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69 Examples Of Old People Using Social Media And Giving The Internet These Hilarious Gems
Funny,FailsFEB 24, 2026

69 Examples Of Old People Using Social Media And Giving The Internet These Hilarious Gems

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Nowhere is aging more apparent than on the Internet. As a fellow person in their 30s, I can nowadays rarely be online without feeling uncool. Luckily, I'm having an easier time than the older generations whose confusion with current technology and the newest trends makes netizens laugh regularly.
It's 2026, but some grandmas and grandpas seem to still be mystified by how to use Facebook, how to order an Uber, and what an iPad is for. Bored Panda has compiled a list of the funniest and most wholesome examples of meemaws and peepaws struggling to navigate today's world for your enjoyment. Yet, we ask you, Pandas, to keep the fun lighthearted – there will most likely come a day when you'll be just as uncool and out of touch.

#41 Mirror Selfie

Man awkwardly dressed taking a mirror selfie with a phone, illustrating boomers struggling to use technology humorously.
15points

#42 Thank You For Keeping Us Posted, Susan

Screenshot of a social media exchange showing a humorous fail related to boomers and technology use.
15points

#43 My Friend's Grandmother Wished Him A Happy Birthday

Text message exchange with a grandma humorously trying to use technology to send a birthday message and photo.
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14points

#44 I Don't Think That's How The Star Rating System Works

One-star review from Pamela in Depew, NY, highlighting a failed attempt by boomers to use technology successfully.
14points

#45 My Old Man Is Letting Me Know Ozzy Osbourne Has Died

Text message showing a confused boomer trying to use technology with an emoji and custom sticker fail.
14points

#46 My Uncle Got A New Laptop So He Decided To "Delete" The Files On His Old Laptop With A Hammer

Hammer next to a heavily damaged laptop on concrete, illustrating boomers struggling with technology fails.
14points

#47 My Grandpa Thought His Headphone Jack Was A Screw Hole

Samsung smartphone with a rusty screw inserted on the side, illustrating boomers trying to use technology and failing.
13points

#48 She Thought It Was Coffee Creamer

Older woman struggling to use a touchless hand sanitizer dispenser, highlighting boomers and technology fails.
13points

#49 Grandma Said Her New Apartment Came With An iPhone, Or So I Thought

Old-fashioned wall intercom phone with buttons, highlighting boomer technology struggles in using modern devices.
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13points

#50 My Grandpa Got An iPhone For The First Time And Thinks That If He Tells It An Emoji, It Will Send It, Whether They Exist Or Not

Text message with a boomer trying to identify emojis including a mermaid, corn, dog, and camel illustrating technology fails.
13points

#51 Not Interested At All

Social media post showing a user expressing refusal to join a group, reflecting boomers trying technology and failing.
13points

#52 Hacking Advice Please

Social media conversation showing boomers struggling with technology and asking for help with phone hacking issues.
13points

#53 I Am Here To Schedule A Date With The Full Size Silver Queen

Older woman selling comforter and sheets online, illustrating boomers struggling with technology and online listings.
13points

#54 Went To A Bar In Kentucky, And The 75-Year-Old Woman Behind The Bar Did The Same Thing. She Goes, “Thank God For Youtube.” I Just Let Her Be

Tweet showing a boomer mistakenly watching Madden sims on YouTube, illustrating boomers using technology and failing.
12points

#55 I Think My Mom Might Belong Here

Screenshot of a text message about a shattered phone screen, illustrating boomers struggling with technology.
12points

#56 Don't Think That's How That Works, Kathy

Facebook post from a boomer explaining they lost friends after replacing their computer, showing technology use struggles.
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12points

#57 Maria Is Fine And Well It Seems

Young woman smiling in employee of the month graphic with sky background showing boomers struggling with technology fails
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12points

#58 I Shouldn’t Be Laughing

Tweet showing a boomer struggling with technology, confusing social media accounts and sharing a phone number by mistake.
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11points

#59 Grandma’s Latest Facebook Story Creation - Nobody Knows How She Made Or Posted This, As She Doesn’t Even Know How To Post Regular Statuses Or Pictures

Blurry image of an outdoor scene with a raccoon and an inset photo of an elderly person struggling with technology indoors.
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11points

#60 "Silly"

Screenshot of a social media post showing a boomer misunderstanding technology and Facebook birthday notifications.
11points
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