50+ Teens Prove On Twitter That Kids These Days Aren't So Bad After All

Gen Z keeps getting dragged online, but Twitter has a way of turning that whole narrative upside down. Between the jokes, the chaos, and the surprisingly sharp one-liners, these teens make a pretty strong case for why people should stop underestimating them.

This roundup pulls together more than 50 funny Twitter posts and screenshots from teenagers who are quick, self-aware, and weirdly relatable. Along the way, the article also touches on why humor, education, and digital fluency keep coming up in conversations about Gen Z.

By the end, it is hard not to admit that the kids are doing just fine.

1. Does anyone else feel like Ryan Reynolds himself would love this, too?

gabidunn99

2. Hello darkness, my old friend.

TheCutestTroll

3. Okay, on second thought, THIS is what nightmares are made of.

zoebaumann_

4. What if, indeed?? What the heck if??

athxnas

5. Okay, but, same.

gothistani

6. This gal is GOING places.

reese_hebert

Funny people, especially those who enjoy dark humor, often get a lot more credit than they realize.

7. The job market is supposed to be rough but this just seems easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy.

jamesonclee

8. Anyone else wondering where he is now?

STDFREEPUSSY

9. This is a crisis of epic proportions.

submaureens

10. She is beauty, she is grace.

sarahmac2589

11. This is the mark of an incredible human.

junekyraaa

12. The artist.

dark_decay

13. Some things in life are particularly awkward, I suppose. Even if they are hysterical.

_haybayy

14. Congratulations.

joe_larue6

Gen Z grew up with smartphones in hand, and that digital-first life shows up everywhere.

They also share a lot of the same views on major social and policy issues as Millennials, which makes the generational overlap even more interesting.

15. I don't even want to know.

rosesvts

16. Interesting.

basedrkeylly

17. Honestly, again, same.

jamiecurrie00

18. This is way better.

prizxillas

19. Dad just wanted you to taste it.

hannablewett

20. Video based social media has done this to us.

sh6wty

21. Future leaders of the world.

thyrobin

22. Pretty much.

isaac6csuha

23. To her credit, this is pretty cool.

bonjourkatt

24. Life-saving financial advice from Gen Z.

MrDanielCabral

25. This explains a lot.

Tayhannon

Gen Z is also on track to be one of the most educated generations so far.

That trend lines up with the fact that many of them are growing up in households where college degrees are already part of the picture.

Also, this energy matches the students caught in peak awkward phase during school photo day.

26. Just do it.

katierosebrook

27. Crocs are equal parts ugly, comfortable, and indestructible apparently.

mollylee31

28. This is how money effects you I guess.

LewisElli0t

29. That's the most terrifying jack-o-lantern I've ever seen.

alexschwarz_1

30. Blocked Goals

lolnxcole

31. Petty has a new champion.

jessyjeanie

32. How did they guess this??

rileyelaine15

33. What. Is. Highlighter??

JAYVERSACE

34. Fair enough.

_taytaysisk

35. Wholesome as heck.

MaggieSvendsen

36. True Love.

TLBurkhalter

37. She knows what's up.

ericdgriffey

38. The kids are ALRIGHT!

rebamals

39. Horrifying.

mcampsss

40. ...Yes.

DICKSLEXIC

41. A little depressing but also a little too relatable.

supersaiyanshaz

Humor keeps coming up as one of Gen Z's strongest traits, and it is easy to see why.

Funny people tend to stand out, and these posts make that point without trying too hard.

42. Good point, Kylie.

KylieJenner

43. Oh no.

johnnnn_d

44. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

Twitter

45. Successful.

eniashere

46. Not the chicken nuggets.

mishcollins

47. Mom really said, "you're there to learn, not get nasty."

McMillanCharlie

48. What an epic save.

anaa5skin

49. What else can we do?

cxitlan

50. Now this is what I call GOALS.

decentbirthday

51. Nicely played.

sinamonroll

52. Honestly though.

analkween

53. This man is a treasure.

tmacklsey

54. That's how you do it.

jennyhudak

55. Team work is the dream work.

jaanemao

Maybe it is time to retire the tired jokes about Gen Z.

These posts make a pretty strong case for giving them a little more credit.

For a time-travel laugh, check out vintage grandparent photos where “the good old days” look downright dangerous.