Gen Z vs. Millennials: Hilarious Perspectives On Missing Out!

Ah, the eternal clash between Millennials and Gen Z, a rivalry as old as... well, the internet itself! Each generation possesses its own unique characteristics, experiences, and outlook on life, which fuel the ongoing comparisons and clashes between the two. 

On Reddit, a user raised a question on the same issue. What things are Gen Zers missing out on from the millennial generation? The answers undeniably seize our attention, as we previously overlooked these aspects, leaving us astonished and amused, with certain responses eliciting outright laughter. Let's take a look.

Gen Z vs. Millennials: Hilarious Perspectives On Missing Out!

The best of all was an answer where the user rightly mentioned how Gen Z’s use their phones for everything else but what they were meant to do. The user wrote, "Not being scared of using a phone for its original purpose: talking to somebody."

Oh, absolutely! Been there, done that, and going to keep doing it, who knows for how long! As a Gen Z-er, I'm not only skipping face-to-face meetings, but I also prefer dodging calls like a pro. The thing is those conversations that I don't really want to be part of make me feel anxious. Whether it's in person or on a call, it's a big no-no. Unless it's a life-or-death situation where someone desperately needs to hear my voice, I'm going to keep avoiding calls like it's my superpower! And when it comes to chatting with someone, it's not intentional, but we often find ourselves taking forever to craft the perfect reply. It's like we mentally run through the entire conversation in our heads but forget to actually type it out. Guilty as charged!

A millennial mom reflected on the significant difference she personally sees between herself and Generation Z (2K kids), rather than between herself (a millennial) and Gen Z. She notes that Gen Z had greater exposure to technology since they grew up with it readily available, enabling them to learn many things much earlier than millennials. On the other hand, millennials needed time to figure things out as everything was new to them. One user on Reddit emphasised the same thing but from a different perspective. The user said, "The freedom. It’s hard to explain to people who grew up in a world where you are constantly on CCTV, carry a phone at all times, and are constantly contactable by multiple means. "

Absolutely. My mom has mentioned it countless times—how she lost touch with many friends after college when everyone got married. Back then, if someone moved away, there was no internet or social media, so staying connected was tough, and you could just vanish without a trace. We, Gen Z, miss out on that complete freedom to disappear at will. Nowadays, even if we want to break ties with someone, we can't really do it easily, even with all those block options available.

A humorous highlight from the conversation was the realisation that millennials had the luxury of enjoying their time away from home without their parents' constant contact, possibly because not many phones were as readily available back then. In a witty observation, yes, it's fitting to say that Gen Z might be missing out on this experience in today's era of smartphones and instant connectivity. You go out and have not even reached the venue, and you already have two miscalls and three texts from Mom.

Another millennial mom shared that Gen Z missed out on the joy of simply running around in big backyards for summer holidays. She added, "Being happy eating ice cream just during special occasions or summers—nowadays everything is always available! Despite being content with the things we have, everyone, young and old alike, is now wanting more and more of them. Seeking pleasure—more and more of it—and in the process knowing we are all insatiable beings''

One user wrote, “Anticipation. I’d have to get up and turn on the tv and watch the endless scrolling to see if there was a snow day or to see what was on each channel. I’d look in the local paper once a week to see movie times. I’d walk to my friends’ houses, knock on the door, and ask if they were home. Everything for Gen Z is immediate gratification, and they’re suffering for it.”

Absolutely, the suffering is real, and not even exaggerated. It can be so overwhelming at times that you find yourself wondering, "What's the purpose of life? What am I supposed to do with it?" And then your phone gets charged, and like a never-ending cycle, life keeps on moving forward.

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