As fears of World War III rise due to global conflicts, Gen Z has taken to TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) — not with panic, but with memes. From ironic “WW3 fashion fits” to jokes about Shein orders during wartime, the younger generation is using humor as a coping mechanism.
Some criticize this behavior as insensitive, while others see it as a form of digital defiance and mental survival. Experts say this reflects a shift in how younger audiences engage with crisis news—through satire, memes, and hyper-online commentary.
Whether it’s denial or digital resilience, Gen Z is rewriting how the world processes fear.
