Kids Say These 12 Things Mean You’re “Old”

Want to feel absolutely ancient? Just hang out with a 10-year-old. They’re sweet, they’re funny, and they can destroy your self-esteem in under five seconds by calling you “old” for something you didn’t even realize was old yet.

Here are some of the funniest and most soul-crushing examples people have shared online about the moment a kid made them feel like a relic from the past:

Born in the 1900s

Yep, that includes anyone over 30. One kid called someone old just for having a birth year that starts with “19.”

“I saw that in theaters.”

A teacher got labeled “old” because she mentioned that she saw the original “Shrek” in theaters. (Which, for the record, came out in 2001. What a brat.)

Knowing how to use old tech

Simply knowing what a VHS tape is makes you ancient. And we’re rapidly reaching the same point with DVDs. Welcome to the retirement home.

Still using CDs in your car

Congrats, you’re officially driving a time machine. And forget about listening to the radio. What are you, 90?

Carrying stamps

A woman got roasted for carrying stamps in her purse. Which, sure, does sound suspiciously grandma-ish—but still.

“When I was a kid…”

One guy got called old just for reminiscing about the days when kids played outside. You mean there was a time before tablets and TikTok?!?

Leaving a voicemail

If you leave voicemails, you’re practically prehistoric. A teen called out their parent for it, saying only old people do that. (God help you if you mention we used to have something called “answering machines.”)

Still own an iPod?

If a teenager has one, they’re “retro.” But a girl told her mom it meant she was “old old.”

Having anything other than Gmail

A woman admitted she still has a Hotmail address, and even she had to admit the kid who called her out for it might’ve had a point.

“I remember when…”

A kid lost their mind when they found out YouTube used to be ad-free by default. If you remember that golden era, congrats, you’re now ancient history.

Phrases you didn’t know were outdated

A guy shouted “Kobe!” after tossing something in the trash. His younger coworker looked at him and said, “Wow, you’re old.” That one hurts, deeply.

Overusing emojis

One poor soul thought emojis made him seem youthful – until a younger cousin told him the laughing-crying emoji is officially “old people stuff” now. Ouch. So yeah, context matters. If you’re 16, you can use as many emojis as you want. But if you’re 60, you’re not fooling anyone.

And if you grew up rewinding tapes with your finger or remember when your phone couldn’t take photos, you’re a certified fossil in the eyes of today’s youth. There’s no avoiding it, so try not to take it personally. Or do. Just don’t leave them a voicemail about it.