Outsmarted by Smart Tech: 22 Snapshots of Seniors vs. The Digital Age

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John Summers • Contributor
Jun 13, 2023 1:00 AM EDT

Listen, we don't mean to 'byte' more than we can 'process', but when it comes to our beloved seniors wrestling with the baffling world of technology, the results are usually pure, unadulterated comedic gold. Now, don't get us wrong, our elders are wise beyond our years, they have lived, loved, and learned much before we came into the picture. But, give them a smartphone or an 'Alexa' and it's like watching Gandalf trying to unlock Moria's gate (It wasn't even that hard of a riddle!).

Here, we've compiled 22 hilarious instances where the titans of yesteryears find themselves pit against the techno-beasts of the 21st century. It's a lot like watching 'Iron Man vs. Captain America', except it's 'Grandma vs. The Microwave'. Whether it's figuring out video calls (no, grandpa, we can't see you when you hold the phone to your ear) or understanding the mystery of the elusive 'Cloud', these snippets promise more chuckles than a sitcom marathon.

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  • 01

    you know you can zoom in, right?

    Glasses - ALRA
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  • 02

    Too much zoom!

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  • 03

    Copy And Paste

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  • 04

    Please, Mr Google, Sir

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  • 05

    "This clock that just isn't working"

    Hand - Hall 10:24AM TA 10:24AM
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  • 06

    She sent a selfie via snail mail

    Space
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  • 07

    Those ARE crying emojis, right?

    Musical instrument - Verizon < 51 9:01 PM Yesterday at 6:34 PM Shannon is home for good....e Like **** Shannon We Love You Girlie Comment 41% ...
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  • 08

    The mouse curser is backwards!

    Computer - 102 17 24 12 18. 25
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  • 09

    She printed Facebook

    Comfort
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  • 10

    Lol stands for "Love You Lots" Right?

    Product - ●000 T-Mobile Messages Sure? I love you more 8:10 PM You looked at pillows Orange right? O Mom iMessage Thank you Denny! It's like we went shopping !! 40% Yay! Excited to see it all! Yes I am! Details Yes mother orange Lol yes Read 8:09 PM Delivered
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  • 11

    Where is the iPad we bought you?

    Food
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  • 12

    Damn phone won't charge!

    Telephony - vtech HISSED CALLS 12:10 12122 MUTE DELETE vtech TALK FLASH D. VOLUME -AR- 18 MENU SELECT 0 REDIAL CAUSE OFF 4 5 6 32 6 E INT COOKIE MIX shortbread traditional 0641 FLOUR KING ARTHUR
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  • 13

    Step by step phone call

    Hand - TO CALL SOMEONE OPEN Phone 2-Pressar hold red button 3-Push phone number in Hush green butan sare call Ring Pad button to end 817-
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  • 14

    This screw must have fallen from the phone

    Communication Device - SAMSUNG
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  • 15

    Too many buttons anyway

    Finger - € POWER NO 8 0 RECALL SUB CH MENU PICTURE ENTE OK + VOL MUTE INP KNO USB RESET FAVORITE n SMART EXIT A CH V AUDIO TV SLEEP INFO PIX SHAPE SANYO
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  • 16

    The TV remote needed charging

    Gas - 5.BOH DIGITAL 1 4 VOL INFO MUTE LANG comcast. Uniden digital answering system
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  • 17

    He won't stop clapping!

    Font - KW BW M LW LW Kate GIF Keyboard via #images Bill Yay! Mom Bravo! Grammy Help??!!! Who is that person clapping above????? Why?? Ma I can't stop him clapping : may need to go to Verizon ....eeek Grammy it's a GIF -- it doesn't stop!
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  • 18

    The "how do i take a selfie" face

    Forehead
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  • 19

    This is how you take a screenshot

    Hand - 634
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  • 20

    Who is this?

    Jeans - Reddito0 LTE < Home + 11:02 AM Boo Hey, how are things with you? Good, who is this? O 800 M 10:58 AM Yes..Oh scrap,I think I did. Did you reply to yourself? Aa 77% :)
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  • 21

    Not gonna lie, This is amazing!

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  • 22

    "Tried to fix the internet myself"

    Laptop - SN 8 p12
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