Funny,FailsFEB 23, 2025

50 Times Clueless Older People On Social Media Cracked People Up

Aurelija Rakauskaitė, Robyn Smith and Gabija Palšytė

There’s a whole generation of people who weren’t yet born when social media came to life. And then there are some who were already way into their latter years when they first laid eyes on Facebook, Instagram and the like. You can’t really blame them for making more than a few blunders while figuring things out and trying to keep up with the younger Jones’. But you can have a good giggle.

Some old folks’ posts are super cringe. A few are downright (but unintentionally) rude. And others are just too damn funny. People have been sharing the unhinged and hilarious things they’ve witnessed the older generation dare to do on social media. From (very) misplaced poop emojis to bizarre death announcements, our grannies and grandpas are doing the most. Bored Panda has picked our favorites for your perusing pleasure. Don’t forget to upvote yours.

#21 My Grandpa Posted A Pic About Gay Uncles Day And Then Got Mad At Himself In The Comments

Facebook post showcasing Boomers-Social-Media-Fails with a "Happy Gay Uncles Day" image and a critical comment.

ske1etoncrush

Report

66points

Be mindful of scams. "Older adults can be targeted by scammers on social media," warns senior care organization McGregor Pace. "Be skeptical of unsolicited friend requests, messages, or offers that seem too good to be true. Avoid clicking on suspicious links or providing personal information to unknown individuals."

#22 Poop?

Social media post with sad news overlayed on poop emojis background, illustrating Boomers' social media fails.

MistakeAlert6865

Report

64points

#23 Found One In The Wild

Boomers social media misunderstanding with two Facebook accounts mentioned in a Facebook comment exchange.

pm_me_all_ur_pelfies

Report

64points

#24 I’m Not Good At This Either

Boomers navigating social media; message confirming a friend request with uncertainty about online skills.

heavenisaplaceonyurt

Report

61points

They also advise senior social media users to verify information before just sharing it online. "Misinformation spreads easily on social media. Before sharing news or information, verify its authenticity from reliable sources. Fact-checking can help prevent the dissemination of false or misleading content."

Don't overshare. Some things do not need to be public. And sharing certain private or personal information can even put you or your family in danger. Above all, have fun!