In case you missed it, Gen Z is taking on another thing that millennials and Gen X hold dear. If you have to change your hairstyle because of Gen Z’s insistence on ditching side fringes, or if you have to invest in a new wardrobe due to the Zoomers’ refusal to wear skinny jeans, you’ll understand where we are coming from.
In case you didn’t catch it earlier, Gen Z is on a mission to question and cancel everything that’s been done for a long time.
One of the most common ways to signal agreement is by using the thumbs up emoji. It’s often used to convey a quick response, especially if you’re in a hurry or need to convey your opinion.
It’s widely used to communicate with friends and family. Unfortunately, some Gen Z individuals are calling for the end of the use of the thumbs up emoji, branding it as hostile. In a post on Reddit, one user asked if their dislike of the emoji made them less adult.
According to Indy100, the user claimed that they find the emoji unsettling and prefer to communicate with team members using a heart instead.
Redditors also seemed to agree with the user’s sentiments. A post on the platform asked if the thumbs up emoji is considered to be either blunt or rude.
According to Lady-Orpheus, it depends on the context. For instance, if I send a long text message about an intimate subject, I might feel disappointed if I get a simple “” instead.
On the other hand, SkyInTheCity was not bothered by this emoji.
I use the thumbs up emoji whenever I can’t think of anything else to say. The debate about its usage has been brought to light by various social media platforms, such as TikToks. Some members of the community claimed that it’s frustrating because older generations don’t understand how it’s used or what it means.
Some people said that if you’re still using the thumb symbol, then it means that you’re past it.
Others noted that it merely indicates that you’re old. In response, both millennials and Gen X have created their own videos in an attempt to counter Gen Z.
TikTok user @Eirahypnotherapy1 asked the question in her TikTok post. The user received positive feedback from other users.
Some of them noted that the controversy around the thumbs up emoji is a Gen Z issue, though others said that they understood where the younger generation came from.
According to Summer, the thumbs up emoji could be considered lazy or disrespectful.
