20+ Times Adults Tried, And Failed, To Be Relatable

Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride into the baffling world of adults attempting to be “hip” and “with it” when connecting with the younger crowd. It’s like watching your grandparents breakdance at a family reunion – equal parts cringe and comedy gold!

We’ve all witnessed those moments when companies, desperately trying to catch the elusive youth demographic, end up tripping over their own shoelaces in an attempt to be relatable. It’s like they opened up a dictionary of Gen Z slang, closed their eyes, and randomly selected words to sprinkle into their marketing campaigns.

In this post, we’re diving headfirst into the hilarious world of these epic fails. Get ready for the most cringe-worthy attempts at “being down with the kids” that’ll have you wondering if these adults were raised on an entirely different planet. So, grab your popcorn, prepare to facepalm, and let’s journey into the wonderfully entertaining land of adults trying (and failing) to be cool!

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Mike

Mike Primavera

Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome