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Most of us surely remember helping our parents and grandparents solve technology related problems, because "you play on the computer all the time, so you must know everything about it".

Sometimes though they fail at technology so hilariously that you just can't resist sharing their mistakes with the "tech wise kids". Bored Panda collected such examples to remind that while our parents and grandparents may know much more than we, the younger generation do, when it comes to technology it's us that come to the rescue.


If you've captured someone older failing at technology be sure to add it to this list. And don't forget to upvote and comment your favorite fails as well!

#1

So Today My Nana Showed Me Some Of Her Favorite Websites

So Today My Nana Showed Me Some Of Her Favorite Websites

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Daria B
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such dedication! I'd be too lazy for such a... BOOKMARK!

Nate Hull
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can someone control-x this comment? And never press control-v again?

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John L
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now, if someone would be kind enough to show "Nana" the correct way things are done, like she showed your mom/dad how to do things, everyone would be happy.

Amanda Panda
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she missed one letter or special character though, the whole thing is blown

Michel M. Prins
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Takes some patience and concentration to actually write this down properly. Well done, lady!

Hans
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least this cannot be leaked in traditional ways...

Kjorn
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

just hoping to not makes a typo

Fairleas Mian
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad does this. He will write down his favorite pages or email addresses of his friends...the end result being that his computer desk is covered with Post-It Notes. I'm like, "Did you save your grandson's email address?" and he points to a Post-It Note. 😂😂😂

Katri Pfuhl
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not buying it that this is an elderly persons handwriting. Too many things in it point to a more younger generation way of writing

Faturrahman
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's cute but i feel sad :( now i miss my nana :(

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    #2

    When My Grandma Googles Something She Puts "Please" And "Thank You"

    When My Grandma Googles Something She Puts "Please" And "Thank You"

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe she's just a visionary already living in a future where machines have feelings and are self-aware. Thanks, grandma!

    Šimon Špaček
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe, just maybe she was working on tech support and she knows that those words make it much faster. BTW, first link looks correct so what is the problem?

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    Amanda Panda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is actually very adorable!

    AspieGirl88
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She sounds like a lovely person. Perhaps she thought there was one of many people working on the other side of the search-engine; answering every question that appears & she simply wanted to be polite (as many people asking for help -whether it's via the internet or phone- don't hide their rudeness, which I'm sure this lady probably knows to be true). If only every heart was as pure & golden as this lovely lady's one... 💕✨💛✨💕

    Beatrice Alighieri
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In this case, Google actually replied to her with a 'Thank You' note for her kindness. https://twitter.com/GoogleUK/status/743021042822750209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

    Vanessa Dominguez Peralta
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter says thank you to the Google voice thing on the phone after we ask it something and it answers your welcome. 😁😁

    Sergio Bicerra Descalzi
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe she read Asimov's "Key Item". Btw, you should, it's great (And may ring a bell on my comment) :D

    Amy Ferguson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We ALL could use practice at good manners... even when NO ONE is listening! LOL!

    Jason Hook
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Props to her. Even if it is just using Google, respect like that is hard to come by these days

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    #3

    My Nana Asked Me To Fix Her Phone Because "The Outside Clock Is Always Showing The Wrong Time"

    My Nana Asked Me To Fix Her Phone Because "The Outside Clock Is Always Showing The Wrong Time"

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Now it does not show the time anymore. :("

    ADHORTATOR
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why remove? Until now, the battery was always completely charged!

    Herb Eaversmells
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was right once a day. Could be right twice if no am/pm

    Michelle Furney
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend took his calculator back because it always had the wrong answer...For the same reason.

    Susann Campbell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please don't show this to her , be nice.

    Bunnies are better!!
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it was right once every day, now it's broken

    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that the problem has been discovered, a little help with the solution can go a long way toward landing you at the top of the will. :D

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    #4

    My Grandmother Complained Her Remote Was Confusing, So I Grandma-Ified It For Her

    My Grandmother Complained Her Remote Was Confusing, So I Grandma-Ified It For Her

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    Amanda Panda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, all the other buttons are kind of a waste unless you have on demand.

    Wakana Satou
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have an older Comcast control and most functions don't even work. They're literally just there but not even in the provider's features.

