Episode 32
Morning 6-Pack - How to Make Gen Z Think You’re Ancient in 6 Easy Steps!
Ever wondered if you’re officially old? Well, Gen Z has some thoughts on that! We dive into the hilarity of a TikTok trend where a Gen Z gal casually strolls out of a hotel, claiming that checking out is as simple as just walking out the door. Forget the front desk—who needs it, right? We chuckle about the comments that follow, from housekeepers chiming in about how it makes their lives a bit easier to folks suggesting that a quick heads-up might just help with room cleaning efficiency. But hey, we also explore the cringe-worthy everyday things we do that Gen Z thinks are ancient history. From leaving voicemails to making eye contact, we’re laying it all out in our Morning 6-Pack of the top six things that’ll have Gen Z laughing at us! So, buckle up and get ready for some giggles as we navigate this generational humor rollercoaster!
Get ready to spill your coffee laughing because we’re diving deep into the great generational divide! In this episode, we kick things off with a viral TikTok where a Gen Z queen struts her stuff out of a hotel, declaring that the old-fashioned way of checking out is sooo last century. We dissect the comments that are just dripping with sass and wisdom from older generations, tossing in our own two cents on what it’s like to be caught in the crossfire of generational banter. Then, we hit you with our Morning 6-Pack, where we count down the top six things that we do every day that make Gen Z roll their eyes. Trust me, if they could, they’d probably throw their avocado toast at us! From the shocking idea of leaving a voicemail to the ancient art of watching a TV show one episode at a time, we’re serving up laughs and maybe a touch of denial.
Hold onto your hats because we’re about to take a wild ride through the world of generational humor! Our episode kicks off with a TikTok sensation that’s got Gen Z shaking their heads at how we check out of hotels—spoiler alert: they think we’re so old-fashioned! With playful banter and a sprinkle of sass, we chat about the uproar in the comments, where former housekeepers weigh in on the etiquette of hotel checkouts. But that’s not all, folks! We’re unleashing our Morning 6-Pack, where we unveil the top six everyday things that make us look like dinosaurs in the eyes of Gen Z. From the shocking practice of actually making eye contact to the baffling concept of picking up food in person, we’re laughing, groaning, and maybe even questioning our life choices. Join us for a fun-filled session of laughs, puns, and a whole lotta relatable moments!
Takeaways:
- Gen Z thinks checking out of hotels just means walking out—who needs a front desk anyway?
- Old folks are getting roasted for leaving voicemails like it's 1999—what's up with that?
- Making eye contact is a lost art, according to Gen Z—guess we’re all just ghosts now!
- Basing statements on facts? Nah, Gen Z's all about those good vibes only, dude!
- Riding bikes powered by pedaling? Totally a boomer move to Gen Z—get with the times!
- Driving to pick up food instead of ordering delivery? Apparently, that's a grandparent move—who knew?
Transcript
One of the big viral trends on TikTok is a gen Z posting about checking out of hotels.
Speaker A:A woman, a Gen Z woman, it posted a post on TikTok.
Speaker A:She's walking out of the door of a hotel into the parking lot.
Speaker A:And she said, older generations, this is how you check out of a hotel.
Speaker A:You just walk out.
Speaker A:The front desk does not need you to tell them you're checking out, and they don't need you to hand them your room key.
Speaker A:Now, this is technically correct in most places, but a lot of people in the comments on TikTok are saying rude.
Speaker A:One person said, as a former housekeeper, it does make their job easier.
Speaker A:If you're polite, let somebody know.
Speaker A:A lot of folks pitched in and said they only let the desk know they're leaving if they're leaving considerably early in hopes that maybe the process of cleaning the rooms would be more efficient.
Speaker A:People could, you know, have an early check in available, stuff like that.
Speaker A:Gen Z making fun of the old folks for checking out of hotels.
Speaker A:You know what, though?
Speaker A:There are a lot of things that a lot of us do, and I'm zennial, I'm in between Gen X and millennial.
Speaker A:But whether you're a millennial or Gen X, whether you're a boomer, there are a lot of everyday activities that a lot of us do that Gen Z think make us old.
Speaker B:Best way to start your day.
Speaker B:These six jokes he's about to say, listen up for old Haystack.
Speaker B:Crack open the morning six pack.
Speaker A:Yeah, our morning six pack this morning.
Speaker A:The top six things that the rest of us do.
Speaker A:Everyday things the rest of us do that Gen Z think, make us old that Gen Z find odd.
Speaker A:Number six.
Speaker A:Leaving voicemails.
Speaker A:Five.
Speaker A:Making eye contact.
Speaker A:Number four, basing statements on facts, figures and observations instead of vibes.
Speaker A:Number three, riding a bicycle powered simply by pedaling.
Speaker A:2.
Speaker A:Driving to a restaurant to pick up our own damn food.
Speaker A:These are the top six things that we do every day that Gen Z thinks makes us old.
Speaker A:The number one thing, watching a TV series one episode per week.
