Plains and mountain West to seek out lower costs and “simpler liver,” data from StorageCafe and LendingTree found. In 2021, Gen Z made up the biggest percentages … Read more
Gen Zers are saving hard to splash out on “once-in-a-lifetime” moments as part of a generational move to make up for time lost to the pandemic, according to the latest consumer survey from one of Australia’s biggest banks. National Australia Bank’s survey of 18-29-year-olds shows the cohort is more likely to “splurge” on big-ticket experiences … Read more
If there’s one thing Gen Z knows how to do, it’s setting trends. We’ve had “everything showers”, “bed rotting”, even “bare minimum Mondays” – which have been adopted to varying degrees of social media fanfare. And now the latest Gen Z “movement” taking the youngest generation by storm is, ironically, not that new at all. … Read more
Fans of a feather flock together at Randolph Beer in DUMBO. Those who feel sour about missing the pickleball craze can bowl over this new obscure pastime: feather bowling. While few have heard of, let alone played, the niche sport before, it’s actually a classic at Rust Belt taverns where the curious game has been … Read more
For many, Labor Day means barbecues, boat rides and a day off work. But do young Americans know why we celebrate? “I actually don’t know why we celebrate Labor Day,” Jeremy told Fox News “I have no clue. I was wondering this the other day,” Elijah said. “Honestly, I think it’s just a day off … Read more
A group of Gen Z Americans have shocked social media users after they were asked how much the average citizen earns – with their “tone deaf” answers sparking outrage. Popular TikTok creator Jessica Palmadessa posted a video of her asking teenagers in Beverly Hills how much they think the average American makes in a year. … Read more
Change doesn’t start with them. Only 35% of Gen Zers — defined here as being aged 18 to 26 — say they always tip at a sit-down restaurant, according to results of a Bankrate poll released last month. And only 24% of Gen Zers always tip hairdressers, hairstylists or barbers, according to the survey, compared … Read more
This summer’s festival lineup is sick — but not in the way you want it to be. A new study by UK cleaning brand Method has over a fifth of 18- to 24-year-olds confessing they don’t wash their hands at festivals. The survey of 1,500 Brits revealed a staggering 26% of them only wash their hands … Read more
The “great resignation,” coined by organizational psychologist Anthony Klotz to describe the wave of employees leaving their jobs post-pandemic, has brought a plethora of new and unique methods for employees to resign. While quiet quitting has definitely made the headlines, there’s another resignation trend rapidly gaining popularity among Gen Z and Millennials in particular – … Read more
Gen Z holds the tightest grip on their wallets when it comes to adding gratuity with the younger generation less likely to tip service workers than millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers, a survey conducted by Bankrate found. The tendency to tip correlates with increased age, according to the survey results. Gen Zers are the … Read more
As experts and introverts continue to tout the benefits of self-care, “bed rotting” has become one of the most popular forms of recouping. With nearly 305 million views on TikTok, “rotting” away in bed seems to be one of Generation Z’s preferred methods for self-care. While it may sound extreme — and gross — “bed … Read more
The kids are not alright — to be roaming the mall. This past Friday, unaccompanied minors at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey, were asked to leave — and escorted to the exits by security guards and police officers — when the clock struck 5:00 p.m. A small army of the gatekeepers were … Read more
Sharing isn’t always caring. A third of Americans don’t think the bill should be split evenly if the meals didn’t cost the same amount, new research has found. A February survey of 2,000 US adults explored things people struggle with sharing and found that even with family members, just 26% are OK with sharing personal … Read more
Eighty-six TikTok. As a rash of ridiculous menu hacks threatens to give fast food chains serious indigestion, at least one Waffle House location is refusing to let entitled customers make a hash of restaurant tradition. “Order from the menu. We are not making anything you saw on TikTok,” reads a posted warning — captured in … Read more
Be careful what you wish for, Gen Z. TikTokers have claimed to start yet another trend that — surprise — already exists. The 12 grapes trend is touted by Gen Z online as the way to ensure you find love in the new year. In theory, the person would sit under a table and eat … Read more
After four years of dating, Katerina’s live-in boyfriend proposed to her in Pismo Beach, during a road trip along the California coast last January. Ecstatic, the couple quickly began planning a wedding in Malibu, Calif., for March 2023. Then, some things didn’t quite add up about her partner’s finances. “He was super avoidant around money … Read more
They’re the nest generation. Gen Zers and young millennials aren’t flying the coop. They’re living at home with their parents in greater numbers than any generation in recent history. 54% of Gen Z are choosing to live with their parents given the current economic climate, according to a new report of over 300 adults ages … Read more
If they haven’t quit yet, it’s likely they will soon. The term “Great Resignation” was first coined in the spring of 2021 as a record number of Americans voluntarily left jobs. And the trend shows no sign of abating, especially with the younger generation. A recent study from Lever found that 65% of Gen Zers … Read more