Grandmas and grandpas grew up with rotary phones, so you have to cut them some slack when it comes to communicating via fancy smartphones or Facebook. After all, they love talking to their grandchildren, and it's a huge reason why they are trying to become acquainted with modern technology in the first place. Some of these attempts, however, fall into hilarious text fails category. Bored Panda has compiled a list of funny text messages from grandparents that probably provided entertainment for the whole family, and it will definitely make you text your folks more often.

Stories about dead relatives and emojis of the middle finger aren't always appropriate, but when these funny messages come from your grandparents, you can at least be sure good intentions are behind them. Scroll down to read some of the funniest things the elderly have texted their grandchildren and upvote your favorite text message fails!

#1

Too Much Information Grandpa

Too Much Information Grandpa

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#2

Take Your Time Grandma

Take Your Time Grandma

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Tomatoe
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't quite explain it, but i laugh so hard on this one :D

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#3

Lasagna

Lasagna

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Abbs0345
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Oops silly potato" this is just the sweetest response! I think my heart melted!

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#4

Friends Keep Dying

Friends Keep Dying

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Hans
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, you are on the good side of things obviously if everyone else is doing bad...

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#5

My Grandma Got Confused

My Grandma Got Confused

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#6

Sent My Grandparents A Card

Sent My Grandparents A Card

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#7

Grandma Overshares

Grandma Overshares

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#8

All Bacause I Said No To Bingo Night

All Bacause I Said No To Bingo Night

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Ok Ha-Neul
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GM: what you scared of getting your ass kicked by me you pussy ME :Grandma what? ( literally a conversation between me and my grandmum)

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#9

Text From Grandma

Text From Grandma

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#10

I Don't Know Grandma

I Don't Know Grandma

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Lara B.
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope Grandma has a dog. Otherwise I would be quite concerned.

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#11

Why Is My Grandmother So Cool?

Why Is My Grandmother So Cool?

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Jason Hook
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Daaaaamn, grandma knocking back Jell-o shots better than I can.

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#12

Educating Grandma About Pop Culture

Educating Grandma About Pop Culture

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Anna Thouvenin
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the best text here. "what is a bieber some kind of fish" is not that wrong though.

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#13

When Grandparents Are Bored

When Grandparents Are Bored

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Isabel Tamayo
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh myyyy hahahah this one's the funniest xD

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#14

Update

Update

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#15

Grandma Gave Me The Finger

Grandma Gave Me The Finger

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The Cappy
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can totally believe that. The emoji are getting harder for me to see too,

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#16

Typical Grandma

Typical Grandma

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Ok Ha-Neul
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OK i just want to say to all my innocents out there don't look that up because i did before because of a bored panda post and now i know and i wish i didn't heed my warning DO NOT LOOK IT UP https://www.boredpanda.com/offensive-text-wallpapers/?page_numb=2

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#17

Grandpa's Abbreviations Game Is Strong

Grandpa's Abbreviations Game Is Strong

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#18

Gee, Thanks Grandma

Gee, Thanks Grandma

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Nancy E
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Grandma is information central ~~~

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#19

Deal With It

Deal With It

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#20

Niece Texts Grandpa "Im Excited To Get My Braces Off Next Week!" Grandpa Responds "You'll Have A Beautiful Smile Like Me!" With Photo

Niece Texts Grandpa "Im Excited To Get My Braces Off Next Week!" Grandpa Responds "You'll Have A Beautiful Smile Like Me!" With Photo

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Nancy E
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now grandpa needs to send you a sweet smile without his dentures !

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#21

Grandpa Can't Tell Me The Code On Social Media

Grandpa Can't Tell Me The Code On Social Media

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#22

Grandpa Says What He Thinks

Grandpa Says What He Thinks

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#23

Grandma Asks About Classes

Grandma Asks About Classes

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#24

Grandpa Just Learned How To Text Photos... He Still Has Some Logistics To Think Through

Grandpa Just Learned How To Text Photos... He Still Has Some Logistics To Think Through

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#25

I Guess It Still Counts As A Text

I Guess It Still Counts As A Text

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#26

Grandma Sends Selfie

Grandma Sends Selfie

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Ok Ha-Neul
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is some next level phone hacks. I don't even know how to do that!