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    Grace Barclay
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The kindest thing anyone ever did for older people in this generation. Thank you..

    Shruti Naik
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why laugh at Grandma? How often do we use the other buttons? :)

    I Am Who I Am
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like the control has an underwear

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    #5

    My Dad Doesn't Know How To Turn Off This Front Camera Heart Feature On His Phone And He Tried To Send Me A Pic Of His New Stove

    My Dad Doesn't Know How To Turn Off This Front Camera Heart Feature On His Phone And He Tried To Send Me A Pic Of His New Stove

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    Lorraine
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like the stove has a crush on your dad :D

    Amanda Panda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He doesn't look very enthusiastic or happy about his new stove lol

    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He must really love his new stove. ♥

    Kendra Keller
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What kind of sweet phone has a front face heart camera filter

    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Practice makes perfect. He'll improve as he goes. Why not begin returning all of the favors, and show him how its done this time?

    get in
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's not that old, maybe late 40's early 50's. My Mom is 92 and could run circles around this guy.

    Altrerosje Ngastowo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wait, there is a front camera heart feature?

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    #6

    My 90 Year Old Grandma From Japan, Showing Us How She Zooms In With An Iphone

    My 90 Year Old Grandma From Japan, Showing Us How She Zooms In With An Iphone

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    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe you should adjust the accessibility features on your 90-year-old grandmother's phone for her.

    Tasha Harris
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even my eyes can't read the biggest font without my glasses anymore and I'm half her age.. I'm getting a magnifying glass .. haha.. go nana!

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    Jamal W
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey... as long is it get the job done! Lol

    Anna Salerno
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't laugh with any luck you'll need this some day.

    Anilda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant! Well she made a plan!

    Wakana Satou
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are some people who uses adaptive screen magnifiers because most phone's adaptive features are so crummy. I know this because my eyesight's really horrible. I don't use anything though but has tried to use adaptive features on phones and tablets before and didn't really help. I literally had to buy one of those plastic card-style magnifiers to read certain smaller texts because my phone and tablet's max zoom sometimes don't help. (It only makes my eyes strain too much.) But this works too I guess. :)

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    #7

    My Grandma Is Getting Pretty High Tech These Days...

    My Grandma Is Getting Pretty High Tech These Days...

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    Bonnie Alcorn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 70, and I don't like 3D or 4D or however far it's advanced these days. It scares me when something jumps off a screen at me when I'm not expecting it. 50 years ago, I was considered a computer (such as they were) wizard. Now my great-grandkids know more than I do, And they're much more patient than their parents when I have questions. I go to them first!

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    Dina
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need this book, what a pleasure for the eyes this must be

    Kasi
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to join grandma in this. :D

    Maciej Melcher
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like browsing a printed version of the Internet... IN 3-D!! :D

    I Am Who I Am
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now thats what I call an upgraded grandma

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    #8

    When Mom Uses Technology

    When Mom Uses Technology

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    Panpan
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is unrelated, but how come you aren't ice bear anymore?

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    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now you know what it was like, with her trying to teach you simple things when you were a child. What goes around comes around.

    criminalgirl
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Methinks she was taking the pi** out of you?

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    #9

    Friend's Grandma Just Asked Whose Phone This Is

    Friend's Grandma Just Asked Whose Phone This Is

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    Šu Ma
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    15 years ago, my grandma saw my discman and asked me "are those the cellphones everyone is talking about?"

    get in
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Mom is 92 and just set up her 2nd DVD player all on her own. She has 3 TV's, 2 DVD players, a sound bar, Cable TV and she set it up all on her own. She's a better Tech than I am and I'm over 30 years younger. She never had any technical experience except for trial and error. Plus, I'm like her, I never use instructions and have faster results.

    Vasanth
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's actually a phone but with only calculator facility

    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do they still make those things?

    Bunnies are better!!
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yup, I used this kind all through elementary school and seventh grade. Now I use a slightly more high tech version, though

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    #10

    Grandma Sent Me This In The Mail. Slowest Picture Message Ever

    Grandma Sent Me This In The Mail. Slowest Picture Message Ever

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    Amanda Panda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like the process of getting a picture off of your phone and printed is far more sophisticated.

