Imagine living 60 years of your life without the internet, and then suddenly it’s everywhere. It’s in our phones, watches, even our refrigerators, and it’s impossible to do any job without sitting at a computer. Integrating this technology into your life might seem overwhelming at first, especially if you don’t have the help of someone younger to get you started.
But we should all value the oldest members of our society. The wisdom and experience they can pass down to us is priceless, so we should never judge them for what they might post online, no matter how hilarious it may be. Bored Panda has compiled a list of the funniest things elderly adults have posted on the internet or texted to relatives, so you’ll find all of these silly screenshots below. Enjoy scrolling through these pics, and be sure to upvote the ones that remind you of your own parents or grandparents!
#1 Grandma’s Threat
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#2 Sue’s Notice
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#3 I Am Sick
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Having relatives in your life for a long time is such a blessing. If your parents or grandparents live to be 100, you have the opportunity to share so many beautiful moments with them and to hear so many wonderful stories from their lives. Plus, we can obviously learn a lot from our older, wiser loved ones.
But we have to remember that the world has changed significantly since the time they were born, so we might have to teach them some things too. The internet has really only been widely available to the public since about the mid 1990’s, so it’s understandable that those of us who were adults for decades prior to that might have trouble adapting to it.
#4 Grandpa’s Ire
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#5 Delete My Knees, Facebook!!
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#6 Well, Where?
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According to data from the Pew Research Center, 90% of adults in the United States over the age of 65 use the internet. However, only 17% of them report being smartphone dependent. So what are seniors doing online? AARP reports that internet browsing, communication, and shopping are the most common uses elderly people have for the internet.
But many also use computers or smartphones for maps and navigation, weather, social media, photos, finance and banking, music, news and magazines, games, calendars, video chat, travel, medical purposes, personal hobbies, reviews and information, and sports.
#7 Thank You For The Garden Advice, Nancy!
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#8 Daphne’s Panic
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#9 Grandma’s Birthday Message
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Having access to the internet can greatly improve seniors’ lives in several ways, Connected Nation says. First of all, it can help them stay connected to loved ones who live far apart or who they can’t see every day. Being able to keep in touch with their kids and grandkids via social media can be extremely helpful in combatting loneliness.
Meanwhile, the internet can provide seniors with free and/or accessible education. Especially if they’re retired and have plenty of time on their hands, being able to learn something new can help keep their brain sharp and prevent cognitive decline.
#10 Grandpa’s Order
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#11 Grandma’s Call To Action
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#12 Amen
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Nowadays, there are also plenty of assistive technologies that can help older adults, especially if they live alone. Smart home systems, voice-activated assistants, and wearable devices that monitor health conditions can go a long way in making sure a senior is healthy and taken care of. Plus, access to the internet means access to telehealth and remote health care, which can be a huge help to adults who no longer drive.
#13 Dtf – “Down Town Familiar”
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#14 Ask Goggle For Apple Sauce On Wall * Mart
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#15 Dominated By Snakes
One thing about being on the internet, though, is that it does require a certain level of literacy, or it can be very dangerous. Unfortunately, elderly adults are the most frequently targeted group by scammers online, which can put their retirement savings at risk. It’s also important for all internet users, including seniors, to be educated on the risks of fake news and disinformation. They didn’t grow up being taught that you can’t trust everything you read online, so if they’re never told, they might not realize it.
#16 52” Bath,tub
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#17 Definitely Elon’s Oficial Account
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#18 Grandma Posted The Sale Of A Lifetime
As far as why elderly adults seem so prone to post hilarious things online or send hilarious text messages, it might simply be because they themselves are hilarious. I have so many amazing quotes from my grandmothers when they have said something so out of pocket or unhinged that I couldn’t stop cackling for minutes. And why would they behave any differently online? If anything, their quotes might be even funnier when read from a screen.
#19 Boy Do I Miss Those Almonds
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#20 Kenny
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#21 My Grandma’s Savage Comment
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While this list mainly features adults who are a bit inept when it comes to using Google and social media, there are actually plenty of older adults out there who have zero problems navigating the internet. Whether it’s posting TikToks to millions of followers, making YouTube videos, or sharing recipes on Instagram, a surge of older creators has taken the internet by storm. And it’s wonderful to see so much representation of seniors who are living happy, active, and fulfilling lives! It’s a great reminder that we all have so much to look forward to.
#22 Brisket I Made Today
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#23 When This Person Cut Straight To The Point
#24 He Went To Prison
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Are you enjoying these funny screenshots of hilarious things seniors have posted online or texted to loved ones? Keep upvoting the pics that make you giggle, and let us know if you have any similar stories to share in the comments below. Then, if you’d like to check out another article from Bored Panda featuring pics in the same vein, look no further than right here!
#25 Where Are The Worms?
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#26 For What
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#27 Happy Birthday To Yo.. Wait, Oh
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#28 They Think It’s Real
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#29 Facebook Search !
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#30 People Change
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#31 Very Close Veins
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#32 Brenda’s Journey
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#33 Judy’s Big Question
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#34 Grandma’s Honesty
#35 Hm
#36 Roses Are Amorous, Cows Are Bovid
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#37 When Grandma Left A Tough But Fair Review
#38 Mike Shared A Harrowing Tale
#39 Happy Heavenly Birthday!
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#40 Just Give Her The Recipe
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#41 Grandpa Didn’t Tiptoe Around The Issue:
#42 Hmm
#43 I Hate Yellow
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#44 Senior Discount
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#45 Janice Would Like To Help But Cannot
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#46 She’s Obviously Not Her Grandma’s Favorite
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#47 65 Is A Great Day!
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#48 When Ruth Made Some Things Clear
#49 Hm
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#50 Hm
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#51 How Do You Turn Down The Volume?!
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#52 That’s….. Not Quite How That Works
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#53 This Is Exactly What You Want To See From Your Parents. They’re Only 62 And 58
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#54 Cute Misunderstanding
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#55 Meatloaf
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#56 Eek
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#57 I Didnt Take This Picture
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#58 Please Don’t Close Down Hoopers
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#59 Just Use A Clothespin
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#60 Eunice Does Not Approve
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#61 Grandma’s Mysterious Problem
#62 Grandpa’s New Job
#63 Grandma’s Scathing Review
#64 Grandpa’s Review
#65 Grandma’s Call For Help
#66 An Amazon Review
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#67 Happy Valentines Day 😩
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#68 Me_irl
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#69 Hm
#70 He Will Stay Small
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#71 When Grandpa Wanted One Thing And One Thing Only
#72 When Stacey Gave The Most Positive Message She Could
#73 When Grandpa Shared Some Important Info
#74 The The The The
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#75 Scrambled Egg
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#76 Grandma Had A Very Important Question
#77 On A Review Of An Eye Doctor’s Office
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#78 Grandpa Presented The Deal Of A Lifetime
#79 Grandma Finally Got Those Digits
#80 Husband’s Grandma Thinks A Relative’s Wordle Post Is A Good Place To Advertise A Lost Cat
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