Why gen Z are ‘romanticizing’ their hangovers: ‘It’s lowkey a beautiful thing’

Gen Z social media users are increasingly 'romanticizing' their hangovers on platforms like TikTok and Instagram as a form of rebellion against wellness culture. By sharing unfiltered content of their post-party recovery, they are rejecting the pressure to maintain a perfectly optimized lifestyle.
‘“[You can] trick yourself into thinking that your hangover isn’t real,’ said content creator Allana Blumberg. ‘“[You can] trick yourself into thinking that your hangover isn’t real,’ said content creator Allana Blumberg. Alcohol Why gen Z are ‘romanticizing’ their hangovers: ‘It’s lowkey a beautiful thing’ For young people, flaunting eye bags and bed rotting has become a cheeky rebuttal of body optimization culture
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