    Wombat34
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good point. If she can do that she should probably be a consultant.

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lost? I think this is a win. In a time of nasty phishing emails and spam, and round-the-clock instant messaging, everyone loves getting a plain old mail that is NOT an invoice.

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's a sms: Slow Message Send

    Jason Hook
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can we all agree that old people can be adorable as hell sometimes?

    Anna Salerno
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I certainly can relate to this one!

    Fairleas Mian
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you imagine the reaction of the employee at the store where she went to get this printed? 😂😂😂

    Claire Kidd
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This picture was used in a Bored Panda article before but we weren't shown that it was printed out. Anyone remember what the article was?

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    #11

    I Told Him The Computer Was Frozen. He's Trying To Unfreeze It With A Blow Dryer

    I Told Him The Computer Was Frozen. He's Trying To Unfreeze It With A Blow Dryer

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    criminalgirl
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We've hijacked words and made them into something they don't understand, awww.

    Catharina Geerts
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Indeed. This is something I had never heard before either. Does it mean the computer crashed?

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    darknessIsMyOutfit
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find my computer freezes when it overheats. It seems ironic to me...

    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I recommend the soldering lamp.

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    #12

    My Grandma Took Her First Selfie Today. She's Using The Front Camera To Take A Mirror Selfie

    My Grandma Took Her First Selfie Today. She's Using The Front Camera To Take A Mirror Selfie

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    Bobbi Newell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She captured infinity! I say clever, not fail.

    Katrin Richter
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought the same, it's definitely the most clever first picture ever!

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't understaaaand! This is conceptual art! ^_-

    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is at least doing it in landscape mode. I think this is a win, not a fail, for she did not give up the struggle to keep going with new technologies!

    Fairleas Mian
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww...at least she's trying, instead of sitting on her couch griping. "Those youngsters and their new-fangled phone-cameras!”

    Judy Maresh
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    good idea, who wants to see my mug close up haha

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    #13

    My Dad Said "Look, Those TV Models Are Pirates"

    My Dad Said "Look, Those TV Models Are Pirates"

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    Kostas
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's a dad joke not a fail

    Norman Miller
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was a dad joke, get a sense of humour

    Pandykinz
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone had fun spider wrapping those!

    Tony Masia
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd place the spider tags like that too if power tools had models on them. lol

    Tony Masia
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd place the spider tags like that too if power tools had models on them

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    #14

    My Dad Doesn't Know How To Text On His Flip Phone, So He Always Sends Me Multimedia Messages

    My Dad Doesn't Know How To Text On His Flip Phone, So He Always Sends Me Multimedia Messages

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    María Emilia Martínez
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The best idea!! I need to talk with my dad, he has to do that!

    JEFF THE KILLER
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The grammar isn't any better lel XD

    Anuschka Van Der Veen Kramers
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good idea, I'll tell my mother to do this, I might understand her messages then.

    Jennifer Hargett
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they say the art of a hand-written note is looking lost.

    Callum McLeod
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn I hate flip phones. They just don't work

    Id row
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Texting on a flip is a major pain.

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    #15

    Mom Asked Why The Computer Was So Slow. She Has Eleven Toolbars

    Mom Asked Why The Computer Was So Slow. She Has Eleven Toolbars

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...and probably also sent 5 000 $ to that poor cancer-bitten prince from a remote country that will now transfer 50 000 000.

    Wakana Satou
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or someone who claims to be some unknown uncle of yours giving you fortunes from an unknown nation somewhere out there if you give him your bank account and social security number and every available info about you to him including what size is your shoes and the size of your shirt (etc etc.~). 😂😂😂

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    Marioara Popescu
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "mom, stop installing yahoo tollbar" "I am not" "you are the only one using the computer" "I swear I haven't installed anything"

    Kelly
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom saw doing this too. She was complaining the screen was getting smaller for viewing, and I was wondering what the heck could be wrong till I got there.

