It’s been over a decade since the Twilight Saga first captivated audiences around the world with its tales of vampires, werewolves, and forbidden love (cringe, in a good way). While the films and books may have faded from the pop culture forefront in the late 2010s, the Twilight fandom lives on thanks to Gen Z and Millennials who refuse to let go of this generational classic. These gens still embrace the series, but now more by poking fun at the cringe-worthy elements, while creating a vibrant and enduring Twilight culture both on and offline. But Twilight wasn’t always known for being cringe (well, not entirely). Its identity has morphed over the years since being Team Edward or Team Jacob fueled a multi-million-dollar box office opening for the each film adaptation of the trilogy. When Millennials were in their teens, the books were all they had, so it makes sense for their attachment to the series to be deeper than that of Gen Z. But while the saga’s overall...
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