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Newsweek
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Millennial Thinks She Has Revelation About Gen Z Humor—Not Everyone Agrees
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A millennial has caught ire from Gen Z as she shared a video theorizing on the generation's "referential humor." Brenna Pérez, 34, originally from Spain and now living in New York, is a filmmaker and content creator who regularly shares her thoughts and theories to her TikTok account, @perezbrenna. In a recent video which has caused a stir online, Pérez spoke about Gen Z's "propensity to find everything cringe" and how it can lead to online bullying—while suggesting Gen Z's choice of humor heavily relies on referencing other media. "I made a video on it simply because I thought it was an interesting idea, and I just like posting about interesting ideas," Pérez told Newsweek. "I'd been thinking about Gen Z 'bullying' for a while, because that has been talked about for a while, and between that comment kind of bouncing around in my head for a while and the two examples of Gen Z interactions and bullying I encountered while scrolling through the feed, it just started clicking." Millennials are defined as those born between 1981 and 1996, with Gen Z born between 1997 and 2012. In 2024, millennials were the largest generation group in the United States, making up 21.81 percent of the population, followed by Gen Z at 20.81 percent, according to Statista. In her video, Pérez referenced a theory she had come across online which claimed that what Gen Z finds funny is "referential humor" while other generations prefer a "well-crafted joke" that can be understood on its own. Pérez then described seeing a video of two girls acting "silly," where many of the comments were asking what the "original" was—even as others tried to explain that this video wasn't referencing anything, and was itself original. Brenna Pérez explains her theory on Gen Z humor. Brenna Pérez explains her theory on Gen Z humor. TikTok @perezbrenna She said that, to her, it represented how when Gen Z act "silly" in videos, "the assumption is often that they're making fun of an original, that someone did something cringey that they're now making fun of." "Getting a joke gives our brains a flood of happy neurotransmitters, as well as being in on a joke," she said, comparing it to how sitcoms have laugh tracks. But she warned this referential humor has the potential to breed a "bullying dynamic," as people "laugh at something together," often by "making fun of the easiest of targets." She clarified this can affect anyone on the internet, but suggested Gen Z has "less experience with other forms and access to humor." Pérez's video got a lot of attention online, racking up more than 144,000 likes and 1.1 million views, but not everyone took her theory well, with one writing: "I love the implication that millennial humor is high brow well crafted material." "I don't think any other generation has ever been this hyper-analyzed," another complained. And as another put it: "Intellectualizing why you don't get the younger generation is actually so cringe." But she did receive some support, as one user called her theory "spot on," and another said: "Also referential humor is foundationally exclusive. You either had access to the thing you're laughing about or not. In this type of humor [it's] easy to create an in group and out group." Speaking about the massive response to her video, Pérez told Newsweek she expected "some Gen Z to be unhappy, because I do feel like they're often a lot more reactionary online, but maybe not nearly as angry as some of them were. "A lot seemed to think that I was saying that Gen Z doesn't understand smart humor, or only likes references, which isn't what I said at all. That said, a lot of Gen Z also agreed with my points and took to the comments to add their own two cents." Pérez suggests Gen Z humor contains a lot of references to something that did not begin as intended to be a joke. Pérez suggests Gen Z humor contains a lot of references to something that did not begin as intended to be a joke. TikTok @perezbrenna Theorizing further, Pérez wondered if Gen Z being "reactionary" actually "stems from the same sort of online behavior," as "one bad move on the internet can suddenly snowball and make someone the butt of a joke, or a villain, so they're hypervigilant about any sort of perceived criticism." "I didn't intend it as such, really, I don't think one humor is better than the other—millennials love referential humor, too, it's just a different type of reference usually," she said. "Millennials, in my opinion, are usually referencing things that were initially written as a joke, or intended to be funny," she suggested, while a lot of Gen Z humor follows a "viral trend style." She gave the example of "a normal person somewhere does something that catches attention, and all of a sudden it's being mimicked over and over again. Or dissected and critiqued to death. "I think this can create beautiful shared jokes, but can also easily devolve into bullying depending on the approach and target." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures you want to share? Send them to life@ with some extra details, and they could appear on our website.
