GOOPS is an acronym for 'Generation of Obnoxious, Overbearing, and Pretentious Snobs'. It was first used in the early 20th century to describe a certain type of person who was seen as having an inflated sense of self-importance. GELS is an acronym for 'Generation of Elite Leaders and Scholars', which is a term that has been used to describe a group of people who are highly educated and have achieved success in their respective fields.