There is a generational divide between Gen Z and Millennials.
Gen Z and Millennials are often a subject of discussion, while Millennials (most agree it's between 1994 and 1996). It is believed there are differences between two generations, including habit, opinion,...
The differences between the two generations are shown in a viral video on TikTok.
On social media, Gen Z gained attention after sharing numerous cultural differences between the two generations.
The hand gesture that sets gen Z apart
On social media, one such difference has emerged in a viral video where Gen Z has adopted a unique hand gesture to distinguish themselves from Millennials.
One Tiktok user, @zoii.tsa, shared a video on Tiktok sparking debate by using a simple gesture to differentiate from Millennials.
In the footage, Zoë challenges her café co-workers to form a heart using their fingers.
The majority, using their middle and index fingers, successfully complete the heart in the same manner as Zoë.
However, one staff member stands out by using her index finger and thumb to form her half of the heart, revealing herself to be the group's Millennial.
The video quickly went viral and sparked debate on social media.
The video sparked a flurry of comments from users of both generations.
In the comment selection, many users shared their thoughts with distinct hand gestures.
While someone else defended the Millennial after Gen Z used a simple gesture to differentiate between two generations,.
However, some Millennials confessed to practicing the Gen Z gesture to blend in with their younger counterparts.
One person said: lol as a Gen x I do not even want to tell you which direction our middle finger gesture was... not as nice as this one.
A second wrote: Me gen z doing all the millenial
While a third commented: She’s definitely a young gen z. No way she’s born before 2006
Another added: Some people wear socks without worrying about fashion trends.
Someone else said: Some people wear socks without worrying about fashion trends
Some people wear socks without worrying about fashion trends. Another user commented.
However, this is not the first time Gen Z has sparked debate about age indicators with Millennials.
In another viral video on TikTok, Gen Z left viewers stunned after revealing the different socks used to distinguish between the two generations.
On social media, this debate was ignited by a video posted by French TikToker Lili Debois. In the clip, Debois is seen at the gym wearing ankle socks, with the caption reading, "Apparently only millennials wear ankle socks?"
The discussion between the two generations arose when Lili Debois declared that she had retired her ankle socks to keep up with Gen Z, adding that she would 'miss' the shorter socks.
This statement suggests that even the most mundane items, like socks, continue to spark discussions between the two generations.