    Tahlia Davis
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is why you don't use internet explorer

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow! In computer class many year ago our teacher give us a Quest! Install as many toolbar we could. Just to say we couldn't, the computer freeze after around 15-20 toolbars

    rakuninaru
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG! She has toolbars in the toolbars

    Jason Hook
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hear hear, this is my grandmother in a nutshell. She keeps signing up for "free cars" and "$80,000 cash prizes"

    Slosh
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me? I just do normal computery-OOH! WIN A 1000$ GIFTCARD! *enters all personal details* Huh? I must install MEMZ to win!? Oh, phew, they have a free offer for Protegent to protect against it. *downloads Protegent* *downloads MEMZ* OH NOOOOOOOO

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    #16

    My Grandma Called Me Over To Fix Her Computer Because "Everything Moves Backwards"

    My Grandma Called Me Over To Fix Her Computer Because "Everything Moves Backwards"

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    Lemonsito
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother gave up learning how to use the computer years ago, she uses the mouse with her right hand, like all of us do, but her left hand always moves to the same direction as the mouse pointer....

    Roberto Carlos Valerio
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha... My mom jerked up both her hands holding the control when she wanted Mario to jump on the screen.

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    Kjorn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    did you try to turn it off and on?

    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it is not even the old "inverted mouse" prank...

    Lilya
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That happens to me and I'm twelve. Embarrassed 😩

    Hyodo widger
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol Grandma's are awesome!! ... and that keyboard is a pain in the a*s,

    Sami
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It took me forever to get this. Haha. Haven't had a mouse in 10 years!

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would understand that being a problem with the predecessor mouse to this one... The s****y puck mouse... But this one is a lack of mouse usage training. A few simple instructions would do wonders here, rather than showing off her ignorance on the Internet.

    jacluckycat
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If not to laugh at the technologically-challenged elderly, why are you reading this post?

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    Jason Hook
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fond memories of those old Apple units

    Ishaan Sawant
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well people are strange, the newspaper has a news about farts

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    #17

    Mom Tries To Send Me A Pic Of Grandma's Diapers So I Can Get Some At The Store. Somehow "The Phone Doesn't Let Me Send Pictures!" Two Hours Later I Realize She Made It Her Profile Picture. Still Hasn't Noticed It

    Mom Tries To Send Me A Pic Of Grandma's Diapers So I Can Get Some At The Store. Somehow "The Phone Doesn't Let Me Send Pictures!" Two Hours Later I Realize She Made It Her Profile Picture. Still Hasn't Noticed It

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    Flinkie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg 😂😂😂😂😂👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

    Mindy Borda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    Socially Awkward
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually laughed out loud at this! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

    Gergana Mitseva
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's with the question marks? Are you asking us if you actually laughed?

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    Cyber
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hahahahahahahahahahahaaa imagine seeing this while showing somthing funny to your freind and they notice before you and point it out

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    #18

    When Your Mom Spectacularly Misunderstands The Cry Laughing Emoji

    When Your Mom Spectacularly Misunderstands The Cry Laughing Emoji

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    AcousticGString
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think its pretty clear, this person thought the emoji was crying, not laughing so hard it cried.

    Jill Earley
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is like when people write "LOL" when something sad happens (like the death of a loved one) thinking it means "lots of love"!

    Denyse
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I laughed out loud at that one!!

    Steve Allday
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My better half's Dad had a similar issue with "Lol" - He though it meant "Lots of Love" - All was pretty cute and humorous until a close friend of his passed away... :/

    Holly Bramhall
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mum's made this mistake before xD

    Kasi
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂 so sorry😂 but it's so funny. You are mom is so cute.

    Jana Bazoosh
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is awesome :D :D :D :D Now I'm really crying :D

    SRAMLNS
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only nonoffensive thing that makes me laugh

    Tiffany Zhu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny how it reminds me of the LOL mix up. Don't matter because either way, the [insert animal here] will have its revenge soon enough...

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    #19

    Good Job, Grandma (She's 82)

    Good Job, Grandma (She's 82)

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my! I'm so glsd she wasn't electrocuted by this!

    Stefan O'Rzu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most likely nothing would happen, given that the two jacks are on separate circuits which don't communicate with each other. Also, considering that one jack is an open circuit, connecting it on one end to either the + or the - doesn't make electricity flow through it's also connected to the reverse (- and + respectively) on the other end. Therefore, Grandma was in no peril!