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#27

Grandma Got Me

Grandma Got Me

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#28

My Grandma Trying To Text

My Grandma Trying To Text

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SykesDaMan
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Grandma should start writing Oklahoma! :)

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#29

Grandpa With A Sense Of Humour

Grandpa With A Sense Of Humour

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Vicky Zar
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The first one to make me really laugh

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#30

So Sorry

So Sorry

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Lara B.
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... as I do every single time I text Melanie.

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#31

It's A Heart

It's A Heart

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Steve Bowman
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THAT? <3 is supposed to be a heart? I thought it was an ass wearing a hat.

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#32

She Is Still Expecting Grandchildren

She Is Still Expecting Grandchildren

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#33

Faithful Grandma

Faithful Grandma

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#34

This Is Probably The Best Text I've Ever Received

This Is Probably The Best Text I've Ever Received

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#35

Text From Grandpa

Text From Grandpa

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Monika
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

523 unresponded messages? yeez, someone needs to "mark all read"

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#36

Watch Your Blood Pressure Grandpa Wayne

Watch Your Blood Pressure Grandpa Wayne

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#37

Grandma Said She Was In The Middle Of The Atlantic Late Last Night With No Extra Explanation

Grandma Said She Was In The Middle Of The Atlantic Late Last Night With No Extra Explanation

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Clinton Yew
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it is the emergency contact function in iPhone, once you press it will send this to all your contacts.

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#38

South Carolina

South Carolina

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#39

My Grandma Is Literally My Most Favourite Person. Partly Due To Texts Like This

My Grandma Is Literally My Most Favourite Person. Partly Due To Texts Like This

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#40

When You Post A Facebook Status Telling People To Post A Gif Of What They're Doing Over The Weekend And Your Grandma Texts You This

When You Post A Facebook Status Telling People To Post A Gif Of What They're Doing Over The Weekend And Your Grandma Texts You This

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#41

Thanks, Grandma

Thanks, Grandma

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#42

Text From Boyfriends Grandma

Text From Boyfriends Grandma

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PsychoPrincess
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LMAO!!!! I was inviting my friend over for supper and I asked him in the text if you wanted me to make a roast chicken it read out do you want some roasted children so every time I want chicken for supper it's become roasted children it's been a running joke for years

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#43

She Can Say Whatever She Wants Now

She Can Say Whatever She Wants Now

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#44

That One Time My Grandma Ever Texted Me

That One Time My Grandma Ever Texted Me

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Вера Деме
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yesterday before leaving the office I was searching everywhere for my smartphone while talking with my mom... It took me some time... I felt really stupid. :(

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#45

Facebook Stalker

Facebook Stalker

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#46

The Conversation I Had With My Grandma Today. She Loves Texting

The Conversation I Had With My Grandma Today. She Loves Texting

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Ashiah Rainwing
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

By the time I get to grandma's last text I decorate it with vulgarity.

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#47

I Rarely Get Text Messages From My Grandpa, But When I Do, It’s Never Disappointing

I Rarely Get Text Messages From My Grandpa, But When I Do, It’s Never Disappointing

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Ashiah Rainwing
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are the ones I'm talking about when I regale you with tales of my cattle drives.

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#48

When Your Grandparents Are Better At Texting Than You

When Your Grandparents Are Better At Texting Than You

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Haris Segetalo
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It could also mean Big Chinese Chili Hangout...or...Bad Chocolate Chip Hangover...

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#49

What Does "Gf" Stand For?

What Does "Gf" Stand For?

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#51

She's "K"

She's "K"

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DopethronePunkUK
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have missed 1 comma and a question mark, i have seen worse but yeah missing very basic stuff.

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#52

You Never Know When You Will Fins Some Dead Bug With Your Mail

You Never Know When You Will Fins Some Dead Bug With Your Mail

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Anna Sheridan
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine if she just posted it without explanation, that would of been even more hilarious.

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#53

My Grandpa Drinks Coffee With A Group Of Old Guys Every Morning. I Get Texts Like These All The Time

My Grandpa Drinks Coffee With A Group Of Old Guys Every Morning. I Get Texts Like These All The Time

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#54

My Grandma Has Some Interesting Conversations With Verizon

My Grandma Has Some Interesting Conversations With Verizon

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#55

Aunt Gave Birth Yesterday And Grandpa Was Very Excited

Aunt Gave Birth Yesterday And Grandpa Was Very Excited

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#56

My Grandma Keeps Me Updated On Important Things

My Grandma Keeps Me Updated On Important Things

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JillVille Child Care
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I miss the days when my Grandma would call me to tell me one of my favourite bands was going to be on a TV show. Grandpa would read the TV Guide and list off everything and she would go through all the grandkids, calling each of us up to let us know our "people" were going to be on tv. So sweet.

