The Real Deal: Gen Z's Britishcore Origins ### By Charlie Freakin' Sawyer
Published: Oct 5, 2024 at 10:15 AM
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Unsatisfactorily portrayed Britishshared experiences; this article falls short. Here's an authentic, resonating list of truly related British experiences instead.
I'm back once again to put the record straight, this time focusing on The Guardian's pathetic attempt to define and unite us Brits with their list of Britishcore experiences. Let's be real, Dylan B Jones doesn't know Jack Squat about what makes us tick! So, without further ado, here's my list, meant for the real Brits – Gen Zers, where our shared experiences and moments unite us and reflect the highs and lows of life in this bloody crazy country.
First things first, let's acknowledge the classics that need no explanation – think Come Dine With Me's infamous "What a sad little life Jane" and the everlasting pearl that is Gemma Collins' "I'm claustrophobic Darren."
Now, how about some good old-fashioned primary school nostalgia? Remember the endless slew of Christian lyrics pounding in your brain thanks to singing hymns daily?
"Fruit Winders were the ultimate after-school snacks."
"Getting your school shoes measured at Clarks was an odd but essential rite of passage."
"Swapping stickers and Scoubidou bands in the playground was the height of popularity."
"Yellow sponge cakes with sprinkles, Neapolitan ice cream, and endless knowledge of 'Shine Jesus Shine' lyrics was just what we lived for."
Let's not forget the transformative moment every young child experiences – moving from sitting on the floor to the big kid benches during morning assembly. And as for those who ventured to university, we all know the drill ...
"Attending your university's freshers' fair to grab your complimentary Domino's slice and bounce."
"Frequenting clubs like Pryzm, Tiger Tiger, and the legendary Revolution."
"Encountering more rats than you could count near your student accommodation."
"Enduring torture also known as breakout rooms."
"Arguing, without a shred of evidence, that your university's Student Union was the best in the UK."
While The Guardian's list misses the mark, it does pinpoint one truth – being British isn't about trivia like referring to a Tesco hoisin duck wrap as "world cuisine." Instead, it's about respecting the queuing system, loathe as we are to do so, and the powerful allure of a "cheeky Nando's."
"Labeling wasting food at the dinner table as a mortal sin."
"Living off baked beans and toast."
"Getting a Terry's chocolate orange in your Christmas stocking."
"Sneaking Heelys for a spin at Sainsbury's."
"Believing a full English breakfast could cure all ills."
I could go on, but what's the point when there's so much more to being a Gen Z Brit than that? The UK is a rollercoaster of chaos and hilarity in equal measure, and it's those little quirks that make us a community. Let's celebrate them!
"Gen Z Brits find enjoyment in various forms, such as engaging with social media platforms during a break from studying, where memes and videos about British TV shows like 'Come Dine With Me' and 'Shine Jesus Shine' hymns are shared and discussed. Additionally, as a form of entertainment, Gen Zers still reminisce about the times they spent in university, attending events at clubs like Pryzm and Revolution."
"Tied to their roots, Gen Z Brits hold certain traditions close to their hearts, such as labeling wasting food during meals as taboo, living off baked beans and toast, and cherishing the treat of receiving a Terry's chocolate orange in their Christmas stocking."
