From Neopets to Multiply, the internet in the ’00s and the early 2010s was such a foreign land. It was a simple time where surfing the web meant having to keep your siblings away from the telephone unless you want to get disconnected from your dial-up connection. The younger Gen Z Filipinos may have never experienced that problem before, but for those bordering on being zillennials, this is all too familiar.

Despite those hiccups, the internet gods served us with such great content. Consider us #blessed to witness these websites when they were at their peak. Sure, we’re pretty happy today browsing through websites like Youtube and Reddit. But there was something about the low-res graphics and poor UI from websites of yesteryear that make us want to jump on a time machine ASAP.

Get your nostalgia goggles on because we are going on a trip down memory lane. Here are five websites from Gen Z Filipinos’ childhood that you may have forgotten about.

1. Neopets

Just typing down the name of this virtual pet website makes we want to sign-in right now to grab some free omelette! If you’re not aware, Neopets has been around since 1997 and allows you to create or adopt pets of different species. There is really no objective to it; it’s basically Tamagotchi on steroids.

As far as I know, no virtual pet website has ever come close to matching the quality of Neopets. It had a lot of Flash games where you could earn money (called Neopoints), numerous worlds you could explore, a stock market, message boards, plots, shops, quests, and way more! Neopets is still a thing nowadays but it was never to capitalize on its momentum once Viacom acquired it.

Now it’s filled with microtransactions to make your pet look prettier, and it just hasn’t been the same. Here’s a suggestion to make the website relevant again: develop a Neopets mobile app now!

2. My Scene (Everything Girl)

As a guy who grew up in a household that just loved sticking to gender roles, I was never really able to appreciate what My Scene’s everythinggirl.com had to offer. But I do remember watching my sisters play this on our shared computer a lot.

It was basically the ultimate dress-up game that every child loved because everything was drawn beautifully. From having your nails done and finding that perfect shade of lipstick for your female character, it was also a good way to release one’s inner creativity. When you’re done with the shopping spree part, you can even design your own room too.

Would it hold up to today’s standards? We don’t know. Unfortunately, it looks like we’re never gonna know the answer because Mattel has discontinued the website. If a reboot is happening though, it would probably need to cater to other standards of beauty to stand a chance.

But we have some good news: Babe.net has some old links from My Scene which you can access if you suddenly get the urge to play them again.

3. Disney.com

We are cheating a bit with this entry because Disney is pretty much still alive and kicking. But take a look at what the games section for the local Disney Channel website has to offer. It’s a travesty!

Gen Z Filipinos who were on the internet played such iconic games on Disney’s website like the sandwich-stacking game from Lilo & Stitch, and the Suite Life game where you had to run away from Mr. Moseby. A lot of time was also spent playing That’s So Raven games until bedtime. There was just a lot of fun mini-games to play in the website that ate up so much of our time.

So what the hell happened from the 2000’s to now where everything is so… basic. Has Disney just embraced their role as a greedy corporate machine and plan to suck out the fun in every child who enters their website?

Look, I totally get that children are now playing Disney games in their tablets, but I mean look at that user interface. There is no heart to it.

In any case, we can always access the links to older Disney games thanks to Babe.net. What a shame.

4. Y8

Y8.com is home to some of our favorite silly internet games and we’re here to remind you that it still exists! I remember wasting my free time playing all 23912486 versions of the Idiot Test and The Impossible Quiz. And don’t even get me started on all those escape room games.

When online multiplayer wasn’t super huge back then, some of us would get together on one computer to play games that were pretty decent knock-offs of legit video games. That usually meant Player 1 had to occupy the WASD part of the keyboard while Player 2 was in control of the arrow buttons.

There were a lot of similar websites that had a huge collection of Flash games, but Y8 was probably the most popular one for Gen Z Filipinos. Relative to the other websites listed here which have died or become a shell of themselves, Y8 is still going strong.

