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DashCon 2.0 + Gen Z mall mania

Taylor Lorenz's Newsletter • 3881 implied HN points • 27 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Gen Z Influencers Shopping Events Social media
  1. Many Gen Z folks are excited to explore new experiences and prefer living in cities with remote work options. They want flexibility and are not very focused on settling down.
  2. There is a growing interest among Gen Z in influencers, but some see them as small business owners trying to achieve financial stability, leading to more conservative views in certain cases.
  3. Gen Z is bringing a new life to malls, primarily using them for socializing. However, the interest is still linked to online culture and social media rather than a full comeback for traditional shopping.

The Grinch has knee surgery tomorrow

Taylor Lorenz's Newsletter • 2896 implied HN points • 02 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Memes Social media Humor Gen Z Internet Trends
  1. The blue Grinch knee surgery meme has become super popular online, especially among younger people on TikTok and Instagram. It's a funny way to bond over absurd humor and connect with others.
  2. This meme is part of a trend where simple, ironic jokes can create communities and even go viral. People enjoy the low-pressure environment of sharing memes like this.
  3. Interestingly, some people are trying to turn this meme into a cryptocurrency called 'knee coin' to make money off of its popularity. This shows how memes can sometimes become more than just jokes.

Sports has a Gen Z problem

Next in Media • 294 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Gen Z
  1. Sports is struggling to attract Gen Z audience.
  2. Amazon and Epic Games might be able to help with this issue.
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