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Social media is there for everybody, but that doesn't mean that everybody should use it.
Check out this hilarious list compiled by Bored Panda to see what we mean. In it you'll find countless examples of older people trying, and failing, to figure out just how this fancy and newfangled social media business works. From dads failing to communicate properly with Siri to grandpas who can't take a joke about their suspiciously fake-looking Metallica tattoos, the people in the list below may have failed at social media, but they definitely won when it came to making us smile.
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#1
Not All Old People Are Terrible At Social Media. Dwayne Seems To Have It Figured Out Ok
#2
My Friend's Grandma Commented On Her Status
#3
My 95-Year-Old Grandma Updating Facebook
Sweep the Leg 7 years ago
I love this! A 95-year-old grandmother who could undoubtedly tell countless stories about her life, has no comment at this time. Then you get the teenagers who have been alive for like a minute and let the world know about every single detail of their lives. Fascinating to see how technology changes the generations.
Sallye Jeffrey 7 years ago
I happen to be older than dirt myself, and I think that you guys are jerks!
#4
Savaged By My Own Grandma
#5
This Woman On The Subway
#6
That Lasagna Looks Crisp...
#7
My Granson Isn't Here
#9
When Your Mom Spectacularly Misunderstands The Cry Laughing Emoji
#10
Grandma's Love For The Empire Has No Limit
#11
I For One Enjoy Facebook Interactions With My Grandma
#12
Chad
#13
My Friend's Mom Was Making A Post About Obama, But She Accidentally Hit The "Copy And Past" Button On The Phone
#14
Still Learning
#15
Grandpa And Grandmaster Flash
#16
Stylish Necklace
#17
Send It Siri
#18
My Friends Mom Printed And Framed A Picture From Facebook
#19
James Tells Facebook What's On His Mind
JEFF THE KILLER 7 years ago
I bet once they realized they were like OH SHOOT HOW DO I DELETE, DELETE PLZZZ
#20
Grandma Sees Shitty Duckface For What It Is
#21
Meet My 86 Year Old Grandmother
#23
Whoops...wrong Grandson
John Tracey Jr. 7 years ago
https://www.change.org/p/bobby-hammer-let-ethan-cohen-be-bobby-hammer-s-grandson Just in case anyone wanted to sign that petition.
#24
Brutally Honest Grandma
#25
My 83 Year Old Italian Grandmother Posted This A Few Days Ago. I Shared
#27
I Think My Grandmother Is Retarded
Filipe Vieira 7 years ago
It's the only thing I like about Facebook, being able to save lives through likes
#28
That's Enough Of That Shit Ricky
#29
How Jean Celebrates National Pet Day
#30
Either My Grandma Doesn’t Know How To Use Facebook Or She’s Really Salty About Aunt Doris
Anna Thouvenin 7 years ago
This stupid thumb up happened to me once. Someone sent me a notification that my ex died and I panicked and sent this (it was a new feature at that time)...
#31
Janice Would Like To Help But Cannot
#32
Not Sure What's Going On Here
#33
Grandma Tagged A Different Rapper This Time - Blaze Is Her Dog
#34
Esther's Granddaughter Is Single
#35
Husband Asks Why His Wife Was Fired From Cracker Barrel
Anna Thouvenin 7 years ago
When are we gonna know what's up with Cracker Barrel and Brad's wife?
#36
Damnnnnnn Grandpa
#37
Can She Handle This Much Sexy?
#38
Former President Of Mexico
#39
My 73-Year-Old Aunt Commenting On This Outback Post From Almost 3 Years Ago
#40
Greg Shares Cause And Effect
#41
Jo Ann Is Angry
#42
The Bad News Just Keeps Coming
#43
Please Share, Gene
#44
Joy Takes On The Establishment
#45
Robb Needs Help
#46
If I Got Arrested, What Would You Think I Did?
#47
Please Call
#48
Christian Moms Against Dabbing
#49
My Dad Just Posted This On My Cousin's Timeline. He Says It Means "Happy Birthday To You From Your Favorite Uncle"
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Larry Bud Melman 7 years ago
Listen up whippersnapers, some of us "older people" have been tech WAY longer than you and have transitioned just fine. My first computer was a Radio Shack TRS80, where you had to write your own programs, while sitting outside in the snow.... (I made that up)....BUT... ever heard of Quantum Link, Commodore 64, an RF modulator or 1200 baud modem?
Ditto 7 years ago
I write my own programs all the time (Computer programming minor here) hehehe
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Annabel Laver 7 years ago
I'm a student and as a joke I shared a picture saying 'when is put all your money in your daughters account day' and tagged my dad... my grandmother gets email updates from FB and I am the only one of her friends she ever looks at... she saw this... emailed me to check I had enough money and then phoned immediately afterwards... not quite getting it was a joke!! I also shared a friendaversary video... and my grandparents spent 20 minutes marvelling at it...
John Leonard 7 years ago
None of these folks, "failed to use social media." They all used social media
Larry Bud Melman 7 years ago
Listen up whippersnapers, some of us "older people" have been tech WAY longer than you and have transitioned just fine. My first computer was a Radio Shack TRS80, where you had to write your own programs, while sitting outside in the snow.... (I made that up)....BUT... ever heard of Quantum Link, Commodore 64, an RF modulator or 1200 baud modem?
Ditto 7 years ago
I write my own programs all the time (Computer programming minor here) hehehe
Load More Replies... Annabel Laver 7 years ago
I'm a student and as a joke I shared a picture saying 'when is put all your money in your daughters account day' and tagged my dad... my grandmother gets email updates from FB and I am the only one of her friends she ever looks at... she saw this... emailed me to check I had enough money and then phoned immediately afterwards... not quite getting it was a joke!! I also shared a friendaversary video... and my grandparents spent 20 minutes marvelling at it...
John Leonard 7 years ago
None of these folks, "failed to use social media." They all used social media
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