What’s great is that the website still looks and feels like how it did before but still manages to keep up with the times due to its clean modern design.

5. Multiply

While millennials had Friendster as their “stepping stone” to the world of social media, Gen Z Filipinos relied on Multiply. Before the Philippines had caught whiff of Facebook, we all had Multiply accounts. Here, we were able to share experiences, photos, videos, and reviews through a blog of our own.

It also had traditional features of modern social media sites like a news feed that shows you all the activity your friends are up to.

In a nutshell, it was a social media site mixed with blogging which was actually a pretty neat idea at the time. But with the advent of Facebook status updates and micro-blogging through Twitter, Multiply failed to be purposeful.

I do have a lot of memories creating numerous posts in that website, and it’s actually kind of sad to see that it just died. After a quick Google search, I discoverd that the company officially filed for bankruptcy back in 2017. But for those of us who were lucky enough to really get into Multiply, it will forever live in our hearts.

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Filipino boomers think that Gen Z Filipinos are all just kids who are obsessed with TikTok or are still taking their first steps. That’s their first mistake — a handful of us are already in the workplace or are already living on their own.

While that’s perfectly fine, what we don’t appreciate are these labels old people love giving us to dismiss what we have to say. What they don’t know is they’re the ones who end up looking like fools because picking a fight with someone half their age just makes them look insecure.

Here are six of the worst things we keep hearing about Gen Z Filipinos that need to be put to bed.

1. You don’t know anything.

While wisdom does come with age, it doesn’t mean that we don’t know what we’re doing or saying. Filipino boomers love to claim that we don’t know anything when we speak about something remotely political. But when our opinions are backed up with facts or simply consider basic human rights, then maybe they should listen to what we have to say.

It’s just a universal truth that you aren’t treated seriously the younger you are. So imagine how tired we are pointing out valid and research-based arguments but having them fly over people’s heads because we have a little less wrinkles on our face.

2. You get offended too easily.

I’ll be the first to say that this is true to an extent. Twitter and Instagram are a cesspool of eager Gen Z Filipinos cancelling people over the smallest of things. But most of the time, we are offended when someone does or says something which reinforces a culture of hate and oppression.

Trust us, we have better things to do than to tweet about what’s offending us for the day. But when activists are getting killed left and right for simply fighting for what we are owed, the worst thing a person can do is to sit back and watch things happen. Have you ever thought that maybe we wouldn’t be offended all the time if there’s nothing to be offended about?

We’ve already pointed out why calling us snowflakes is not a good idea. And if you don’t see anything wrong with what we’re ranting about, maybe it’s time to educate yourself.

3. You’re wrong because back in the day…

It’s hard to accept that the world has changed so much the past years. Filipino adults should realize that their values and traditions aged along with them. Not everything that was taboo back then is still taboo now. For example, same-sex relationships and premarital sex are more widely-accepted now than they were back then.

Being vehemently against children for supporting or engaging in these things because they didn’t fly in society back then is a lame excuse. Just say you’re judgmental and move along. The Philippines is still a country dominated by religious beliefs, and there’s still a lot of work to be done in terms of truly “accepting” these so-called taboos. But we don’t have to shun anyone just because of what society back then thought.

It’s 2020. If you have access to the internet, then you should know why it’s so easy for Gen Z Filipinos to accept people from different backgrounds. We are constantly exposed to diverse views from all over the country and world.

4. You’re overreacting.

This line can pertain to a lot of things, but let’s shine a light on how some older people just disregard mental health so easily. Depression exists and suicide rate is increasing in the Philippines. Yet there are those who still can’t get it in their heads that these issues do happen to more people than they think.

When you tell someone who is experiencing anxiety attacks or fighting a silent battle against suicidal thoughts that they’re overreacting, what do you think they’ll feel? Do you think they’ll be comfortable confiding in you next time?

