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Nowhere is aging more apparent than on the Internet. As a fellow person in their 30s, I can nowadays rarely be online without feeling uncool. Luckily, I’m having an easier time than the older generations whose confusion with current technology and the newest trends makes netizens laugh regularly.

It’s 2026, but some grandmas and grandpas seem to still be mystified by how to use Facebook, how to order an Uber, and what an iPad is for. Bored Panda has compiled a list of the funniest and most wholesome examples of meemaws and peepaws struggling to navigate today’s world for your enjoyment. Yet, we ask you, Pandas, to keep the fun lighthearted – there will most likely come a day when you’ll be just as uncool and out of touch.

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#1 Grandmas Are Confidence Boosters

#2 This Is Undoubtedly Something Grandpa Would Do

#3 Name Every Beverage

When it comes to technology, older generations are not as savvy. And it makes sense – they didn’t grow up with a tablet or a smartphone in their hands. However, people aged 65 and older are more immersed in technology than they have ever been, as the number of older folks who use tech has grown in the past decade.

According to Pew Research Center’s data from 2022, only 13% of people aged 65+ had a smartphone and only 11% were present on social media. In 2021, those numbers rose to 61% and 45%, respectively. YouTube is the most popular social media site among people of all ages, and 49% of those from the older generations used it most frequently in 2021.

#4 I Ordered Uber Eats For My Grandma To Try, And Not Even A Day Later, She’s Taken Control

#5 Who Else Enjoyed The Bugs Bunny Halftime Show?

#6 My Grandma Thought This Was A Cross, So She Hung It Up. I Decided Not To Correct Her

A common misconception is that the older you get, the less you want to learn new things. However, research shows the complete opposite. Older folks are more than eager to learn new things. As AARP’s study in 2022 shows, 55% of adults aged 45 and older are actively learning new things. Most are motivated by curiosity, practicality, and the cognitive benefits that learning brings.

Many older adults know that learning helps them stay sharp, as it maintains or even enhances neuroplasticity. Yet, they also admit that there are obstacles to learning later in life that they don’t always control. Some say (26%) that it’s too expensive to learn a new skill or follow a passion project. But another important barrier to learning for older adults is often ageism.

#7 This Mom Crashed Her Son’s Presentation

#8 My Grandma Thinks Our iMessage Chat Is Google, I’m Just Going Along With It

#9 Bought My Dad A Kindle, And He’s Using It As A Bookmark

Ageism can work both ways: some older folks internalize their age and are convinced they can no longer learn new skills. Others are made uncomfortable by those around them who say that there’s an age limit on learning something. 16% of the respondents in the AARP survey said their age makes them feel uncomfortable, and 7% said they feel outside pressure when trying to engage in learning. Active learners are also more likely than those who are not currently learning to say fear of ageism is stopping them from trying out new things (18% vs 13%).

#10 I Sent My Grandfather A Picture Of Our Cat Dressed As A Reindeer. Turns Out He Didn’t Have My Number In His Contacts

#11 My Mom Photocopies Recipes Off Of Her iPad

#12 My Girlfriend’s Grandma Thought The iPad Was A Cutting Board

Just because there is a will to learn, doesn’t mean it’s easy. As we age, it becomes more and more difficult to retain new information. Essentially, our brains forget the info we don’t need or use for a long time (here’s for not needing to learn how to ride a bike twice, huh?). But with older people, this ability diminishes, and the old information hinders our attempts at learning new things.

#13 Or She’s Just Laughing At You

#14 Grandma Likes To Get Us Puzzles For Christmas. She Thought It Was An Elf

#15 This Made Me Laugh Out Loud Audibly

Pernilla Andersson, a cognitive neuroscience researcher at Örebro University, explains that in older people with memory issues, the pathways between different parts of the brain diminish in quality and carry information more slowly. “These connections are important for different brain regions to communicate with each other,” she says. “When the quality is lower, it can affect how efficient and fast the communication is.”

#16 The “Thank You” Is Sending Me

#17 Granma’s Facebook Bio

#18 Disgusting. Peta Has Been Called

Interestingly, older people may be more altruistic in their rationale for learning than younger people. According to a 2021 study by researchers at the Universities of Birmingham and Oxford, older people tend to learn faster when it benefits others and not themselves. “When making choices that give positive feedback – money – to another person, older adults are just as good as younger adults,” senior author of the study, Dr. Patricia Lockwood, explained.

