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15 Hilarious Examples Of Old People Fails

A person's struggle is not something to be laughed at. But it's simply too hilarious and perhaps, pretty, to see elderly people fumble with technology. The first mobile phone was probably invented while our ancestors were in their 30s. If you're curious about the original mobile phone, it was a bulky device that could only make 30-minute audio calls before needing a 10-hour recharge. It's obvious that it's a long way from the internet-connected cellphones with all of today's apps.
Our main goal is to demonstrate how quickly technology has advanced over the past 50 years. Older people did not grow up with smartphones or laptops in hand, unlike us. One of the major obstacles for elderly people to overcome in order to stay up with the rapid advancement of technology is the large technological gap.

#1. They Had Us In The First Half, Not Gonna Lie.

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#2. My grandma got into a fight with our mixer. The mixer won.

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#3. My grandpa went to get his passport photos done but pressed the wrong button

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#4. My uncle using his flashlight to brighten up my dads iPad screen

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#5. My grandfather got this tie for free in the 90's and wears it to every passover seder

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#6. My grandparents were waiting for each other at the mall.

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#7. My dad likes reading so I got him a Kindle for is birthday. He's using it as a bookmark.

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While some senior people choose to avoid digital technologies, others are making every effort to adopt and fully utilize mainstream technology. This is primarily due to the fact that social networking and communication technology enable people to stay in regular contact with their family and friends.
Older adults frequently struggle to utilize the newest smartphones and tablets because they aren't used to using the majority of smart devices. They tend to try to figure things out on their own since they can be too proud to ask for assistance. And when we see them using these gadgets improperly, we can't help but chuckle inside and just pretend they're using them correctly to spare them from shame.

#8. I told my grandpa that I wanted to build my own computer while we were talking over the phone, a week later this came in the mail

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#9. Bob

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#10. My mother made a Facebook account and this was her first message to me:

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#11. My grandma thought this was a cross so she hung it up. I decided not to correct her

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#12. My grandma knows I’m an Uber driver but doesn’t know how it works. She got me this planner and wrote “thought this would be good for your Uber appt’s” Shes beyond precious.

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#13. My wife's grandpa is unsubscribing from Facebook

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#14. My grandpa asked why the trail mix tasted so bad...

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#15. My grandma, an avid gardener, has been wearing this mask for weeks. The checkout lady at the store today explained it to her

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