T-Shirts and Gen Z

"Cunty" as a Compliment

• Definition: "Cunty" is seen as a compliment, especially among Gen Z, derived from queer ballroom culture.
• User Comments:
  • "Kids say krazy things!"
  • "'cunty' and 'serving cunt' are compliments for the baddest of bitches."
  • "'It's like slay. You look like a bratz doll/ hot.'"
  • "'I'm 43. If someone called me cunty I'd assume we're about to throw fists? Never heard of it as a compliment.'"

Jimmi Hendrix and The Doors

• Jimmi Hendrix: Considered a guitar god, more admired than played. Dependent on circles of guitar players.
• The Doors: Hyped in the 90s, but the hype died down. Some now see them as a laughing stock.
• User Comments:
  • "Due to the degrading image of EDM and Hip Hop, they're not mainstream anymore."
  • "The Doors' popularity spiked due to a song, reaching almost 15 million monthly listeners."
  • "Both artists might still be popular within vinyl collectors."

Vaporwave vs. Outrun

• User Comments:
  • "Gen Z views the Y2K era as retro fashion and combines Y2K trends with Frutiger Aero."
  • "FA is an evolution of Y2K and has many overlaps. The aesthetic is open to interpretations."
  • "Y2K and FA eras can coexist harmoniously."

Fashion Trends Among Gen Z

• User Comments:
  • "Gen Z individuals embrace various styles like skinny jeans, baggy pants, graphic tees, and crew socks."
  • "It's important to wear clothes based on personal taste and comfort, regardless of trends."
  • "Some prefer a mix of skinny jeans and Vans, while others lean towards high waisted straight jeans or cargo pants."

Election Discussion

• Election Analysis: The 2020 election outcome was influenced by the economy, misinformation, and blame games.
• User Comments:
  • "Inflation, distorted economy views, and propagandizing impacted the election outcome."
  • "Republicans tactfully blamed Biden for the economic aftermath of COVID, contributing to their victory."
  • "Dems failed to effectively address economic concerns, impacting the election results."

Political Discord Amongst Subcultures

• User Comments:
  • "Discussions reflect political tension and criticism across various subcultures and generations."
  • "Challenges arise when different groups have opposing political views within subcultures."

General Social Commentary

• User Comments:
  • "Discussions highlight societal shifts, changing trends, and challenges in communication among different generations."
  • "Opinions touch on diverse topics like fashion, politics, music, and social interactions."