r/GenZ • • Sep 06 '26

Flair Request Thread Flair Request Thread [#4]

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Hello [r/GenZ](r/GenZ)

Many of you likely noticed that user-assigned flairs have been disabled in this subreddit. This action has been undone, and users are once more able to assign their own flairs - I honestly do not know why they were disabled or who did it.

In attempt to rectify this mistake, I am posting our first flair request thread in over 5 years! Time sure does fly.

In this thread, by commenting your birth-year, you will be automatically flaired -- it's that simple.

Approved birth-years for this thread include 1995-2012.

If there are any issues with your flair, please reach out to the moderators via modmail.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU COMMENT YOUR BIRTH-YEAR ONLY. COMMENTS INCLUDING ANY OTHER CONTENT WILL BE REMOVED.


r/GenZ • • May 05 '26

Mod Post Just a reminder, gender war posts are banned.

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Hi [r/GenZ](r/GenZ),

It’s been over a year since we banned gender war posts, and after monitoring the community, we’ve decided to keep the ban in place, as these discussions continue to be just as toxic as they were a year ago.

For clarity, “gender war” content includes discussions such as male loneliness, Gen Z men approaching Gen Z women, incels, femcels, alpha males, Andrew Tate, red pill, black pill, purple pill content, men’s height discourse, age-gap dating, and broader “looks-based” or hierarchy discussions about dating, looks maxing or ranking people by attractiveness or dating value.

This also includes broader dating ideology content that frames relationships in an adversarial, or fatalistic way.
For example: men vs women narratives, claims that one gender is universally responsible for dating issues, or that dating is inherently doomed for a specific group. Generalizations that treat either gender as a monolith are not allowed.

Memes about these topics, posts complaining about dating, and rage-bait content taken from other platforms such as screenshots from TikTok or Twitter that exist primarily to provoke gender-based arguments.

This is not a dating-focused subreddit. If you want to vent or discuss Gen Z dating issues more broadly, please use communities such as [r/dating_advice](r/dating_advice) or [r/dating](r/dating).
That said, posts about dating are still allowed as long as they are made in good faith. If comment sections become hostile or devolve into rule-breaking behavior, posts may be locked or removed at moderator discretion.

Please respect and follow this rule moving forward.


r/GenZ • • 7h ago

Media The French protests are no longer about schools or the cost of living

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The protesters are saying it's about the cost of living and schools, but this is just looting and vandalism. The poor woman is pleading for them to stop and they just ignore her. This will fix nothing.


r/GenZ • • 6h ago

Serious France, what is actually going on right now?

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r/GenZ • • 14h ago

Nostalgia And now consoles cost $1000

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r/GenZ • • 1h ago

Meme How do you sleep at night?

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For me its normal 3, but sometimes 10


r/GenZ • • 8h ago

Media RED ALERT🚨‼️: AMERICAN EMBASSY UNDER ATTACK BY ZOOMER STUDENTS - Oct 17th, 2026

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r/GenZ • • 6h ago

Serious Only me who really dislike these type of street lights?

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Not only does it feel blinding when im walking in the evening, it reminds me of some type prison or military base. I do miss some warm lights.


r/GenZ • • 15h ago

Meme Ironic or just sad ?

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r/GenZ • • 10h ago

Discussion Does anyone else get weirded out by how fast slang dies now?

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Saw someone use 'no cap' sincerely and got roasted for it being 'ancient.' That phrase was everywhere like two years ago. Feels like the half life of words got cut in half.


r/GenZ • • 12h ago

Discussion (Millennial) Is my Halloween costume offensive?

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Sup guys.

I am a cis tan muscular bald man with chest, leg, and facial hair.

I want to be Zendaya for Halloween while my girlfriend is going to wear a spiderman body suit.

To me, this is hilarious. But I don't want to offend anybody, specifically anybody who is transgender.

Yes/no?

Edit: I am fervently anti-trump and I believe in equal rights and progression.


r/GenZ • • 16h ago

Discussion Economy so bad we can't have failed relationships because we don't even get the chance to date

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My parents, grandparents and basically the last gen all had crazy stories in highschool or college how they got multiple gfs, heard stories of even some relative who didn't even finish uni had to dropout, but he had married a wive and a kid and he was also cheating on her and turned into alcoholism in the end and lost the relationship and the child.

Meaaanwhile, we can't even get basic jobs at supermarket and some of them requiring a degree. Relationships? Forget it, no situationships, no dating experience, nothing. Just worrying about how we gonna afford rent the next month. We can't even take care of ourselves, forget about dating at all especially when the expectations are sky rocket


r/GenZ • • 39m ago

Nostalgia Do you guys know this game?

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r/GenZ • • 14h ago

Discussion Is anyone else really lonely?

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All my friends are either out of state or busy or both. Anyone else feel the same way?


r/GenZ • • 13h ago

Discussion Am I delusional or are men really more "fluid" nowadays (especially in gen z)?

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Am I delusional or are men now more openly fluid and touchy?

