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Let's throw it back to the era that gave us Britney Spears, Minesweeper, and crop tops. Millennials will unite in reminiscing about the good old days of the 80s and 90s, where Blockbusters was the only place to be on a Friday night, and making a mixtape was the only way to show someone you had a crush on them. These memes celebrate all things millennial and will give you all the throwback vibes you need. And here are some more millennial memes for when you're finished with these. 

In this week's episode of internet drama, 'Cheugy' has officially entered our lexicons, whether we like it or not. According to the New York Times, cheugy is a term that has gained popularity on Tik Tok, used to "describe someone who is out of date and is trying too hard." I'm out of date and trying too hard on a regular basis, so I guess I identify as cheugy now. And you know what? I'm okay with it. Twitter users are up in arms over the new term, coming up with their own idea of actions that are definitely 'cheugy,' or refusing to accept the new term altogether. Scroll down for their hilarious thoughts. 

As an aging millennial, it can be hard to accept that the references you once enjoyed are not considered relevant by the TikTok-loving generation that followed ours. When Dustin Diamond (Screech) died, they did not mourn. Nor did they have to endure the agonizing impediment of a slow dial-up connection - or your mother forcing you to sign off because she needs to talk to her friends. They can't remember our painstakingly designed AIM away messages, or (yikes) waiting in line to buy HARRY POTTER books at a REAL bookstore. But at least we have each other. And memes that remind us of the good (and bad) days of yore. 

So, you've overwatered yet another houseplant and now it's drowning and there's no saving it. Why do you keep buying succulents? They don't need or appreciate nearly as much care as you give them! Next time you'll get, like, a ficus or something. Something that WANTS your constant attention. But in the meantime, Audrey 9 (the recently deceased--it was funny when you named the first one Audrey 3 but now it's getting out of hand), really does deserve a proper send-off. You're starting to think that maybe parenting plants isn't exactly for you. Nonetheless, she was a loyal and noble houseplant, while she lived, so here are some ways to honor her.

Depending on the generation you belong to, the way you think about the internet might significantly differ from someone much older or younger than you. One (presumably young) redditor asked the 'elders' of Reddit to explain the meaning of slang from the early internet days of yore. Not only did veterans of the net get into archaic terminology, they reminisced about messenger platforms like AIM and ICQ, illegally downloading songs, emoticons, forums and funny chat room dynamics. You can't help but detect a tinge of wistfulness in each response, even when one redditor recounts the traumatic experience of seeing 'goatse' for the first time. Keep scrolling for some amusing highlights from the thread. 

Huzzah! It's finally Wednesday. Also known as Hump Day. The middle of the godforsaken week. The day we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It might be dim. It might seem far. But goddammit, soon we are going to be free. To help that time move faster, we've put together this fun selection of entertaining memes and tweets. We can't actually fast forward time, but at least we can make its passing a little more pleasant. 

The oldest millennials are about to be 40 and the media is still somehow telling the entire generation to 'grow the eff up'—a tall order in the midst of constant ecological, financial and health crises. Not to mention war, unemployment, non-existent job security, housing market collapse, student debt, and on and on and on. Yesterday, journalist Jennifer Rosner got dragged by Twitter after the Chicago Tribune plugged her op-ed piece about millennials. When you read the article itself however, it becomes clear that the Chicago Tribune's tweet was a bit misleading. The post that riled up thousands of millennials read, 'writer Jennifer Rosner predicts COVID-19 lockdowns will force easy-breezy millennials to grow up.' In the actual op-ed, Rosner covers her ass by framing the various criticisms of millennials as her boomer dad's opinions. She simply suggests that the pandemic may have something to do with her fellow millennials suddenly embracing a more suburban sort of life that her father's generation might approve of. In any case, the Tribune's tweet was more than enough to hit a nerve. We've collected some of the spiciest roasts from before the controversial tweet got deleted. 

Although the talk of the town recently has been more centered around the Millennial vs Generation Z war, the boomers sure still get their fair share of roasting. They're not quite off the hook yet either unfortunately. How could they be though? They are so damn corny. And it will never not be entertaining to watch them deal with technology as if its their direct enemy. There is no "Ok, Boomer" without real life boomers, and for that, they are iconic.

If you know any boomers, which you most definitely do, you might find this Twitter thread relatable.

Us early '90s kids are positively freaking out right now about the fact that we're closing in on the 2010s decade and the '90s will have been nearly 30 years ago for many of us. Time really does seem to fly by faster the older you get. 

Sorry Zoomers, we love you guys but this one's for the Millennials.

As an aging millennial it's easy to find myself yearning for simpler times. While yes, dial-up was technically the internet, it was very hard to find yourself glued to a screen for 14 hours of the day. New music was something you read about in a magazine or stumbled upon at a brick and mortar record store. Blockbuster was thriving. We could wax nostalgic for days (what is a day, even?) but we'll save our breath and let these memes take you down memory lane instead.

Poor Millennials are constantly roasted all over social media by Gen Z. The two generations have an ongoing war that will probably not end until the next generation comes for Gen Z in a decade or so. Although they are constantly made fun of, it is important that Millennials celebrate their own culture from time to time. Soon enough it will be vintage and people will start spending hundreds on ratty VHS tapes.

TikTok user @thecorporatemama asked people to share exactly how millennial they are, but without using words, and these young adults definitely delivered.

There are a lot of things that Generation Z likes to roast Millenials about. But there is so much they don't know. Sure, they think they've seen it all, but there are so many millennial struggles that they will never comprehend because they weren't there to live through it. In my opinion, this is a strength that Millenials should use to their advantage, these are all like big inside jokes. And such jokes should be shared on Twitter.

"Sorry Gen Z, you had to be there."

Gen Z simply loves to cancel things — all day and all night. Some of it is necessary, and we can thank Gen Z for how on top of it they are with social activism and movements towards equality. But they can also be damn hurtful sometimes. Unfortunately, Millennials only have two choices they can either spend their every waking moment trying to keep up and stay 'cool,' or they can just laugh along with these tweets and roast the weird stuff they do as well. 

For the past several years, the media has dubbed Millennials the lazy, entitled, 'snowflake' generation who go around killing entire industries with their discriminating taste. Despite the fact that Millennials are now between the ages of 25 and 40, they still get blamed for things like Covid-19 super-spreader events on college campuses. With how generously the term gets used as a general pejorative, you'd think 'Millennial' could just mean 'youngish person who I don't like.' Well many are sick and tired of taking crap from out-of-touch people who seem to consider their own generation to be completely blameless. One redditor asked the internet to vent about the most annoying stereotypes about Millennials they've heard, and the replies are pretty spicy. If you're a disgruntled Millennial who's over all the slander, these top responses from the Reddit thread will probably resonate with you.

If you didn't get the reference in the title then you're too young to be reading this (Backstreet Boys, duh). 

If you're constantly feeling simultaneously baffled, yet weirdly intrigued by the latest obsessions of Generation Z (fidget spinners, anyone?), then congratulations, you're likely an aging Millennial! To help take your mind off of this impending doom, scroll down for some memes and posts that'll make you feel a little more at ease!

What is it they say? You spent your best days unaware you were having them? When seeing memes about your glorious past and unclear future, that sentiment starts to hit harder every day. Getting older is weird. For more of that past power, here are some nostalgic memes for the 80s and 90s kids.