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The internet has changed a lot since its launch in 1983, and if you’ve spent enough time online, it might feel like you’ve already seen everything there is to see.

However, some users still approach it from a refreshingly different — and, most importantly, honest — perspective. And more often than not, they tend to be older people. Perhaps that’s because they didn’t spend their formative years in front of a screen and still retain a slightly more straightforward way of interacting with the digital world.

The Instagram account Old People Web collects the unintentionally funny and oddly wholesome traces they leave behind, and oh my, the innocence!

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#1

Outback Steakhouse review showing older person failing at internet use with humorous mix-up about an order and review deletion.

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DowntownStevieB
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7 months ago

This one always BAGS ME UP!

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    Text message exchange showing a 76-year-old confused by digital menus, highlighting older people failing at being on the internet.

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    Abel
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Checkerboard code! I like it!

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    #3

    Older man wearing oversized Walt Disney teapot costume, a funny example of older people failing online humor.

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    A. Br.
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Is he short and stout?

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    #4

    A tube of Gleem toothpaste with a note about its production ending, highlighting older people failing on the internet.

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    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Aww, I feel this. Sometimes you think something does the job and is one thing you don’t have to research or think about, and then it’s taken away from you. I love the idea of the fridge magnet.

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    #5

    Older person wearing a large bowl on their head, humorously failing at being on the internet with comedy gold review.

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    Alisha Brun
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    This is a great review! Seriously it clarifies size and now I would like to buy it.

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    #6

    Social media post showing older people failing at being on the internet with a humorous confession about skipping church.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    When you're driving in your Chevy and feel something heavy....

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    #7

    Screenshot of social media comments showing a humorous internet fail involving misunderstanding of foodborne illness terms by older people.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    She's going to need to repeat those last 3 sentences/mantra multiple times if she didn't use the wrong word.

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    #8

    Tweet from older person humorously failing at internet use with a mix-up involving JoAnn's Fabrics and outburst.

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    Peeka_Mimi
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Me at age 15: Why are old people so grumpy? Me at age 53: ...Oh.

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    #9

    Older man with glasses on social media post admitting confusion, a humorous example of older people failing at being on the internet.

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    Alisha Brun
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    This is a universal thought!

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    #10

    Social media post showing humor as older people failed at being on the internet with a privacy mix-up comment.

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    Amy Smith
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Bill should be in marketing.

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    #11

    Older person humorously lying inside a stainless steel pig hog roaster in a failed internet listing attempt.

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    Linda van A.
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Including the pig?

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    #12

    Older woman’s humorous social media profile warning about creepy friend requests and protecting her daughter online.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Is 'hello plain looking person' better? Or does she still sic attack daughter on you?

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    #13

    Older man before and after wearing a short shaggy wig with bangs, showcasing funny older people internet fails.

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    Eroe Infinito
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    That guys wife is HOT!

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    #14

    Crocheted pieces with yarn, accompanied by a humorous internet comment exchange showing older people failing but providing comedy gold.

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    Dee Hampton
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    If she uploads her crochet project, doesn't she expect people to comment on it?

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    #15

    Text message screenshot with humorous fail involving camping shrimps and a funny advice about social media use by older people.

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    Funderthuck
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Shrimp Scampi

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    #16

    Text message exchange where older person sends a selfie instead of a car photo, highlighting older people failing at internet use humorously.

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    G A
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Nice poker face

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    #17

    Older man using a distorted selfie filter while selling Legos online, showcasing older people failing at being on the internet.

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    Bur*
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Sontaran. No Legos, it's a trap.

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    #18

    Older person with sunflower filter says I love God, family, president, country, and has high blood pressure on social media fail.

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    Amy Smith
    Community Member
    7 months ago (edited)

    "OK Edith, that was lovely... However, the answer to the £1000 question was actually "Aloe Vera... Aloe Vera"... Was a tricky one. Thanks for playing"

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    #19

    Two eggs and their yolks shown side by side, illustrating a humorous analogy shared by older people failing on the internet.

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    FreeDragon
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    We are all yellow and snotty inside?

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    #20

    Social media profile of Christian Moms Against Mustangs humorously failing at being on the internet.

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    Sooke Felis
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    How does the group have 15K followers 😅

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    #21

    Funny online review where older person humorously fails at internet communication while ordering hotdog and observing Gen Z teens.