    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks for clearing it out! (I still don't recommend anyone trying this at home, though. Unless you KNOW what you are doing, of course)

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    Friné
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only your Nana and Chuck Norris could pull this one off!

    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm still trying to figure out what that damned thing really is. :?

    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's an extension cable, as Jason Hook says, which allows you to have multiple electric devices plugged in from the same socket on the wall. You might not be recognising it because different voltages have different designs. This one from the photo is the standard in many European countries and in Korea, maybe in many other places in the world too. But in America, Canada and elsewhere, it might look different.

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's 82? Thank god she is still alive! This is scary stuff.

    Marko Jovanovic
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Electric outlets are around for more than a century, and we were all taught not to poke random stuff in it, so i guess problem with this grandma is serious dementia, not her coping with technology that is actually older than her ...

    Jason Hook
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ummm... I apologize for thinking morbid, but couldn't that have killed her if she kept going?

    Cyber
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    AND III WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOUOUOUOUOUOUO

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    #20

    So My Dad Got His First Camera Phone Today...

    So My Dad Got His First Camera Phone Today...

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    Amanda Panda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Look son, I'm touching all the melons"

    Wakana Satou
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey maybe he just loves taking selfies with melons! 😂😂😂 Who are we to judge?~ I mean people do take selfies with ANYTHING and ANYONE these days. ~~~ 😛

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    Stille20
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But can we take a moment to note this person has their father listed as "Daddy-o"

    Lauren Southwood
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you go away to college and your parents are trying to get you to eat healthy

    Mandy Petrovic
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It just looks like most people's instagram accounts

    Donna Reynolds
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is not his face he wants the ladies to see.

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    #21

    My Grandma Got A New Phone, My Dad Receives This

    My Grandma Got A New Phone, My Dad Receives This

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    Kelly
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just. Add the hashtag and she is good to go

    Alex Theys
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hi greg please ring not urgent cant find space bar (for those who cnat read it)

    Neeraj Jha
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like those Telegram texts.

    Anastasia B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandpa had an old nokia phone with buttons. He used to put it unlocked in his pocket an send empty texts or accidentally call random people in his address book.

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But it even says "space" on it. I'm confused at this one.

    Jana Bazoosh
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My BF's mum used dots instead :D :D

    Slosh
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like.This?I.Know.Some.People.Who.Play.Roblox.And.Do.This.After.Every.Word.

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    Bruce Ferrier
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think she's trying to say: "Hi greg please ring not urgent cannot find spacebar" I think she's having a stroke

    Cyber
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    translation; hi greg please ring not urgent cannot find spacebar. it is still not english

    Rike Renz
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some problems are obvious.... 😁

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    #22

    Got My Mom An Ipad, Had It Engraved

    Got My Mom An Ipad, Had It Engraved

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    Jason Hook
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is lucky her mom has a sense of humor about those things

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, that's pretty obnoxious.

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    Susann Campbell
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She sure is lucky her mom has a sense of humor. Love Mom

    #23

    I Opened My Moms Computer This Morning And Found My Hd Grandmom As Her Wallpaper

    I Opened My Moms Computer This Morning And Found My Hd Grandmom As Her Wallpaper

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is rather a win than a fail!

    Wakana Satou
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She trolled successfully. 😂😂😂 Some random people has been changing our class' computers to random funny weird wallpapers lately. We all found it hilarious. Real life trolls. 😛

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awwweeeee..... This is sweet actually.

    susievoozie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    at first i thought it was the queen of england:D

    Jason Hook
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta be hard to watch porn on that thing

    Mirielle Sherman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just laughed out loud. In class. Everyone was staring at me. Kill me know

    darknessIsMyOutfit
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a lot of grandma face right there.

    Emelie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not? Its family, I mean.

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    #24

    My Girlfriend's Grandma Thought The Ipad Was A Cutting Board

    My Girlfriend's Grandma Thought The Ipad Was A Cutting Board

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ouch. Well...ouch.

    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ouch both for the tablet and the pastry.

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    Lorraine
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good thing she wasn't making steak!

    Aylin Ergün
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good thing you had the cover!!!

