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20 Funny Old People Who Don't Understand Facebook

By

Beverly Jenkins

Updated on 05/24/19

Technology is constantly changing. It's nearly impossible for even the most technologically savvy web users to keep up, and it's no wonder that some members of the older generation feel a little out of their element when posting online.

Plus, even if our beloved grandmas and grandpas have mastered some aspects of social media, they tend to see the world through a different lens than their younger counterparts. This combination of a unique perspective and a lack of social media know-how leads them to pop up on our social pages with hilarious—and often wholly inappropriate—comments that leave us scratching our heads... and laughing uncontrollably!

In the "Old People of Facebook" community on Reddit, users share screenshots of the funniest Internet fails committed by their elders. While the name implies that it's all about Facebook, the subreddit focuses on faux pas from all over the web.

We'd say we love our elders in spite of these gaffs, but frankly, these funny gaffs make us love them even more.

01

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"Aunt Gave Birth Yesterday and Grandpa Was Very Excited"

You've got to love how grandpa responds to one of the most exciting life events with a curt nod. See also: 10-4, "HUAH," and yadda yadda yadda.

02

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"60 Year Old Coworker Has Been Texting Me Everyday for Over a Year"

These coworkers have fallen into a politeness pattern that is very hard to stop. They're just going to have to keep this up until one of them drops their phone in the toilet.

03

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What an Unusual Invitation

Well, do you want the bowl or not?

04

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"Savaged by My Own Grandma"

Ouch—grandma coming in with the sick burn!

05

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Name This Plant

The first rule of the internet: always be specific! Remember, for every innocent question there's bound to be a flurry of sarcastic responses from the virtual peanut gallery.

06

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She's Not Angry, She's Just Disappointed

Poor Phyllis.

07

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I Mean, Do They?

Aw, isn't that sweet? Grandpa just got on Twitter and decided to ask this very important question.

08

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"I Don't Think Grandma Knows Who Rihanna Is"

This is pretty great life advice, Tara. But yeah, she definitely has no clue who Ri-Ri is. And that's just sad.

09

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What Happens When Mom Uses the Microphone Function

It's great that she doesn't text while driving, but...

That "Text to Speech" feature is riddled with bugs under the best of circumstances. Add other (bad) drivers to the mix, and you've got a recipe for hilarity.

10

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Grandma Didn't Get the Joke

Grandma! That's Yoda from Star Wars, which has nothing to do with Lord of the Rings! You just made every geek within earshot recoil in disgust.

We're glad she still appreciates the "love," though.

11

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Jo Ann Is Extremely Dissatisfied

Does anyone else want to hang out with Jo Ann, or is it just us? This lady does not hold back!

12

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That's a Little Harsh

Sheesh, Gramps. The least you could do is clarify your question.

13

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Happy Easter to You, Too

Boy, what a ray of sunshine this is! Way to break the news gently. Sort of.

14

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Urgent Applesauce Inquiry

Love how he realizes he's not tying his question into the right place halfway through, but then keeps going! Thankfully his grandson helped him out with a link, or he'd still be trying to get Facebook to tell him how much Walmart charges for celery to this day.

15

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"My Great Aunt's 69th Birthday Is Today"

Ew, too much information, auntie! That is not a visual image we want stuck in our heads.

16

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You're Doing It Wrong, Pam

"What? A Mexican restaurant? I hate tacos! One star!"

17

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"Grandma Made a Facebook. This Is Her Profile Picture."

This is so utterly clueless that it's actually adorable.

18

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Somebody Help Her

Classic grandma! At least she chose a funky background for her ill-fated Facebook post, even if she doesn't know how she did it.

19

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Banana Bread, Please

Just give her the banana bread recipe and no one gets hurt!

20

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Forgetful Much?

We're sure it was delicious, but obviously we'll have to take her word for it.