Every generation goes through a unique set of joys and challenges, and millennials are in no way an exception. Born somewhere between 1981 and 1996, they have lived through numerous significant events in history that shaped them into the thirty/forty-somethings we know and cherish today. For example, they’ve witnessed the rise of the internet, which is one of the reasons they’re typically quick to adapt to new technology (at the same time cherishing memories of burning their favorite songs onto a CD).
We have delved into the depths of the internet to find posts that ought to be relatable to any millennial out there. Shared on the subreddit titled exactly that—’Millennials’—they cover everything from their daily struggles now to nostalgia-filled memories about life back in the day, and much more. Scroll down to find the internet pearls on the list below and enjoy.
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#1 Meirl
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#2 …
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#3 Personally Attacked
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Typically the millennial years are considered to be 1981-1996; however, sometimes the period is more loosely defined as 1980 to 2000. Born during the final decades of the millennium—hence, the name—the representatives are sometimes referred to as the generation of the Internet Age, as the internet’s official birth date falls on January 1st, 1983.
Another technology-based term that is used to describe millennials is digital natives. It applies to people who grew up in the presence of digital technology or in the information age, and millennials are considered to be the first generation of such.
#4 I *think* Mine Was Called “Color Jams” Where All The Song Titles Had A Color In Them
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#5 Funny How That Works
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According to WhatIs, digital natives grew up with the technology which became fundamental to people’s social, educational, and professional lives. With millennials being the flag bearers, the generations that follow are bound to fall under the same term as well, as technology gets more deeply rooted in our everyday lives. (Statista’s data shows that the percentage of people using the internet in the US, for instance, grew from 43% back in 2000 to nearly 92% in 2023.)
That might be one of the reasons representatives of the 1981-1996 generation stand out as avid technology users. Pew Research Center revealed that more than nine-in-ten millennials are smartphone owners, and nearly as many of them (86%, to be exact) are social media users.
#6 10 Cents Per Text Msg. Lotr
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#7 The Last One Sealed It For Me
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#8 The “Copy But Not Recognise” Generation
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Growing up in the Internet Age, it is no surprise that the majority of millennials foster a positive view towards the net. Pew Research Center pointed out that as much as 73% of them agree that the internet has had a positive impact on society (compared to 63% of representatives of the Silent Generation, for instance). It also unveiled that nearly 100% of millennials use the internet nowadays.
#9 Can Confirm. I Try To Get What’s Best But Also Affordable For My Kitty
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#10 You Either Die A Teenager Or Live Long Enough For Your Adolescence To Become Part Of An Exhibit
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#11 Dam
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The way millennials spend their time online differs with each individual; however, some platforms stand out as popular options among many, such as good old Facebook and YouTube. According to Ypulse, back in 2021, they were used by 75% and 72% of millennials respectively. The two were followed by Instagram (59%), Facebook Messenger (59%), Snapchat (42%), and Twitter (36%). GWI pointed out that millennials have an average of 9.2 social media accounts.
#12 The Neverending Chore Liiiiist
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#13 Darn Millennials Wanting To Be Able To Have A Living Wage
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#14 Scrolling To Birth Year
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The GWI report revealed that staying up to date with current events and looking for funny or entertaining content are two of the main reasons millennials use social media. They also do it to kill time, see what their friends are up to, and share their photos and videos.
The report also pointed out that the accounts people follow on social media tend to depend on the user’s gender. When it comes to millennials, male representatives focus most on gaming bloggers, sports stores, and entrepreneurs, while their female counterparts follow beauty, food, and fitness bloggers the most.
#15 Millennial Gravestones
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#16 Offline Childhood
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#17 Texting Is Polite. U Call Or Text ?
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Millennials ought to comprise quite a large chunk of internet users, considering that back in 2019, they surpassed Baby Boomers in number and became the largest living generation in the US. According to Statista, back in 2022 there were roughly 72.24 million millennials nationwide.
Also known as Generation Y, people born between 1981 and 1996 were preceded by the Greatest Generation (1901-1924), the Silent Generation (1925-1945), the Baby Boomer Generation (1946-1964), and Generation X (1965-1979). The ones that follow consist of only Generation Z (1995-2012) and Gen Alpha (2013-2025) so far.
