From TikTok Trends to Trophy Tables: How Gen Z Fell Back in Love With Spelling Bees
Spelling bees were supposed to be a relic of the past — dusty auditoriums, nervous kids, and a microphone that squeaked at the worst moments. But something unexpected is happening: Gen Z is bringing the whole thing roaring back to life, and TikTok is partly to blame. Here's why word mastery is suddenly the coolest skill a teenager can flex.