Recently we asked you to send us your pictures of your grandparents acting cool in their younger days, and you certainly didn't disappoint us. Now we're bringing you more examples of your grandparents being super smooth in their heyday. From grandmas chilling with Ernest Hemingway and modeling Volvos in the 1950s to grandfathers sledding through Antarctica, pulling off motorbike stunts, and even playing with their pet polar bears, this list, compiled by Bored Panda, will make you wonder just what on earth you're doing with your life. Don't forget to vote for the coolest character!

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Grandma Sent Me A Picture Of My Grandpa At My Age To Make Me Feel Bad

Young man standing shirtless outdoors, embodying the coolness of grandparents.

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    My Great Grandfather Gave Einstein Violin Lessons

    Two men in vintage attire, one holding a violin, embodying a sense of coolness from past generations.

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    My Grandparents Wearing Each Other's Clothes, 1943

    Vintage photo of grandparents, one in a military uniform, the other in a floral dress, showing cool style.

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    Granny On The Wing Of My Dad's Cropduster Plane. She Did This A Few Times That I Know Of

    Grandparent wing-walking on vintage biplane, demonstrating remarkable coolness and adventurous spirit.

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    My Granny (Nicknamed Kidd) Wasn't Allowed To Join The Air Force Because She Was A Woman. So She Taught Young Men To Fly In Stephenville, Texas During WW2 - 1940s

    Cool grandparents: A woman wearing vintage aviation gear and goggles, standing outside a house, smiling confidently.

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    My Grandfather The Day Before He Shipped Out With The Marines, 1941

    Vintage photo of a stylish young man, showing cooler grandparents with confident expression and classic hairstyle.

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    My Grandmother Right After She Ran Away From Communistic Bulgaria To Germany (1978)

    Grandparent sitting stylishly on a classic car, showing off a cool 80s fashion vibe.

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    Photo Of My Grandfather Exiting His Plane After Getting Shot Down

    Grandparent standing on a vintage airplane wing in the ocean, showcasing their adventurous spirit and cool nature.

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    My Favorite Picture Of My Grandmother, 1942. She's Strong, Raised Six Children On Her Own After Leaving An Alcoholic Husband. Worked 7 Days A Week As A Cook In A Gas Station From 3 Am - 5 Pm. I Would Stay Every Weekend With Her And Sleep On The Floor Of The Gas Station Back Then. She's Amazing

    Grandparent in vintage dress posing confidently in front of an old car, showing timeless style and coolness.

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    #10

    My Crazy Grandfather

    A man posing playfully next to a USAF rocket, showcasing the coolness of grandparents.

    This is my crazy grandfather. Hands down, the funniest old coot that's ever existed. On his deathbed, he told us (his grandkids) "Don't be cheap. Spend 25 cents and buy the paper. The Times promised me a big spread." He worked as a photographer for the LA Times for 50+ years and had many famous photos, including the first published photo of an atomic bomb explosion. He was a man of many stories and an unforgettable sense of humor. After laying his wife and two sons to rest, he stayed strong and kept his spirit high. He battled prostate cancer for 20+ years and lived to see his 92nd birthday and his great grandchildren. RIP Grandpa

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    #11

    My Grandfather Was Into Cosplay Before It Was "The Thing To Do"

    A person in an elaborate rooster costume, showcasing grandparents being cooler.

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    My Very Cool Grandpa In The 1950s Holding A Fish, Smoking A Cigarette, With A Book Tucked Into His Pants And Cigarette Pack In His Sleeve

    Navy sailor in uniform holding a fish, showing grandparents were cooler by fishing on a ship.

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    My Grandma Smoking Her Cigarette On The Farm. Wearing Pants And Doing Whatever The Hell She Wanted, 1938

    A stylish woman lounging outdoors, embodying cool vintage grandparent vibes.

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    WW2 - My Badass Grandpa With A Car He Stole From Nazis

    Grandparent posing confidently with a vintage car, exuding coolness in a military uniform.

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    #15

    My Grandmother With Then-Mercury 7 Astronauts John Glenn, Gus Grissom, And Alan Shepherd (September 14th, 1959)

    Grandparents cooler than modern day, woman with three astronauts in vintage space suits.

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    #16

    My Great Grandfather Showing Off One Of The Horses He Trained For WW1 - Petawawa, ~1922

    Grandparent riding a horse through an obstacle with fire, showcasing their coolness and daring spirit.

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    My Great-Great Grandfather, The Samurai Of A Small Coal Mining Town In Kyushu, Posing With My Grandmother And One Of Her Sisters ~1900

    Vintage photo of grandparents in traditional attire with children, showcasing their cool and timeless style.

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    #18

    My Great Grandmother, Working As A Welder During WW2

    Smiling woman in welding gear, demonstrating that grandparents were cooler.

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    #19

    My Great Grandpa Eddie. Omaha 1939

    Grandparent in vintage attire with a top hat and cane, showcasing cool style and charisma in a black-and-white photo.

