Gen Z Slang: Pop Quiz

[@xmysticstarrx]

Kids these days using 'Stan' and not even knowing where it came from! I'm going to go listen to that song now! hahaha

[@ellatadros]

Hahaha as a 13 year old kid...I always thought it was a mixture of the words “stalker” and “fan” so like a crazy psycho fan...never knew it came from an Eminem song 😂

[@xmysticstarrx]

@@ellatadros I mean, that makes sense too! hahaha

[@marcilk7534]

Goat comes from Eminem too right?

[@ArcaediusCommentary]

I am 13 and use to super fan version more but I have known the Eminem one fore longer.

[@Bohica369]

The correct answer to a Gen Z asking a Gen X that question: "That's not yours, give it back."

[@Itsabbie]

Me: “I have a lot to do today “ Holderness family: * posts * Me: “ my to-do list will just have to wait “

[@robertbowman448]

As a middle school teacher, the kids have me constantly turning to Urban Dictionary.

[@brennalill9093]

Completely agree!!! Middle school student lingo is constantly changing.

[@Soy_Preinaugural]

I too work with "The Youths" and It freaks me out when I use this slang on my own 😂

[@J-Dune]

Middle school is the birthplace of future slang… Just write up some and check it in a decade

[@taraking6472]

💯

[@Twitch_Moderator]

Only use urban dictionary for sexual terms. It is hilarious.

[@lisadougan9355]

Lola's face at the end when her parents are singing and dancing 🤣🤣

[@thealextrifier]

yeah that would've been me if it was my parents too

[@unclebucksquarter]

Yeah but no cus that’s literally her parents job, that’s what they do for a living and the kids are in a lot of the parody singing videos, especially when they started.

[@amber0915]

Being 38 and hearing these words, the only thing that comes to mind is....Stop making Fetch try to happen! It is never going to happen!

[@CG_Hali]

And yet I had to Urban dictionary it! 'The word that really hot girl from Mean Girls was trying to make slang for cool, awesome, or good.'

[@lizzm]

So gruel 🤓

[@davidday2373]

@@CG_Hali Urban dictionary is useless at this point.

[@johnstone9396]

That is so fetch!

[@JoeMCool]

But it's gonna catch! That bag is so fetch! 😄

[@midwestlakelife]

Penn bringing Dido and Eminem out to play is AHHHMAZING. I'm Mom and Pops age, so that was the first thing I thought too when she said STAN. LOL

[@TieDyeRain]

Me, too!

[@4203105]

I never put those two together. I guess I'm a bit younger, but I remember when that song was big and I know what "I stan X" means (I may or may not watch too much twitch). Then again, back when the song was big I didn't speak English, so that might be why.

[@HisJoy7]

I knew 3 and I’m literally her age lol. Also I love how the dad was like: “Kids love abbrevs” and he literally abbreviated the word abbreviation

[@dylanlepert232]

I'm gen z and I also only got three

[@kimberleydavis501]

😁😆

[@ypob2007]

Yeah, because most of these where from tik tok, aka internet hell

[@lisabien365]

I think of the song every time I hear someone say they "stan" something. I think it's pretty much the same thing. You enjoy or support something...sometimes to an unhealthy level like in the song. 😂

[@straddie.online1379]

"Sus" has been a word used in Australia (meaning suspicious) for generations. Equivalent of the US term "sketchy"

[@JoeMCool]

I'm 57, GenXer 1.0 (literally - lol) and we used to say "sus" back in the mid-80s in NoVa/DC area.

[@MikeKojoteStone]

The way she fled at the end is sooo familiar! Mine does that, too. It's almost as if they want to imply that we can't sing ... Which is sus ...

[@astanford4272]

This is just proof that I live under a rock when I’m a fifteen year old girl and I don’t know half of these. I’ll have to ask my parents these and see how many they know. It’s me so they’ll probably know more than I even did. 😂

[@brendaharvey6772]

Same

[@ellatadros]

I know! A 13 year old who is very fluent in KZbin...I only knew sus, stan, living rent free, and simp. Never heard of “pressing” lol

[@ellatadros]

Or “bussin” 😂

[@AutobotBugByt3s]

Same girl! Just graduated recently and I never heard most of these. A couple, yes, but not a lot of them. 🤣

[@mckenziebate2949]

Fellow teenager and I only recognized sus and rent-free

[@gcb7db530]

I asked someone around Lola’s age and she didn’t even know them all! You guys did great!

