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i went speed dating and survived
although i am still single, regrettably What do you do when you’re chronically single, approaching thirty, and too anxious to go on Hinge? Speed date, of course! Ditching the monotony of algorithmic swiping for in-person meetups is all the rage with Gen Z, apparently. Things have gotten so bad online that some are even dismissing traditional heteronorms entirely and opting for indefinite singlehood instead. It’s a bold move. If you’ve...
Spending this festive season: a Gen Z dilemma
The increasing cost of living and diminishing budgets mean that Gen Z are reluctant to spend big over Christmas. They’re redirecting their cash toward experiences rather than products - what might that mean for marketers? It’s the season to be jolly…and spend a lot. Everyone knows that Christmas is a time of financial strain and pressure. For those of us without a massive bank account, now is when budgeting is most...
Billie Eilish criticised by Elon Musk after wealth comments
‘She’s not the sharpest tool in the shed,’ wrote Musk on X earlier this week. His comments were in response to Billie calling him a ‘pathetic coward’ for hoarding wealth instead of donating it to good causes. Billie Eilish has been hit with new criticism from the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, in a scathing post on his social media platform X. ‘She’s not the sharpest tool in the...
Sky Sports shuts down ‘sexist’ TikTok account ‘Halo’
‘Halo’ was intended to be a female-focused TikTok channel that was hit with immediate backlash, as audiences labelled it ‘sexist’ and ‘patronising.’ Sky Sports has shut it down after only three days. Sky Sports has shut down its new ‘Halo’ TikTok account after only three days following intense internet backlash. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzYry7O2eXA Originally intended to be a female-focused source for sports information, Halo used terminology such as ‘hot girl walks’ and ‘little...
Staying single and liking it…no, seriously
Research suggests that those under the age of 35 are staying single and avoiding relationships. What could this spell for the future, and how might this impact Gen Z? Are you single? A Gen Zer? Perhaps…dare I ask, both? Research suggests that young people are increasingly less likely to settle down or even jump into a relationship. In the UK, only 58% of Gen Z women and 56% of Gen Z...
Is Trump’s threat to sue the BBC warranted?
The BBC is facing a barrage of criticism from right-wing opposition after broadcasting an edited clip of Trump’s 2021 January Capitol Riots speech. The US president is threatening to sue for $1 billion USD. The BBC is currently engrossed in controversy after broadcasting an edited speech by current US president Donald Trump. As part of its investigative journalism programme Panorama, the BBC spliced together two separate clips from Trump’s Capitol...
Why is Rockstar pushing back GTA VI another six months?
Rockstar has announced that GTA VI will now be released in November 2026, pushing it back by another six months and over a year later than its original, intended launch date. It’s the latest title that’s suffered heavy setbacks. GTA VI is being delayed until November 2026, Rockstar has announced. The sixth entry in the Grand Theft Auto series is the most anticipated video game of all time and was originally...
Are traditional broadcasters doing enough to attract Gen Z?
The manager of the Sidemen on YouTube has warned that the BBC faces irrelevance with younger viewers unless it shifts drastically toward online creators. Are other traditional television broadcasters also under threat? Jordan Schwarzenberger, manager of the extremely popular YouTubers ‘The Sidemen,’ has warned the BBC that it risks becoming ‘a Titanic’ if it doesn’t make significant changes to bring in Gen Z viewers. For those unaware, the BBC charges...
The 1975 remove song from last album on streaming services
British alt-pop band The 1975 have removed the song ‘Human Too’ from their previous album on all streaming platforms. Frontman Matty Healy says it’s simply because he doesn’t like the track anymore. Should artists be allowed to do this? The 1975 have removed one of their songs, ‘Human Too,’ from their last album, ‘Being Funny in a Foreign Language’ on all streaming platforms. This includes Apple Music, Spotify, and...
Why are Gen Z unsure about having children?
Studies show that Gen Z are becoming increasingly uncertain about having kids, citing climate change and economic uncertainty as key factors in their decisions. Should we be worried? Are you a family person? Research over the last few years suggests that Gen Z and those under 50 are becoming increasingly unsure about having children. Studies by Pew Research have found that a growing percentage of young folks are turning their backs...
