From Digital Jobs to Skincare: 10 Classic "Ok Boomer" Moments We've All Had

10 Hilarious "Ok Boomer" Moments Gen Z Shared with Us

We’ve all had those moments when our parents or older relatives say something so out of touch, we can’t help but hit them with a classic “Ok Boomer.” Whether it’s their baffling confusion over modern tech or them preaching about "the good old days," sometimes the generational divide is too real. So, we reached out to 10 Gen Zers and asked them to share their funniest "Ok Boomer" moments. Spoiler alert: it’s a mix of eye-rolls, laughs, and a little secondhand embarrassment!

1. "You Can't Make Money on the Internet"

Boomer: “You need to get a real job, none of this online stuff.”

“I explained that my side hustle is selling digital art and NFTs, and my dad said, ‘You can’t make money on the internet.’ I was like, ‘Okay, sure, Dad. Tell that to my PayPal account.’”

— Jess, 20, Atlanta, GA

2. "Social Media Is Just a Phase"

Boomer: “This Instagram and TikTok stuff? It won’t last.”

"I told my grandma that social media marketing is my actual career and she said, ‘This TikTok thing is just a fad. It’ll be gone in a year.’ Meanwhile, my company is out here making bank off TikTok ads!"

— Ben, 23, New York, NY

3. "Just Walk in and Hand Them Your Resume"

Boomer: “If you want a job, go inside and ask to speak to the manager.”

"I told my mom I applied for a job through LinkedIn and she was like, ‘Why don’t you go in person and give them your resume?’ She doesn't get that you can't just waltz into an office like it’s 1985 anymore."

— Leah, 21, San Francisco, CA

4. "You Don't Need a Therapist, Just Talk to Me"

Boomer: “Why are you paying someone to talk when you can just vent to family?”

"My mom doesn't understand why I go to therapy. She thinks talking about my mental health with her is the same thing. I hit her with an ‘Ok Boomer’ because... no."

— Alex, 19, Austin, TX

5. "Video Games Will Rot Your Brain"

Boomer: “You’re wasting time playing that silly game.”

"My dad keeps telling me that video games will ‘rot my brain,’ and I should read a book instead. I had to remind him that some of the biggest YouTubers and streamers are millionaires thanks to those ‘silly games.’”

— Tyler, 22, Seattle, WA

6. "You Don't Need All That Skincare"

Boomer: “In my day, we just used soap and water.”

"My mom was totally shook when she saw my 10-step skincare routine. She said, ‘Why do you need so much stuff for your face? Back in my day, we just used soap and water.’ And I was like, ‘Ok Boomer, this is how we stay glowy.’”

— Ava, 20, Miami, FL

7. "You Can't Be on Your Phone All the Time"

Boomer: “When we were your age, we didn’t even have phones!”

"Anytime I’m on my phone, my grandpa’s like, ‘When I was your age, we played outside and didn’t need to be glued to screens.’ I’m like, ‘Okay Boomer, but do you know how to send a meme?’ Thought so."

— Sam, 18, Chicago, IL

8. "You'll Never Find a Partner Online"

Boomer: “Online dating is dangerous. Just meet someone in person!”

"My aunt thinks Tinder and dating apps are just traps for getting catfished. She was like, ‘Back in my day, we met face to face,’ and I hit her with the ‘Ok Boomer’ because half my friends are in relationships from apps!"

— Jade, 24, Los Angeles, CA

9. "You Need to Buy a House, Not Rent"

Boomer: “You’re throwing your money away by renting.”

"My dad keeps telling me to ‘buy a house, it’s the smart investment,’ and I’m over here drowning in student debt with no down payment in sight. So yeah, I hit him with a sarcastic ‘Ok Boomer.’ I wish it were that easy!"

— Chris, 23, Boston, MA

10. "You Kids Don't Know How to Fix Anything"

Boomer: “You don’t need the internet to fix things, just do it yourself.”

"My dad saw me looking up how to change a tire on YouTube and went on this whole ‘Back in my day, we didn’t have the internet, we figured things out ourselves.’ I’m like, ‘Ok Boomer, YouTube tutorials exist for a reason!’"

— Ella, 21, Denver, CO

And there you have it—10 classic "Ok Boomer" moments that perfectly capture the hilarious and sometimes frustrating generational divide between Gen Z and Boomers. Whether it’s explaining why online jobs are real jobs, or why you don’t need to physically hand in resumes anymore, we’ve all been there. But despite the confusion (and eye-rolls), these moments are what make our family dynamics so unique and fun. After all, what would life be without the occasional "back in my day" story or a debate over whether social media is here to stay?

At the end of the day, the "Ok Boomer" meme is just our playful way of navigating two very different worlds. As long as we keep the humor alive, we’ll survive the generational gap—one sarcastic comment at a time.

Stay tuned to Woke Waves Magazine for more laughs and relatable moments from the Gen Z vs. Boomer battle!

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