Hey guys, M22 here and I noticed something but I really want to check if I am overexagarting or if it's more a niche thing or really a visible trend. So I think that especially in this decade people started to realise that sexuality does not need to be tied to an strict "identity" and that it is much more fluid and yes even for men.

So a gen z guy who is technically bi/pan but I don't really care about labels, I like women, men, trans people,... and for me it comes down to the person to who I want to be with.

What I have noticed is, that beside biphobia and homophobia that still exist, it is much more chill and accepted. So far I never got any biphobia in my real life or people seeing me as less masculine just because I like dudes too. And I don't live in a particullary "woke" area but in a small town in southern Germany.

Now I also noticed people my age being much more aware of it and seeing it as legitimate but also men became much more touchy with eachother in a way that girls are and were allowed before. In my school guys from a soccer group even kissed shirtless on a party and that photo made it into the graduation book. Nobody said "oh gay.." but actually a girl I liked at the time showed me this and said "Oh well that's a common thing around those super masc / frat dudes". Also my best female friend is into more softer guys, also a Harry Styles fan and her boyfriend cuddles with his bros and she loves it. And she is a conventional south european "girl next door" so again not really from a "woke" niche or so.

On TikTok (eventho I am aware of algorhytms) I also see homoerotic content between men, many guys my age admitting they would crack a twink or a femboy and guys especially from the fitness bubble commeting not stuff like "fire bro" and "good physique" but literally "I have a crush on you bro" and hearts. Guys I met now at the uni are also like it, they send me a heart when I send them homework or so and it's all normal. And which is interesting how many dudes that do this are conventionally very masculine. Also interesting how straight dudes now exibit some feminine presentation while many gay/bi dudes present themselves very macho like. So there aren't any rules now to be honest and I have a feeling many people see it.

Even straight men now often saying here how it would be easier to be gay/bi when it comes down to dating and how "men are easier to get along with eacjother" which would be unthinkable like 10-15 years ago! Even queer men being "conservative" like that was unthinkable before.

I am not saying that it is everywhere like this,
obviosly this world is still a rough place and prejustices are DEFINITELY there BUT it is much MUCH better I think than one may assume on Reddit? Now I really want to know is it really a true thing happening or is it really a niche and I am just delusional? Since social media (traditional media) as well made me TERRIFIED to be a bi man in last couple of months

PS: In media as well series like Heated Rivalry, Adults and this year's World Cup in soccer... damn there were some bromances and dudes weren't hiding it.


r/GenZ • • 1h ago

Discussion what are your thoughts on gucci morty?

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r/GenZ • • 14h ago

Discussion Actual odd question, has anyone in here almost died? What did you experience and how did it change you?

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And did it change your outlook on life given and despite Gen Z's relatively young age?


r/GenZ • • 1d ago

Discussion Gen Z is struggling at work

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Young genx here. I work with a lot of older genz in a corporate office. All have bachelor degree to phd. They are struggling so hard. I've never seen anything like it.

This isn't to bash or blame gen z. 8 out of ten can't summarize or organize information, can't multi task, can't put together a comprehensive email, can't apply what they learned in one situation to another situation and have zero communication or social skills. What would be considered a mediocre employee 20 years ago is a top performer now.

I don't think it's their fault but it is quite shocking to witness. I am wondering if gen z has observed this about themselves or other in their generation and what do you make of it?


r/GenZ • • 6h ago

Advice Is it immoral to continue living once you've realised your a bad person and will be irredeemable forever

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All my life has essentially just been me fucking up in increasingly destructive ways that always ene up with other people hurt, pushed away or just having them hate me, and I can't blame them I hate me too for all the things I've done, I want to say I never intended to cause harm but intent does not matter, if you accidently run over someone and they die your still a cold blooded murderer no matter what, and you always will be forever no matter what good you do in the rest of your life, people will always rightfully want you dead even if you made their lives 1 billion times better.

Many people want me dead and I can't blame them, I've been going to therapy for the purpose of getting better and making up for all the pain I've inadvertently caused due to all my issues. But I know I'll never be able too, most consider me too far gone to be worthy of life, and I know that my self harm and suicide attempts make people who want me dead much happier than if I became this amazing kind generous person who wanted to help people out and volunteer more than I already am. I know that when I eventually end it, it'll bring thousands of times more happiness than if I lived another 20 years on this earth making up for all the pain I've caused. I deserve to suffer and I deserve to die.


r/GenZ • • 1d ago

Discussion Was this expected or what ?

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r/GenZ • • 3h ago

Discussion There are Millenial in Gen Z Born Like Me ?

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I have questions about Gen Z never understand the Gen Z slang abbreviation because maybe a millennial but Gen Z Born ?


r/GenZ • • 6h ago

Media Nine Inch Nails - Closer (Director’s Cut)

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r/GenZ • • 1d ago

Meme Does Gen Z feel like they got screwed over?

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r/GenZ • • 13h ago

Discussion What waa that one incident at your high school/college?

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What was it?