It wasn’t an issue back then because people didn’t have a name for it; hell, I didn’t even know what mental health was until I was in college back in 2016. But now that there is more awareness around the idea of mental health, there is no excuse for someone who has heard about it to dismiss it completely. When a parent doesn’t believe a child who says that they may be depressed, it’s just blatant disregard on their part.

5. You have it easy.

Listen, we totally understand why you may think that everything is easy nowadays. The advances in technology from the moment we were born have been nothing short of amazing. We are appreciative of the fact that we can have a message sent over instantly, and be able to watch a show we choose anytime we want.

But it’s unfair to think that our life is sunshine and rainbows. Gen Z Filipinos face problems which are unique to a generation that grew up with the internet. Cyberbullying springs to mind as a prevalent example. Catphishing, sexual harassment in dating apps, and death threats sent through the internet are also things that some of us have fallen victim to.

Additionally, our late teens and twenties are supposed to be some of the best years of our lives, yet we are growing up in a world that’s doomed to fail. If you think we’re overreacting again, then you probably haven’t educated yourself about climate change even if its effects are staring you right at the face. The intense typhoons will kill us if not gunshots from policemen.

Guess which generation our current leaders are from. Now, guess which generation will have to clean up the mess in the future while taking all the blame.

So no, we do not have it easy. And even if we do, you are not a better person for having it harder.

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Gen Z communication has been evolving because of this pandemic for better or for worse. Keyboard smashes, seenzoning, and oversocializing are all fair game now.

Even if most of our interactions now happen through Zoom, there are so many cues, verbal and non-verbal, that tells us about zoomers’ state of mind during the pandemic. These reflect in the way we speak which has slowly been changing more and more as we continue to be trapped in a world of self-isolation.

Not replying is now okay.

And it’s not only okay, it’s encouraged. Even before the pandemic hit, I’ve always had a reputation of not replying quickly enough to my friends because most of the time, I’m just not in the mood to. And the reality now is that a lot of people are starting to feel the same way.

Are you not feeling well enough to talk? Then don’t reply.

More often than not, people will understand. You’d get a lot of flack before when you wouldn’t reply to people or read their messages at all. But everyone is now becoming more sensitive of each other’s feelings as we all start to feel anxiety and uncertainty more often.

Now, the first thought that pops into our head when we encounter a slow replier isn’t how rude they’re being, but rather “I hope they’re okay”. Which is a good thing because everyone is finally understanding that just because you’re online does not mean you are always in the right disposition to talk.

We make a conversation out of anything.

Everyone’s lives has either been on pause or on slow motion ever since coronavirus hit. While we are trying our hardest to make memories in our homes, it’s safe to say that the progress in our lives has taken a big hit with the outside world being close to inaccessible.

This means that Gen Z communication is becoming more and more mundane as we struggle to create meaningful experiences. And because of that, we are running out of valuable material to go through with friends.

I want you to take a look at your recent conversations with friends and then ask yourself: what are you really talking about? Everything is becoming water-cooler conversations nowadays like the NBA Playoffs and what k-drama you’re watching. Some of the most memorable conversations I’ve had with people during quarantine involve skincare routines, and I don’t know how to feel about that.

And when asking someone how they are, they’d probably just give you the same tired answer: “just stuck in the house”.

For the sake of our sanity, we do make an effort to socialize with our loved ones. But we don’t really have anything substantial or new to talk about most of the time leading us to talk about things that don’t matter a lot. This is a challenge to you: why not go beyond pop culture or funny banter and get to know your friends a little bit deeper?

It’s easier to talk to old friends and strangers.

Even the most introverted of us are reaching out to people whom we never thought we’d be in contact with again. Being stuck at home means everyone has more time on their hands to scroll through their social media feeds, which means you’ll probably see more of your acquaintances interact with the posts that you share. Whether it be a like or a comment, everyone is craving for social interaction.

