50 Images Showing The Times Old People Made Use Of Social Media In Hilarious Ways That'll Leave You Entertained And Baffled
There's something so admirable about senior citizens navigating the complicated world of the internet.
The internet can be very perplexing. While we "tech-savvy kids" can't fathom our lives without it, keeping up with the continual changes online is incredibly difficult.
Furthermore, it makes sense that elderly individuals would feel a little out of place when writing online. Except, of course, when your grandparents feel compelled to hunt down the ideal rose-filled photo to wish you a happy birthday.
However, elders do their best, and we appreciate that, particularly when their efforts result in adorable scenarios where they trip over text lingo, mistake a Facebook post for a Google search, and type out hilarious comments that leave us perplexed... and completely in stitches.
The idea of elders fumbling with technology and becoming absolutely perplexed is overused, but when they try to engage in social media, it's a cute source of comedy. As Dr. Terri Orbuch, a relationship researcher, notes, "Humor can be a bridge between generations, allowing us to connect and understand each other better." This sentiment is echoed in the amusing anecdotes shared by seniors online, showcasing their unique takes on modern communication. You will find some amusing and endearing examples in the list below.
1. What's going on here?
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4. That's why you have a younger sister, dear.
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5. Lol.
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6. Grandma will come and clean.
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7. We're happy to have had you as part of the team.
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8. It's writing down everything I'm saying.
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9. Golden Corral it is.
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10. It is not a compliment.
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11. Check this one out.
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12. When pets are a part of the family.
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13. It's the thoughts that matter, right?
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14. Capital letters mean that you're yelling.
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15. Have a great day, Maria.
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16. It's me and my grandchildren.
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17. Anyone?
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18. Setting up a poll instead.
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19. My grandson is in a relationship.
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20. Lol... Keep yourself safe.
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21. Banana bread.
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22. We will get you a biscuit.
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23. What!
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24. Learning to appreciate me.
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25. It's in your messages, Grandma.
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26. Having problems with the colon.
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27. Lol... Mistaken identity.
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28. I cannot read the messages.
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29. What should we do?
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30. The user no longer remembers George.
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31. Walmart, we need the price for apple sauce!
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32. This seems a tad inappropriate.
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33. Selling a necklace? That looks more like a bangle.
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34. It's the emoji for me.
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35. The emoji again.
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36. Granny has got some skills there.
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37. What's with the wrong emojis, though?
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38. Just randomly writing something.
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39. My goodness.
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40. It never ends.
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41. Silly wasp.
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42. Mom loves her turkey, I guess.
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43. They just needed Walmart to respond.
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44. My gran joined Liverpool FC.
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45. So why the review?
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46. Oh my.
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47. Contrasting.
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48. Lol... Oh no.
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49. Who's going to answer all these questions?
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50. Nice info.
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There are several characteristics of the computer world that make it difficult for seniors to manage. In reality, not arming oneself with knowledge before using the internet might be disastrous.
At the end of the day, everyone should be more understanding of elders using social media and going online to navigate the new environment. After all, in 30 years, any of us could be in this situation.
