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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

3 Panel image: Left: Dunkin' Donuts employee handing fire extinguisher to a customer, text overlay reads "This generation is screwed." Middle: Fire in a Dunkin' Donuts shop. Text overlay reads "When you go to get coffee and instead have to put a fire out. Everyone was ok! Yes I got my coffee lol." Right: Fire extinguisher foam obscuring the image, text overlay reads "This generation is screwed."

“Gen Z is so unserious”: Dunkin’ Donuts customer ignites debate after putting out a fire staff ignored

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Culture

Gen Z is romanticizing just being able to afford rent and groceries

TikToker @luv.yves8, originator of the "uh duh duh" meme on TikTok

“Uh duh duh” is the internet’s favorite new diss—but what does it mean?

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

The “quiet wedding” trend highlights Gen Z’s desire for laid-back ceremonies not optimized for social media

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

“It’s about time some blowback happens”: Gen-Z intern tells boss they’re taking a vacation because their “energy feels a little off,” sparking debate

Young group of tourists with suitcases arriving at youth hostel guest house - Happy friends enjoying summer vacation together.

Dating apps are out, jet-setting is in. Gen Z is “flocking” for love

Facebook screenshot from University of Arkansas group from a parent asking advice about her daughter

These viral questions from college parents are making everyone worry about Gen Z

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

Woman looking into camera under caption reading "30-35 year olds be weird ngl"

“Gen Z is kind of ageist”: ’90s millennials clap back after Gen Z calls them “weird”

A man asks, “Is it okay to be over 18 and still have extremely nerdy hobbies?” Social media overwhelmingly replies with their own nerdy collections

Memes

“You have no idea how funny this is at 3am”: What is melting on TikTok? The funky facial trend, explained

“You’re not verbally responding to basic interactions”: Zoomers are crashing out after other generations explain what the “Gen Z stare” actually is

Woman looking into camera under caption reading "BIG SIS ADVICE" listing five things that are keeping you broke

“This is such a brilliant thing to do”: Finance influencer breaks down the 5 habits keeping Gen Z and millennials broke

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

gen z shopping moving toward pinterest discord tiktok

New survey shows Gen Z is utilizing Pinterest, TikTok, and Discord for shopping and product discovery

image of party in the movie "Can't Hardly Wait" with the words, "were parties like this actually a thing" over them

Gen Z Redditor asks if the house parties featured in ’90s teen comedies were real, sparking generational discourse

Left: Screenshot from "Rush Hour" film of Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in a car Right: Content warning before "Rush Hour"

Gen Z