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Being a millennial—a member of Generation Y—can be a very confusing existence. Older millennials are finding themselves near the top of corporate hierarchies, getting mortgages, and having families. Meanwhile, younger Gen Y’ers are only just now finding their footing. But one thing that they probably have in common is that they’re starting to notice more and more differences between them and the members of other generations.
One Instagram account, accurately titled ‘Young Grumpy Millennials,’ shares some of the most witty and relatable memes about what it’s like to grow up. We’ve collected some of the best ones to show you. So, scroll down for a good dose of humor and a big dollop of existential dread! And remember, Pandas, being grumpy is a choice, not an inevitability.
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Investopedia refers to millennials as ‘digital natives’ because technology has been a core part of their daily lives since they were born. Different researchers can have different interpretations of how to define each generation.
For instance, the Pew Research Center defines millennials as Americans born between 1981 and 1996. (However, some researchers extend Gen Y to encompass the years between 1980 all the way till 2004. But this is less commonly accepted.)
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Tiger 2 weeks ago (edited)
I’m 5’9” and a half, and the amount of men the exact same height as me (or shorter) that claim to be 6 feet tall…..😂 like guys it’s not the number 6 we’re attracted to, it’s YOU, we can always tell when you’re lying. Nothing wrong with a short king anyways ❤️ one of my best dates was with a guy who was 5’5” and charming as hell.
Currently, in terms of pure numbers, Generation Y is the biggest generation in US history. Aside from being technologically proficient, millennials also tend to be more progressive politically and less religious than the members of previous generations.
Furthermore, members of Gen Y tend to want to follow their ambitions while they’re still young. They also have record amounts of student loan debt. Of course, there will always be exceptions between individuals, but these are the general trends for Gen Y.
The generation following Generation Y is Generation Z (aka Gen Z, aka ‘Zoomers’), referring to US kids born from 1997 to 2012. Following them is Generation Alpha (aka Gen A), which, broadly speaking, includes Americans born between 2010 and 2025.
There’s always going to be at least some overlap between the members of different generations, not just in terms of birth years but also attitudes, preferences, and the popular culture that they’ll feel nostalgic for in the future.
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UncleJohn3000 2 weeks ago
When you're in the drive-through behind someone who appears to be negotiating a mortgage.
In our experience, some ‘older’ Zoomers identify more with millennial culture than they do with their peers. Meanwhile, some younger millennials find that they have more in common with Gen Z than they do with older members of their own generation.
Of course, this isn’t true for everyone. Anecdotally speaking, some millennials are starting to grumble and moan about the younger generations… rather similar to how adults used to complain about millennials when they were growing up, right?
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UncleJohn3000 2 weeks ago
One good thing about being 50 or older is that your friends don't all move every summer.
Some millennials are finding that they have a lot more things in common with Generation X (people born from 1965 to 1980) and baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) now that they’re adults with all of the responsibilities that grown-up life has to offer.
However, some members of Gen Y see that their attitudes continue to be at odds with those of older adults. Who you get along with is going to depend a lot on your background, community, interests, and character.
There’s nothing new about different generations not seeing eye to eye. It’s a tale as old as human history, and it’s bound to continue into the future, too. Every generation believes it’s better than the ones that came before and after it. That’s just how things go, whether we’re talking about work attitudes or entertainment preferences.
You can’t experience growing up under different conditions, so it’s easy to dismiss other generations’ preferences outright. However, a bit of empathy and objectivity can help you move past that and realize that you still have more in common with everyone else because you’re all human beings.
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Tiger 2 weeks ago
Aw my parents do this with pancakes (they somehow make the most amazing pancakes you’ve ever eaten.) They make extra and freeze them so they can just pop them in the toaster in the morning and have hot crispy pancakes. They get so excited over having pancakes. Adorable creatures.
Investopedia calls millennials “financially confident but very stressed,” which might sound eerily accurate to some of you reading this. Millennials tend to be very proactive and self-guided, whether in terms of investing or finding side hustles.
Despite 61% of millennials being confident about their financial knowledge, 74% also said that they’re at least somewhat stressed about managing their finances.
