Do Gen Z View Their Elders as Dinosaurs? A Deep Dive into the Age of the Avocado

In the grand tapestry of time, where does Generation Z place their predecessors?

Are Baby Boomers the T-Rexes of the modern age, with Millennials as the Velociraptors, perhaps?

It's a question that haunts the halls of TikTok and the endless scroll of Instagram stories. As we navigate the prehistoric landscape of the 21st century, one can't help but ponder: to Gen Z, does the rest of us look like we're from the Mesozoic Era?

Let's explore the cultural asteroid that hit the earth sometime around the year 2000. This cosmic event brought with it technological advancements that would forever change the habitat. For those born in the aftermath, their world is one where information is at the tip of their fingers, and social connections are made in the digital savannahs of social media, rather than the watering holes and cave paintings of yore (read: face-to-face interaction and landline phones).

Home ownership, the once-coveted prize of the older generations, has become a distant dream for many in Gen Z. Spiralling costs and a desire for mobility have turned them into a generation of digital nomads, more interested in experiences than mortgages and lawn maintenance. The white picket fence? More like a vintage Instagram filter.

In terms of work, Gen Z is less about climbing the corporate ladder and more about building their own ladder — preferably one that leads directly to personal fulfilment and has a minimal carbon footprint. The 9-to-5 grind in a gray cubicle? That’s about as appealing to them as a T-Rex trying to type an email with its tiny arms.

And when it comes to the depletion of resources, can we blame Gen Z for side-eyeing the Boomers and Gen X? From their perspective, it's like arriving at a party only to find that the only thing left to eat is the crumbs from the giant feast the earlier guests devoured. "Sorry, we consumed all the affordable housing, job security, and fossil fuels. But have you tried mindfulness and self-care?"This isn't to say that Gen Z is a generation of grumpy cave-dwellers. On the contrary, they're pioneering a new way of living that prioritizes sustainability, mental health, and inclusivity. They may view older generations as dinosaurs, but only in the sense that they're amazed we managed to survive without Wi-Fi, TikTok, and the ability to order food from a device in our pocket.

So, to all the Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials out there: don't be offended if Gen Z thinks of us as prehistoric creatures. After all, dinosaurs are cool, and movies about them make millions. Plus, it's hard to argue with the logic of a generation that can mobilise millions through a hashtag, create viral dance crazes, and still find time to save the planet.

In conclusion, as we watch the sun set on the era of traditional expectations and the dawn of a new, more adaptable approach to life rises, let's remember that every generation has its strengths. And who knows? In the eyes of the generations to come, Gen Z might just be the wise old dinosaurs, telling tales of the ancient times when people actually had to drive themselves to places and couldn't just teleport.

Remember, it's not about who had the bigger piece of the meteor; it's about how you adapt to the changing climate. And on that note, I'll be over here, trying to figure out how to use TikTok.