Fads, Trends, and Culture
Fads, Trends, and Culture
Fads, Trends, and Culture
Fads, Trends, and Culture
Fads, Trends, and Culture
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This video platform launched in 2016 has become the home of trends, dances, and viral challenges.
What is TikTok? 
100
This word means someone has charisma, charm, or confidence — especially in flirting.
What is "rizz"?
100
The challenge where people stood still like mannequins while the camera moved around.
What is the Mannequin Challenge?
100
You use this phrase to describe someone who’s no longer trendy.
What is “cheugy”?
100
Gen Zers made this short-form finance trend about budgeting and saving.
What is “girl math”?
200
A popular expression meaning “I’m being totally honest” — often paired with “no cap.”
What is "fr"?
200
This Disney+ Star Wars series brought Baby Yoda into everyone’s hearts.
What is The Mandalorian? 
200
“Bet” and “say less” both mean this when responding to a plan.
What is “I’m down” or “OK”?
200
These rubbery wristbands were everywhere in middle school — traded like currency.
What are Silly Bandz? 
200
Trend where people eat in front of the camera — usually excessive amounts.
What is a mukbang?
300
The sandbox video game that exploded in popularity with younger Gen Z players and includes Creepers.
What is Minecraft? 
300
Gen Z’s favorite activity when they want to "disappear socially" — while still online.
What is ghosting? 
300
A challenge that made people drink something called “NyQuil Chicken” — please don’t.
What is the Sleepy Chicken Challenge?
300
This anime series became wildly popular again thanks to Netflix and cosplay.
What is Attack on Titan?
300
These chunky rubber shoes made a comeback in Gen Z wardrobes.
What are Crocs?
400
This rapper’s Astroworld Festival became a viral tragedy and sparked safety debates.
Who is Travis Scott?
400
This artist dropped the album SOUR and became an icon of teenage angst.
Who is Olivia Rodrigo?
400
This app is known for randomly asking users to post what they’re doing — in the moment.
What is BeReal?
400
In 2021, many TikTok teens “quit” their jobs mid-shift and called it this.
What is “The Great Resignation”?
400
This phrase is used when something is emotionally overwhelming or adorable.
What is “I can’t even”?
500
A viral handheld snack known for being hot, crunchy, and leaving red fingers.
What are Hot Cheetos? 
500
Gen Z ditched Facebook and went here for disappearing messages and streaks.
What is Snapchat? 
500
Gen Z's word for something fake, dishonest, or a lie.
What is “cap”? 
500
The game that made “sus” and “venting” a normal part of slang.
What is Among Us?
500
Gen Z’s unofficial “emotional support water bottle” brand.
What is Stanley? 