    Amanda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It has a case so I guess it's not that bad if the incision didn't pierce through it that is ^ -^;

    Jonna Svensson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a very expensive cutting board 😮🙈

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    #25

    Thanksgiving Means Fixing Everyone's Computer Or Phone Problems. My Mom Is Only Person I Know That Can Get Ads On Her Lock Screen

    Thanksgiving Means Fixing Everyone's Computer Or Phone Problems. My Mom Is Only Person I Know That Can Get Ads On Her Lock Screen

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is impressive.

    darknessIsMyOutfit
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Battery doctor lock screen I have it myself its quite handy. I get adds on my lock screen too.

    GatoProgramador
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First time I've seen this. Achievement unlocked.

    AdrianaA
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, I am the computer girl in my husband's family. An my mother in law, always, just always manages something . Calls me and: what did you do to my computer last time, nothing works. I just gave up.

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More junkware. This is why some of us avoid Android. For the same reason we avoid Windows. And why we advise our tech non-savvy family to avoid Droid and Windows. Of course, now Apple has opened up iOS to 3rd party crapware too. Sigh.

    Meowoui
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only get phone calls from my siblings when they have computer problems. I know how you feel.

    Bridgette David
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am sure it can feel like being used sometimes. But think of it this way, you could have no useful life skills and therefore needed by no one. It means your life adds value to the lives of others. They will appreciate it more in the future.

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    #26

    So We Got Grandma A Tv...

    So We Got Grandma A Tv...

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    Michel M. Prins
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww, that's actually really adorable of her to say

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "No, grandma, TVs are now flat things you can hang on the wall like framed photos. The big boxy TVs that can kill you if they fall on your head are no longer being made."

    Cyber
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaahahhahahah*

    #27

    Just Got My Grandma Her First Cordless Phone. Baby Steps

    Just Got My Grandma Her First Cordless Phone. Baby Steps

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    Amanda Panda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least she put it back on the dock. My grandma loses them as often as the remote!

    Jason Hook
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, at least she knows WHERE to put it. In my household for years, kids and adults alike lose these damn things like car keys or TV remotes.

    Vasanth
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and probably enjoyed some fresh shortbread cookies

    darknessIsMyOutfit
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I often had to call the house phone with the cell phone just to find the stupid thing.

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    #28

    My Grandma Printed Some Photos From Her Phone

    My Grandma Printed Some Photos From Her Phone

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well... Some people know not how to make a screenshot, so this is actually high tallent, but low skill.

    Cassie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not just old people. My teenagers save screenshots of images instead of saving the image itself.

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I keep seeing this on OKCupid and Facebook. People of all ages don't understand tech, mostly because user interfaces SUCK and technology is unfriendly.

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    Michelle Mendoza
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone probably didn't take the time to show their grandmother how to use their phone...

    Jana Bazoosh
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's actually quite good idea for an album :D

    Terri Marks
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing a pair of scissors won't fix

    Sockpuppies11
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It says 'prome' picture on the first one 😂

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    #29

    Dad Gets A New Phone For Xmas, Struggles With Voice Text

    Dad Gets A New Phone For Xmas, Struggles With Voice Text

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    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Proof that "speech to text" technology is STILL mostly garbage. When I watch science fiction where this stuff works perfectly, it feels like I'm watching fantasy programming.

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i wish we could have more of these

    Mindy Borda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    darknessIsMyOutfit
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My voice texts never come out right. I usually send them as they are usually there funny.

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    #30

    Hashtag Mom

    Hashtag Mom

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    Cyber
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thts not how to hashtag. GIVE UP

    Mindy Borda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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    #31

    When Grandma Can't Hear You On The Phone

    When Grandma Can't Hear You On The Phone

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    Amanda Panda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I'm thankful for the earphones that came with my iphone. I use those things religiously for conversations.

    darknessIsMyOutfit
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've done this with my speaker phone outside on windy days or on busy streets. It looks funny but works well.

    Šimon Špaček
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You may be laughing but few first Nokia communicators had their sound devices on back. Confusing as hell...

