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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.

#61 Grandkids Tried To Color My Collectible

Older man struggling with technology shown in a funny online yard sale post featuring a vintage Walt Disney paint book.
11points

#62 Grandma Sent Me This Photo She Took Of Me With The Dog

Woman sitting on a couch with a dog, photo partially obscured by a finger, illustrating boomers struggling with technology.
Grandma wanted to take a picture of me and the dog. This is what I received. Captured me speaking, fingers on the top/bottom of the screen, and you can hardly see the dog. Perfect 10/10!
10points

#63 Siri, Help Animals To Cross The Rainbow Bridge

Social media post showing a boomer struggling to use technology with a confusing message in a gaming group.
10points

#64 My Nan Posted This On Facebook

Humorous text about confusing Scotland with pizza, illustrating boomers' struggles with technology and misunderstandings.
10points

#65 Update: His Stomach’s Completely Unfazed

Elderly man accidentally eating paint instead of yogurt, showing a humorous example of boomers struggling with technology and mistakes.
9points

#66 Tell That Mod To Change Back My Peronsal Phone Settings

Social media post shows someone struggling with text readability, reflecting boomers trying to use technology and failing.
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9points

#67 My Granddad Tried Putting In His New Sim Card By Taking The Screen Off With A Penknife

Hand holding a cracked smartphone with a damaged charging port, illustrating boomers failed technology use moments.
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8points

#68 People Just Have No Concept Of Basic Grammar Anymore

Funny social media post showing a boomer's confusing text about grandchild and family love, reflecting boomer technology fails.
8points

#69 "God Bless Cabbage"

Boy crying while carving a wooden sunflower, illustrating struggles with technology and failed attempts by boomers.
6points
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