Exploring Youth Slang and Influencer Trends

Aug 28, 2024

Lecture Notes on Slang and Influencer Culture

Introduction

  • Discussion of youth slang across generations: Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha.
  • The significance of slang in social interactions and cultural trends.

Generational Slang Game

  • Objective: Identify slang words and their generational origins.
  • Generational Definitions:
    • Millennials: Born between 1981-1996
    • Gen Z: Born between 1997-2012
    • Gen Alpha: Born from 2010 onwards

Key Slang Words Discussed

  1. Tea

    • Origin: Millennial slang, but more popular among Gen Z now.
    • Usage: "Spill the tea" means to share gossip.

  2. Sigma

    • Origin: Gen Alpha; refers to a dominant independent man.

  3. Trolling

    • Origin: Primarily associated with Millennials, means to prank or tease someone.
    • Example: "Don't worry, he's just trolling you."

  4. Ate That

    • Origin: Gen Z; means to do something well.
    • Example: "You ate that outfit!"

  5. Chugi

    • Origin: Gen Z; refers to something outdated/unfashionable.
    • Example: "Those skinny jeans are so chugi."

  6. Stan

    • Origin: Millennial; means to obsess or idolize someone.

  7. Skirt

    • Origin: Gen Z; signifies avoiding a situation.

  8. Looks Maxing

    • Origin: Gen Alpha; changing physical appearance to look more attractive.

  9. Ohio

    • Origin: Gen Alpha; describes something cringy or undesirable.

  10. Gucci

  • Origin: Millennial; means all good or fine.

Influencer Culture

  • Analysis of influencer behavior and trends in social media.
  • Discussion of pranks and the implications of influencer actions in public spaces.
  • Concerns about safety and the ethics of prank culture.

Influencer Prank Examples

  • Prank Gone Wrong: Discussion of a prank involving a heated confrontation.
    • Commentary on the potential for violence and misunderstandings.
    • Emphasis on the consequences of reckless pranking in public.

Takeaways

  • Recognition of the evolving nature of language and cultural expressions.
  • Critical view of influencer culture, particularly regarding pranks and safety.
  • Importance of being aware of the impact of social media on behavior and societal norms.