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TribbleThinking 2 weeks ago
At one point, I realised that I may have been too heavily into M&S mint crumbles and waxing lyrically about them when I walked up to a sales assistant in the local Marks and Spencer, and before I could say a word, she said "The new stock hasn't arrived". And three different lots arrived through the post from my online community who I hadn't given my address to.
Created in late 2018, ‘Young Grumpy Millennials’ has grown its following to 134k dedicated Instagram users over the past 6+ years. Most of the memes shared by the curators of this account are incredibly relatable because they feature thoughts and attitudes that many of us have likely had at some point in time.
These range from the frustrations of adult life (work, chores, parenting, relationships, entertainment, etc.) to the differences between Gen Y and the older and younger generations.
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Traveling Lady Railfan 2 weeks ago
Don't forget to bring the hot water bottle to bed with you (October - May in my house)
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Which generation are you from, dear readers? How many millennial Pandas do we have here today? How do you feel about the older and younger generations? What are the biggest things you struggle with as a member of Gen Y?
Let us know what you think in the comments. Oh, and after you’ve upvoted all of your favorite memes, share which ones you found the most relatable and why.
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FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 2 weeks ago
Because the little guy is absolutely right, when you think about it.
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Tiger 2 weeks ago
My current rent is $817, and I’m about to move to a place where the rent is $1800-$2200. Going from less than half my paycheque to most of my paycheque just to have a roof over my head. So tired of greedy people and the whole “supply and demand” thing with rent. Supply and demand shouldn’t apply to rent. You shouldn’t be able charge obscene amounts of money every month just because a lot of people in your area are truly struggling to find places to live. It’s not “demand,” it’s people trying to survive.
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Child of the Stars 2 weeks ago
Or we can just let people show off hobbies and activities that they enjoy?
Delta Dawn 2 weeks ago
Fine but it’s not informative if *everyone* is posing with a fish and you’re not in to fishing - it’s presumably a dating site
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BrunoVI 2 weeks ago
Ya know how ya girls say that they don't care if men don't find it attractive because that little tramp stamp isn't about them? Yeah, guys don't give a rat's a*s if you don't find the fish photo sexy. In fact, I dare say not one of us has ever wondered. But the way OP puts it, now I am sorta wondering why that's so. Talented, skilled, adventurous and fun seems both true and a winning combination... along with attentive, patient, and owns a boat.
Anne Reid 2 weeks ago
Plus, he can provide fish! I personally love guys who fish.
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Jeremy Klaxon 2 weeks ago
No man has ever seen a woman with 15cm long purple nails and thought, "She's so gorgeous and has such good taste" so maybe let's stop doing that
Sexual Harassment Panda 2 weeks ago
Maybe the guy just likes to fish and isn't trying to get into your pants? 🤷♀️
iseefractals 2 weeks ago
Yeah, because everything that every man does is an attempt to nail YOU specifically.
Tiger 2 weeks ago
Ok as a remote small town girl in an area with lots of fishermen, I like seeing a guy with a fish because it means he has hobbies and might bring me a tasty fish.
Pittsburgh rare 2 weeks ago
I can't be the only one who finds a man who fishes interesting. He's patient, quiet and you'll have plenty of time while he's fishing.
Traveling Lady Railfan 2 weeks ago
My Dad caught two salmon yesterday, total of just under 50 pounds!!! He was proud but exhausted
Auntriarch 2 weeks ago
Or you could just be honest about what floats your boat, so that you will interest people whose boat aligns with yours, no need for subterfuge and showing off?
Damned_Cat 2 weeks ago
A picture like that just tells me that he is not going to be home on weekends.
Simon Chen 2 weeks ago
I would think, oh, that guy likes to be outside, enjoys nature, has a hobby he likes a lot.....but i am not a girl, that might be the difference
Moonie Pinkslip 2 weeks ago
I have never known a photo of a man holding up a fish he has caught to be classified as a "pulling-power photo" not even remotely in the slightest. Let him be!
Márcio Miguel Pinto Júnior 2 weeks ago (edited)
No man has actually seen a woman's long polished nails and thought "it looks fantastic and practical, she seems really intelligent and sexy, I would like to have kids with her" so maybe let's stop doing that.
