Zoomers vs Millennials
Millennials: Born between 1981-1996 (also known as Gen Y)
Zoomers: Born between 1997-2012 (also known as Gen Z or Tiktok teens)
These years were decided based on cultural and technological factors such as 9/11, smartphone, SNS, 2008 recession
They were preceded by Generation X, (Baby) Boomers
Recently on Tik Tok, Gen Z have been making fun of Millennials for their habits and trends.
Q: Can you guess which trend belongs to each generation?
To express laughter: crying emoji or alshlakshfasf?
Skinny jeans vs Mom jeans or baggy jeans
Do you call these yoga pants or flared leggings?
Side parting vs centre parting?
Are you OBSESSED with coffee?
Do you know your Harry Potter House?
Do you want to live in the city or the suburbs?
Buy a house or live in an apartment?
Q: Why do Zoomers want to buy a house (in the suburbs)?
American Real Estate:
In the 90’s people wanted to buy a house or a mansion. Now these Gen-Xers and Boomers want to sell their houses. Why?
Millennials prefer to RENT an apartment. Why?
Price
Jobs
Time
Zoomers prefer to buy a house. Why?
investment
they grew up online
Answers:
Their kids have grown up and they want to downsize (to reduce costs)
Too expensive , often change jobs - new locations, feel they are too busy to maintain a house
Zoomers - are used to living/playing/living online
Q: In your opinion, are there any (other) differences between Millennials and Zoomers?
Would you like to take this QUIZ? It was made by Gen Z to check if you’re a “lame” millennial.
www.buzzfeed.com/shelbyheinrich/lame-millennial-gen-z-checklist?bfsource=bfocompareon
Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/feb/10/the-culture-war-between-gen-z-and-millennials-is-on-the-first-battle-side-partings
https://qrius.com/generation-z-vs-millennials-who-prefers-to-rent-a-house-instead-of-buying/