Gen Z slang used in India's parliament cockroach protest
Gen Z slang terms like 'delulu' and 'FOMO' have unexpectedly entered India's parliament, as demonstrated during a recent 'cockroach' protest. The informal language, typically associated with social media platforms like Instagram, is now being used in formal political discourse. This linguistic shift highlights how internet culture and generational expressions are influencing even the most traditional institutional spaces.
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'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament
Gen Z slang terms like 'delulu' and 'FOMO' have unexpectedly entered India's parliament, as demonstrated during a recent 'cockroach' protest. The informal language, typically associated with social media platforms like Instagram, is now being used in formal political discourse. This linguistic shift highlights how internet culture and generational expressions are influencing even the most traditional institutional spaces.
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