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Dictionary.com has named '67' as its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting its role as a social signal and expression of absurdity among youth, with origins linked to music, sports, and internet culture, reflecting rapid linguistic evolution.
The article discusses how growing up online and social media exposure have contributed to Gen Z's tendency to be people-pleasers, driven by heightened feelings of rejection and validation-seeking. It highlights that this behavior is a response to the digital environment's constant connectivity and opportunities for validation or rejection, and offers insights into how individuals can work to move away from this pattern by practicing mindfulness and setting boundaries.
Tinder is testing a new feature for paid subscribers that allows users to add height preferences to their profiles, aiming to influence match recommendations without strict filtering, amidst ongoing efforts to enhance user experience and address biases in online dating.
Tens of thousands of Chinese students have taken up night bike rides as a popular social activity, driven by a desire for freedom, exercise, and social interaction. This trend reflects a broader cultural shift among Chinese youth towards outdoor activities and communal experiences, offering a break from academic pressures and a chance to explore urban environments in a new way.
Young women are increasingly losing interest in dating apps, reflecting a shift in social trends and attitudes towards online dating.
New data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics shows that marriage rates have increased in 2022 after a dip during the start of the pandemic, reaching 6.2 per 1,000 people. The decline in divorce rates, down to 2.4 per 1,000 people in 2022, continues a downward trend. Experts attribute the rise in marriages to couples becoming more intentional about their relationships during lockdowns, while the shift towards "companionate marriages" may be contributing to long-term stability and satisfaction.
Cigarettes are making a comeback as a fashion statement on New York Fashion Week runways, with designers incorporating them into their collections to evoke a sense of glamour and rebellion. Experts warn that this trend could glamorize smoking and lead to increased health risks, especially among young people who may be influenced by the portrayal of cigarettes as stylish. Despite the allure, health professionals emphasize the serious health consequences of smoking and caution against romanticizing this risky behavior.
Actor Henry Cavill expressed his disfavor for sex scenes in film and TV, stating that they are often overused and may not contribute to the storytelling. His remarks come amid a larger discourse on sex scenes, with a UCLA study showing that over half of respondents aged 13 to 24 wanted fewer sex scenes in movies and TV. This shift has been attributed to Generation Z's preference for more diverse and non-sexual storytelling, as well as a decrease in real-life sexual activity among Gen Zers, possibly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic and the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
A 32-year-old millennial clubgoer, Gus Rosas, was told by a Gen Zer that his dance moves were giving away his age when he kept putting his arms up while dancing. Rosas shared the incident on TikTok, sparking a debate about generational dancing differences. Many millennial viewers defended Rosas, citing songs that encouraged putting hands up, and criticized Gen Z for being too intentional and serious with their dance moves. The incident highlighted the ongoing discussion on TikTok about how different generations approach dancing.
Reddit users share various signs that someone is an only child, including being deliberate in relationships, not liking to share food, being independent and good at keeping themselves entertained, not seeking advice or help, and having different experiences with media and nostalgia compared to those with siblings.
Older people are sharing their confusion about younger people's trends, including TikTok dancing, FaceTiming instead of calling, sharing everything on social media, acting dumb, creating too much online content, filming strangers without consent, unboxing videos, over-the-top fake eyelashes, Mukbang videos, Snapchat and location sharing.
Patriotism, religious faith, and having children are becoming less important to Americans, according to a new Wall Street Journal-NORC poll. The survey also found a sharp political divide over social trends such as racial diversity in businesses and the use of gender-neutral pronouns.