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Article created by: Justinas Keturka

The internet became available to the public more than 30 years ago in 1993. Some of us weren't born yet, our parents were teenagers or young adults, and our grandparents were well on their way to middle age. They didn't grow up with it like we did, and their learning process was sometimes pretty hilarious.

It still can be to this day. There's an account on Instagram that collects the funny attempts older folks make at posting on the internet. Their efforts don't always go to plan, as you can imagine, and, whether intentional or not, occasionally provide some comedy gold.

Bored Panda reached out to the creator of the Old People Web account and they kindly agreed to tell us more about the page. We also contacted Generations on Line CEO & founder Tobey Dichter, who told us more about why learning the ways of the internet is important for older people and what tech companies should do to make it easier for them.

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Older person trying to survive hot chili burn with ice cube, a humorous example of failing at surfing the net.

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    Elderly woman’s social media profile warning against creepy friend requests, showing older people failing at surfing the net.

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    Older man humorously fails at surfing the net with painted rocks over his eyes for comedic effect.

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    Older man wearing a humorous Walt Disney teapot costume, a funny fail from older people surfing the net.

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    Older person struggling with social media, funny profile screenshot showing confusion while surfing the net.

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    Older people failing at surfing the net with funny comments about being left alone with their thoughts.

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    Screenshot of a humorous social media post showing a funny fail by older people surfing the net.

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    Older man in a cowboy hat selfies with a dessert, a funny example of older people failing at surfing the net.

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    Social media post showing an older person’s funny fail while surfing the net about coyotes in a city park.

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    Older person’s humorous Facebook post showing a common internet fail while trying to use social media correctly.

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    Older person humorously attempts to take a mirror selfie while surfing the net, capturing a candid and funny moment.

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    Older man trying on a short pixie cut wig showing a humorous fail in surfing the net with wigs for women.

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    Older person shares nostalgic post about watching a 1976 movie, showing a funny example of surfing the net fails.

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    Older person’s humorous social media post struggling with wording, showing a digital avatar and basketball background.

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    Facebook post showing an older person’s humorous comment, highlighting older people failing at surfing the net with funny replies.

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    Older person humorously hidden behind snowy firewood in a dark outdoor setting, highlighting funny internet fails.

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    Screenshot of a social media post with a snowy bridge and a humorous comment illustrating older people failing at surfing the net.

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    Screenshot of an older person repeatedly asking if someone is still there in an online chat, showing internet fails comedy.

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    Older person humorously asking to borrow a cap and gown for granddaughter's high school graduation online fail.

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    Older man humorously modeling "prison pants" in a living room, showcasing a funny fail at surfing the net.

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    Older person attempting to sell legos online with a distorted selfie, highlighting a funny fail in surfing the net.

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    Close-up of older person wearing glasses struggling with online listing for mid century dining set and hutch priced at 350 dollars.

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    Screenshot of humorous online reviews showing older people failing at internet communication with funny misunderstandings.

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    Older woman with dog and elephant image in a funny social media post showing older people failing at surfing the net.

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    Older person making a funny face while selling a 1983 Canadian silver dollar in a humorous internet fail post

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