Move over, TikTok trends โ understanding generational differences is the *real* cultural deep dive! U.S.-based vlogger Lao Zhang (aka John) just dropped a video breaking down America's four key age groups: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Spoiler: It's way more than just music tastes and slang wars ๐ง๐ฅ.
๐ The breakdown:
- Boomers (born 1946โ1964): Think classic rock, 9-to-5 loyalty, and handwritten letters ๐. "They built the systems we're now remixing," says John.
- Gen X (1965โ1980): The original 'whatever' generation ๐น. John calls them "analog natives who witnessed the digital revolution โ and still use flip phones ironically."
- Millennials (1981โ1996): Avocado toast memes aside ๐ฅ, John notes their tech-savvy optimism and "side hustle culture."
- Gen Z (1997โ2012): Digital natives rewriting the rules ๐ฑ. From TikTok activism to "quiet quitting," they're redefining adulthood in real-time.
๐ง Why it matters for you: Whether you're negotiating office dynamics ๐ผ or decoding viral trends, John's analysis helps bridge generation gaps in our hyper-connected world. His take? "Every generation thinks they invented rebellion โ that's what keeps culture spinning." ๐ก
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
