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Millennials Say They Feel Ancient After Gen Alpha Classroom ‘Banned Words’ List Emerges
It’s time to feel even older, millennials—as if you weren’t already feeling ancient.
Initially appearing to be gibberish, a Reddit post featuring a list of phrases that are prohibited in a high school classroom has gone viral.
Millennials were made to feel like OAPs earlier this year when they were informed that many of the “slang words” they had grown up using were no longer relevant. terms like “vibe” and “yolo” are no longer relevant; times have changed.
Millennials vs Gen Alpha
Millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996) and Gen Zers (those born between 1997 and 2010) or Gen Alphas (those born after 2010) appear to be becoming increasingly distinct from one another.
Some words and phrases have been banned from high school classrooms as a result of the disparity between the two generations, which is reflected in behaviors like the “millennial pause” and the time difference between the two generations.
As Gen Alpha members begin their high school years, they bring with them their antics and incomprehensible terminology, which many teachers have swiftly prohibited.
The board features common terms that almost all young people are familiar with, like “rizz,” which is now in the dictionary, and “bruh,” which you’ve undoubtedly heard from your time on Vine.
Are you ready for the remainder of the list, though? Let’s see—look down below.
What words are on the list?
I think it’s a stretch for ‘Bro’ to be outlawed, but everything else makes sense.
While it makes sense to say “On God” in place of “I promise,” using terms like “low key” and “high key” in place of adjectives might irritate even the most laid-back English teachers.
Good cuisine is referred to as “bussin,” which is out of the question, while more offensive phrases like “Gyatt” are naturally prohibited. You can look it up on Google.
Since “Cap” and “Finna” have been in use for the most of the past ten years, you may also be familiar with them. Newer names like “sigma” and “baka” have also been outlawed.
Social media influencers popularized the phrases “Love that for you” and “You doing too much,” and listening to youngsters repeat them repeatedly in class will weaken your mental fortitude.
Online reaction
However, users—who appeared to be older in the majority—took to the intriguing post’s comments section to express their opinions about the list of prohibited terms.
One user posted: “Incorrect approach. Use the words more than them, the word will die.”
A second further pointed out: “Just start saying those words if you’re an adult. The fastest way to uncool something is to adopt it.” – fair enough.
Another agreed, saying: “Can confirm. 15 year teacher. Kills the mood quick. Plus it’s funny, at least to me.”
A fourth said: “Add ‘it’s giving …’,” which I must say, I agree with.
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