But wait, brace yourself for the most astonishing revelation: these youngsters have concocted a genius plan to conquer their emotional struggles! Instead of seeking professional help or obtaining proper prescriptions, they've resorted to adopting British accents as a way to deal with their crippling anxiety.
This generation just continues to impress...
From The Messenger:
A growing number of young Americans are incorporating fake British accents into their daily conversations.
While there isn't one specific reason for this trend, for Gen Z, it often serves as a way to alleviate anxiety or navigate social conflicts.
Kyra Green, a 26-year-old, explained to The Guardian that using a British accent helped her stay calm when she lost her boarding pass just before a flight. Similarly, Asher Lieberman, a 21-year-old college student, uses the accent as a "defense mechanism" to navigate awkward social situations, such as confronting his roommate or dealing with an uncomfortable date.
"It’s me being playful. It’s the British part of me asking for something that needs to be done, not the real me," he told The Guardian.
This isn't the first time Americans have adopted British accents en masse. A few years ago, parents noticed that their toddlers had started speaking with an accent because of the TV show Peppa Pig.
This really makes you stop and wonder: where did we go wrong with Gen Z?
Was it bad parenting? The internet? Social media? Or is it a combination of all three with some lack of self awareness sprinkled in?
Either way, Gen Z seems beyond saving at this point.
