Gen Z has embraced the "fridge cigarette," a Diet Coke break, as a nicotine-free pause in their digital lives. While offering ...

The "fridge cigarette" trend features Gen Z members using Diet Coke as a stress-relief ritual, with experts noting that ...

While the term “fridge cigarette” is new to the internet’s lexicon, the idea of treating oneself to a Diet Coke break is not.

The popularity of the term “fridge cigarette” — used in many cases to describe a Diet Coke specifically, though not ...

In a follow-up video, Ms. Reno took the fridge cigarette analogy further. Cans of Diet Coke, she said, are like Parliament cigarettes, whereas regular Coke gives off Marlboro Red energy.

Gen Z are saying bye-bye to nicotine, and hello to a brand-new trend all about 'fridge cigarettes' as the TikTok trend takes over the internet.

For the true Coke lovers out there, Diet Cherry Coke is coming back this summer. Who called Diet Coke a fridge cigarette? On June 9, TikTok user @reallyrachelreno started the trend with a video ...

A new trend has emerged dubbed the 'fridge cigarette' among Gen Z who are presenting a new habit to the old smoke break. Smoking tobacco in the US is fortunately at a record low of around 11 percent, ...

The “fridge cigarette” — a cold can of Diet Coke cracked open like a ritual smoke break, no tobacco, just fizz and flair. In other words: Clean Girl is out. Crispy Girl is in.

The ‘fridge cigarette’ is Gen Z’s answer to the smoke break—an ice-cold Diet Coke straight from the refrigerator.