So when the conversations with your best friends are becoming stale, you might see yourself striking a conversation with someone whom you haven’t talked to in a long while. Maybe it was a person you met pre-COVID and never got the chance to interact with on a deeper level. Or maybe it’s a good friend from high school that disappeared in your life after graduation.

The crazy part is they’ll probably be up to talk to you too. Just watch as they reply with the same excitement that you have! While some people may not be up for a conversation all the time, this is the best time to talk with practically anybody. Why? Because a simple gesture like leaving a message in their DM’s will make them feel like they are not alone in this pandemic.

Overcommunication is real.

Ironically, the same people who want to be left alone in this pandemic are the ones who talk a lot too. Similar to how we may experience mood swings during the pandemic, our willingness to talk also flip flops. Gen Z communication is now defined by a neverending stop-and-go seesaw battle where one may just choose to spend the entire night chatting with people, or hiding from the online world.

What triggers this tendency to flip flop?

The first one is guilt. At times when we’re not in the frame of mind to have a conversation with people, we may feel bad for leaving them hanging. So when the time comes when we’re finally in the mood to reply, we may tend to start bombing their inbox with messages.

Aside from that, overcommunication is also a coping mechanism for those who need a sense of “normalcy” in their lives. Talking with people face-to-face is something everybody took for granted until the pandemic started. By starting conversations with others during quarantine, we are putting ourselves back in a mentally comfortable place where everything feels normal again.

And in addition to that, having a chat with someone is a great distraction from whatever hell is happening outside. Our overthinking may kick in the moment we are left alone with our thoughts.

We’ve forgotten how to communicate properly.

Gen Z communication was always weird in the eyes of older people. We could be typing gibberish and it would be sensible and funny to only us. So imagine doing most of your communication online with friends who all type weird like you.

As a reference, most of my conversations with fellow zoomers are just filled with keyboard smashes and all the synonyms to “lol” that you could think of. If we’re not doing any of those, we’re probably just using one of the reactions in Facebook Messenger or finding the perfect GIF/meme to use as a reply. It was perfectly fine before COVID hit because we complemented this form of communication with real-life, socially-acceptable interactions.

Now that most of us have not been able to go out to meet friends nor an authority figure (who is not our parent), we are forgetting what it’s like to talk like a functioning human being. The first wave of job interviews and online classes would probably be difficult for zoomers who have gotten used to light conversations that don’t require proper decorum.

When was the last time you were actually able to sustain a conversation with someone who required your full respect and courtesy? Zoomers now face the challenge of training or re-training themselves in the art of communication which has been getting more muddled as we spend more days in the pandemic.

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Today, major e-commerce players like Lazada and Shopee are having their annual midyear sale. While huge discounts are all well and good, why not spare some of your money to support zoomer-founded small businesses and side hustles too?

Here’s a secret: small businesses tend to be better because all their products are made with extra care and passion that huge retailers just can’t match!

From handmade soaps to fashionable streetwear to mouth-watering delicacies, we picked out seven top-quality brands and products that should be a staple in your household.

Here are seven small businesses owned by Gen Z’ers that we absolutely love!

1. The Care Creatives Company

What We Love: Have you ever tried organic soaps and shampoo? They feel amazing on your body especially when you don’t have to worry about the price tag. Keeping a brand affordable despite having a zero-waste advocacy always gets one giant thumbs up from us!

What You Should Buy: The Charcoal Shampoo Bar (PHP 120)

Tell Me More: The Care Creatives started out as a small project by Red, 22, to encourage the members of our local community to engage in more responsible and enjoyable self-care.

As we’ve immersed ourselves more into the market, we found that a lot of people have been looking towards joining environment-friendly movements like the #plasticfree and #zerowaste movements but are unable to do so because of financial as well as access-related constraints.

To respond to that, we made it a point to make our brand both financially and geographically inclusive: growing our brand to accommodate essential demands with our affordable and plastic-free artisanal care products.