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#57

Explosive Laughter

Explosive Laughter

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Heidrance
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Explosive laughter yields other explosive artifacts" seems like something quasi-deep you'd read in a fortune cookie....

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#58

My Grandmother The Lol

My Grandmother The Lol

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#59

I Can't Believe My Grandma Really Texted Me This

I Can't Believe My Grandma Really Texted Me This

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#60

Yolo

Yolo

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BoredBirgit
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He thought about that reply from Nov 1 to Jan 25 :-)

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#61

Never Too Big For A Spankin From Your 76 Year Old Grandmother

Never Too Big For A Spankin From Your 76 Year Old Grandmother

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#62

My Grandmother Is Perfect

My Grandmother Is Perfect

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#63

This Grandma Knows Emoji

This Grandma Knows Emoji

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#64

Wild Grandma

Wild Grandma

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#65

Literally Forever Looking Forward To Reading And Getting A Laugh From The Daily Texts I Get From My Grandpa. He Loves Him Some CNN

Literally Forever Looking Forward To Reading And Getting A Laugh From The Daily Texts I Get From My Grandpa. He Loves Him Some CNN

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#66

My Poor Grandma

My Poor Grandma

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#67

Do You Eat Fish D**ks?

Do You Eat Fish D**ks?

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#68

My Brother Sent Me This Conversation He Had With Our Grandma

My Brother Sent Me This Conversation He Had With Our Grandma

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#69

Wild And Wooly

Wild And Wooly

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#70

Grandma Is Just Keeping You Safe

Grandma Is Just Keeping You Safe

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Kyra Hamann
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OH NO!!! *rethinks emo lifestyle* *gets distracted by TWENTY ØNE PILØTS*

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#71

Banned From Singing At The Church

Banned From Singing At The Church

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#72

My Grandma Wants To Take Me Out For My Birthday

My Grandma Wants To Take Me Out For My Birthday

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#73

This Made My Day. I Love My Grandma

This Made My Day. I Love My Grandma

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#74

Merry Christmas To You Too

Merry Christmas To You Too

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#75

Grandma Just Wants To Have Some Good Time

Grandma Just Wants To Have Some Good Time

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#76

Grandma Strikes Again

Grandma Strikes Again

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#77

My 91 Year Old Grandma Is Simply The Best

My 91 Year Old Grandma Is Simply The Best

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#78

Text From My Grandpa & The Transcript Of The Accidental Audio Recording That Followed

Text From My Grandpa & The Transcript Of The Accidental Audio Recording That Followed

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okpkpkp
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have to admit I'm a Baby Boomer and a grandpa and I have never owned a cell phone, never sent a text and have talked on a cell phone only three times. But I am using a laptop!

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#79

My Grandma Is Cooler Than Yours

My Grandma Is Cooler Than Yours

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#80

Lovely Selfie

Lovely Selfie

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#81

You Don't Say

You Don't Say

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DancingToMyself
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, whyyyy??? What happened, ohh myyy, why it has to be you?!

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#82

The First Texts My Grandma Ever Sent

The First Texts My Grandma Ever Sent

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#83

My Grandpa Is Good At Texting

My Grandpa Is Good At Texting

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#84

Yup! This Just Happened

Yup! This Just Happened

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Vicky Zar
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure 99% of these grandparents who write lol think it means "lots of love"

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#85

I Live 2000 Miles Away And I Woke Up To This Text From My Grandpa

I Live 2000 Miles Away And I Woke Up To This Text From My Grandpa

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#86

My Grandma Can't Text

My Grandma Can't Text

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#87

I Need To Call Grandma Back On Her Hp Printer

I Need To Call Grandma Back On Her Hp Printer

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#88

Greatest Thing To Wake Up To. Conyea

Greatest Thing To Wake Up To. Conyea

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#89

Can't Get Over My Grandma Texting

Can't Get Over My Grandma Texting

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#90

Grandpa Ed Is Practicing What?

Grandpa Ed Is Practicing What?

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Luna
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017