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TikTok trend alert!
The viral trend of “millennial core” has taken TikTok by storm, showcasing snippets of millennials behaving stereotypically in a humorous compilation. This emerging genre of intergenerational mockery features individuals displaying cliché and cringeworthy traits associated with the millennial generation. From using dated slang to pulling over-the-top faces or speaking in an exaggerated, silly voice, these clips have become a source of entertainment for many users.
What is Millennial core?
October saw a spike in “millennial core” films, some of which had millions of views, as the fad picked up steam. On October 15, a well-known TikToker shared a video that received a lot of views. In it, different footage was pieced together that allegedly embodied the “millennial core.” The TikTok video attracted 3.5 million views and over 7,000 comments about how ‘cringe-worthy’ they were, including a woman calling Taylor Swift a “smol girl” and another gushing about how pleased she was about her IHOP order.
@jimmycocoapuffs Istg they are a different breed of human #foryoupage #fyp #fypã‚· #millennial #cringe #human ♬ QKThr – Aphex Twin
Millennials won’t stay silent…
Interestingly, millennials have started to clap back at the trend. In early November, @mindingmytime, a self-described millennial, posted a video incorporating clips from these montages while appearing to mock the trend. Despite receiving hundreds of comments, some pointed out that she inadvertently created a “millennial core” video, adding a meta twist to the evolving narrative.
@mindingmytime Millenials walkmanned so Gen Z and Alpha can spotify. Millennial Core how is that a thing?! @mark @biancascaglione #millenialsoftiktok #millenialcringe #millenialcore #millennials #genalpha ♬ original sound – Erin Elise | UGC Content
This generational humor has become a focal point on TikTok, with Gen Z comedians like Mark Gaetano satirizing millennials in viral videos. Even “elder millennial” Iliza Shlesinger joined the conversation, calling for unity between Gen Z and her generation, gaining significant support.
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