Another generational divide has emerged between Generation Z and Millennials, after a 32-year-old clubgoer sparked a debate about dance styles.
Gus Rosas, from the US, revealed on TikTok that he was scolded by a Gen Z girl for his dance moves at a club.
Speaking to viewers in a clip on the platformHe said he had been dancing with his arms above his head, but the younger girl told him to stop.
He revealed that the girl told her that raising his arms above his head “gave away his age,” making him feel like he was too old to be in the club at all.
However, fellow millennials left comments on the story and came to his defense, supporting his right to dance however he wants — and many criticized Gen Z for worrying too much about their appearance instead of having fun.
A new generational divide has emerged over the way people dance in clubs after Gus Rosas, pictured, revealed he was being mocked
On the video platform, Gus said he had been at a club the night before and was dancing with a younger girl.
He revealed that she told him: ‘You know it gives away your age… you keep putting your hands up.’
Gus’ irritated expressions suggested he was embarrassed by his dancing, but he added that he just couldn’t help throwing his hands in the air when a good tune came on.
He revealed that the girl forced his hands back to his sides, making him think: ‘I’m too old for the club.’
The 32-year-old appeared mortified after revealing a Gen Z girl had mocked him for throwing his hands up
However, fellow millennials left comments under Gus’ video defending his dance moves.
Referring to Gen Z, someone wrote: They don’t seem to have fun when they dance. It made us happy that we didn’t care what people saw.”
Another said: “Being Gen Z sounds exhausting.”
Some millennials took the opportunity to address other divisions between the two generations.
One person drew attention to the hair parting argument, in which Gen Z mocked millennials for side parts when they prefer to part their hair down the middle.
Elsewhere, people made fun of all the club songs with lyrics encouraging people to raise their hands, like Beyoncé’s Single Ladies.
“So all you single ladies put your hand down,” someone joked.