{"id":120872,"date":"2025-09-07T13:53:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T13:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/120872\/"},"modified":"2025-09-07T13:53:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T13:53:09","slug":"gen-zers-what-is-a-moment-of-internet-history-that-you-think-belongs-in-textbooks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/120872\/","title":{"rendered":"Gen-Z’ers \u2014 What Is A Moment Of Internet History That You Think Belongs In Textbooks?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you were in high school any time between 2010 and 2021, chances are that you were really into YouTube. At least for a little bit. It’s okay…you can admit it. This is a safe space.<\/p>\n

\"YouTube<\/p>\n

Or maybe you logged hours on Tumblr or stan Twitter. Or scrolled miles on Instagram. Maybe even Facebook? No, never mind. That’s too far.<\/p>\n

\"A Twitter\/@sexxtbook \/ Via x.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Related: Deep In Your Soul, Are You A Disney Hero, Villain, Or Sidekick? Let Your Subconscious Decide<\/a><\/p>\n

Regardless, even if you’re not one of The Chronically Online Gen-Z’ers, chances are there’s a moment of internet history you still think about. Tell us about an internet moment that altered your brain chemistry and changed how you look at the world. We want to hear about it!<\/p>\n

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Hocus-focus \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n

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For some of you, it might be when this Swiftie<\/a> got revenge on their mutuals in perhaps the most 2019 way possible.<\/p>\n

\"Kat<\/p>\n

Maybe you’re still looking for closure on TikTok’s Couch Guy situation. I know I am.<\/p>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

Related: We’re All Collectively Obsessed With “KPop Demon Hunters” Right Now, But Let’s See If You’d Be A Demon Or A Hunter<\/a><\/p>\n

Perhaps you even lay awake at night thinking about what could have possibly possessed Colleen Ballinger<\/a> to use a ukelele to address the allegations that she engaged in inappropriate conversations with minors.<\/p>\n

\"Colleen<\/p>\n

Personally? I will forever be chasing the feeling I got from watching Shane Dawson<\/a> call Tati Westbrook<\/a> a “liar” on Instagram Live.<\/p>\n

\"Shane<\/p>\n

Related: Be Super, Super, Super, Super Honest And I’ll Reveal Which Disney Character You Are<\/a><\/p>\n

Whatever that moment is for you, I’m ready to hear it. If there is a moment of internet history that you think about often, tell us what it is and why it speaks to your soul in the comments. Or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can use the form below. Your response could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community<\/a> post.<\/p>\n

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