#19 Facebook, Please Delete Dorothy

#20 Still No “You’re Welcome” From Google

#21 My Fiancé’s Grandma Texted Her Cell Phone Asking For Her Cell Phone Number

“We recognise that in general, cognitive processes and learning ability tend to get worse as people get older,” the lead author of the study, Dr. Jo Cutler of the University of Birmingham, also added. “So it’s really interesting to see that when making choices that will benefit others, older adults’ learning ability is preserved. By better understanding what motivates older people in this way, we can contribute to strategies that promote healthy ageing.”

#22 My Wife And I Got Her Grandparents An iPad. I Think We Need Another Tutoring Session

#23 My Grandpa Gave Me His Phone Because He Didn’t Want It Anymore. This Was The Only Picture Saved On It

#24 I Genuinely Laughed

To allow older people to learn new things efficiently and with more motivation, it’s important not to exclude them. Sadly, ageism is still pretty prevalent in America. According to the American Psychological Association, 93% of older adults say they have faced at least one form of ageism. That includes assumptions that older people don’t know how to use technology or “don’t do anything important or valuable.”

#25 Adorable & Hilarious

#26 Our Boss Was Like “Omg, Stop! That’s Not A Thing” And Then Asked Her Why She Wasn’t Using Shortcuts

#27 I Can’t Stop Laughing At This

Is the saying “Respect your elders” still true today? In some cases, it’s wrong to assume an older person deserves respect and empathy just because of their considerable age. Lord knows there are plenty of unpleasant older folks all around the world. Yet, at the same time, writing off a person just because they’re older can be just as wrong. We all have a limited amount of time to enjoy on this trip we call life, so let’s not stop people from taking full advantage of what it has to offer for as long as they can.

#28 He Now Thinks I’m A Tech Genius Cause I Know What Google Play Store

#29 My Grandma Should Go To A Nursing Home

My grandma climbed onto my laptop and said: Come on, check my weight for me?

There are two possibilities: either my grandma is actually dumb, or she’s pretending to be dumb and just wants to break my laptop for real.

#30 Order Cake

What do you think of these silly fails, Pandas? Have the older people in your life ever done anything as remotely unhinged and funny? Share your stories with us in the comments! And if you’d like to read more about generational differences, check out some life advice elders are doling out on this Instagram page!

#31 Let’s Be A Relatable Company

#32 Do It For Me Google

#33 I Never Thought My Dad Belonged Here Until Now

#34 Thank You For Keeping Us Posted, Susan

#35 My Father’s PC, Ladies And Gentlemen

#36 She Did Not

#37 My Grandma Thought Our Dog Really Looked Like That

#38 My Friend’s Grandmother Wished Him A Happy Birthday

#39 I Don’t Think That’s How The Star Rating System Works

#40 Mirror Selfie

#41 My Uncle Got A New Laptop So He Decided To “Delete” The Files On His Old Laptop With A Hammer

#42 She Thought It Was Coffee Creamer

#43 Hacking Advice Please

#44 I Am Here To Schedule A Date With The Full Size Silver Queen

#45 My Grandpa Thought His Headphone Jack Was A Screw Hole

#46 Went To A Bar In Kentucky, And The 75-Year-Old Woman Behind The Bar Did The Same Thing. She Goes, “Thank God For Youtube.” I Just Let Her Be

#47 I Think My Mom Might Belong Here

#48 Grandma Said Her New Apartment Came With An iPhone, Or So I Thought

#49 Don’t Think That’s How That Works, Kathy

#50 Maria Is Fine And Well It Seems

#51 Not Interested At All

#52 Grandma’s Latest Facebook Story Creation – Nobody Knows How She Made Or Posted This, As She Doesn’t Even Know How To Post Regular Statuses Or Pictures

#53 “Silly”

#54 Grandkids Tried To Color My Collectible

#55 Grandma Sent Me This Photo She Took Of Me With The Dog

Grandma wanted to take a picture of me and the dog. This is what I received. Captured me speaking, fingers on the top/bottom of the screen, and you can hardly see the dog. Perfect 10/10!

#56 Siri, Help Animals To Cross The Rainbow Bridge

#57 My Nan Posted This On Facebook

#58 Tell That Mod To Change Back My Peronsal Phone Settings

#59 Update: His Stomach’s Completely Unfazed

#60 My Granddad Tried Putting In His New Sim Card By Taking The Screen Off With A Penknife

#61 “God Bless Cabbage”

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