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A month-by-month look at 2025 through Gen Z and Gen Alpha memes, slang, scandals, and trends—from TikTok refugees to 6-7, protest costumes, and millennial optimism.

In today’s digital-first world, language is no longer limited to words. For Gen Z, communication thrives in a vibrant ecosystem of memes, GIFs, and short-form videos. Welcome to the “Meme Economy” — ...

Even the iPhone, long considered the preserve of the youth, has been recast as a tacky trademark of Young 40s.

Originally from the song "Doot Doot" by Skrilla, the song has taken a new life of its own. It terrorizes grade schools across the country, coming to life any time anyone says the numbers 6 or 7. After ...

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