    Leonardo Sinigaglia
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's like me when I listen audio messages from WhatsApp 😯

    Cyber
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when your grandma dose not work the way she use to before

    Panda Man
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad does that all the time, and I hear him just fine

    #32

    Traveling With My Mom. Saw Her Phone, And Investigated. Informed Her That She Used The Screen Protector's Throwaway Film Instead Of The Actual Screen Protector. She Literally Used Trash As A Screen Protector

    Traveling With My Mom. Saw Her Phone, And Investigated. Informed Her That She Used The Screen Protector's Throwaway Film Instead Of The Actual Screen Protector. She Literally Used Trash As A Screen Protector

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it is protected.

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You'd think she would have found this to be a bad design and asked questions or inspected the instructions on the packaging...

    Cyber
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOFFF

    Jason Hook
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait... then where's the screen protector?

    Amanda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably just laying around unused or disposed of because she thought that it was the throwaway film instead of the actual screen protector.

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    #33

    Saw This Guy Working On His Computer In A Cafe

    Saw This Guy Working On His Computer In A Cafe

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    Alexandra Lee
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure, it's an older computer, ut does this guys count as "older"??

    Jason Hook
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You gotta applaud the guy for having the determination and tenacity to lug his entire desktop unit to a coffee house, find somewhere to plug it in, be willing to take it home without a second thought, come back and do it again tomorrow, and having the luck not to get arrested.

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i almost forget how big was our monitor few years ago

    Tom Johnson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    W.O.W. Wondered where my dad has been.

    bread
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that man is wearing socks and sandals and has a 80's computer.

    Charlotte Lund
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The socks in the sandals says it all...

    Wombat34
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I's an internet cafe. As if this guy lugged his pc, with monitor, to the coffee shop.

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    #34

    I Swear Every Mom Texts Like This

    I Swear Every Mom Texts Like This

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    Amanda Panda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can confirm this. My mom will use her left thumb and right index finger. No idea how she does it. I'm all thumbs.

    Collin Lyle
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't text with my thumbs; I tried but it's a disaster

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed. The keyboard on iOS isn't designed to handle multiple fingers at once. Then there's the HORRIBLE iPad Pro on-screen keyboard which is an absolute abomination of looks-over-functionality (as in, it looks like you should touch type, but it is impossible).

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    criminalgirl
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not that old and I text like this! I don't use my thumbs as they are too clumsy.

    Master Markus
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here. I find texting with my thumbs to feel really awkward, especially since I have a slightly too-large phone.

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    Emelie
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I text like that too and have always done. The letters are too small to type with two fingers. And you can't have nails at all. I have pretty tiny fingers but still when I try to do that, I press 5 letters at the same time. And never the ones I want to press..

    Ashley Charboneau
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 24 and up until​ this moment I thought this was considered normal.

    The Bee Kwami
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so. i text like this most of the time

    Harry Poernomo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this a lot, but never once occur to me, this is 'old people' stuff ^_^

    Fandoms Rise
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I text like this. I have fat thumbs. I'm a teenager.

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    #35

    Told My Dad I Needed A New Mouse. He Pulled This

    Told My Dad I Needed A New Mouse. He Pulled This

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    criminalgirl
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The oldies never let anything go, it'll come in handy someday...

    Master Markus
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably not. It'll likely just break down eventually.

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    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not an old person fail. That's an older tech person being sarcastic.

    vinz3nt
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is.... Well... Genius!

    brandon sat
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the mouse says it all........"genius" :-)

    Prot Pap
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It has 3 buttons instead of 2, so you get 50% more click per click!

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    #36

    My Dad Got A New Phone And Doesn't Have A Case Yet. He Kept It In The Box

    My Dad Got A New Phone And Doesn't Have A Case Yet. He Kept It In The Box

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    #37

    Went Home To Find My Mom's Computer Like This... She Said "I Thought I Would Get Better Internet"

    Went Home To Find My Mom's Computer Like This... She Said "I Thought I Would Get Better Internet"

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let us hope we do not find an ethernet cable there...

    Dan Perlman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least she didn't attach an antenna to it.

    Jean Schweibish
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Things just don't work the way they used to...

    Wombat34
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it connects over wifi, it may well.

    Mindy Borda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    does she want a better image too? or better sound?

    Jason Hook
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sense a multi-alarm fire in the making here

    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least she hasn't thrown up her hands and quit. She'll be an expert soon.

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    #38

    Thanks

    Thanks

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eat up first, grandma, then speak.

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's probably been saved to her keyboard dictionary at this point...

