‘Millennial Misery’: 40 Of The Best Posts To Make Millennials Laugh, Then Cry
Interview With Owner
Millennials don’t have it easy, it can feel like you don’t even have two coins to rub together to make rent (don’t even think about owning property,) but simultaneously you have single-handedly wiped out half the industries on the planet. No power, great responsibility.
The “Millennial Misery” Instagram page shares funny, relatable, and perhaps painful memes about those born between 1981-1996. So get comfortable with your favorite latte or some avocado toast as you scroll through, be sure to upvote your favorite memes and comment your thoughts and experiences below. We got in touch with Jamie Jackson, the page’s administrator and creator to learn more.
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Bored Panda got in touch with Jamie Jackson, the person behind “Millennial Misery” to learn more about the page, why it was created, and their thoughts on being a millennial. So we started by asking what actually inspired the creation of the page.
“I created a corporate meme page called @Humorous_Resources first but being an elder millennial myself, I had nostalgia content I wanted to create and share. Millennials have really experienced some pretty wildlife events growing up and we could all use a little humor to survive the trauma.”
If I could borrow my body as a teenager even just for a day, I'd be happy.
Naturally, we were curious to hear what they believed set millennial humor and life apart. “We (millennials) love to make fun of ourselves. From our fashion to our lack of money to afford a home from all the avocado toast we eat! Millennials have received blame for killing so many things from department stores to the doorbell – I love joking about the idiocrasy of it all.”
Remind them of that when they're old enough to ask to borrow your (gas) car...
Despite being, in theory, a very niche brand of content, millennial humor is wildly popular online, so we wanted to hear the admin's insights into why this was the case. “Millennials love to submerge themselves in nostalgia, I believe it makes us feel safe like we are kids again. It’s not about your political stance, religion, or race – it’s about remembering the innocence of our childhood.”
If you are interested in more humor of this type, check out their other pages on TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also find “Humorous Resources” here and the very niche Horrendous HR here. Feel free to give them a follow and remember that DM’s are open if you want to submit a meme. But despite the plethora of memes, debates about being a millennial and their “impact” still rage online.
While the presence of gen x on one end and gen z on the other helps establish who millennials are in terms of age, there is obviously still some confusion for people born right at the cusp of one or another. This is where terms like “zillennial” come into play. But age is actually one of the defining characteristics of a millennial, as currently many have been adults long enough that it’s impossible to hide behind the shield of youth.
Sometimes we got it in Hungary, too. We were so scared we immediately made a copy of the VHS to warn our friends :D
By one’s thirties, which most if not all millennials already are, there is this pressure to know who you are, and to have an established career and life, but let’s face it, the world has been going from one chaotic event to another nonstop for half a decade now (or longer, depending on where you are from) with the result that most millennials simply do not feel their age. This normally is a blessing, but as usual, a monkey’s paw is curled somewhere.
One thing millennials can pride themselves on is being the first, truly digital native generation. While gen z may be at the cutting edge of understanding content and social media, asking them to delve into the depths of their computer will often be met with blank stares. Perhaps this skill is just not that important, but millennials have had a tough turn of the millennium, they should at least get a consolation prize.
I feel like I need to be lifted into bed like that these days. I'm 33....
Live in Colorado. The day before Ramsey was killed, a black girl the same age got killed the exact same way but her parents weren't rich white people in Boulder. When Lou Smit, the detective on the Ramsey case, was asked about a possible connection, he replied that they didn't have the manpower to contact the other girl's parents. Her case is also still unsolved.
I feel that a band with an album title melancholy and the infinite sadness should be a more to the sad side...
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No this is so wrong. REM and smashing pumpkins should be on the sad side.
pft... there's two bands missing here that are angrier than RATM... korn and limp bizkit
No one is angrier than RATM. Rage is in their title.
Load More Replies... Sorry to mess up the chart, but NIN is so much more angry/sad than horny/sad. In fact, there should be an angry/horny overlap.
I think NIN's lyric "I wanna f**k you like an animal" absolutely supports your angry/horny section assertation. LOL
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YES OFFSPRING!!! BLOODHOUND GANG!!! BAD RELIGION!!! all the bands that none of my friends my age listen to!
Catherine Wheel? Weren't they one hit wonders? I have a vague recollection of them playing my student union and they sucked.
I was there for 100% of the '90s, went to tons of concerts and festivals, but I've never heard of Catherine Wheel until today. I just listened to a few audio clips of some their more popular songs. Not a fan, I give 'em 2/10.
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RHCP wasn't happy music, I don't think. And Smashing Pumpkins should definitely be closer to sad than happy!
Ugg I'm happy, angry and horny. Also I ride the sarcasm belt pretty often.
Ahh Portishead. Still listen to them love her voice and the chill beat.
Nope. Where is Alanis? Where is Sara? Where is Live, Counting Crows. So much great music left off this chart
No lie, RIGHT as I got to Offspring on this chart, Days Go By started in my Spotify list. XD
On the 80s band chart where they belong (and where the Cure honestly should be too).
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Ah yes my constant moods were either high and dry or killing in the name of. Or spiderweb.
I am so sad and angry lol. Also SKUNK ANANSIE I totally forgot about them!!
My fav song from No doubt was Don’t Speak.. so it went to my sad mood.
If you want to try this yourself, you can find something similar at music-map.com.
that's like saying green day is a 2000s band because American Idiot came out in the early aughts. Bands can span multiple decades, it's not unheard of.
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I'm old I guess. I only recognize 8-9 of these bands. I didn't listen to them, I just recognize the names.
Did Linkin Park even exist in the 90s? Wait, I Googled and they technically did, but Hybrid Theory, aka the first thing of theirs anyone knows, came out in 2000.
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Cake! Finally they are mentioned somehow! Such a big part of my childhood, essential for this era for me
I feel triggered... Have everything in blue from the Cranberries down to The Cure. Mazzy Star.... so underrated.
Faith No More! Michael Patton is gonna be my second husband some day! 🤤🤤🤤
Only thing better than a crisp sandwich is a fish finger sandwich.
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I’m almost alpha(still gen z though) and I know what most of this stufff is
I’m almost alpha(still gen z though) and I know what most of this stufff is
