Today in Focus Revisited: Cringe! Why millennials became so uncool
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Dec 26, 2025 
Chloë Hamilton, a Guardian journalist who reported on millennial culture, joins Gen Z commentator Emma Lofhagen and comedian Will Owen to dissect why millennials are viewed as uncool. They explore the economic struggles shaping both generations, from the financial crash to the2020 graduation experience. The trio humorously debate millennial traits like 'curated selfies' and the 'millennial pause' versus Gen Z's 'goblin mode.' They also tackle societal expectations, political divides, and strategies for handling the cringe narrative.
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Millennials' Once-Bright Image Has Shifted
- Millennials were once seen as pioneering and carefree despite economic barriers.
- That image now clashes with Gen Z's view of millennials as overly curated and uncool.
Graduation Amid Recession Delayed Adulthood
- Chloë Hamilton describes graduating after the 2008 crash and struggling to find work.
- She says repeated big events delayed her generation's transition into adulthood.
Lockdown Accelerated Life Changes
- Chloë recounts how the 2020 pandemic forced sudden adult changes like having a baby.
- She felt lockdown accelerated growing up overnight, abruptly ending a carefree period.