‘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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Right? That's fûcking awesome. Why don't they do this now?
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My sister planted a tree when she was little! Then about 30 years later the council chopped it down. I saved one of the logs, and our dad carved it into a set of toys for her son. It's amazing how things seem to come around.
Even if the story of the tree is sad, the outcome is wonderful. ❤️
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My dad recently told me about some past saplings he planted over 50 years ago and they're now majestic 20-30m high trees. He planted a load of them on land that the council didn't do anything with, so he tidied it up and planted the saplings. Now the land is full of wildlife and it's a popular dog walking spot that the council maintain. Lovely to know that with some hard work from my dad 55 years ago, on land that was just a dumb is now a thriving piece of public land. I hope his legacy lives on for generations.
This brought a tear to my eye. Though my house is still here, I have to cut down at 40' tall tree that I planted over 30 yrs ago as a sapling. Dang Emerald Ash Borers!
THIS!!!! Is what we, as a society , can do to make a huge difference. What a beautiful memory.
They gave away baby trees instead of plastic toys? Brilliant! bring that right back now.
Okay, so maybe they cant give away trees every dsy, but how about a seed packet? Ypu can always grow marigolds in a milk carton on windowsill.
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My childhood house is still standing, but the a*****e new owners cut down the tree we planted. :(
I wonder what happened to the trees grown from the seeds that were taken up to the moon? See: moon trees.
A small sapling is a lovely additional gift for weddings and child births.
Go tree! lol I have sort of same. My current house is about three miles from a house I lived in when I was 11. We had a live Christmas tree and planted it in the corner of the front yard. It was about 4 feet tall. It is now over 50 years later and that tree is still there and is - not sure - but 50 or 75 feet tall. It's kind of weird to remember planting it / being tiny so many years ago. Edit - for reference, my tree is about 20 years older than poster's tree. So yeah - it grew a lot
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.
Only thing better than a crisp sandwich is a fish finger sandwich.
Note: this post originally had 99 images. It’s been shortened to the top 40 images based on user votes.
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
