Millennials Slay
A directory of industries, traditions and products that millennials have supposedly killed slayed over the years.
2012
Earliest Kill
Toys (prehistoric)
Oldest Industry
Business Insider
Most Millennial Obsessed
74
Media Outlets
28
Products
8
Traditions
9
Activities
7
Locations
Filters:
9-5 Workday
We wish this was true.
American Cheese
Because we have taste.
American Dream
Why support something you can never achieve?
American Football
The best part is the halftime show.
Anti-aging Industry
We're good at spotting scams.
Created around 51 BCE, killin' it since 2017.
Avocado
Our bad...that toast is lit though.
Created 9,000 years ago, killin' it since 2017.
Baby Names
No babies have been named since.
Created 30,000 years ago, killin' it since 2016.
Banks
♫ It's too late and I can't wait for you to be gone ♫
Bars of Soap
They just kinda look gross sometimes, okay?
Created in the late 18th century, killin' it since 2016.
Beer
If your beer isn't sustainable and creative, we don't want it.
Created 13,000 years ago, killin' it since 2017.
Breakfast Cereal
Apparently we're too lazy to wash bowls.
Created in the 19th century, killin' it since 2016.
Brunch
Millennials are the ones holding up this industry tbh.
Cable TV
$100+ a month for a bazillion channels I don't watch AND a predatory contract or Netflix for less than $20?
Canadian Tourism
Canada is just Canada, eh?
Canned Tuna
Got it, its because we don't own can openers and not because the tuna industry is kinda shady.
Cars
Idk about ya'll but I teleport everywhere.
Casual Dining
Looking for more authentic experiences.
Created in the 1960s, killin' it since 2017.
Credit Cards
♫ Don't want to be a fool for you, just another player in your game for two. ♫
Cruises
Was it millennials or infectious disease?
Department Stores
Don't play the game if you can't handle the competition, baby.
Diamonds
We're broke.
Created in 2nd millennium BC, killin' it since 2017.
Divorce
Those gosh darn millennials with their happy marriages.
Created in 1643 (US), killin' it since 2018.
Doorbells
Apparently startling someone in their home is preferred over giving a gentle heads up via text.
European Union
World domination, let's go!
Fabric Softener
Mmmmm...smells like clothes drenched in chemicals.
Created in the early 20th century, killin' it since 2016.
Fashion Industry
Florals...for spring? Groundbreaking.
Created in the early 20th century, killin' it since 2015.
Golf
This is Tiger Woods' fault.
Created in the 15th century, killin' it since 2016.
Gyms
How dare millennials prefer tech-savvy, updated specialized facilities.
Created over 3000 years ago, killin' it since 2016.
Handshakes
Why do we need to touch?
Created in 9th century BC, killin' it since 2016.
Hotels
Better internet would fix this immediately, fyi.
Created in the 17th century, killin' it since 2016.
Ironing
Steamers are cute.
Created around 2,000 years ago, killin' it since 2021.
Large Turkeys
'Turkeys bred in the industrial farming industry so that they're two times the size they would normally be' just doesn't roll off the tongue, you know?
Created 20 million years ago, killin' it since 2018.
Mayonnaise
RIP.
Middle Children
If you fix politics, the economy, and climate change maybe we'll be back in business.
Motorcycles
So this industry is struggling because millennials prefer to use motorcycles for - wait for it - transportation.
Movies
Make better movies then.
Napkins
Paper towels are superior.
Created in 2nd century BC, killin' it since 2016.
Newspaper
Not our fault they cant keep up with technology.
Office Dress Codes
Alright fine, they can have this one.
Created in the early 20th century, killin' it since 2016.
Oil
It would be a good thing??
Raisins
I wish this was dead.
Created in 2000 BCE, killin' it since 2019.
Real Estate Industry
If we could still get a house for three pennies and a horse we'd love this industry too.
Created early 1800s, killin' it since 2017.
Running
Too busy running from the cops to do it for fun.
Created in 632 BCE, killin' it since 2016.
Sitcoms
Give us one with realistic apartments.
Soda
Healthier options claims another victim.
Stilettos
Chronic foot pain ftw.
Stoves
We only cook over open flames.
The Olympics
Its the sexism for me.
Toys
If Furbies are discontinued why have toys at all?
Created in prehistoric times, killin' it since 2018.
Vacations
Can't take vacation that you don't have.
Created in the 19th century, killin' it since 2016.
Weddings
Weddings aren't dead, we're just not following your traditions.
Created in 2350 BC, killin' it since 2018.
Wine Corks
We're definitely evil for liking easier, non-contaminating methods of sealing bottles that were invented before most of us could legally drink.
Created in the 1600s, killin' it since 2016.
Quote Hall of Fame
Every step of the way, my generation has questioned the conventional paths our parents took, opting instead to try to build a future that’s more in line with what we value, what we believe to be better.
- Philadelphia MagazineMiddle Children
Millennials: a pack of non-homeowning social media addicts who rove the lands killing various industries.
- Yahoo! NewsCereal
We are trying to figure out how to develop napkin holders that appeal to a younger generation.
- Washington PostNapkins
Gen Z, they're comin' for ya too...
- Has Gen Z Killed Skinny Jeans? (2021)
- Are Gen Z killing Brussels sprouts? (2021)
- Millennials are old news - now it's Gen Z's turn to kill industries (2018)
Created by Brittany Walker.