ELEVATOR 06.20.25 | Old People Admit Gen Z Slang They Secretly Love

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@luisguzm w/ @_evewinter   I Lived in the Home Alone House: 3 People on What It’s Really Like to Live in a Pop Culture Famous Residence When we agreed to let Home Alone be filmed in our house, we were happily clueless,” writes the homeowner in his forthcoming memoir. Not for nothing, but the title of said memoir is Home But Alone No More. Which, honestly, sounds like a thriller version of Home Alone.  Get used to strangers taking pictures of your house.   The Summer Coffee Fix That’s Cheaper… And Better for You [Partner]  Laird Superfood’s Instant Lattes are your new summer go-to. Just add hot or cold water and you’ve got a delicious, functional latte. No $8 price tag, no fancy machine, no cafe line. Made with real ingredients and available in 10 crave-worthy flavors, they’re designed to fuel your day without the crash. And at around $2.50 per serving, they save you time and precious mula. Right now, Laird is offering 20% off one-time orders or 40% off subscriptions. Because a little summer kick should be convenient, delicious, and affordable.  Just use code INSTANTADVENTURE to claim your 20% or 40% discount.   SHOP NOW   40,000 Cameras, From Bird Feeders to Baby Monitors, Exposed to the Internet “From bird feeders to baby monitors.” There’s a phrase you don’t hear every day. Nothing like a little cybercrime to bring unlikely objects together. Turns out a massive chunk of consumer cameras are unintentionally streaming to the web. Terrifying? Yes. Surprising? Not really.  There’s a dark side to the internet.   Old People Admit the 45 Gen Z and Alpha Slang Words They Secretly Love Toss out a “sus” or “sketch” and see how the table reacts. Couple of raised eyebrows? Congrats. There’s your sign. You’re old. Still, there’s no rule saying you can’t enjoy young people slang. We’ve been dropping “FAFO” into conversations with alarming satisfaction.  Anyone know what FAFO stands for?   The Strange Depression Era Sandwich Combination That Was All about the Pineapples It is no wonder the original publisher of this recipe was the Hawaiian Pineapple Company. Can’t think of another reason this recipe would exist, if it weren’t a lame attempt at selling more pineapples. Tighten your aprons, and grab your butter knives.  We’re about to make a pineapple anchovy cheese sandwich.   The Mixer Why there’s never been a better time to be a dull man. Grilled cheese, the Italian way. This 30-second trick to calm your mind. What was Bruce Lee’s first movie? The remarkable life of Duke Kahanamoku, the olympic swimmer and surfing icon. The biggest meat marinating mistake to avoid this summer. When Frank Sinatra ordered a hit on a comedian for making fun of him.       Quotes From Smart Men “If you're not ready for everything, you're not ready for anything.” —Paul Auster       /GTFO @joonaslinkola | Finland     Our Gentleman's Agreement We'll keep the free daily newsletters coming. You share with a friend if you're enjoying. Capeesh? Forward to a friend.   Love Elevator? You’ll probably dig our other newsletters too. Check out Shift, Jimmy, and Blazer.   Let's Partner Put your brand in front of 800,000 passionate Elevator readers. Get in touch.   Send us a tip    |    Editorial Policy   |    Advertise     @2025 Rotary Digital 300 Witherspoon St Suite 201 Princeton NJ 08542     Preferences  |  Unsubscribe