We’ve got robots doing our therapy, grown adults filming themselves crying for likes, and people paying $6 for coffee with oat milk. Our work meetings happen in pajamas. Our relationships happen in DMs. And our attention spans? Absolutely wrecked. We scroll past a tragedy, a thirst trap, and a conspiracy theory in under 10 seconds. The world’s on fire, but at least we’re tracking our steps.
This isn’t “progress”, it’s a high-speed descent into absurdity, and you know Grandma would’ve smacked the phone right out of your hand. So, let’s get into it. These are the facts of modern life that would make our grandparents clutch their pearls, roll their eyes, and ask one very important question: “You call this living?”
1
We Film Strangers in Public Just to Mock Them Online
It’s like “America’s Funniest Home Videos”, but mean and unpaid.
2
We Think “Liking a Post” Is Flirting
It’s not connection. It’s thumb exercise.
3
We Work From Bed… In Pajamas… With Cereal for Lunch
Grandpa wore a tie to mow the lawn. We wear sweats to board meetings. Times have changed.
4
We Order Organic Kale… and Let It Rot in the Fridge
The most expensive compost pile in history.
5
We Panic When Our Phone’s on Airplane Mode for 30 Minutes
You’re not missing anything, it’s just your aunt posting Minion memes.
6
We Use 5 Apps Just to Pick a Dinner Spot
By the time we decide, the restaurant’s closed and we’re ordering pizza. Again.
7
We Do Everything Fast, But Never Actually Save Time
Hustle culture stole our peace and gave us burnout in return.
8
We Made “Girl Dinner” a Trend… It’s Literally Just Snacks
Call it “quirky” all you want, it’s just bread and vibes.
9
We Have 15 Streaming Services and Still Complain “There’s Nothing to Watch”
Your grandparents had 3 channels and watched M*A*S*H reruns with joy.
10
We Watch TikToks of People Cleaning Instead of Cleaning Ourselves
Motivating? Maybe. Effective? Absolutely not.
11
We Replaced Real Friends With Group Chats No One Reads
“Seen by 8. Replied by none.” The loneliest party you’ve ever attended.
12
We Use Filters to Look Perfect, Then Wonder Why We Feel Insecure
It's Photoshop vs. Self-Esteem, and Self-Esteem is losing.
13
We Wear Headphones to Avoid Accidental Human Interaction
If headphones could scream “DON’T TALK TO ME,” they would.
14
We Ask Strangers on the Internet to Name Our Babies
Great idea. Let’s name your kid after a salad or a dog emoji.
15
We Ignore Texts for Days and Call It a Power Move
Imagine ignoring a letter in 1956 for three weeks. Scandalous.
16
We Film Ourselves Crying… Then Post It Online for Clout
In their day, tears went into the pillow, not the algorithm.
17
We Celebrate Walking Like It’s a Sport
10,000 steps? That’s called “going to school in the snow, uphill both ways.”
18
We Call Scrolling “Unwinding”, But It’s Just Stress With Bonus Ads
You’re not relaxed. You’re over-informed and under-rested.
19
We Make Coffee at Home, Then Pay $6 for Someone Else’s
It’s not the coffee, it’s the feeling of being mildly important.
20
We Don’t Know Phone Numbers, We Beg Siri to Call Mom
One dead battery and it’s like being stranded in 1972.
21
We Talk to Alexa More Than to Our Actual Neighbors
“Hey Alexa, play the sound of fading human connection."
22
We Turn Breakups Into 12-Slide Instagram Statements
“We’re on a journey”; no, Cheryl, he just left.
23
We Ghost People Instead of Just Saying “Not Interested”
Try explaining that to Grandpa, who once broke up by telegram.
24
We Call Air Frying “Cooking” and Feel Proud
Grandma stirred sauces for 6 hours. We hit one button and flex.
25
We Wear Pajamas to the Grocery Store and Call It “Casual”
Back then, they dressed up to go to Sears. Now it’s sweatpants at a wedding.
26
We Can’t Sit in Silence Without Spiraling
No screens for 5 minutes? Cue the existential dread.
27
We Google Our Symptoms Before Seeing a Doctor
Spoiler: It's always "stress or certain death". Thanks, WebMD.
28
We Pay $7 for Avocado Toast and Call It “Self-Care”
Nana fed a full family for that and still made Jell-O for dessert.
29
We Pay $3 for Water in a Plastic Bottle While Free Water’s in the Sink
Grandpa drank from a garden hose, survived lead paint, and called it “hydration”.
30
We Record Ourselves Eating Mountains of Food for Likes
Meanwhile, Grandma told us not to talk with our mouth full. Let alone monetize it.