#18 Busytown, USA
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#19 Millennial Lifecyc Reup
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#20 Hi
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Each generation is affected by different historical circumstances, rapid change in technology and environment, and other factors. So, it’s no surprise that representatives of each one of them have different qualities, views, or goals in life. Pew Research Center analyzed how adult millennials differ compared to adults of preceding generations, which revealed that they are better educated and tend to delay or forgo marriage more than their predecessors. In addition to that, it also pointed out that representatives of Gen Y have brought more racial and ethnic diversity to American society.
#21 So Anyways
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#22 Lonely A F (
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#23 My Mom Was 23 When She Had Me. Her And Dad Owned A House And Car
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When it comes to relationships and family life, millennials seem to take a slower approach, especially in regards to marriage. Data shows that back in 2019, less than half of them (44%) were married, compared to 53% of Gen X representatives, 61% of Baby Boomers, and 81% of the Silent Generation at a comparable age. Moreover, only roughly 33% of millennials live with a spouse and a child, while out of Gen Xers, for instance, 40% did at the same age.
#24 I Know. I Just Need To Work Harder!
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#25 I Agree
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#26 Saw This And Had To Pass It Along
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Family life and technology use are far from the only things that differ with each generation. There are noticeable differences when it comes to food, for instance, from people’s eating to shopping habits. Data presented by Gitnux revealed that millennials are 50% more likely than other generations to regularly use online shopping for getting their groceries. In addition to that, over half of them consider themselves to be foodies, which explains a millennial’s love for an occasional visit to a restaurant (where they reportedly spend 44% of their budget for food).
#27 This Is Grade A-Level Trolling
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#28 From Experience
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#29 ?
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When it comes to all things food, Gen Yers are also known to be in favor of plant-based meals, with as much as 63% of them trying to include it in their diets, according to Gitnux. That’s likely one of the reasons why this generation consumes 2.3% less meat than the older ones. In addition to that, they are quite health-conscious and likely to introduce healthy food options to their children.
#30 My Mom Sent Me This
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#31 ┐( ˘_˘)┌
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#32 …and All Four Walls (Bonus Points If You Made Constellations)
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#33 Preach
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#34 That’s Fancy
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#35 We Should Start A Podcast Or Influencer Channel Together.??
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#36 Why Does Everything Hurt
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#37 “Wow This One Is Re-Writable? How Much That Cost?!”
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#38 Millennials✌️??
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#39 The Ice We Skate Is Getting Pretty Thin
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#40 Shoutout To All Millennials
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#41 I Can Feel It Now
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#42 ? ? ? ?
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#43 A Sad Truth 🙁
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#44 The Struggle Was Real
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#45 Then vs. Now
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#46 One Of My Favourite Things To Do Viva Rabbit Reddit Holes
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#47 Real Talk Lol
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#48 These Were The Epitome Of Wealth And Prosperity Imo
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#49 I Wasnt There
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#50 How Millennials Started vs. How We’re Doing /S
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#51 Yep
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#52 Are You Guys Depressed Now ?
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#53 Thought I Might Share This Post I Found
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#54 Thought Y’all Might Enjoy This
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#55 Mid-Late 2000s Girls Fashion
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#56 My Desk Circa 2006
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#57 Throw In A Mini-Disk Player Too
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#58 Just Saw That On Facebook
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#59 We’re Definitely Old Now If The Next Generation Is Being Blamed For Things Instead Of Us
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#60 Just Turned 37 Here
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#61 Stay Strong Young Ones
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#62 No. No, Stop! Why Won’t It Stop?
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#63 Getting Used To It
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#64 Gaslight Me Daddy
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#65 Myspace Institute Of Technology
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#66 The Days Before Streaming
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#67 ???
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#68 The Ocarina Of Time Marches On
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#69 Mid 2000s Teenager Starter Pack
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#70 I’m Turning 29 This Year ?
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#71 Saw Theese At A Tech Museum
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#72 I Feel Personally Attacked Here – But Where’s The Lie ?
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#73 Am I The Only One Who Still Downloads Songs On Itunes?
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#74 So True. Although I Do Kinda Like The 1993 Mario Bros. Movie
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#75 In Case Anyone Needs A Guide
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#76 Well Hell
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#77 Zoomers ?
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#78 Reject Curated Feeds, Embrace Tradition
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#79 More Good News About The Deteriorating State Of Things
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