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    G A
    Community Member
    7 months ago (edited)

    "I can smell a weiner at 20 paces"! "Lady, this is the men's toilet..."

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    #22

    Facebook post by an older person warning about groups making fun of older people, showing internet fail humor.

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    Laserleader
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    If they don't want peopel seeing their stuff dont make it public, or dont have an account. It's like being a flasher and blaming the victims for looking.

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    #23

    Older person humorously fails at internet photo by holding a frame misaligned with their body and face indoors.

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    Senjo Krane
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    hahaha, this really tickles me for some reason

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    #24

    Older man with cowboy hat in a bar holding a whipped cream dessert, humorously failing at being on the internet.

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    Rali Meyer
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    whatcha eating? Non of your business given, ... See #9

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    #25

    Older people fail at being on the internet with a humorous post about vehicle damage by young criminal men.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago (edited)

    OP is surprisingly excited about this.

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    #26

    Older man sharing a blurry selfie online, illustrating older people failing at being on the internet with humor.

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    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Fister? I barely spoke to 'er.

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    #27

    Facebook profile of older person with baby photo, showcasing funny internet fail from older people.

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    Rali Meyer
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Cameron, the dog?

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    #28

    Text showing a humorous fail by older people on the internet thanking for birthday wishes with a psoriasis treatment typo.

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    Dee Hampton
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    I don't blame them for using birthday money to pay off medical bills.

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    #29

    Older person’s humorous social media bio about blocking Johnny Depp fake accounts, showcasing internet fails comedy gold.

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    Senjo Krane
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Concert?

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    #30

    Older man posing indoors wearing white pants with black stripes, humorously linked to older people failing on the internet.

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    Senjo Krane
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    They usually give you those for free..

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    #31

    Older person making a funny face while selling a 1983 Canadian silver dollar online, a classic internet fail moment.

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    B
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    It looks like he hid that silver dollar somewhere *really* special.

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    #32

    Older person wearing a trench coat, hat, sunglasses, and bandana, illustrating older people failing at being on the internet humor.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Man of mystery

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    #33

    Facebook screenshot showing humorous older person failing at internet etiquette with a long rant about TV programming.

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    G A
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Object lesson for what happens when you engage with a crazy person

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    #34

    Older person humorously fails at online selling with lamp obscuring face in cluttered living room setting.

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    Amy Smith
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    I would but it doesn't match the beer belly lamp I already have

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    #35

    Social media conversation showing older people struggling with internet communication, creating funny moments.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    But are you still there?

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    #36

    Older person commenting humorously on being alone with thoughts in a funny internet fail post about older people online.

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    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Grandma’s called Kenneth?

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    #37

    Social media post showing older person struggling with online communication, a humorous example of internet fails.

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    Drop Bear from Hell
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    7 months ago

    Noah's got some 'splaining to do

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    #38

    Online chat showing an older person failing at internet communication with confusing marketplace messages.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Sean I think you have memory problems.

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    #39

    Older person’s humorous internet fail with an Apple store review saying unsubscribe me for comedy gold.

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    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    What on earth is an apple short pump?

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    #40

    Older people fail at internet comment with funny mix-up calling wrong website cute mature woman post.

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    Kalikima
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    7 months ago

    At least they're looking for 'mature' instead of 'barely legal'..

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    #41

    Older person humorously fails at internet interaction with a funny social media friend request message.

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    Alisha Brun
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Me too sister, me too!

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    #42

    Older person wearing a pink yarn wig and glasses taking a selfie, showcasing a funny internet fail moment.

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    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    I thought that was ground beef at first

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    #43

    Older people failing at being on the internet with humorous social media post about unwanted propositions.

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    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    'K.

    #44

    Older person humorously hiding behind snow-covered tree in a failed online firewood sale listing.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    *Harold for size*

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    #45

    Funny online review by an older person showing times older people failed at being on the internet with humor.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    TMI

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    #46

    Older person humorously asks to borrow a cap and gown to wear at granddaughter’s high school graduation, internet fail.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Barb no. Just no.

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    #47

    Older man lying on a couch beside an empty red toolbox, a humorous fail in older people using the internet.

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    G A
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    "You smell my tool box over my dead body"! "OK"

    #48

    Older man failing at being on the internet, taking a mirror selfie with a cigarette in his mouth while listing mirrors for sale.

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    Abel
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Pure manliness.

