What is the Gen-Z shake? Younger version of the 'millennial pause' has been uncovered

Table of Contents

"Fair dinkum - and we're responsible for it.

The millennial pause became a thing when Gen Z-ers caught on that older people they knew or saw on social media would pause for a beat at the start of videos before starting to talk.

It's come to light, but some who've been caught at it reckon they want to make sure they're prepared before owning up. Fair enough.

But who are we to judge? Because Gen Z are now getting a serve for their own style, dubbed the 'Gen Z shake' - and you're never going to be able to unsee it.

True blue, users, there's no scarcity of clips from content makers that fit the bill. But have you ever noticed that they always seem to modify the camera once they've started filming?

G'day to the Gen Z shake on.

Think of it as the total opposite to the millennial pause - Gen Z are nearly champing at the bit to start filming, they hit the record button and start going off before they've even found a decent spot to set their mobile phone.

A fair few well-known Aussies have been caught doing it, including David Dobrik and Chris Olsen.

"Gen Z dance just feels like a FaceTime call", one bloke reckoned in a ripper of a video goin’ over the differences between the trends.

Fair dinkum, Gen Z shake's not that bad, though, I reckon", another one chipped in, while someone else said: "It's better than a bunch of oldies having a whinge.

It's about to be a battle between the generations.

Why not read...

G'day mate! "Disney knees" is a slang term that's taken off on TikTok, especially among Aussie blokes, and we're here to give you the lowdown. It refers to knee high socks or socks that are really high up on your calves, often worn with shorts or jeans, just like those iconic Disney characters like Goofy and Bambi.

Charli XCX's 'White Powder' Brat vinyl copped a serve for pushing a glam rock star image, but not in the best way – it's allegedly romanticising illegal substances

I'm afraid there's no text provided. Please provide the text you'd like me to paraphrase in Australian English.