‘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.”
I don’t have kids so I just say “This is stupid” and go sulk in the corner
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I realized a long time ago that it wasn't a matter of "can't" but "won't" when it comes to learning new technology, though there certainly are points where the interfaces changed enough that anyone used to "the old way" had to put in significant investment to learn the new systems. I have had work fixing things on some of those old systems, and it takes a different kind of intuition to make them work.
That's an important distinction. I see it with my parents. They'll happily delve into something technical or complicated but only when it's something they specifically want. Offer to get them a new phone or new tablet and they're suddenly luddites. The (soft) argument I've been having with my Mum for a couple years now is about ebooks. She refuses to even consider reading them. And it doesn't matter what practical, real world examples and reasons I provide she's just never going to do it. BECAUSE! Side note: She has a decent Samsung Tablet (that I bought her) and a Samsung Fold 2 that her partner left her. So it's not even like she can complain about the screen being too small or not using tablets.
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I can't grasp technology because they made it impossible for me to actually own the damn things!!!
Everybody Instagramming right now and I just create an account with my cat's face on it and said, "I'll follow you." But that's the only thing I'll do. 🤷♂️
Me refusing to accept that AI is going to be every-f*****g-where very soon
I upvote for the phrase "aggregate technological aversion!"
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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
