These 15 memes show exactly what Gen Z humor is all about

Gen Z humor is like a friend who says something so unexpected that you can't tell if they're kidding or have just shattered the rules of reality. Memes, absurd TikTok trends, and inside jokes are all mixed in a way that only a decoder ring can understand.

One minute they'll be laughing at something normal, and the next they'll be upset by a strange, absurd reference. They seem to have perfected the art of simultaneously making you laugh and perplexed, making you wonder if you're simply missing the joke or if you're simply out of touch.

The kind of humor that makes you wonder whether you've entered a parallel realm where comedic norms don't apply is Gen Z humor. They repeat a random comment from a 2007 YouTube video, and then they introduce a meme so obscure that it takes a PhD in internet history to comprehend.

Their ability to make you laugh is amazing - not because anything makes sense, but rather because it's so completely nonsensical that you can't help but laugh with them. It is comparable to thinking, "Yeah, that's funny… and I don't even know why," after watching a viral video of a dancing potato.

We guarantee you that these memes from Gen Z will cause you to rethink your whole perspective on humor. If Gen Z surprises you with something even more ridiculous it's like you think you saw it all and people laugh because well why not? All that's it for the journey!

Disclaimer: This article contains writer's opinion. Reader's discretion is advised!

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Here are 15 memes that show exactly what Gen Z humor is all about

1) Gen Z VS Boomers (Via Pinterest/ @Marienicole)

Let's face it, Gen Z humor is just "You came here by leg" and calling it a joke. Gen Z loves to make fun of boomers for not having a sense of humor. It's the sort of joke that comes as a complete narrative twist - "did I just laugh or was I duped into not understanding?"

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2) Gen Z humor in a nutshell (Via Pinterest/ @kat saunders)

When Gen Z transforms something as basic as an empty nutshell into something truly brilliant, their sense of humor truly comes to life. It's the sort of thing that leaves you wondering if they're playing tricks on us or if there's wisdom concealed in the emptiness.

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3) The annoying Gen Z starter pack (Via Pinterest/ @emma frick)

Unpredictable TikTok dances, cryptic allusions to 2008 memes, and the constant usage of terms like "bet" and "no cap" are all part of the Gen Z attitude.

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4) Millenial bosses when their Gen Z employees put music on in the office (Via Pinterest/ @Hey Sugar Social)

Oh, they're out here, trying to figure out how to turn down the level on a tune that sounds like a robot's birthday party, looking like they just stumbled into a rave. The employer is looking Google for "how to relate to employees without sounding old" while Gen Z is moving to what they claim are "iconic beats." This is the future, just accept it!

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5) Gen Z at the office judging the millennial boss (Via Pinterest/ @ Hey Sugar Social)

At work, the entire Gen Z generation is subtly judging their boss. They're over there with their AirPods, sneering at every email that starts with "Hey team." The boss tries to explain a Zoom call as Gen Z wonders if it's possible to teach them how to use TikTok during a meeting. There's a thin line between becoming a walking meme and running the office.

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6) If Gen Z were in A Quiet Place: Day One (Via Pinterest/ @YouTube)

Gen Z would be shooting the situation for TikTok, applying filters, and arguing over which soundbite would become viral if they were in A Quiet Place: Day One. They would be pondering whether it's time for a dramatic slow-motion or a popular hashtag while everyone else is skulking around.

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7) Gen Z therapy session (Via Pinterest/ @Daily Dose Of Ploops)

The therapist finds it difficult to determine whether Gen Z's casual use of terms like "deadass" and "lowkey" in treatment is revolutionary or just smart jargon. They convey strong feelings like memes, turning them into cliched dramatic statements. With a nod, the therapist mentally adds Gen Z terms to their to-do list.

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8) Gen Z teachers when a fight breaks out (Via Pinterest/ @Eclipse)

They're enjoying their apple casually rather than breaking it up right away, thinking, "Well, this is more entertaining than the lesson plan." The winner has already been anticipated and the post-fight debrief has begun to be mentally draughted by the time another teacher intervenes.

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9) Gen Z we are the new millennials and a bunch of old hags (Via X/ @itssaith_)

After ridiculing millennials, Gen Z discovered that prolonged sitting was causing their back pain. They are the youthful generation one minute, and next, they are whining about "kids these days."

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10) "I need a mentor" (Via X/ @KirkWrites79)

After criticizing a 40-year-old for engaging in an internet debate, Gen Z will contact them for job guidance. It's "touch grass" one minute, then "can you proofread my resume?" the next. When someone tweets at 2:00 PM, they will be ridiculed, even though they are doing the same thing during their lunch hour.

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11) The Gen Z memes become cringe et 12 Am (Via X/ @supersaadx3)

Gen Z memes hit different at midnight on different days: one moment, they’re comedy gold, and the next pure chaos. At 11:00 p.m. it’s the funniest thing to watch but at 12:01 a.m. they stare at the screen and It’s a digital version of wake up and regret last night’s texts. But give it a few days and then somehow everything is funny over again.

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12) Gen Z parent at a soccer game (Via Pinterest/ @Milo)

Never mess with Gen Z folks!

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13) Gen Z as a pilot (Via Pinterest/ @angucken)

Gen Z would turn the cockpit into a full-on vibe and casually cruiser at 30,000 feet with lo-fi beats playing in the background. Turbulence wouldn’t be a concern - it’s just the plane hitting a skill issue. The safety announcement would be a mix of memes and inside jokes, leaving half of the passengers confused but strangely entertained.

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14) Gen Z's wedding in a couple of year (Via Pinterest/ @jorie)

A perfect wedding does exist, maybe?

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15) If Gen Z were on the Titanic (Via Pinterest/ @meadow)

The entire event would be live-streamed and captions such as POV: The ship truly said: "sink or swim". On Twitter, someone was attempting to cancel the iceberg in the meantime.

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