TikTok desserts conquer Magdeburg: A festival of new trends!

TikTok desserts conquer Magdeburg: A festival of new trends!

In the colorful world of trends and phenomena, it is often difficult to keep track. A journalist who reports on the latest TikTok desserts also notices this. In Magdeburg, readers learn about dazzling delicacies such as Dubai chocolate, pudding with a fork and the cuddly plush pendants, the Labubus. But the author admits that she often relies on support from younger interns or her eight-year-old niece to understand what is really popular with the children. For her, the process of aging is gradual, but she always keeps her finger on the pulse and reflects on the advantages and disadvantages of her age: “I wouldn’t want to swap places with an 18-year-old,” she explains, “every age has its own charms.”

A real highlight for everyone interested will take place today at 5 p.m. in the Magdeburg City Library. There will be a discussion about “Football in the East – 35 years after the fall of communism” with Frank Willmann, Lutz Lindemann and Jan Mohnhaupt. The central topics are the changes in Eastern identity and club structures in German football since reunification. For football fans and history lovers, this is a must-see! In addition, a photography exhibition by the artist Steffen Ebert attracts visitors to the HofGalerie in the Moritzhof. Under the title “Black and White” the aesthetics of the everyday will be brought into focus until November 2nd.

Youth language in transition

What about our language if we look at the trends and the associated youth language? The change is rapid and is particularly evident in the lives of young people. A study by the Cologne translation agency SATZGEWINN found that because youth language is constantly changing and being adapted to cultural circumstances, many terms such as “ghosting” or “FOMO” have become popular in recent years. Many of these expressions come from the Internet and social media, influence young people's communication and are part of their identity formation.

If you analyze the developments of the past two to three decades, you can see a significant change: While terms like “phat” and “tight” were on everyone’s lips in the 90s, words like “lit” and “vibing” characterize events today. Youth language is now not just a trend, but also reflects social reality. It serves as a kind of tool to differentiate yourself from the adult world and establish your own identity.

The influence of social media

The influences can be clearly felt not only in personal conversations, but also digitally. “Memes” and “GIFs” have now found their way into everyday communication and have significantly changed the way they are expressed. Self-shared videos and content that flank the food world, such as the phenomenon “food porn,” are very popular and show how young people stage their lives. Educators are concerned that this language is often viewed as flawed, but it is part of a natural language shift that ultimately shapes society.

What remains are the green oases in Magdeburg. Despite the loss of trees in recent years due to drought, pest infestation or construction projects, the Magdeburger Volksstimme is presenting a series of parks in the city and underlining the importance of these natural areas for the quality of life of citizens. Whether young or old, everyone can relax in the parks and enjoy the fresh air!