[@averyg3]

I’m 13 and half of them I didn’t know

[@evanoel1144]

I'm 16 and I didn't know some of those

[@renu.jenson]

Tbh most of these sayings aren’t even used

[@markvernik2387]

@@averyg3 14, same

[@muchluv4mani]

@@averyg3 same

[@djross95]

Props to Lola for doing this without passing out from mortification. Great stuff!

[@kristinal2451]

😂😂😂 my step daughter says bussin bussin and then I started saying it and she’s like “stooooop. You don’t sound right saying it.” 🤣🤣🤣

[@MaryShack]

After hearing "Stan" back in the day, I actually went out and bought Dido's album because that was my favorite part of the song. Plus one of her other songs was the theme to the show, "Roswell" that I loved. Speaking of slang, I remember back in the day that people used to say, "You're killing me, Smalls." I just recently watch The Sandlot on Disney + with my kids for the first time and was like, "Ohhhh, that's where that came from."

[@memorylayne78]

I haven’t heard Stan, but when they started singing I was like wait, that’s Dido. My ability to remember songs/lyrics surpasses my ability to keep up with slang

[@mykijiji1958]

The original guy who says “You’re killing me, Smalls” is in a music video by Jax, song called 90s Kids. Pretty funny!! Also, I loved the original Roswell!

[@04beni04]

I first learned about Dido from original Roswell!! Loved (and at times, loved to hate) that show. 😁 And as much as I will openly dispute the problematic content of Eminem's lyrics throughout his career ... we saw him in concert (fantastic showman) and it was kinda awesome to see rap fans singing along to Dido.

[@IceNixie0102]

White Flag was the best song on that album. Love it so much.

[@paulcherry366]

"You're killing me, Smalls." Is from the movie Caddy Shack. 1980

[@sarahlake698]

😂😂😂 I have teens and love to torture them by sending a text that just says, “bussin’ 🚌” They always give me a lecture and it is hilarious. Highly recommend. 10/10.

[@graceaxisa4213]

Lola's face as the two of you finished off with a song! Priceless!!! 😂

[@LilyAltomar]

I have been following this family since 2020, and I can’t believe how much everyone has grown!

[@PsychedelicChameleon]

I love it when Holderness Dad sings without electronic pitch correction, he's really pretty good!

[@Laurieohio]

My kids have had to explain many terms to me. I told them I'm too old to learn a new language.

[@mariefrance3101]

XD

[@QueenOz]

Sorry Lola, we Aussies have been using “sus “ for years and years and years 😆

[@feliciab2]

I was coming to say the same thing.

[@sweetheart.nikkilee430]

me toooo 🤣

[@fuhcough]

Same in UK

[@thatgirlwhosaysfloof4221]

As a 13 year old... I... only knew about half of these. I do know more that weren’t on the list though!

[@davis31099]

Gen X here. The only one I didn’t know was bussin. It’s helps being a teacher bc you hear these constantly. 🙄🤣

[@LegionOfWeirdos]

I kinda wanna see the kid's reaction to hearing "Stan."

[@Tumpshies]

so stan is now living rent free in my head

[@DSE233]

Love the look on Lola's face at the end when both of u where singing. She was like bye. 😆😅😂🤣

[@shay2218]

I love when we think of Stan we sing the Dido song accompanying it. Both songs are great it just made me laugh. I do it too. 💜🤣🎶 Edit: Penn I love you but I don’t think those are not the lyrics. 🤣🤣🙌🏼

[@micheleg.109]

Lola is so cute, but these youngsters today have the weirdest slang LOL! You guys are hilarious to watch. I feel like this is the future for my husband and I with our kids (currently 2 and 6). We can't wait until our weird dancing and singing actually embarrasses them, mwahahahaha!

[@_bee_9]

“Kids love abreeves so I feel like simp is like- simple” looooolll

[@evef9034]

Lola needs to use each slang word in a sentence. 😁

[@emerald2700]

Lola when her parents start singing is me when my parents would start singing.

[@Amm1ttai]

What I find interesting is that simp is usually used to mean someone who fawns over or kind of acts overly desperate for another person... and simpering was affectedly coy or ingratiating. How words come back around.

[@jim6070]

I'm hip to that scene, very groovy.

[@soulsurfer5531]

Gen X version of Finesse: shampoo & conditioner that has a specific scent that’s difficult to describe. You have to be a Gen Xer to remember it. 💆‍♀️

[@WarriorsSon]

The look she gives at the end when they are singing Stan😂

[@45coopaloop]

one million likes for both penn and kim for singing that song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG made my month!

[@rogue7923]

'Not enough energy to take the extra letters..' 💪 Had to be said! 🤣

[@marabookstagram]

I think stan is also combined stalker + fan.

[@edieminturn7484]

Hence the name that EM chose for his psycho fan…….

