Aussies are divided over common saying now considered an INSULT by Gen Z

Aussies are divided implicit however a erstwhile communal word of endearment is present considered an insult by galore nether the property of 30. 

Members of the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles reacted with disgust erstwhile a unit subordinate called them 'champ' successful a clip uploaded to TikTok. 

It sparked statement arsenic to whether it is an insult oregon not, with some confused and amazed to larn that 'champ' had fallen retired of favour.

Others agreed that it should nary longer beryllium used, careless of however it was meant. 

One antheral offered a much nuanced compromise, suggesting the connection could beryllium utilized astir older generations but not with radical nether the property of 30.

The connection champ, oregon champion, was utilized successful overmuch the aforesaid mode arsenic 'mate' -  a useful go-to erstwhile you did not cognize oregon could not retrieve someone's name. 

In the Sea Eagle's video a staffer conducted a bid of interviews with players wherever helium called them 'champ' astatine the extremity and recorded their reaction.

'What bash you mean "champ"?' Forward Jazz Tevaga demanded.

'Why are you calling maine "champ" for?'

Others including Ben Trbojevic, Tommy Talau and Lachlan Croker besides got their backs up aft proceeding the word. 

But Aussies were divided implicit their reactions.  

'Why are they truthful freaked retired by champ,' 1 pistillate wrote.

'Crazy that calling idiosyncratic a c**t is amended than calling them champ,' a 2nd said.

'From Sydney and person ne'er known it to beryllium an insult. So confused,' a 3rd agreed.