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Go Ahead, Have a ‘Fridge Cigarette’
In 2023, headlines suggested that Gen Z was taking Diet Coke breaks during work instead of cigarette breaks. Now, that same idea of walking away from work for a few minutes — a concept so outlandish ...
What is a fridge cigarette? The viral Diet Coke trend explained
The ‘fridge cigarette’ is Gen Z’s answer to the smoke break—an ice-cold Diet Coke straight from the refrigerator. It hits at ...
Gen Z's 'fridge cigarette' trend turns Diet Coke into the new nicotine on TikTok
Health experts caution against the 'fridge cigarette' craze, citing risks of artificial sweeteners and acidity.
Gen Z tobacco phobes may be skipping smoke breaks — but they’re addicted to ‘fridge cigarettes’ instead
Snaxshot writer Andrea Hernández summed it up perfectly in a recent newsletter, as reported by Fast Company: “Gen Z is ...
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Gen Z are now opting for 'fridge cigarettes' instead of smoking
Gen Z are saying bye-bye to nicotine, and hello to a brand-new trend all about 'fridge cigarettes' as the TikTok trend takes ...
“Fridge cigarette” perfectly describes a Diet Coke, according to TikTok
Gen Z’s version of the smoke break is having a Diet Coke, especially after a TikToker spread the term “fridge cigarette.” The popularity of the beverage is on the rise, and the viral new phrase led ...
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'Fridge cigarette' trend explained as Gen Z ditches traditional smoke breaks
Smoking in the US has hit an all-time low, but a new trend has emerged amongst youngsters who have ditched the nasty habit ...