Blue Franklin

Slang & Trend Expert

Blue Franklin is a slang and trend expert and content creator based in Dallas, TX. With over 20 years of experience in content creation, Blue Franklin first got his start on YouTube and then vlogging. He then became an editor and producer, producing content for a large YouTuber with a young fanbase. This inspired him to create explainer content on generational slang and culture, leading to him becoming known for his ‘blank is blank’ format.

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Forum Comments (2)

What is your opinion on Gen Z slang use online?
I love Gen Z slang. It's my favorite subsect of slang, I think. Something I like about Gen Z slang is that I feel like it leans into being appropriate. I think Gen Z is a little bit more conscious of people's feelings and others. I don't think there's anything in Gen Z slang that's particularly disparaging toward other groups.

I would say it's also cohesive. Gen Z is the first generation to receive that cohesive lexicon from being online (similar to how Gen Alpha is now). Their slang feels a lot less adopted, even though a lot of it still is adopted. And if it is adopted, I feel like they repurpose it in their own way. But because of the internet and the influence of online spaces, Gen Z really is consistent across the board.
Can i have a list of brainrot terms please?
"67" is peak brainrot. Some other terms that come to mind are:
Skibidi
Ohio
Rizz
Mog
Glaze
Mewing
Chad
Gyatt
Aura
Fanum Tax

Mog, glaze, and simp are more Millennial, though, and Gen Z as well. Then I would say brainrot itself is a brainrot term at this point.

Co-authored Articles (9)

64 Philadelphia Slang Terms, Phrases, & Insults

Slang & Trend Expert Blue Franklin explains "jawn" and other iconic Philly terms Philadelphia (or Philly) slang is distinct and diverse, but it can be hard to pick up on if you’re not used to hearing it! Philly terms l...

An Ultimate List of Slang Terms that Mean “Cool”

Slang & Trend Expert Blue Franklin explains how today's teens and young adults say something is "cool"''Cool.'' You know it. You’ve used it. It’s the go-to slang for expressing your approval. But did you know there a...

What Do You Call a Male Karen?

Plus, how to deal with an entitled male Karen You’ve probably heard the term “Karen” thrown around to describe someone chewing out a service worker, or just acting childish and selfish. It’s a term that usually r...

What Does Dabbed Up Mean? And Is It Different From Dapped Up?

Getting to the bottom of the confusion about these two terms Have you ever heard the term “dabbed up” and wondered what it meant…or if it was the same thing as “dapped up”? In most cases, the modern meaning of ...

What Does “Clipped,” “It’s Clipped,” & “Getting Clipped” Mean?

Plus, discover more trendy Gen Z slang you need to knowIf you’ve been seeing the term “clipped” in texting and on social media, then you’ve just discovered one of the most popular Gen Z slang terms taking over th...

What Are Generation Alpha's Characteristics?

Slang & Trend Expert Blue Franklin discusses Gen Alpha's key traitsYou’ve probably heard people talk about Gen Alpha, the generation born between 2010 and 2025. But what are Gen Alphas like, and what are the characteri...

Bougie Slang Meaning

Slang & Trend Expert Blue Franklin explains how to use the term "boujie"Do you consider yourself a fancy person with expensive tastes? If so, you may have been called “bougie” before. But what exactly does this slang...

What Does “GYATT” Mean? Plus, When & How to Use It

Discover what “GYATT” means, according to Gen Z You may have heard the phrase “GYATT” on TikTok and Twitch, but what exactly does it mean? This popular phrase is the shortened form of the word goddamn, and it’s...

What Does Hagmaxxing Mean & Why Do People Do It?

Learn about the origins of this popular Gen Z practiceGen Z is always talking about maxxing something. There’s looksmaxxing, gymmaxxing, and now hagmaxxing. Hagmaxxing involves dating people older than you, but takes t...