Your Mom 2 weeks ago
Friends posting their fish on social media - congratulations! But when it's on a dating site, it's kind of lame. From the context (mentioning "sex"), I think she talks about dating sites. So I don't understand these angry fishermen, or who talks about her father's catch. Gosh, I hope your dad doesn't look for a girlfriend beside your mom on a dating site... You could be angry, but hell, no women are attracted to pictures you holding fish or alcohol. No one. Except if you're so beautiful we don't see the fish. Otherwise, if you want to catch something on the dating site, just drop the fish.
Gracie Mae 1 week ago
That might be a bit incorrect. I'm sure I'm not the only one that would be thinking what a turn on it can be when a man is able to provide food without going to a restaurant or drive-thru. Of course, I'd rather see him washing dishes or pushing a vacuum cleaner!
Jon Steensen 2 weeks ago
...or maybe he does it because there are other things of interest and importance in this world than women and sex. Why do you assume YOU are the target audience for that kind of pictures? His friends are probably thinking: "Hell yeah, cool!"
somnomania (she/her, queer) 2 weeks ago
i don't know that people showing off fish or even deer or whatever are doing it to be considered sexy and attractive, but i'm not into fishing or hunting or men or relationships
BitchinintheBurgh' 2 weeks ago
IDK, my hubby looking pretty sexy with that hat on backwards and big smile cause he just caught a nice one. Apparently, we are not the same. I am ok with that.....
Richard Smith 2 weeks ago
I know this sounds crazy but as we age sex becomes way less motivating and involves far too much planning...
Nicky Shrimps 2 weeks ago
There's a comedian with a long bit about this. I forget his name, so comment if you know please! But it's basically that guys aren't taking photos of their friends like girls do. You hate the selfie, you hate the fish photo, you hate any photo of him with a female (work/family/sports/etc.). What do you want from this man!?
Agent Smith 2 weeks ago
Unless the hero jumped in with his own unassisted body and caught the fish bare handed, then the hobby is just a murderous, vapid boast.
MalibuClassicMan 2 weeks ago
Then he may had rather fish than have sex with you in the first place ,put that in your frying pan and burn it!!
Tattooed Mummy 2 weeks ago
But many women have thought "ooh he likes fishing, so I'll have weekends free to spend with the girls and shop" 😉
David Martin 2 weeks ago
I also suspect no woman on a dating app has ever gotten that opening line of "Wow, U big boobs" and thought "Oh yes; This smooth talker shall be mine"
Rosecat 2 weeks ago
Have you ever thought that maybe men don't do it to attract women and not everything is about you?
Patrick Berry 2 weeks ago
And every time I see a hottie holding a newly caught fish, I wonder what they're trying to hide.
Big Bear Buchko 2 weeks ago
Just because you're in love with weak gatherers doesn't mean hunters shouldn't shoot their shot for others.
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BeesEelsAndPups 2 weeks ago
Lol. My brother told me he was "talking" to this girl. A few hours later I overhear him on the phone with her telling her "I love you too". I'm like WTF Bro! That's not "talking" to a girl, that's in a committed relationship. He's never been very good at monogamy.
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Tiger 2 weeks ago
Sometimes changing the “story” behind things really helps. Am I a piece of c**p who can’t get out of bed or keep their house clean even though I’m a grown adult? Or am I struggling with my mental health and doing the best I can with what I have? Context is everything and sometimes you gotta give yourself a break.
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Chloe Belle 2 weeks ago
Yeah I agree a meme is more a captioned or inferred image of various sorts. These are social media posts, had the title been accurate I probably would have ignored it.
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michael reid 2 weeks ago
Well these sure gave a revealing insight into the psyche of whichever group was under the spotlight.
Penguin Panda Pop 2 weeks ago
Because putting 'millennial' , 'gen z', 'whatever-made-up-unhelpful-label-we're-using-these-days-for-people' in the title drives views and clicks and comments.
Load More Replies... Chloe Belle 2 weeks ago
Yeah I agree a meme is more a captioned or inferred image of various sorts. These are social media posts, had the title been accurate I probably would have ignored it.
Load More Replies... michael reid 2 weeks ago
Well these sure gave a revealing insight into the psyche of whichever group was under the spotlight.
Penguin Panda Pop 2 weeks ago
Because putting 'millennial' , 'gen z', 'whatever-made-up-unhelpful-label-we're-using-these-days-for-people' in the title drives views and clicks and comments.
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