Old Economy Steve is a new meme that encapsulates Gen Y’s attitudes towards the comparison of their generation to others, and also showcases how they approach so many things that are difficult—by turning it into a communal joke.

Old Economy Steve is a new meme that encapsulates Gen Y’s attitudes towards the comparison of their generation to others, and also showcases how they approach so many things that are difficult—by turning it into a communal joke. The meme consists of a picture of a guy from the ‘70s paired with embittered text like, “Types with 1 finger…makes 6 figures.” (The Atlantic)