Can You Help Millennials Pass As Gen Z'ers?

This is Emma. She's leaving the house to get some coffee because coffee is bae. Which jeans should she wear to impress the youths?

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Image: Via Urban Outfitters Skinny jeans

Skinny jeans

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Image: Via Urban Outfitters Mom jeans

Mom jeans

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Correct!

Wrong!

Everyone knows that skinny jeans are totally out according to Gen Z. Baggy jeans and mom jeans are the way to go!

This is Michael. It's a bit chilly outside, so he wants to put on something warm and cozy that'll also let the Gen Z'ers know he's ~cool~. What should he wear?

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Image: Via Urban Outfitters Oversized sweatshirt

Oversized sweatshirt

Via Urban Outfitters

Image: Via Macy's Peacoat

Peacoat

Via Macy's

Correct!

Wrong!

Wearing a peacoat might as well show the Gen Z's he's got one foot in the grave. Michael should choose the sweatshirt!

This is Jessica. She met a super sweet dog in the park, and its owner is Gen Z. What should Jessica say to let the owner know she's one of them?

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"OMG, your doggo is so cute!"

"It's the super cute dog for me!"

Correct!

Wrong!

Saying "doggo" is basically a kiss of death. Saying "it's the *blank* for me" is always a safe bet!

This is Jacob. He wants to wear a hat to shake up his look. Which hat should he pick so the Gen Z'ers won't think he's ancient?

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Image: Via Getty / Oscar Gonzalez / NurPhoto Fedora

Fedora

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Image: Via Urban Outfitters Bucket hat

Bucket hat

Via Urban Outfitters

Correct!

Wrong!

Bucket hat or bust. Every Gen Z knows that.

This is Brittany. She's texting with her Gen Z cousin and she just said something that made Brittany LOL. Which emoji should she use to respond to her cousin and show her amusement?

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Image: Via Apple Laugh-crying emoji

Laugh-crying emoji

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Image: Via Apple Skull emoji

Skull emoji

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Correct!

Wrong!

If you use the laughing emoji in any text convo with a Gen Z'er, you're immediately outing herself as an Old. Brittany should choose the skull emoji.

This is Hannah. She's about to meet up with some friends and a few of them are Gen Z'ers. How should she part her hair to impress them?

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Image: Via Getty Side part

Side part

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Image: Via @charlidamelio / TikTok Middle part

Middle part

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Correct!

Wrong!

Side parts are basically a modern day combover to the youths!!! Hannah needs to go with a middle part.

This is Christopher. He has his ears pierced, so he decides to throw on some earrings to complete the drip. Which earrings will get the Gen Z nod of approval?

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Image: Via Rare-Romance Cross earrings

Cross earrings

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Answer Image Stud earrings

Stud earrings

Correct!

Wrong!

Cross earrings are sure-fire way to impress the E-boys, obviously.

This is Tyler. He just had the best sip of chai latte IN HIS LIFE. What should he tell his Gen Z little brother about it when he shows up?

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"This chai is so good, I can't even."

"This chai hits different."

Correct!

Wrong!

Saying you "can't even" basically screams, "I used to own VHS tapes." Tyler should say it hits different to save his reputation.

This is Megan. She wants to buy a new pair of shoes but isn't sure which pair will be more ~trendy~ to the youths. Which shoes should she pick?

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Image: Via Scott Gries/Getty Images Gladiator sandals

Gladiator sandals

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Image: Via Urban Outfitters Chunky sneakers

Chunky sneakers

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Correct!

Wrong!

Gladiator sandals died in 2010! Megan needs to buy the dad sneakers.

And this is Brandon. He's headed out and needs a place to store his wallet, phone, and other goodies. What should he use so he doesn't get made fun of by a bunch of Gen Z's on the street?

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Image: Via Urban Outfitters A fanny pack

A fanny pack

Via Urban Outfitters

Image: Via Urban Outfitters His good ol' pocket

His good ol' pocket

Via Urban Outfitters

Correct!

Wrong!

Why use your pocket when you can use a fanny pack? Brandon should know better if he wants to fit in with the Gen Z's.

Do You Know Enough About Gen Z Culture To Help These Millennials Pass As Gen Z'ers?

Hey there! Don't know if you've noticed but according to Gen Z, Millennials just aren't cool anymore.

Do you think you can help these Millennials pass as Gen Z'ers so they can feel young and hip again? Let's find out.

This is Emma. She's leaving the house to get some coffee because coffee is bae. Which jeans should she wear to impress the youths?

This is Michael. It's a bit chilly outside, so he wants to put on something warm and cozy that'll also let the Gen Z'ers know he's ~cool~. What should he wear?

This is Jessica. She met a super sweet dog in the park, and its owner is Gen Z. What should Jessica say to let the owner know she's one of them?

This is Jacob. He wants to wear a hat to shake up his look. Which hat should he pick so the Gen Z'ers won't think he's ancient?

This is Brittany. She's texting with her Gen Z cousin and she just said something that made Brittany LOL. Which emoji should she use to respond to her cousin and show her amusement?

This is Hannah. She's about to meet up with some friends and a few of them are Gen Z'ers. How should she part her hair to impress them?

This is Christopher. He has his ears pierced, so he decides to throw on some earrings to complete the drip. Which earrings will get the Gen Z nod of approval?

This is Tyler. He just had the best sip of chai latte IN HIS LIFE. What should he tell his Gen Z little brother about it when he shows up?

This is Megan. She wants to buy a new pair of shoes but isn't sure which pair will be more ~trendy~ to the youths. Which shoes should she pick?

And this is Brandon. He's headed out and needs a place to store his wallet, phone, and other goodies. What should he use so he doesn't get made fun of by a bunch of Gen Z's on the street?

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