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    #49

    Older person’s funny social media post asking for help clearing their house from a spirit, showcasing internet fail humor.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Time to yeet this ghost!

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    #50

    Older person asks how to delete someone on Facebook, showcasing a funny fail of being on the internet.

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    G A
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Missing the rest of this post ruins this one.

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    #51

    Older man with sunglasses and long hair posing shirtless on the porch, a funny example of older people failing online.

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    Dee Hampton
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Do you think he took a few photos, chose this one and said "Yeah, man, smokin'"?

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    #52

    Older person with red lighting effect on face, showing a humorous fail related to being on the internet.

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    G A
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    They're so hot your head will glow red!

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    #53

    Older person humorously struggles with online post about giving away a couch, showcasing internet fail and comedy gold.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Cute hat

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    #54

    Older person failing at internet by listing glasses as a hat for sale for $2, providing comedy gold.

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    Lotekguy
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    7 months ago

    It matches the Emperor's new clothes.

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    #55

    Older people humorously fail at social media spelling with repeated attempts to correctly write John Travolta’s name.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    John Travolta

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    #56

    Older person recording a selfie video at home showing a funny internet fail moment in a casual setting.

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    Senjo Krane
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    good for you. Hope you hd a lovely time there.

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    #57

    Funny reviews showing older people failing at being on the internet but providing some comedy gold with their comments.

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    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    First of all, good corn is not packaged in cans.

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    #58

    Funny older person complaining about too many chihuahua pictures on Facebook, showing internet fail humor.

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    Chilli
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    I really hope everyone commented pictures of their chihuahuas

    #59

    Older man sharing cremains online, a comedic example of older people failing at being on the internet with unintended humor.

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    Drop Bear from Hell
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    7 months ago

    Is that Wilford Brimley?

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    #60

    Text message thread showing a humorous older person failing at internet use with a broken heart emoji and red lips image.

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    A. Br.
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Got the Rocky Horror Picture Show Hots for you!!

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    #61

    Older person mistakenly using Facebook, sending confusing friend request with humorous message about being Mormon.

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Nice to meet you Mr. Facebookfixthis

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    #62

    Text message screenshot showing a humorous fail from older people on the internet mentioning dementia and Home Depot.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    To get supplies to wall him in?!

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    #63

    Conversation showing older person struggling with online communication about buying a dish rack for ten dollars.

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    #64

    Screenshot of an older person’s funny internet fail about hacking and advice on cataract insurance.

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    Nik Odongray
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    7 months ago

    I swear sometimes boomers be speakin in secret tongues!

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    #65

    Older person struggling with text on social media, displaying funny internet fail and comedy gold from older people.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Call 911 she's having a stroke!

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    #66

    Older person humorously recalling watching a classic 1976 movie while sharing a nostalgic memory online.

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    Eggwodd
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    7 months ago (edited)

    D@mn, now I'm going to sing that the rest of the day!

    #67

    Screenshot of a social media post showing an older person humorously failing at internet communication.

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    Si Da
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Walmart: Who is this?

    #68

    Older man wearing round glasses, taking a selfie while sitting on a brown armchair, showing online listing for spectacles.

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    Dee Hampton
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Maybe they are the only spectacular things he has ever seen.

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    #69

    Older person sharing a humorous post with multiple PDF extensions showing internet fail moments and comedy gold.

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    Si Da
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    ?

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    #70

    Screenshot of a social media post showing an older person excitedly claiming to catch someone trespassing on their cameras.

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    #71

    Older person listing free standing hanging fern holders online, humorously failing at internet selling.

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    Zennygal
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Looks like Tom might have smoked some of the Ferns....

    #72

    Man presenting in front of a screen with a close-up comment, illustrating older people failing at being on the internet humorously.

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    #73

    Older woman with dog photo-bombed by elephant in humorous internet fail post on social media group about elephants.

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    #74

    Funny social media fail showing older people's confusion between a news post and a personal anniversary message.

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    #75

    Older person accidentally takes selfie instead of photo of mid century dining set for online sale fail comedy gold

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    nottheactualphoto
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    The nostrils cost extra.

    #76

    Facebook confusion on iPad posts by older people failing at being on the internet with comedic attempts to restore access

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    Three times is the charm.

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    #77

    Older people struggling with internet groups, overwhelmed by messages and unable to leave, showing funny internet fails.

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    Bookworm
    Community Member
    7 months ago

    There's no way out! Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!

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