Price Range: PHP 25 to 250

Delivery & Shipping Information: They deliver on a daily basis within Metro Manila and Rizal, while they ship on a weekly basis to Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao.

2. The Chai Bros Co.

What We Love: It’s 2020, but we’re still suckers for great milk tea! Do you know those cheap boba places that just don’t taste like they’re made from “real” tea and milk?

Well, The Chai Bros Co. delivers that authentic taste you’re craving for!

What You Should Buy: Thai Milk Tea (PHP 150)

Tell Me More: We make traditional home-brewed tea, delivered to you. Our teas are made from high-quality loose leaf tea and 100% real milk. We offer Thai and Hong Kong milk tea as well as three fruit teas—yuzu, butterfly pea lemon, and grapefruit tea.

Price Range: PHP 150

Delivery & Shipping Information: Delivery within Greenhills and certain areas in San Juan is always free. They also deliver to certain areas in Makati, Pasig & Taguig for free on Sundays.

Keep an eye out on their Instagram for updates on random free delivery routes!

3. Midnightcavings_

What We Love: I mean would you look at all that fudgy goodness? As someone with a sweet tooth, this tempting cake definitely ticks all the boxes when it comes to a perfect dessert: delicious, rich, and indulgent.

What You Should Buy: Midnight Chocolate Cake

Tell Me More: Established during the quarantine period by Sabina, 20, and Tanya, 17, Midnight Cravings will surely be the one-stop-shop for your cravings. They started with their midnight chocolate cake — luscious, gooey, and made with premium ingredients.

Every bite will surely satisfy you. Stay tuned because more products are in store!

Price Range: PHP 400 to 1400 (depends on size)

Delivery & Shipping Information: Delivery is available within the Metro Manila area only, via courier or pick-up in their location. Make sure to send them a DM for inquiries!

4. Payak Estilo

What We Love: There are so many streetwear brands out there, but this one stood out to us because not only does it look amazing, but you can actually easily see the Filipino influence in their designs.

We love a brand that embraces its Filipino roots! Fun fact: a percentage of the profit they got from their first shirt design was donated to our jeepney drivers struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. Watch out for their upcoming design coming soon!

What You Should Buy: ALON Shirt (PHP 500 to 600)

Tell Me More: Payak Estilo is a clothing and apparel brand founded by Andrei Mendoza, 20, and JoMa Binghay, 19.

Payak’s logo embodies a figure of Juan dela Cruz who is the national epitome of the Philippines, often used to represent the Filipino people. Payak aims to encapsulate various cultures that conveys a story which other generations can relate to by fusing it to streetwear apparels.

Price Range: PHP 500 to 600

Delivery & Shipping Information: You can pay through cash on delivery (COD) or through courier service. Make sure to hit up their DM for inquiries.

5. Plantsies.ph

What We Love: If you’re not into the whole plant craze, then I have bad news for you: you are way out of touch.

If you want something to spruce up your boring space or just want a “baby” to look after, then Plantsies.ph probably has the right plant for you. They have a diverse collection of beautiful plants in equally beautiful containers!

What You Should Buy: Sansevieria Trifasciata (PHP 250)

Tell Me More: Plantsies.ph is co-owned by two friends from Bulacan: Lea, 21, and Dane, 22. They had just started their business a few weeks ago, but just like their plants, they are sprouting! Whatever plant you choose to buy, know all of them are perfect for your loved ones.

Price Range: PHP 90 to 480

Delivery & Shipping Information: They deliver around Malolos City, Bulacan. But what’s great is that they offer shipping on select items!

6. Sestra Quisina

What We Love: “Sobrang worth it” was the first thing my friend said when Sestra‘s lasagna was brought up.

And as a pasta lover, how can you disagree? You definitely won’t feel cheated out of your money when you buy their lasagna because every bite is filled with all the cheese and meat you’ll ever need in life!