[@a.henderson9559]

"Pressed" has another meaning similar to what she said, but I don't think is Gen Z slang. It's just a way of saying "Frustrated"

[@Helen247]

Oh wow, Kim sings! That was GREAT hearing you and Penn singing together ❤️ LOL, I sing to & around my son all the time and get that same reaction - glad to see I'm in good company! 😂🎶

[@ikarikid]

Fun fact: Sus does not originate from Among Us. I first heard it in the 1990s. Also we can use it as a verb: to “sus something out” means to work out details.

[@augustusgreen7881]

Can you do a parody of the game show Jeopardy hosted by the late Alex Trebek as a Holderness Family Vlog video

[@rubytook8067]

This would be amazing!!!!

[@kirby1ist]

Funny that Penn and Kim went to Eminem for Stan. Great piece of music. Many people think that Em invited Dido out of nowhere , however in truth. Em had heard the song while he was writing Stan and asked her to be allowed to use it in his. Then he asked her to be in his video, a great move and thus Stan

[@TieDyeRain]

Maybe a Holderness “Stan” parody will be coming soon… 🎶

[@mangot589]

You Send Me is a song from the 50’s.

[@Allihere]

I can't believe Penn the music guy didn't make the "send" connection. Sam Cooke "You Send Me"?

[@julianbigelow2794]

2:39 It sounds to me like Kim is passive aggressively calling Lola a freeloader.

[@charlottesghost2845]

Pressed means irritated? Back in my day meant 'hard up'... LOL Lola's face at the end tho.

[@bigbirdbigbird]

Lola's like, "Ummm...okay, yeah...I'm never using the word 'Stan' ever again. 🤨🥴😬" 😂🤣🙃

[@perspectiveportions]

"My tea's gone cold" ❤️ listening to Dido

[@MyLifeMags]

Little feedback- when you watch the video with captions, you can’t read the real meanings or definitions because the text is behind the captions, could you move the definitions to another part of the screen next time? I loved this video!

[@pamelamays4186]

Whenever I use my kids' slang, they're like, "Mom, no, you're not allowed to say that."

[@lolajonunnally9860]

From one Lola to another Lola - Lola is an awesome name! Lola was awesome!

[@monicareyna2116]

"Drop the beat " 😂😂😂 i cant lol

[@TheReadingTraveler]

1:13 Check out Dido - Thank You. That's where that Stan sample came from.

[@audreyodipo9695]

How Lola looks at her super "uncool" parents is hilarious! Also, Kim and Penn did really well, i didn't know most of those, 😅

[@MotleyShrew-iz9ms]

Soooo grea! ALWAYS a delight to see Miss Lola. My teen will be 14 in Spring. I only got 2 rght. My Girl was dead from ROTFL at me. You guys slay! Your fam were a Lifeline during quarantine for us! We thank the Lord for your ability to Rise Up from the fear of the unknown and you still worked so hard to spread JOY and lift the hearts of all your fans. My fam loved y'all B4 pandemic. U showed such a caring deep desire to help - it made us fall in love with you 4 more❣ you risked so much in lockdown to get your equipment, props, wigs etc -- you risked yourselves w/ goal of lifting heavy hearts. The way you make the world Brighten is so Admirable! We share you with new people Every DAY! we have them memorized so when a friend is in need; I know just the one to send. I thank God for my friend who shared your Spartan Cheerleaders clean Up song years ago. So HAPPY I Subscribed that day! TY🤗

[@traumaannellama]

She yeeted herself out there right quick. Did I get the lingo right?

[@tamis479]

Thanks for teaching me Lola! I'm gonna try to be cool & hip with my teens now 😜 Btw, it makes me wonder why Gen Z don't like spelling out words and only use first letter of each word. I'm Gen X and I was singing along with you guys!!! 😁

[@nala9750]

I'm here just singing along to Stan!! lol I forgot about that one. :)

[@edieminturn7484]

How could youuuuuu! 😂😂😂

[@stevejennings5746]

Y’all are busin! Lmao

[@hkoizumi3134]

I vividly remember my parents used to be this awkward and embarrassing but now that I am a parent too, I am one too.

[@celinelockie8363]

This just made me feel old lol I had no idea what any of those meant 🤣

[@davidberczek8554]

Why oh why is there only a thumbs up choice??! Why can't there be a heart-high-five choice??!! Sending her out singing and dancing to that song was awesome. The hubs and I would have done the exact same thing (although we are not cool enough to have made the connection between "Stan" and that song).♥️

[@dnisey64]

I'd really would've loved to seen her reaction to the real song.

