LOL Is Dead: Gen Z’s Texting Revolt Against Their Elders
From LOL to 💀 : How texting became the new generational battlefield. Story: S A Spencer Author of Popular Fictions : The Pink Mutiny , The Black Waters , Dream In Shackles When Three Letters Spark a Culture War I sent a quick “LOL” to my niece last week. Her reply? A groan and an eye-roll emoji. Apparently, my three letters were enough to make her blood boil. That’s when I realized: texting isn’t just communication anymore—it’s culture, identity, and sometimes, a battlefield. On TikTok, entire skits are dedicated to mocking older people’s texting habits. One viral video shows a Millennial typing “LOL” after a joke, only to be met with a Gen Z friend replying with the skull emoji 💀 . The caption reads: “Nobody actually laughs out loud anymore.” It’s funny, but it also reveals something deeper: the way we text has become a generational marker, as telling as fashion or music. This isn’t just about words. It’s about authenticity, belonging, and the eternal cycle ...