Reddit For Boomers: Here Are 10 Reddit Groups Every Boomer Should Belong To
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As the digital landscape evolves, so do the online communities that cater to various age groups. For the Boomer Generation, navigating the vast expanse of the internet can be exciting, intimidating, and overwhelming. While older Americans are becoming more savvy with digital devices, they still are not as attuned to social media as the younger generation.
For example, not enough Boomers may be as familiar with Reddit as Millennials or Generation X. Reddit is a popular and socially influential news and forum website where members can share and curate news, videos, and ideas. Members can promote pages via up or downvoting.
If you’re a Boomer, or someone born between 1946 and 1964, and have heard of Reddit but felt like it wasn’t for you, nothing could be further from the truth. Here are 10 Reddit groups every Boomer should check out now.
1. r/BabyBoomers
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This Reddit Group is literally named after Baby Boomers. The group is dedicated to discussing and chronicling anything nostalgic related to the Baby Boomer generation. Currently, there are less than 800 members in the group. Join up, take the initiative, and discuss topics that will enlighten members about your life experiences.
2. r/AskSocialScience
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This subreddit is a hub for thought-provoking discussions on social, economic, and current events. Boomers can share their experiences, ask questions, and engage in lively debates with other members. It provides a platform to reflect on the past, compare it to the present, and gain insights into the changing world. Be aware that this Reddit group has strict rules for participation; members must be courteous to others and citations are even required for some topics. The group currently has 134,000 members.
3. r/boomershumor
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What one generation considers funny evolves and becomes wildly different or even recognizable to the previous generations. The Baby Boomer generation appreciated a more simplistic and straightforward sense of humor compared to Millennials or Generation Z. Join this group and have a laugh or contribute your Boomer-centric jokes, newspaper cartoon strips, memes, or funny stories. The group currently has 255,000 members.
4. r/BoomersBeingFools
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Don’t be fooled by the title of the group, it is all in good fun. This is a light-hearted subreddit group that pokes fun at the quirks and idiosyncrasies of the Boomer generation. From tech mishaps to nostalgic tales, this community celebrates the endearing side of Boomers. Sometimes, laughter is the best medicine, and this subreddit delivers doses of humor and commentary that members can use to find common relatability. Over 455,000 members are part of this group.
5. r/LoveForBabyBoomers
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Do you remember the dawn of the “OK Boomer,” phrase and general condescension the younger generation tried to display online towards their elders a few years ago? It’s important to know that not every person online has such contempt for their elders. This Reddit group was created to show appreciation for the typical Boomer via discussion, jokes, and memes.
6. r/AskOldPeople
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This space is where younger Redditors seek wisdom from their elders, especially the Boomer generation. Boomers can share life lessons, offer advice, and engage in intergenerational conversations. It’s a space where young and elder generations can find common ground without animosity or judgment. It’s an opportunity for Boomers to pass down knowledge, bridge the generation gap, and hopefully learn new things as well.
7. r/RedditForGrownups
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This is a mature community where Redditors approaching middle age can discuss a wide range of topics, from parenting to retirement planning. A typical Boomer can find camaraderie, and practical advice, and offer their own. This group proves that young people only have contempt and misunderstand their elders until they reach middle age themselves. It’s a supportive Reddit environment with 172,000 members that acknowledges the complexities of adulthood without the cynical snark of youthful naivete.
8. r/GenX
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While technically not exclusively for Boomers, this subreddit group of 133,000 members caters to those born between the mid-1960s and early 1980s. Gen Xers and Boomers often share similar cultural touchpoints, making this a cozy corner for reminiscing and comparing life milestones. Members of Generation X are now entering middle age and can learn a lot from the Boomer generation. Both generations can compare the music, movies, and social trends that shaped their youth.
9. r/Millennials
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Millennials are the generation of youthful Americans dominating and directing social and cultural trends. Millennials were born in the 1980s to mid-1990s and are the current generational bane of the Boomer generation. So, why should a Boomer join a Reddit group for Millennials? It’s a great way to get some inside information on how the younger generation thinks and behaves. Generational divides and gaps occur when generations create stereotypes about each other and stop listening to them. Learn why Millennials think the way they do. This group has 312,000 members.
10. r/todayilearned
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This Reddit group has over 35 million members and is one of the most popular groups on the site. The premise of the group is that every member, no matter their age or status, posts an interesting fact that they recently learned for the first time. Everyone can learn something new each day, even Boomers.
Social Media Can Serve The Boomer Generation as Much as Any Other Group
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Don’t feel so intimidated or alienated by the modern world or advances in technology and close yourself off to social media. For better or worse, the world is progressively becoming more connected via the internet, and the Boomer Generation has just as much right to enjoy its benefits as any other group.
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Allen Francis is a full-time writer, prolific comic book investor and author of The Casual’s Guide: Why You Should Get Into Comic Book Investing. Allen holds a BA degree from Marymount Manhattan College. Before becoming a writer Allen was an academic advisor, librarian, and college adjunct for many years. Allen is an advocate of best personal financial practices including saving and investing in your own small business.
