Oregon library director goes viral using Gen Z slang in Redmond tour

Deschutes Public Library is going viral over a video promoting the newly-opened Redmond Library. Using the words written by a Gen Z intern, Library Director Todd Dunkelberg — who’s a bit older than that — takes you on a tour of the new space.

“Hey Girly-Pops. Grab a book and check out the Redmond Library glow-up. How Skibidi is that?” Dunkelberg begins.

Dunkelberg takes viewers on an indoor and outdoor tour of the two-story building that includes private booths, co-working space, teen area, children’s area, artwork and outdoor patio.

“Need to tough grass after a Menty B? Grab some sunshine on our civic patio. Very mindful, very demure. No thoughts. Just vibes.” he continues.

“You just don’t understand the generation like I do,” Dunkelberg concludes.

The video is making the rounds on TikTok and Instagram. Katie Schneider from Seattle shared the video said "This librarian understood the assignment."

You can watch the video in the player above. If you want to follow along, here is a translation of these terms, according to Google.

POV: Point of View

Girly-Pops: Someone who is fun and bubbly and stereotypically girly.

Glow Up: A positive change or improvement

Skibidi: Can mean "cool," "bad," or "dumb,” depending on the context.

Yap to the max: Talking excessively.

Spill the tea: Sharing gossip or juicy information.

Giving collaboration: A situation, project, or interaction is actively fostering a positive and productive collaborative environment.

Ate and left no crumbs: Someone performed exceptionally well, doing something flawlessly and leaving no room for anyone else to do better.

Hits different: Has a particularly profound or unique impact on someone.

Max Aura: Exhibiting the highest level of cool, confidence, or positive energy, essentially radiating a very strong and impressive "vibe" or presence.

Peep: A casual way of saying "look" or "check out.”

Let him cook: Let someone continue what they are doing.

Slay queen: A woman who is considered stylish, confident, and impressive.

Touch grass: Spend some time outside.

Menty B: Mental breakdown

Very mindful, very demure: To be mindful of your actions and appearance in a way that is considered appropriate and modest.

No thoughts, just vibes: Go with the flow, not overthink things, and just enjoy the current mood or atmosphere without actively analyzing it.

Main character energy: A person who acts or presents themselves as if they are the protagonist in their own life story.

Slay: To do something exceptionally well or to dominate a task.

So Julia: To be confident, self-assured, and unapologetically yourself. It’s a reference to actress Julia Fox in Charli XCX’s song “360.”

Author: Central Oregon Daily News
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