What You Should Buy: Cheesy Meaty Lasagna (PHP 450)

Tell Me More: Sestra Quisina is a small passion project cooked up by two sisters, Ayra and Kayla. It all started from our love of food — playing around the kitchen, and serving those closest to us.

Sestra Quisina wants to make you experience the same feeling of comfort and excitement that everyone else has felt every time they’ve taken a bite of the sestras’ homemade dishes.

To start this passion project, we chose to sell our bestseller: the Cheesy Meaty Lasagna. This recipe has been a crowd favorite right from the start. Our friends wanted to get a taste of this every time we brought this as our baon. And, it was a complete wipeout in the bazaars!

It’s a cheesy, creamy, saucy, and meaty dish all baked with layers of love… what more can you ask for?

Price Range: PHP 450 to 1500 (depends on size)

Delivery & Shipping Information: They deliver within some areas in NCR, and occasionally, Rizal and Muntinlupa. To ensure their customers don’t spend too much on delivery fee, they book customers in nearby locations together. Make sure to send them a DM!

7. Taji’s Confectionery

What We Love: Talk about comfort food! From cinnamon rolls to milkbread to their cookie giants, Taji’s Confectionery just gives you the warmest feeling from one bite alone.

Heck, just looking at their IG feed makes you feel like you’re at home. No matter what you order from their extensive menu, it’s bound to be great!

What You Should Buy: LoloKaldereta’s Special Beef Kaldereta: A Katigbak Family Recipe (PHP 650/tub)

Tell Me More: Taji’s Confectionery is a product of my passion. I’ve been baking since I was 11 years old, and 11 years later, I am still in love with the craft.

It is my creative medium and an outlet for the things I want to share to the world. From confections, desserts, pastries, to our family’s beloved Kaldereta (recipe of which was made by my lolo); these are the things I personally love and want to showcase to the people around me.

Price Range: PHP 95 to 750

Delivery & Shipping Information: They deliver in Rizal and the Metro Manila area, while the delivery fee is shouldered by the buyer.

And that ends our shopping spree for today! I hope you were able to check out what these brands have to offer and keep them on top of your mind.

There’s nothing like zoomers supporting other zoomers, right? There are a lot of other small businesses owned by younger people out there, and to them I say: more power to you!

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For some reason, older generations really like to assume we’re all about TikTok and K-pop fancams. So what we’re gonna do is take the narrative from them, and create a list of Gen Z stereotypes that we can actually get into.

Just to warn you, we are placing a trigger warning for number 4, because there is a slight discussion about suicide.

1. Between us and boomers, we’re not the snowflake.

Our generation has been tagged as “snowflakes” for getting easily offended over certain things. But honestly, that doesn’t really affect us as much as boomers think. When we voice our opinion, we’re most likely doing it for good reason.

Calling us snowflakes has just become a way for older people to discredit outspoken zoomers who bring up valid points.

Say, remember when boomers got pretty offended over “OK boomer” last year? I still laugh my ass off when I think about it.

2. Diversity is in our bloodstream.

Growing up with the internet in our pockets has made it easier for us to accept people who come from different backgrounds.

We have always had access to apps and resources that make us truly appreciate what it means to live in a global community. There’s Youtube to watch vloggers of different ethnicities, Spotify to explore different sounds from all over the world, Netflix to experience various languages and cultures secondhand… and the list goes on!

There are definitely still bigots in Gen Z, but it’s easier to educate ourselves and change each other’s mindsets when Reddit and Google are always in our disposal.

3. Everyone knows a little astrology.

There are two types of zoomers on the internet: people who are into astrology, and friends of people who are into astrology.

No matter how much you’ve tried to avoid it, you probably know a thing or two about the different signs. You also know that zodiac signs are so last year. Of course you’d have to know your moon and rising signs too, duh!

To the boomer reading this, we know astrology isn’t real. It’s just fun for us.

But, I can point you to the direction where anti-vaxxers and flat earthers are. Maybe that’s where you should direct your negative energy instead. Let our astro-loving asses be!

