Gen X mom can’t understand why her Millenial and Gen Z kids watch TV with closed captions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                January 11, 2024 | [Read Online]( [fb]( [tw]( [in]( [email](mailto:?subject=Post%20from%20the%20Upworthiest&body=New%20Post%3A%20%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter.upworthy.com%2Fp%2Fnew-post-2084) [Gen X mom can’t understand why her Millenial and Gen Z kids watch TV with closed captions]( She came around after she heard their reasoning. If you’re a [Gen Xer or older](, one surprising habit the younger generations developed is their love of subtitles or closed-captioning [while watching TV](. To older generations, closed-captioning was only for grandparents, the hearing impaired, or when watching the news in a restaurant or gym. But these days, studies show that Millenials and Gen Z are big fans of captions and regularly turn them on when watching their favorite streaming platforms. A recent study found that more[than half]( of Gen Z and Millenials prefer captions on when watching television. This generational change perplexed TikTokker, teacher and Gen X mother, Kelly Gibson. [Read the story]( [Watch how this man's needy pet iguana acts exactly like a dog]( Proof that reptiles can every bit as be loving—and clingy—as our furry friends. When looking for an affectionate, loving [pet](, people generally steer towards [cats]( and dogs. Reptiles, often seen as non-sentient and emotionless, are typically reserved for those opting for something more exotic. But after meeting Rocket, the iguana who demands constant attention, loves cuddles and even walks with a leash, you might consider lizards the next [golden retrievers](. [Read the story]( upworthy upworthy Add a comment... [People are shocked at what they can get for free through the public library besides books]( Udemy and Coursera courses, musical instruments, zoo passes and more—all for free. It's well-established here at Upworthy that [libraries are the greatest human invention ever.]( An open and welcoming public space where you can borrow books about any subject you want for free as long as you bring them back? Simply brilliant. But even as awesome as that is, it's not even the half of [what makes public libraries great]( because there is so much more you can get than just books. Lots of people probably know you can check out DVDs from most libraries as well, and many probably know that you can check out digital books and [audiobooks]( as well. (If you haven't checked out the [Libby app to check out free audiobooks with your library card](, run don't walk.) [Read the story]( [James Marsden’s mom sent a Golden Globe text that was pure sweetness]( Can she please adopt us? Everyone is going absolutely bonkers over James Marsden’s mom’s sweet and uncynical reaction to his [Golden Globes]( nomination. The "Dead to Me" actor, who was nominated for his role as himself in the genre-bending mockumentary "Jury Duty," posted a message from his mom to his Instagram, and it’s unbelievably sweet and maternal. [Read the story]( [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( [tk]( [in]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 GOOD | Upworthy. All rights reserved 1370 N St Andrews Pl Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States of America [[beehiiv logo]Powered by beehiiv](