# 2024 in Review ![rw-book-cover](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0aaea75-f423-40ff-bdc5-3c729650bde8_1024x1024.png) ## Metadata - Author: [[Freddie deBoer]] - Full Title: 2024 in Review - Category: #articles - Summary: insert summary - My notes: - Summary: Freddie deBoer reflects on the "brat" meme, arguing it represents a cultural phenomenon pushed by older media figures rather than genuine youth interest. He believes this trend showcases a desperation among aging critics to cling to youth and relevance. DeBoer suggests that queer youth are engaged in more authentic and less publicized cultural activities than the brat obsession. - URL: https://freddiedeboer.substack.com/p/2024-in-review - Source File: web-only ## LLM Chats ## NotebookLM ## LLM Audio ## Highlights > We worship youth directly and shamelessly. And now the Millennials are arriving at middle age en masse and, surprise surprise!, we’re not taking it well. We’re really not taking it well, at all. We’re scratching and clawing to hold onto our self-identification as young people. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jgrpck1jnwka80sj9mz61k18))