25 hilarious and relatable memes especially for Gen Xers because they've seen it all

Generational gaps are nothing new but we sure seem to have fun comparing the different characteristic traits of boomers, Gen X, millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha. But let's discuss Gen X for now. As per Beresford Research, Gen X "is anyone born between the years 1965 and 1980. Gen X is the generation that follows the baby boomers."  These people saw shiny clothes, wide-legged jeans, tapes, payphones, fanny packs and a whole different kind of music. We bring to you the 25 best Gen X memes from Instagram that those born in that era will undoubtedly find relatable and hilarious.

These memes involve not knowing caller IDs existed, not accepting our age, remote controls, the iconic shows of the good old days, swimming in the 80s, bankbooks and difficulty in figuring out why Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok are all the rage. While many from the generation have adapted to the changing times and mastered these apps, some of us still struggle to keep up with the countless updates, trends and filters seemingly popping up every minute. 

Check out these memes to chuckle and reflect as we float along this Gen X experience:

1. Phones then:

2. We are cool:

3. Our masks:

4. Solves problems with a sandwich:

5. Remote control:

6. These shows were the best:

7. Bad backs:

8. Sleepovers:

9. The height of fashion!

10. Swim, my child:

11. All sides:

12. Ancient artefact:

13. You need a pencil:

14. Too difficult:

15. Hard relate:

16. Every day:

17. Moms are adorable:

18. 70's moms:

19. Forgot my password:

20. We learned sarcasm:

21. On tape:

22. Phil Collins' Era:

23. Real concerns:

24. Glue was more fun:

25. He is a smart man now: