Many millennials, like countless others before them, probably grew up wishing they could witness a major historical event. That wish came true—just not in the way they imagined. Instead of something exciting, it’s been draining and, honestly, a bit traumatizing.
Even so, they’ve found ways to keep going, using humor to make sense of it all. The Instagram page I Am 30 AF captures this perfectly, turning everyday struggles into something worth laughing about.
Here’s a collection of their funniest posts. If you’re a millennial, these will likely speak to your soul. If not, they might help you understand this generation a little better.
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The Instagram page I Am 30 AF might joke about being 30, but plenty of millennials in 2025 have already crossed that line. This year, millennials range from 29 to 44 years old.
They’re deep into building careers, raising families, managing finances, and figuring out who they want to be. And if they don’t have it all together—well, in this economy, who really does?
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What millennials do have is the spirit of their time.
They’ve lived through tech booms, global crises, highs, and lows, learning to adapt quickly and often. No matter where they are in life or how many curveballs come their way, that mix of resilience and ambition shapes who they are and makes them interesting.
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So instead of focusing on the weight this generation carries, let’s look at what makes millennials, well, millennials. GWI has some pretty cool facts to back it up.
As the first generation to truly grow up online, millennials are proudly tech-savvy. You’d think newer generations would outpace them, but millennials are holding strong: 46% say they’re comfortable using new tools, ahead of Gen Z at 42%. They’ve consistently kept this lead over the past five years.
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