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    #20

    My Grandma As An Air Traffic Controller. She Would Have Been 97 On 3/11

    Vintage photo of a cool grandparent wearing sunglasses and holding a camera.

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    #21

    My Grandfather's Badass Swandive, 1930

    Grandparent diving into a lake from a rooftop with a backdrop of trees and a rustic building, showcasing their coolness.

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    #22

    My Finnish Grandfather Smoking A Cigarette And Holding A Wild Fox That He Befriended (Circa 1975)

    Young man in vintage attire holding a fox, showcasing cool grandparents' style in a natural setting.

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    #23

    This Photo Always Puts A Smile On My Face. Our 86-Year-Old Grandmother Back In The Day

    Grandmother posing confidently in front of a vintage airplane, showcasing her cool style as an aviator.

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    #24

    My Grandma Modeling In Her Flight Attendant Uniform - 1972

    A stylish young woman in vintage attire poses confidently, showcasing cool retro fashion.

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    My Great-Grandmother In Her New Car. She Was Most Likely The First Indian Woman In The Western US To Own A Car (April 7, 1916)

    Vintage car driven by a stylish grandparent, showcasing coolness from a bygone era.

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    #26

    Grandmother Died Last Week, She Was A Naval Nurse

    Grandparent posing confidently in a vintage military uniform and cap, embodying timeless coolness.

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    My Grandparents In 1960, On A Date. My Favorite Picture

    Cool grandparents in a vintage car, wearing stylish sunglasses and smoking cigars.

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    #28

    So Apparently My Grandpa Was A Badass

    A man with a motorcycle interacts with a bear, showcasing his coolness.

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    #29

    My Grandmother On Her Harley In 1926

    Grandparent riding a vintage motorcycle, smiling in a retro dress, showcasing timeless coolness.

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    #30

    My Grandpa's FBI Academy Photo. He Worked As A Spy Recruiter During The Cold War

    Man in a trench coat and fedora standing by FBI Academy sign, showcasing grandparents' coolness.

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    #31

    My Grandmother Demonstrating The Three-Point Belt As A Model For Volvo In 1959

    Grandparent in vintage car, wearing gloves and buckling seatbelt, showcasing retro coolness.

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    #32

    The Last Photo In My Grandparents Wedding Album (1954)

    Vintage photo of smiling grandparents holding a "Do Not Disturb" sign, showcasing their cool personalities.

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    My Grandfather Defusing A Bomb On Martin Luther King's Porch. He Was Buried Three Years Ago On MLK Day

    Vintage photo of grandparents defusing a b**b, showcasing coolness and bravery from past generations.

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    #34

    My Grandmother Turned 98 This Week. This Is Her In Her Full Nursing Uniform During WW2

    Smiling young woman in vintage military attire, embodying the coolness of grandparents in a historic setting.

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    My Stud Grandfather Circa WW2. He Watched Pearl Harbor Happen In Hawaii, Joined Up And Fought On A Gunboat At Iwo Jima That Was Hit By Enemy Fire. He Surfed With Legends In Honolulu. He Was A Barber For 60 Years

    Young man smiling in a vintage naval uniform, embodying cool grandparents with style and charisma.

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    #36

    Ernest Hemingway And My Grandma Having A Chat In Havana, Cuba 1952

    Grandparents looking stylish and cool in a vintage black and white photo, showcasing timeless elegance and charm.

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    #37

    My Friend's Grandparents, California, 1940s

    Vintage photo of a young couple sitting on a classic car, showcasing their grandparents' cool style.

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    #38

    My Grandmother Looked Like Arya Stark In 1936

    Vintage photo of a young grandparent in a coat, hands in pockets, standing outdoors, showcasing cool style.

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    My Grandfather On A Motorcycle He Stole From A Nazi, Weeks After American Troops Liberated Him From A Concentration Camp In Landsberg, Germany (May 1945). He Had Spent 4 Years In Concentration Camps Around Poland And Germany

    Grandparent riding a vintage motorcycle on a country road, showcasing a cool and adventurous spirit.

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    #40

    My Grandmother With Sultan, Her Favorite Lion From Her Troop, In Front Of Her Plane She Flew Just After WW2 (1947)

    Woman posing with a lion in front of an airplane, showcasing cool grandparents.

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    My Grandfather After Winning 1st Place In The County Beard Contest. The Hat Was His Prize. Circa 1954

    Bearded man in a suit and cowboy hat, wearing a decorative badge, embodying the coolness of grandparents.

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    #42

    I Would Always Call My Grandmother On Mother's Day, And Have Missed That Call For A Few Years Now. Thought I Would Share This In Her Honor

    Vintage photo of a young woman in a ballet pose, holding a floral hoop, illustrating cool grandparents.

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    #43

    My Grandma (Top) Was A Badass In Ww2 (1940s)

    Grandparents working on an airplane engine, showcasing their cool skills and engineering expertise in a vintage setting.

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    #44

    Don't Mess With My Great Grandmother Emma Hagen, Woman Homesteader In North Dakota, 1910s

    Grandparent holding a rifle outside a window, showcasing impressive skills and confidence.

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