[@accailiaagathism]

Apparently I'm a dinosaur because I was waiting for stuff to pop up like lit and crunk 😂😂😂

[@lorrainethomas8797]

Wait just a gosh darn minute! Kim was singing! Ma'am, you've been holding out on us.

[@ravinialee269]

I know right?!?!? She’s totally sus

[@notskyler_]

Penn: “ kids love abbreves” Also Penn: uses an abbreviation while saying abbreves Gen z peeps: well, I guess he’s one of us now

[@cksongwriter8216]

I am so old! LOL!

[@elmacho2789]

this was so sad and hilarious 😂

[@theravyshow2570]

love how parents be parents....no matter the generation. Kids....always embarrassed by them. LOL!

[@Dermatillomaniac]

I've given up...the point of teen slang is that adults don't know!

[@OboeSteph]

Yeah back in my dad the adults really didn't know what we were talking about, but now we have Urban Dictionary. 😆

[@shortylucy]

Can’t wait for next game night with my group of friends and their teenage kids! Yay!!

[@emilymulcahy]

Sus was around long before among us, I'm 42 and we said it in school when I was 16, it's just more popular now than it ever was

[@johannacollins4721]

Too funny! I’m at the stage now with my 7th grader. I’m so confused. Came here for clarity! Thank you! Lol 😅

[@theatregirl16]

You guys are hilarious!! I love these videos, love your parody videos!

[@theholdernessfamily]

Thanks for watching

[@theatregirl16]

@@theholdernessfamily always do! You guys always make this teacher laugh and smile!💙

[@amycianciarulo8946]

I love everything about this… Lola’s reactions are priceless… and you thought me a lot! I only knew sus before watching this.

[@susansmith493]

Pressed. "Like a panini!" Lol

[@Serenityi413]

You had me singing!

[@johnhenderson1760]

Thank you. My 14-year-old son is very pressed at my integrating these words into my vocabulary.

[@agr8cutr]

that song brings back memories-what a cool video.

[@juzoli]

Is it universal slang, or specific to Lola’s school? Not sure how it works with internet, but back in my time these were specific to schools or even small group of friends, and without internet, it didn’t spread too far.

[@AnOminous1]

No I'm pretty sure this is everywhere

[@BigBlueD830]

SIMP - Squirrels In My Pants

[@somphs]

Yes "Dear Stan" and now there is a reply called "Dear Slim"

[@vanessabergamin1260]

Lol this instantly made me feel so much older than I am lol.

[@tomis5484]

You guys were right on the Stan origin, lol.

[@CherylRider]

Is that suppose to be the Dido Song "Thank You" - My teas gone cold, I wondering why got out of bed at at all . . . . . ?

[@mjbe]

Yes, Eminem used chunks of it in his song.

[@theblendedhomemaker3234]

Thanks for the video, now I am able to understand my kids.🤣🤣

[@kiwilauren]

My teeth gone cold, I'm wonderin' why! Lol! Loved that one. (My "tea's" gone cold, FYI... but your version was funnier!)

[@giniburt5396]

The parents are like my parents singing together 🤦‍♀️

[@sunlitkay]

“you live rent free….in my house.”

[@LadyBeeSting2434]

I’ve heard some of these and had different interpretations, I like Lola’s better. Will I remember? No. lol 😂

[@sounds5397]

Amazing how the dad actually knows what Stan is from but the generation that made it up doesnt

[@madeleine774]

Everyone going listen to Stan after watching this... 😂

[@nevamoore5192]

3:40 Oh God. I think I've seen the type of parent I'd be.

[@bcsbcs1340]

Looove your videos!

[@ultramaximusreviews]

The look on the girl's face LOL

[@donnabolt5847]

Oh my gosh!! My 2 teenage boys just tried to teach my husband and I a few of these while camping. Goodness- we are 43 and this lingo is hard to learn!! I find all of this totally Sus!!! 🤣

[@unclebucksquarter]

Poor Lola. 😂 but I give it to Kim cus she had simp but Lola didn’t understand her answer, then she went rogue.

[@haleygolla1586]

I think it's interesting. I am a Gen Z and Lola said some things that I have never heard of and somethings have different meanings. Like Stan is like not just a fan but a Stan like obsessed. A lot of times it is used for Musicians and songs. I really enjoyed the video I just think that it is interesting that their is a lot of difference in the way people talk and the things we say depending on where we live. I live right outside Philly so people around me know the Philly slang as well as our stuff

[@earthmamma85]

I’m never going to be a cool parent… I just say what I mean. Lol. My kids are 10, and 4. Maybe as they get older kids will think it’s cool to say what you mean. Lol.