If you fall into the category of being a millennial, chances are you've been told you're entitled, lazy, and too connected to the Internet. While none of these characteristics may apply to you, or even encompass what it means to be part of the generation, the time has come to embrace the title.
Being in this group means growing up on the cusp of using AIM and Facebook. Some of us might still even read paperback books. But we also have a handle on technology that's just as good as an iPad-obsessed toddler. It's our way of living, and other generations might not understand it, but that's totally OK.
Ahead, check out 21 things only our generation would understand. Let's cheers to our smartphones, laptops, and really, all technology — we wouldn't know who we'd be without it. (Probably still entitled, right?) Read the list, celebrate the millennials of the world, and while you're at it, take all the selfies you want.
Getting a headache from watching too much Netflix.
Accidentally liking your ex's new girlfriend's Instagram pic from 35 weeks ago.
Running into your friends . . . on Tinder and Hinge.
Snapchatting every single moment of your life.
Filling up with rage when your iCloud storage gets full.
Talking about nostalgia for the '90s, while knowing you never even owned a HitClip.
Waiting forever for Venmo money to be added to your bank account.
Getting totally screwed when your Uber driver cancels on you.
Scrolling through Facebook in your most private moments.
Texting only in emoji.
Freaking out like a lunatic because you left your smartphone at home.
Taking 10 minutes to choose the perfect filter for your Instagram photo.
Knowing you can always count on WiFi when you go over to your friend's house.
Adding a GIF or emoticon to every email.
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Struggling with when to accept your parent's friend request.
Using Internet slang IRL.
Turning all your friends' embarrassing moments into memes.
Realizing you get your news mostly through Twitter.
Admitting and then not admitting that you suffer from FOMO.
Hating every stereotype about millennials.
