There’s a whole generation of people who weren’t yet born whensocial mediacame to life. And then there are some who were already way into their latter years when they first laid eyes on Facebook, Instagram and the like. You can’t really blame them for making more than a few blunders while figuring things out and trying to keep up with the younger Jones’. But you can have a good giggle.Someold folks’ postsare super cringe. A few are downright (but unintentionally) rude. And others are just too damnfunny. People have been sharing the unhinged and hilarious things they’ve witnessed the older generation dare to do on social media. From (very) misplaced poop emojis to bizarre death announcements, our grannies and grandpas are doing the most.Bored Pandahas picked our favorites for your perusing pleasure. Don’t forget to upvote yours.This post may includeaffiliate links.

There’s a whole generation of people who weren’t yet born whensocial mediacame to life. And then there are some who were already way into their latter years when they first laid eyes on Facebook, Instagram and the like. You can’t really blame them for making more than a few blunders while figuring things out and trying to keep up with the younger Jones’. But you can have a good giggle.

Someold folks’ postsare super cringe. A few are downright (but unintentionally) rude. And others are just too damnfunny. People have been sharing the unhinged and hilarious things they’ve witnessed the older generation dare to do on social media. From (very) misplaced poop emojis to bizarre death announcements, our grannies and grandpas are doing the most.Bored Pandahas picked our favorites for your perusing pleasure. Don’t forget to upvote yours.

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Many older people used to approachsocial mediaand online shopping with a lot of caution. But since the Covid pandemic, things have changed. They’re a lot more willing to swap their shopping carts for the virtual kind. “Health and wellness brands in particular have a unique window of opportunity that they can seize for great results,“advisedadvertising agency Zinc Holding.

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Experts say Boomers are the only generation experiencing growth in the workforce. “As more boomers stay in the workforce longer, their economic impact continues to influence the economic activity,” reveals Big Commerce. “This means that the ‘Golden Years’ will in many cases be spent working. This change in lifestyle will ultimately translate to more disposable income and purchasing power.”

He Strikes Once Again

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Get Off My Facebook Please

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Boomers social media fails with varied humorous posts about water tables changing.

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Boomers social media fail: one-star review stating, “Have never been there,” on a restaurant review page.

Boomers social media fails with humorous typo correction in Facebook posts.

Boomers social media mishap with birthday post correction and heartfelt message to husband.

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