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Older Sister Energy and Eldest Daughter Syndrome on The Viral List

We round up the most viral moments of the week…

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KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Eldest daughters are finding a sense of identity and community online as they navigate and discuss the traits of “older sister energy”
  • TikTok users are in awe of private chefs’ behind-the-scenes cooking content as they prep meals for millionaires
  • A sweatshirt featuring various jars of pickles on the front has Gen Z and Millennials rushing to TikTok Shop
 Courtesy of TikTok Eldest Daughter Syndrome or Older Sister Energy is Gen Z’s way of understanding their lifestyle   Gen Z is finding their identities oftentimes through their online personas—and sometimes, certain attributes are “revealed” to them through the algorithm, making them feel as if the tech knows them better than they do themselves. “Older sister energy” puts a name to the trend of individuals, particularly older sisters, embracing and sharing their high-strung, Type A, and sometimes bossy tendencies through memes and content. On TikTok, the hashtag #EldestDaughterSyndrome currently has over 21M views and #OlderSister currently has 1.2B views. Proclaiming one’s “older...

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