4. We always kinda want to die. Not really, but yes.

If there’s something you should know about Generation Z, it’s that death isn’t really such a taboo subject for us to discuss.

There are days when zoomers would casually tell each other that we want to die, and no one in our circle would bat an eye. It’s not really a “joke”, but it’s just a statement that has an inkling of truth to it.

Most of the time though, we do make sure the person who said it is truly fine. Talking about death and self-harm with friends has thankfully become normal.

Here’s a quick test: try deciphering this: i.w.t.k.m.s.b.i.d.w.m.f.a.f.t.b.s. If you get what this means without Googling it, then you’re probably a zoomer!

5. Our sense of humor doesn’t make sense.

Ah, Gen Z humor. Some call it quirky, some call it stupid. Honestly, I couldn’t even begin to explain why I find certain Gen Z memes funny, and I don’t think other zoomers can too.

We’ve come to a point where the most random jokes just make so much sense to us.

6. We have the shortest attention spans.

Ever notice how songs are getting shorter? It’s because our attention span is only at 8 seconds, so music had to adjust to get to the good parts faster.

More than that, we’re bombarded with so many content that we can literally jump from one video or song to the next without skipping a beat. There’s a reason why Gen Z stereotypes will never not include TikTok, and that’s because we absolutely love short bite-sized content.

Maybe this explains why we suddenly find ourselves watching FBE React videos an hour later when we’re supposed to be studying.

7. Books are not our (only) thing.

To many people, it might come as a shock that zoomers actually read. But technology has evolved so much during our time that traditional print books aren’t our only source of knowledge anymore.

I have not touched a book in almost a year (not proud of that one) but I am able to learn about the world and my personal interests through podcasts, videos, and online articles. Some of you may be surprised to hear this, but many content creators have also taken to TikTok videos to educate others on social issues and other things. Crazily enough, most of them are entertaining and easy to follow so they actually work!

8. We’re shameless AF.

There are some things that come out of our mouths that older generations may find shocking. But that comes with the brand, Jan. Young people nowadays will probably say what they want to say for better or for worse.

We were born into a shitty world, so try to understand.

More than that, we have been able to create an open and safer environment for each other. Boys will hug boys, boys will openly cry, girls will speak up against sexist jokes, straight people will be in public places with queers.

A conversation among zoomers could go from “how was your day” to “what are your thoughts on abortion” real quick. Hell, I could talk about wanting to be in an open polyamorous relationship, and zoomers will be all “me too”! There are not a lot of taboo topics with us.

The world is changing, ma’am. Obviously, not everyone is there yet. But the fact that these things have become more normal in our generation is astounding.

9. We easily get scared…

I will literally spend the whole night getting anxiety over saying hi to a teacher the next day. The same goes for when I’m sending a long message to a friend, going to a relative’s birthday party, making small talk with the cashier… you name it and I’m probably scared of it.

10. … but we’re ready to fight.

When we see injustices that affect our community, we will fearlessly take off the gloves and defend our principles. We will move heaven and earth to protect those who can’t protect themselves.

If y’all are gonna choose to attack something that a zoomer believes is important, then you better tread carefully.

There’s gonna be a bloody war.

We may be scared of the littlest things, but we’re definitely not scared of fighting ignorance and stupidity. Boomers, to the left!

Even though I just gave you ten Gen Z stereotypes, it’s important to note that I do not speak for all zoomers. I am extremely lucky to have met people that made me experience all these positive things about our generation. With that said, not everyone in Gen Z subscribes to all of these things because stereotypes are just that: stereotypes.

More than that, zoomers from all over the world have diverse upbringings and beliefs that a list like this just cannot document everyone’s experience.

The important thing is that when we talk about Gen Z stereotypes, they have to come from zoomers ourselves. We cannot let people from other generation who cannot relate to our struggles paint us in a dishonest light.

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