21 Relatable Memes That Capture Those Quirky Baby Boomer Habits We Can't Help But Roast

A friendly roast session that might just hit a little close to home.

Jesse

• Published in Funny
• April 8, 2024

Ah, the Baby Boomers, a generation that could buy homes with the loose change found under their couch cushions and still have enough left for a vinyl collection.

Those venerable folks who navigated life without Google yet can never find their glasses (spoiler alert: it’s on their head). They marched for peace, danced to the Beatles, and now, they can't quite grasp why we're always "on that phone."

Let’s be real, the meme arena is a battlefield where no one is safe, and the Baby Boomers, bless their technologically-challenged hearts, are the sitting ducks of digital satire. I mean, with their unusual personality traits and endless ‘back in my day’ references that trigger eye rolls, how can we possibly help it? 

In this corner of the internet, a good ol’ Baby Boomer meme is like comfort food—it's warm, it's filling, and it reminds us of simpler times (like when avocado toast wasn’t to blame for economic hardship). 

They may have walked to school without Google Maps, but can they navigate the world of modern memes? Well, they’re about to get tagged, shared, and served.

So, as we gather our meme artillery and prepare for a chuckle, let's remember it's all in good fun. A tip of the hat, if you will, to our elders, whose earnest advice often comes wrapped in nostalgia.  

Let’s get into it, shall we?

Baby Boomers and PDFs, a match made in hell

“Caring about the environment? Next, you'll tell me to care about my cholesterol!" - Baby Boomer Logic.

Two likes mean they’re basically an influencer

Veggies what? Oh please, that’s what their ‘food’ eats

‘In my day, we just talked to each other!’ says a Baby Boomer to his phone screen.

In their world, modern problems require outdated solutions

Baby Boomers to ripped jeans: 'In my time, we earned our holes.'

They’re not pausing... they’re building suspense...- it’s the Baby Boomer's guide to dramatic texting.

Not everything is socialism, Baby Boomers. We promise

“Grateful Dead is more than a band; it's a lifestyle,” claims every Baby Boomer with a tie-dye shirt.

A 21-year-old unmarried female was basically an old hag back then

Hotel California, but make it elevator music.- A Boomer's Spotify playlist

How else were they meant to build character and patience?

And also a status symbol

‘I don't have social media; I prefer to be antisocial in person.' - Baby Boomers

Supporting politicians like it’s a sports team

Insults? Back in their day, it was just called ‘advice’

Customer service is truly not for the weak.

Gotta get that quality service

It made them the people they are today, after all—confused by it

Don’t forget that immediate aggressive demand to speak to whoever’s in charge

And there you have it, a playful romp through the quirks and quibbles that make Baby Boomers the beloved, bewildering characters of our era. 

As we chuckle at these generational jibes, let's remember the universal truth that ties us all together: one day, we'll be the ones with the out-of-date memes. Until then, let's enjoy the ride and maybe, just maybe, teach a Boomer how to rotate a PDF.

Which of these Baby Boomer traits did you find most amusing? Or possibly annoying? Share your favorites in the comments, and let’s keep the generational banter going! 

Jesse