Business Wire
13 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
ZAP Surgical Announces First ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery Program Coming to Mexico at Gray Medical Institute
SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., a global leader in non-invasive robotic brain surgery, today announced that its first ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform will soon be installed in Mexico at the newly established Gray Medical Institute, located in San Pedro, part of the Monterrey Metropolitan area in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. As a newly established outpatient institute, Gray Medical is transforming the landscape of cancer care in Mexico. Purpose-built to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end oncology services, the center integrates imaging, diagnostics, radiosurgery, infusion therapy and more—all within a single, patient-centric facility. This streamlined outpatient model ensures convenient, coordinated care while significantly reducing the costs typically associated with large inpatient hospitals. Gray Medical is set to become the region's leading destination for cancer treatment with the arrival of the ZAP-X system. Offering a non-invasive alternative to open surgery for many patients, ZAP-X delivers a highly precise treatment for brain tumors and other neurological conditions—without incisions or anesthesia—and is typically completed in a single, brief outpatient visit. Installation of the ZAP-X system is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025, following the center's opening this summer. The medical team will be led by Dr. Erik Edmundo Pérez Ramos, one of Mexico's foremost radiation oncologists and a respected professor. Dr. Pérez will work in close collaboration with Dr. Fabiola Flores (Neurologist), as well as Alan Quiroga, PhD, and Edgar Quiroga, PhD. 'ZAP-X is enabling us to bring world-class radiosurgery out of the big hospitals and into the community,' said Dr. Erik Edmundo Pérez Ramos, Gray Medical's Director of Radiation Oncology. 'This not only improves accessibility and convenience for patients but also establishes a new benchmark for cancer care in Mexico.' The ZAP-X platform represents a major leap forward in the field of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Renowned for its dual-gantry design, the ZAP-X system uniquely utilizes gyroscopic mobility to direct radiosurgical beams from thousands of potential unique angles to accurately focus radiation on the intended tumor or target. This innovative method aims to improve patient outcomes by enhancing the ability to avoid critical structures like the brain stem, eyes and optic nerves. Additionally, the pioneering approach aims to reduce exposure to healthy brain tissue, thereby safeguarding patient cognitive function. ZAP-X also stands out as the first and only vault-free SRS delivery system, doing away with the necessity for healthcare providers to construct expensive shielded radiation treatment rooms, as well as providing the flexibility to site the system in locations previously considered inconceivable. ZAP-X also utilizes a modern linear accelerator to eliminate legacy use of Cobalt-60. 'We are proud to bring the first ZAP-X system to Mexico, and expanding access to advanced radiosurgical care,' said John R. Adler, MD, ZAP Surgical founder and CEO, as well as Emeritus Dorothy & TK Chan Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology at Stanford University. 'The collaboration underscores our shared vision of expanding precision SRS beyond the traditional hospital model and directly into the hands of forward-thinking outpatient centers like Gray Medical.' For more information about ZAP Surgical and the ZAP-X system, visit About ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures the ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform. ZAP was founded in 2014 by Dr. John R. Adler, Emeritus Dorothy & TK Chan Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology at Stanford University. Dr. Adler is also renowned as the inventor of the CyberKnife ® system and founder of Accuray, Inc. The ZAP-X platform incorporates a unique vault-free design that typically eliminates the need for costly shielded treatment rooms. ZAP-X also utilizes a modern linear accelerator to eliminate legacy use of Cobalt-60. Learn more at ZAP Surgical and follow us on LinkedIn.
