18 Things Gen Z Does That Boomers Think Are Hilarious

With a huge age difference between Gen Z and boomers, it can mean that there are some misunderstandings in life. This can cause boomers to become confused with how younger generations work, causing a few laughs along the way. Here are 18 things Gen Z does that have boomers laughing.

Digital Payments Over Cash

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Boomers prefer to pay for inexpensive items with cash. This is supported by Business, which writes, “This generation is attached to the traditional ways they have shopped and paid over the years.” This contrasts with Gen Z, who prefer all of their payments to be digital, as they’re seen as a more convenient payment method.

Dad Jokes

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Boomers love to tell dad jokes. They like that the jokes are seen as classic and also have the occasional pun. Boomers find it amusing that Gen Z also enjoys these jokes, even if they do roll their eyes at them. It’s a cultural exchange of humor from across the generations, showing it never gets old.

Driving Habits

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Driving habits dramatically vary across the generations. Boomers like to drive slowly and cautiously, while Gen Z can be more impatient. Boomers find it funny that Gen Z has such a need to get to places instead of going at a pace that suits them.

The AOL Email Loyalty

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Boomers like to stick to what they know, and that’s AOL email. To them, it’s amusing that Gen Z will constantly switch to whichever email platform is the most modern and popular. It shows a gap in technological knowledge for boomers, as they find it uncomfortable to change email addresses.

Punctuality vs. Casual Time Management

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Boomers laugh at how Gen Z has such a casual approach to time management. Boomers value being punctual, especially in the workplace. For example, Robert Half writes, “While being disorganized may seem quirky and offbeat in social circles, it spells bad news in the workplace.” It shows how time management has changed over the generations, and not always for the best.

Fashion Trends

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Boomers still think it’s fashionable to wear fanny packs, so when they look at some of the current fashion trends worn by Gen Z, they can’t help but laugh. Boomers have a more practical approach to fashion, while Gen Z’s approach is more fun. It shows the never-ending cycle of how quickly fashion trends can change.

Technology

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Gen Z can become quite impatient if a boomer finds it difficult to pick up the latest technologies. Often, Gen Z will view them as being reluctant to change, while Boomers just need a little extra time to learn but are quite happy to adapt. Boomers can find Gen Z’s impatience with them quite amusing.

Online Gaming

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Boomers prefer more traditional forms of entertainment, such as bingo, while Gen Z prefers digitized versions like online gaming. For example, Verdict writes, “Technology is at the heart of entertainment for Gen-Zers.” Boomers find it laughable that Gen Z would prefer to spend time with a computer rather than with people.

Flirting and Dating

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There’s a huge generational divide when it comes to flirting and dating. Gen Z finds the way boomers flirt, such as with cheesy pick-up lines, to be cringeworthy. Boomers find Gen Z’s online approach to dating to be funny, as they find it difficult to understand how people can get to know someone through an online chat.

Instant Messaging

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One of Gen Z’s main methods of communication is through instant messaging. Boomers relied more on faxes as a way to communicate, especially in the workplace. They find it amusing that Gen Z puts all of their energy into online conversations when it would be much easier to have a phone call or conversation in person.

Gen Z’s Slang

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Boomers will commonly refer to themselves as “hip,” which they use as slang for saying they’re cool. However, they can’t help but laugh at some of the terms Gen Z commonly uses. For example, Parade writes, “Gen Z-ers have their own slang and lingo that can sometimes sound like a totally different language.”

Streaming Services

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Boomers have fond memories of using VHS tapes to watch a film; Gen Z, on the other hand, has access to multiple streaming services. Boomers like the nostalgia that comes with VHS tapes, which is why they find it amusing that Gen Z prefers to stream.

Card Games

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For boomers, sometimes nothing beats a game of cards. They were taught how to play multiple games growing up, which is the complete opposite for Gen Z. Boomers find it funny that many from this generation don’t know how to play a single card game. It shows how leisure activities have shifted from being physical to digital.

Mukbang Fascination

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Qustodio writes, “Mukbang, in simple terms, is a live-streamed video where viewers watch the host eat.” This eating show streams one person eating as much food as they possibly can. Gen Z’s obsession with the show is baffling to many boomers, and it just goes to show the generational difference in consumption and entertainment.

Internet Humor

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Gen Z has a unique sense of humor that’s often lost on the older generations. The role of memes and internet humor helps Gen Z cope with political and cultural issues that may be happening in the world. Boomers find it amusing that Gen Z uses memes as a way of communicating with each other.

Peer Validation in the Digital Age

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With social media being such an important part of Gen Z’s life, they’ll often seek validation from it. Boomers find it funny that a person will seek validation from someone they barely know or don’t know at all. It shows a contrasting attitude toward self-acceptance that has occurred thanks to the digital age.

The Phenomenon of “Cancel Culture”

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McCrindle writes, “Cancel culture can be defined as boycotting a brand or person after they have done or said something considered objectionable.” Gen Z plays an active part in “cancel culture” as it shows them taking a stance, but boomers see it as being laughable.

Thrifting and Sustainable Fashion

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Gen Z has a growing interest in sustainability, which involves purchasing second-hand clothes. Boomers see this as amusing, as they’ve never been brought up to be sustainable and have commonly bought all their clothes brand new. Social media has also played a huge role in how Gen Z can shop, especially thanks to second-hand apps.

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