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Rotting in Bed is Gen Z Self-Care on The Viral List

We round up the most viral moments of the week…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Gen Z views “rotting away” in bed as a form of self-care, not laziness
  • TikTok users are sharing the little quirks they consider a “beige flag” in their relationship
  • The newest Gen Z slang, “delulu,” has everyone feeling a bit delusional
“Bed rotting” is actually a form of self-care to Gen Z  The latest sensation sweeping Gen Z is “bed rotting,” a seemingly questionable self-care trend that’s gaining a recognizable name on social media. With over 2.2M views on TikTok, #RottingInBed may sound gross and unproductive, but it’s really just a harmless way young people are recuperating and recharging after a long day / week.   While rotting away in bed for hours, ordering takeout, and binging TikTok, YouTube, or their streaming service of choice isn’t an entirely new concept, the idea of it being lazy is changing for Gen Z. They’re rebranding...

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