"Exploring the Challenges of Aging and Staying Cool in the TikTok Era"

A TikTok video by New York Times contributing opinion editor Jessica Bennett sparked a conversation about aging and staying cool as an older millennial. Bennett, who describes herself as a "geriatric millennial," discussed the 20-year fashion cycle and how millennials are now in their thirties or forties. She questioned whether millennials are becoming "uncool" as Gen Z dictates trends, but ultimately expressed her determination to stay in the know and not fade into cultural irrelevance. Many viewers resonated with her desire to keep up with trends and pop culture, highlighting the unique adaptability of the millennial generation.