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Gen Z’s Grand Theft Auto Romance on The Viral List

Grand Theft Auto’s fictional power couple, Zendaya’s laughing meme, and the iPhone 5’s resurgence are all going viral…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Sep 4 2026
North America, Western Europe

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Gen Z is already getting invested in GTA 6—specifically the main characters’ relationship
A decade-old clip of Zendaya laughing has become Gen Z’s latest go-to reaction meme
Gen Z is bringing the iPhone 5C back for its nostalgic design and imperfect camera

Gen Z is already obsessed with GTA VI ’s fictional couple Last Thursday, Netflix and Rockstar Games gave the world a 27-minute gameplay preview of Grand Theft Auto VI, the most anticipated game of the year. The reveal offered a closer look at some of the missions players will be able to take on, including the budding relationship between main characters Jason and Lucia. Players can choose to make nurturing their romance part of their gameplay, from texting and going on dates to holding hands and spending time together (whether that time is spent robbing banks or playing mini...