    Lilian Holifield
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you take your pills today grandma by any chance

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she just lost her teeth

    Gabor Sipos
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    :D :D from today if someone thanks me smg I'll reply this

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    #39

    Grandma Sends Selfie

    Grandma Sends Selfie

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    porcupine
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw... look at the little pootrie!

    Anna Brown
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it! I'm gonna send upside down on purpose

    Bevin Chu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From an alternate universe...

    Wendy Fitzkloo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She must be sending it from Down Under

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I presume their phone is not an iPhone or any other type of phone with an accelerometer in it...

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    #40

    You Gonna Need A Bigger Screen

    You Gonna Need A Bigger Screen

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    Kjorn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or he have vision problem.

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not a fail. It is totally intentional and he does not look "confused". This is a magnifying tool that people with visual acuity issues use to operate computers (who's GUIs are getting worse and worse for people with visual acuity issues).

    Sua Kang
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it is not because he is confused with technology but because of his vision.

    Marysia Jawłowska
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No fail here, this is correctly functioning program that allows partially blind people to use computers.

    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess this might have been on purpose!

    Niels Beijer
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure the zoom function is activated accidentally...

    Jamie Mayfield
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of my boss during meetings, she just turns to me with her screen super max out or so small you can't see anything and she has no idea how to fix it. I once showed a co-worker that you could right click for spell check, she was so shocked and said I saved her hours or work.

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    #41

    My Grandma Got A New Computer And Wanted Me To "Install" The Internet

    My Grandma Got A New Computer And Wanted Me To "Install" The Internet

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    Catharina Geerts
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, that's how it was done in the beginning. For my very first internet connection I had to use this. And afterwards heed the time I was online, because otherwise the telephone costs would go skyhigh!

    Surya Gadde
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She meant to install the network drivers to get access to internet :)

    Josta Loos
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well I understand how she couldn't figure out where to stick it in the computer 😅

    Surya Gadde
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    May be the network drivers are in those floppy drive :)

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nice! all the internet on ONE floppy? ... she never heard about porn right?

    Catharina Geerts
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was around the time that a pc's hard drive had around 40 MB (!) I doubt if there were already porn sites then. ;)

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    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would still be relevant MAYBE 10 years ago...

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    #42

    My Mom Just Got A Phone For The First Time (Face Palm)

    My Mom Just Got A Phone For The First Time (Face Palm)

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This "font" typo is rather confusing by itself...

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, which leads to the question of why she's criticizing her mother's phone usage...

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    LSR
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like every conversation Dave had with HAL...

    Sunny Sky Official
    Community Member
    3 years ago

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    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To answer her question: not everyone has unlimited characters in SMS messaging, and the more characters you use, the more separate messages you might send, and some of them might arrive in the wrong order, or not at all.

    Pi...
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like her answer. "Why not"... indeed!

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    #43

    Mom, Lol, That's Not The Right Kind Of Screen Protector...

    Mom, Lol, That's Not The Right Kind Of Screen Protector...

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    Jason Hook
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same thing tends to happen with my grandparents and phone cases

    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should tell her you put your coins in the top slot and the internet comes out the bottom.

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    #44

    Can You Take My Photo? Sure...

    Can You Take My Photo? Sure...

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "everytime I take a picture I am literally blind for a minute."

    Jason Hook
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please tell me this poor lady doesn't have the flash on

    #45

    This Is How My Grandma Is Watching The Cricket Match On The TV. I Should Probably Get Her A Bigger One For Xmas

    This Is How My Grandma Is Watching The Cricket Match On The TV. I Should Probably Get Her A Bigger One For Xmas

    jplow21 Report

    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The right tools for the right job, I can only repreat myself. Our elderlies are more inventive than we might think. Win!

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a fail. This is someone with eyesight issues trying to compensate for things not matching their needs.

    darknessIsMyOutfit
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That works! Old people are so resourceful.

    Jamie Judd
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww!! I hope they buy her a new one like now! 😂 Poor Grandma!

    Josta Loos
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is just going for the live feel of it....just like on the field

    Signe Jørgensen
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww, this makes me miss my grandma so much.

    Susann Campbell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did this to see who was coming down the street.

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