- Zillennials, a micro-generation between millennials and Gen Z, possess unique traits.
- TikTokers have been discussing and highlighting the distinctiveness of zillennials.
- Zillennials refuse to wear skinny jeans but have memories of going to Blockbuster to rent movies.
The differences between millennials and Gen Z are highly debated on TikTok, but what if you don’t identify with either group? Enter “zillennials,” a micro-generation born between 1990 and 2000.
TikTokers who consider themselves zillennials express disagreement with the stereotypes associated with both millennial and Gen Z groups. They feel a sense of belonging to both but also a lack of belonging to either.
Some TikTokers have made attempts to define zillennials by identifying their unique behaviors. These suggestions indicate that zillennials possess characteristics that align with neither the stereotypical Gen Z nor millennial way of life.
Signs of a Zillennial, According to TikTokers
According to one TikToker, you can recognize a zillennial by their choice of straight-leg jeans, which are neither too loose nor too tight. This stands in contrast to millennials who commonly wear skinny jeans and Gen Zers who prefer wide-leg pants.
Another TikToker noticed that zillennials tend to post pictures of themselves with friends on social media rather than focusing on selfies like millennials or creating a deliberate unbothered aesthetic like Gen Zers through blurry photos.
Additionally, zillennials can relate to the millennial generation due to their childhood experiences without social media or advanced technology. They remember activities such as going to Blockbuster to rent movies or owning a flip-phone. However, they also grew up with internet culture and social media becoming integral parts of their lives, linking them to Gen Zers.
Some zillennials recall viral dance crazes like “Crank That” by Soulja Boy and early YouTube creators, blurring the lines between millennials and Gen Z.
Debate Surrounding Zillennial Stereotypes
Zillennials often face disagreement within the group about which generation they identify with more. Trying to align with one side is compared to watching parents fight and inheriting their worst traits.
A comedic sketch by one user portrays herself as a typical zillennial who strongly associates with Gen Z and rejects any association with millennials. However, some zillennial commenters disagree, preferring to be compared to millennials rather than Gen Zers.
Another user suggests that there are various “types” of zillennials, including those who deny their age and attempt to blend in with Gen Z by spending excessive time on TikTok, as well as those who purposely distance themselves from Gen Zers still in school.
It seems that identifying zillennials is not as straightforward as it initially appears, even for zillennials themselves.
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