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Gen-Z readers are revealing a bizarre misunderstanding of first-person POV

"Never thought I’d say this, but I think fewer people should read books."

March 31, 2026

People are adopting Clavicular’s “by-yourself-maxxing” into their daily vocabulary

"Byyourselfmaxxing is the most me thing I've ever heard."

March 27, 2026

“They don’t seem to care”: Gen Z grads are getting fired due to a lack of initiative, according to TikTok

"I have to teach many of my coworkers what follow-through is and they still just refuse to do it."

March 25, 2026

What’s a Gen Z Karen? They don’t complain to the manager—they cancel you online

Gen Z's version of a Karen might be the comment section.

February 27, 2026

“Winning isn’t all that”: Alysa Liu quotes are taking over social feeds and inspiring a new generation

"I actually wouldn't tell my younger self a thing, 'cause she's gonna figure out herself. I don't want to change anything."

February 25, 2026

“I’m embarrassed”: Millennial dad unplugs his Amazon Echo after Gen Z daughter shows him something disturbing

"I'm really ashamed of the fact that at 41 years old I just didn't even think to look into it."

February 17, 2026