Associated Press
13 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
ZAP Surgical Announces First ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery Program Coming to Mexico at Gray Medical Institute
SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 3, 2025-- ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., a global leader in non-invasive robotic brain surgery, today announced that its first ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform will soon be installed in Mexico at the newly established Gray Medical Institute, located in San Pedro, part of the Monterrey Metropolitan area in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® Platform As a newly established outpatient institute, Gray Medical is transforming the landscape of cancer care in Mexico. Purpose-built to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end oncology services, the center integrates imaging, diagnostics, radiosurgery, infusion therapy and more—all within a single, patient-centric facility. This streamlined outpatient model ensures convenient, coordinated care while significantly reducing the costs typically associated with large inpatient hospitals. Gray Medical is set to become the region's leading destination for cancer treatment with the arrival of the ZAP-X system. Offering a non-invasive alternative to open surgery for many patients, ZAP-X delivers a highly precise treatment for brain tumors and other neurological conditions—without incisions or anesthesia—and is typically completed in a single, brief outpatient visit. Installation of the ZAP-X system is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025, following the center's opening this summer. The medical team will be led by Dr. Erik Edmundo Pérez Ramos, one of Mexico's foremost radiation oncologists and a respected professor. Dr. Pérez will work in close collaboration with Dr. Fabiola Flores (Neurologist), as well as Alan Quiroga, PhD, and Edgar Quiroga, PhD. 'ZAP-X is enabling us to bring world-class radiosurgery out of the big hospitals and into the community,' said Dr. Erik Edmundo Pérez Ramos, Gray Medical's Director of Radiation Oncology. 'This not only improves accessibility and convenience for patients but also establishes a new benchmark for cancer care in Mexico.' The ZAP-X platform represents a major leap forward in the field of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Renowned for its dual-gantry design, the ZAP-X system uniquely utilizes gyroscopic mobility to direct radiosurgical beams from thousands of potential unique angles to accurately focus radiation on the intended tumor or target. This innovative method aims to improve patient outcomes by enhancing the ability to avoid critical structures like the brain stem, eyes and optic nerves. Additionally, the pioneering approach aims to reduce exposure to healthy brain tissue, thereby safeguarding patient cognitive function. ZAP-X also stands out as the first and only vault-free SRS delivery system, doing away with the necessity for healthcare providers to construct expensive shielded radiation treatment rooms, as well as providing the flexibility to site the system in locations previously considered inconceivable. ZAP-X also utilizes a modern linear accelerator to eliminate legacy use of Cobalt-60. 'We are proud to bring the first ZAP-X system to Mexico, and expanding access to advanced radiosurgical care,' said John R. Adler, MD, ZAP Surgical founder and CEO, as well as Emeritus Dorothy & TK Chan Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology at Stanford University. 'The collaboration underscores our shared vision of expanding precision SRS beyond the traditional hospital model and directly into the hands of forward-thinking outpatient centers like Gray Medical.' For more information about ZAP Surgical and the ZAP-X system, visit About ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures the ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform. ZAP was founded in 2014 by Dr. John R. Adler, Emeritus Dorothy & TK Chan Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology at Stanford University. Dr. Adler is also renowned as the inventor of the CyberKnife ® system and founder of Accuray, Inc. The ZAP-X platform incorporates a unique vault-free design that typically eliminates the need for costly shielded treatment rooms. ZAP-X also utilizes a modern linear accelerator to eliminate legacy use of Cobalt-60. Learn more at ZAP Surgical and follow us on LinkedIn. View source version on CONTACT: Mark Arnold, ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. Senior Vice President, Marketing +1 650 492 7797, ext. 101 Email:[email protected] KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA MEXICO UNITED STATES SOUTH AMERICA CENTRAL AMERICA NORTH AMERICA LATIN AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SURGERY MEDICAL DEVICES NEUROLOGY HOSPITALS BIOTECHNOLOGY OTHER HEALTH RADIOLOGY HEALTH ONCOLOGY SOURCE: ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/03/2025 07:15 AM/DISC: 06/03/2025 07:15 AM
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Wenceel Pérez provides Detroit Tigers something they don't have without him
