Iliza Schlesinger's hilarious rant just might unite Gen Zers and millennials

1 [Iliza Schlesinger's hilarious rant just might unite Gen Zers and millennials]( [Generational differences]( have long been the bread and butter of TikTok humor, but lately, [millennials]( have been a prime target for their younger [Gen Z]( counterparts. Clips of Gen Zers mocking stereotypical millennial behavior, otherwise known as “millennial core” is particularly popular—everything from a millennial’s affinity for skinny jeans and self-deprecating humor to their love of the word “adulting” is current fodder for ridicule. But earlier this month, comedian and self-described “elder millennial” Iliza Schlesinger went viral for her rallying cry for both generations to unite. It’s a delightful blend of unhinged and insightful that Schlesinger has truly mastered. [Read the story]( 2 [Merriam-Webster announced the 2023 'Word of the Year,’ and it says a lot about today’s world]( The wordsmiths over at Merriam-Webster have announced their official [“Word of the Year for 2023,”]( they say it’s something we are “thinking about, writing about, aspiring to, and judging more” than ever. The word is authentic. According to the dictionary, the most [common definitions]( of authentic are “not false or imitation,” “being true to one's own personality, spirit, or character,” and “worthy of acceptance or belief as conforming to or based on fact.” [Read the story]( Did a friend forward this to you? [Subscribe here]( 3 [New England mall's ingenious ‘Santa elevator' is a child’s Christmas fantasy come true]( Visiting [Santa Claus]( at the mall is a holiday tradition for countless American families, and it's usually a similar setup no matter where you go. You find the big display with the [big Christmas decor]( step into a long line of parents and kids ranging from giddy to terrified, wait for Santa's helper dressed in an elf costume to say it's your turn, then take pics of your kid telling a stranger in a Santa suit what they want for Christmas in an effort to give your kids a taste of [holiday wonder](. But one mall in Massachusetts has upped the mall Santa bar so far it's above the clouds—literally. [Read the story]( 4 [Inflation has been hard, but the meme about the $16 McDonald’s meal was misleading]( Sometimes, there are images that perfectly encapsulate a moment in time. In December 2022, a viral [TikTok video]( featuring a burger meal [at McDonald's]( that cost a whopping $16.10 went viral, and to many Americans struggling through inflation, the image rang true. Topher Olive posted [the TikTok video]( on December 10, 2022, showing a burger, large fries, and a large Coke that cost $16.10. The price of a value meal at McDonald’s is something that every American understands. [The Economist]( even uses the Big Mac sandwich as a tongue-in-cheek way of measuring the purchasing power between countries. [Read the story]( 5 ['Burnout coach' shares how embracing boredom can help you recover from work stress]( If your job makes you feel burned out, you’re not alone. A [recent poll of 10,243]( workers in 6 countries found that 40% of respondents were burned out. The World Health Organization defines burnout as an “increased mental distance from one’s job,” [feelings of depression]( and negativity. The people most likely to be experiencing burnout are those ages 18 to 29, and women reported higher levels of burnout (46%) than men (37%). [Gabriela Flax]( a self-described [burnout coach]( says the best prescription for people who feel like they’ve sacrificed their [mental health]( for their job is a hefty dose of boredom. Flax was once a product manager who had to find a better work balance after suffering migraines, panic attacks and constant exhaustion from work. [Read the story]( Find us on the World Wide Web: [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Website]( [LinkedIn]( Copyright © 2023 GOOD | Upworthy, All rights reserved. 1370 N St Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028 You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.