Millennials, it’s time for you to feel even older (as if you didn’t already).
A post on Reddit has gone viral, showcasing a list of banned words in a high school classroom – and it may look like gibberish at first glance.
Earlier this year, millennials were left feeling like OAPs after being told that a number of ‘slang words’ from their childhood are now uncool, with words like ‘yolo’ and ‘vibe’ now a thing of the past – times have changed.
Millennials vs Gen Alpha
It seems that as time goes on, the line of comparison between millennials (those born between 1981-1996) and Gen Z’ers (those born between 1997-2010) or Gen Alpha (those born from 2010 onwards) becomes clearer and clearer.
Apparently, students have been banned from saying a number of phrases (Getty Stock Photo)
With behaviours such as the ‘millennial pause’ and the difference in how quickly each generation ages being looked at as differences between the two generations, the disparity has continued with certain words and phrases being banned from a high school classroom.
Members of Gen Alpha are starting to enter their high school years, and are bringing their shenanigans and unintelligible slang with them, which have been quickly banned by many teachers.
There are the common ones that more or less most young people know, such as ‘rizz’, which is now in the dictionary, and ‘bruh’ which you would definitely have heard from your time on Vine, are both on the board.
But are you prepared for the rest of the list? Let’s see – take a gander below.
What words are on the list?
How many of these do you know? (Reddit)
Firstly, I think ‘Bro’ being banned is a stretch, but the rest makes sense.
‘On God’ acting as a substitute for ‘I promise’ is understandable, while phrases such as ‘low key’ and ‘high key’ being used instead of adjectives may get on the nerves of even the most relaxed English teachers.
‘Bussin’ is a term used to describe good food, and that’s out the window, while more vulgar terms such as ‘Gyatt’ are understandably banned. You can Google that one.
You may be familiar with ‘Cap’ and ‘Finna’ too, as they’ve been around for the best part of the last decade, while newer terms like ‘sigma’ and ‘baka’ have also been forbidden.
‘Love that for you’ and ‘You doing too much’ were lines made popular by social media influencers, and hearing teenagers say it over and over again in a lesson will take its toll on your mental strength.
Who really knows what Gen Alpha are saying these days? (Getty Stock Photo)
Online reaction
But users, who seemed to predominantly be older, took to the comments of the interesting post, sharing what they thought of the banned words list.
One user posted: “Incorrect approach. Use the words more than them, the word will die.”
A second further pointed out: “Just start saying those words if you’re an adult. The fastest way to uncool something is to adopt it.” – fair enough.
Another agreed, saying: “Can confirm. 15 year teacher. Kills the mood quick. Plus it’s funny, at least to me.”
A fourth said: “Add ‘it’s giving …’,” which I must say, I agree with.