Technologically Clueless People Who Should Stick To Using Pen And Paper
Our parents love to remind us how tough things were before the invention of things like Google and GPS. While today's technology has revolutionized how we live, it takes longer for some folks to fully understand it.
Some of these people are wholesome, some are comically embarrassing, and others are just a hot mess. Welcome to the digital age, my friends.
Boomer Reviews
Reviews are meant to inform potential customers whether or not they should spend their money on a particular business. Unfortunately, Grandma Clara here decided to leave a one-star review for a restaurant because she's never been to it before.
Can someone please take Grandma Clara's phone away?
Life Is Not Good
There are a lot of trends that have been born out of TikTok. Some are interesting or funny, and others, well it makes me wonder how humanity is the planet's top predator. This is one of those times.
This TikTokker pours granulated sugar and Snapple into an LG dryer in order to make "cotton candy" using the dryer's lint filter. I'd definitely have the fire department on standby.
It's Literally Data
From Netflix to Facebook and Instagram, today's algorithms are fairly good at guessing what content they think you want to see based on prior habits. Every keystroke reveals data that can tell a lot about you.
But for this user, how they managed to guess her top Spotify artists will forever remain a mystery. I'll hazard a guess that she's not a computer science expert.
Nana's Favorite Websites
So you know how the article is about technologically challenged people who should stick to using "pens and paper"? Well, that's exactly what this grandma did when she showed her grandchild her favorite websites.
But Nana is so wholesome that we'll let this one tech fail slide.
I'm Just A Normal Guy Looking For Love
Ah, the art of romance. What other people are looking for in a partner can be a mystery, but women probably want a bit more effort than what this "normal guy" put in.
So if you're going to catfish someone (also a bad idea), try not to leave the Google search bar in the photo. Now one at a time, ladies.
Snowbird Mountain
Speaking of reviews, this individual was displeased with his trip to Utah's Snowbird Mountain because it was "too advanced". The poor review was so glorious that the company decided to use it as advertising for how challenging the slopes are.
So Greg from Los Angeles clearly doesn't know how to leave reviews. But has he ever considered that maybe he just sucks at skiing?
Non Automated Messages
Whether they're texts or emails, automated messages that remind you of upcoming appointments are pretty useful. That is, unless you're Justin.
After a tech mishap this embarrassing, Justin needs to not only find a new psychiatrist, but also change his name and flee to Mexico.
Mom's First iPhone
When parents or grandparents get their first cell phones, it's a pretty big deal. They'll text you constantly and can't wait to show you all the features it offers and the photos they've shot with it.
But all this person could see was a photo of their mom's finger over the camera lens. Ansel Adams, she's not.
There Goes Your Credit Score
It's not always our parents or grandparents who have trouble with technology, but sometimes kids and teenagers too.
Take for example this 16-year-old boy who used his mom's bank account to start trading stocks and ended up putting her nearly $45,000 in debt. This kid is definitely grounded for the rest of his life.
Laptop-Scented Candles
This Redditor wrote, "My dad says, 'Google is doing this stupid thing where the[y] blur the top left part of the results. Facebook is doing it too actually.'"
I'm not sure if fire damage is covered by Asus' warranty, but by the look of the damage in the top corner, that $10 candle just turned into a $1,000 oopsie.
Dad Loves His New Stove
Have you ever loved your kitchen appliances this much?
This dad sure did, and while sending a photo of his new stove he couldn't quite figure out how to turn off the forward-facing camera and heart filter. I think he just created the perfect Valentine's Day card.
What Time Is It?
In this household, it's always 10:24 AM. Actually, that's only because grandma didn't know what was wrong with her phone and needed her grandchild's help to fix it.
As a night owl, being perpetually stuck in the morning sounds like my worst nightmare.
I'd Like To Request A Refund
After purchasing a brand new television this satisfied shopper attempted to mount the TV onto the wall, but as you can see, had disastrous results.
He's definitely not watching TV anytime soon, but hopefully, he likes books.
Do You Too Suffer From IBS?
The funniest (and most insane) posts come from people who use Facebook as their own personal (and very public} diary.
And for this person dealing with raging IBS symptoms, it seems like they probably need a doctor more than they need an internet connection.
Snail Mail
Gone are the days of developing film. With the click of a button, you can take multiple photos and send them to people digitally within seconds. But for some people, old habits die hard.
"Grandma sent me this in the mail," her granddaughter wrote. "Slowest picture message ever."
When Dad Needs To Use The Internet
The past couple of decades have proved that the internet has completely revolutionized our lives, but some people are slower to jump on the internet bandwagon than others.
Grandpa is definitely cool enough to use the internet, but not tech-savvy enough to press the "Zoom" function, and opted for an old-school magnifying glass instead.
KitchenAid Kares
Technology fails don't always involve high-tech devices like flatscreen televisions, cell phones, or laptops. Sometimes technological mishaps can include simpler things, like your mixer.
There's a reason why KitchenAid stand mixers are a staple in any professional bakery or kitchen, and now grandma understands their mixing power first-hand.
Can't You Tell How Pissed Off I Am?
This person explains that their mother-in-law has not changed her Facebook background in years, and her latest post proves that's an understatement.
In addition to using Facebook as a diary with vague attention-seeking posts, this MIL is also giving off a lot of mixed signals. Quietly unfriends.
PleaseSendHelp
There are some moments when an elderly person struggles with modern technology and it's adorable, and then there are others that require a facepalm, like this mom who texted her son to let him know she could not find the spacebar on her phone.
She was so close, and yet, so far.
A Rotten Apple
Apple was recently estimated to have a three trillion dollar evaluation, and yet, they still can't quite perfect charging cables and batteries that don't fall apart or crap out.
You say you're a tech company, but fix this problem first and then we'll talk.
