38 "Me Vs. My Parents" Memes That Highlight The Differences Between Boomers And Millennials

Try not to take these memes personally – they only show how different we are from our parents.

Elisha

• Published in Funny
• December 31, 2021

You're not alone in this meddlesome "alphabet soup" of names, from baby boomers and millennials to Gen X, Y, Z, and the latest Gen Alpha. It's quite easy to get confused by the terms and terminologies used to differentiate the generation cohorts.

The resultant effect of America's newfound prosperity was a "baby boom", the children born during this period were dubbed “the Baby Boomers”. They are the biggest consumers of traditional amenities: televisions, radios, newspapers, and magazines (instead of social media).

Boomers would rather go to a branch to perform transactions, this generation still prefers cash over cards. However, their kids happen to be the direct opposite, meet the "Millennials"!.

Millennials on the other hand were born at the turn of the millennium which featured heavily in the cultural consciousness. These sets of people are in their 20s and 30s, they make up America's biggest generation, racking up an overwhelming 95million estimate.

Millennials still watch TV, but Netflix and social media are the preferred providers of entertainment. They have fully embraced the idea of cord-cutting and according to a 2018 report by the Federal Reserve Board, millennials earn less, have fewer assets, and are not as wealthy as their parents.

The constant comparison between the baby boomer and millennial generations has proved to be an unending source of jokes. Thanks to the recent “me vs. my parents at my age” memes that have flooded the internet.

These humorous memes have managed to capture both the obvious and subtle differences in both generations. They're so absurd, yet relatable, and would have you in hysterics in no time.

So grab a sandwich and get comfortable. We've compiled the best couple of “me vs. my parents at my age” memes that'll make you feel at home. These memes will undoubtedly plant a smile on your face.

1. Memes Are Great, C'mon

2. Accommodation Did Not Get Any Cheaper

3. The Harsh Reality

4. Priorities

5. Cats Are Great Companions Too

Alaina Stamatis runs the popular Instagram meme account in the name @Fad_albert. The account has garnered a solid fan base of about 31k followers who love humorous content and spot-on jokes.

According to Aliana, memes are basically inside jokes about our various experiences as humans. Although they can be extremely amusing or hurtful, they're always attention-grabbing when you get it – and can relate.

In her own words, “The ones I make are inside jokes with anyone whose brains have been melted on mushrooms”. Alaina’s recent “me vs. my parents" meme has earned her 11.2k followers.

6. Bottle Up Emotions And Die Inside

7. It's They'll Both Be Nurturing

8. The Most Important Thing Is Being In Love

9. Future Looks Bleak

10. Spending On Experiences

11. “... I'll Never Leave You"

12. It's To Beautiful The Apartment (For The Children)

13. Why Does This Hurt?

“At first glance, the 'my parents vs. me' meme is about emotional maturity. My mother had me when she was 29 (and my father even younger), whereas I at 29 was just sobering up from a decade of alcoholism. I was struggling to keep a plant alive, much less an infant.” Aliana explained. Furthermore, Alaina gladly added that “I'm almost 35 now and recently became a parent, and it’s going very well!”

"Meanwhile, viral “my parents vs. me” memes are also about “economic stability; the average cost of a home is 3x what it was when we were babies, but incomes certainly aren’t triple,” she noted. "In reality, adolescence is getting longer and longer, and this is what the memes are making fun of". 

14. Right To Life

15. Therapist

16. ...Her Baby, Lol

17. Responsibility

18. The Opportunity To Discover Airfryers

19. Still Getting It Sorted Out

20. So Relatable

Alaina shared that her content is more about trippy experiences – “I make fun of hippies and I am one” – she also was not far from the truth when she mentioned that a good meme should make you LOL instantly.

“I know a meme is going to do pretty well if I’m laughing while I’m making it. If I show it to my husband and he laughs, then I know I’ve struck gold,” she concluded.

21. Drugs

22. We All Said This At Some Point

23. Molly Meth Marriage

24. Still Getting To Know Each Other

25. Diners, Drive-ins, And Dives

26. Marriage Doesn't Seem Like An Option During This Stage

27. SpongeBob Episode

28. Chili

29. Blast Off

30. Maybe This Is A Little Bit Over The Top

31. Having Fun

32. Nobody

33. Arguing With Life

34. You're 29 Bro, It's Late

35. Because It's My Life

36. Communication

37. The Saddest Part

38. Financial Decisions

The differences between these two generational cohorts are definitely bigger than life. Baby boomers can spend the weekend making a meatloaf and drinking beer with close ones, while millennials on the other hand would order the world's cuisine to their doorsteps and have fun with friends.

We hope you had a fun time checking these pics out, if you love this post, do not hesitate to share with your friends, family, and colleagues. Have a good laugh! 

Elisha