Geriatric Congress

Definition

Unofficial term for a legislature dominated by elderly members, leading to policy debates that sound like someone's grandpa yelling about the internet.

Example Usage

Geriatric Congress struggled to understand cryptocurrency regulation or social media algorithms.

Origin

Modern media term combining 'geriatric' and congressional reference

Fun Fact

The average age of the Senate is 65, making most senators eligible for AARP while regulating tech companies founded by 25-year-olds.

Source: Contemporary political commentary

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