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Detroit Tigers expected Wenceel Pérez to be their primary center fielder, relying on him for stability while waiting for fellow outfielders Parker Meadows and Matt Vierling to return from their injuries. That was the plan — until the final game of the Grapefruit League schedule in spring training, when Pérez reported a back injury. As his teammates boarded a plane, he had to stay behind at the Tigers' facility in Lakeland, Florida. Advertisement "It was tough because I was trying to get through it," said Pérez, who has dealt with the same lower back injury multiple in his professional career, beginning in 2022. "It was just getting worse and worse and worse." This time, Pérez was sidelined for 65 days. He returned Tuesday, May 27. "I'm so excited to play this game again," Pérez said. SATURDAY'S NOTEBOOK: Tigers' Alex Cobb pitched through 'a lot of discomfort' in first rehab start Detroit Tigers' Wenceel Perez rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in his first at-bat of the season against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning at Comerica Park on May 27, 2025 in Detroit. In his return game, Pérez — starting in center field and batting sixth — hit a solo home run off All-Star right-hander Logan Webb in the second inning of Tuesday's 3-1 win over the San Francisco Giants at Comerica Park. Advertisement Buy our book: The Epic History of the Tigers More notably, Pérez hit the homer on his first swing of the 2025 season. Webb threw him three sinkers in a row. The first two were inside for balls, but the third one stayed in the strike zone, allowing Pérez — a switch-hitter batting from the left side — to turn on it for a solo home run to right field. It was just the fourth homer allowed by Webb this season, spanning 73⅓ innings in 12 starts. "I was just thinking to be patient," Pérez said. "I was trying to come down a little bit. I was a little bit excited. And then I tried to get a good pitch, and that's what I got. It feels great to be back and help the team out right away." To get to that moment, Pérez had to play six games during a rehab assignment: two games for High-A West Michigan, two games for Low-A Lakeland and two games in Triple-A Toledo. Advertisement He started in West Michigan because the Tigers had the maximum number of players rehabbing in Toledo, transferred to Lakeland due to weather issues in Toledo and completed his rehab with a normal stint in Toledo. "That was not a vacation," Pérez said. Pérez, 25, is hitting .308 (4-for-13) in four games since his return to the Tigers. His switch-hit ability — the Tigers' lone switch-hitter — provides flexibility in the batting order, as well as allowing rest days for left-handed hitters Riley Greene, Kerry Carpenter and Zach McKinstry. He performs significantly better as a left-handed hitter against right-handed pitchers, but still provides competitive plate appearances from the right side. Advertisement Pérez took over as the Tigers' primary center fielder upon his return, but only until Meadows returns from the injured list, which seems likely to happen Monday, June 2. "So proud for the kid," manager A.J. Hinch said. "He put in a ton of work. Injuries are hard on everybody, but think about the last game of spring training, and we're getting on the plane to go to the exhibition game, and he's got to report that he's not feeling great. That's a crushing blow anytime during the spring, but that's like the most exciting day of the year at that point." HERE'S AN IDEA: Can Wenceel Pérez become super utility player? Here's what Tigers think Two months later, Pérez rejoined the Tigers with the same joy he has always had. He laughed with teammates in the clubhouse, smiled in pregame warmups, bounced around in the outfield and showed no fear in the batter's box. Advertisement Pérez also made an immediate impact with his first swing. "The team is doing great," Pérez said. "It wasn't good for me (to be on the injured list), but it made me stronger to come back again and play good again." Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Wenceel Pérez provides Detroit Tigers something they don't have
San Francisco Chronicle
7 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Pérez, Flaherty and Greene power AL-leading Tigers to a 3-1 win over the Giants
DETROIT (AP) — Wenceel Pérez homered in his first at-bat in his season debut, Jack Flaherty worked six scoreless innings and Riley Greene had three hits and two RBIs as the American League-leading Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Tuesday night. Pérez, who had missed the entire season due to a lower back injury, hit a 2-0 pitch 351 feet to right field in the second inning for his first homer since Aug. 7. Greene has 22 RBIs in May, the first time in a calender month he has knocked in 20 runs, and has 38 RBIs overall. He is hitting .270 with six homers. Flaherty (3-6) gave up two hits and a walk while striking out eight as the Tigers won their third straight and improved to 36-20. He retired the last 11 batters he faced. Will Vest pitched the ninth for his seventh save. Giants starter Logan Webb (5-5) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk in six innings, striking out 10. San Francisco fell to 2-3 on their current nine-game trip. Greene gave the Tigers a 1-0 lead with an RBI double in the first. After Pérez homered in the second, Colt Keith led off the third with a triple and scored on Greene's second hit. He added another double in the fifth before striking out in the eighth. The Giants scored in the ninth when Heliot Ramos led off with a single and came around on a Wilmer Flores double. Greene made a sliding catch to rob Jung Hoo Lee of a base hit, and Vest retired the next two hitters to end the game. The Tigers won despite striking out 13 times in eight innings. Key moment Giants manager Bob Melvin was ejected by home plate umpire Tony Randazzo after arguing balls and strikes in the fifth inning. Key stat Spencer Torkelson, who leads the Tigers in most offensive categories, went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts. He is hitting .207 with six homers and 30 strikeouts in his last 33 games. The teams finish their three-game series on Wednesday with Detroit RHP Jackson Jobe (4-1, 4.06) facing RHP Landen Roupp (3-3, 3.63). ___
