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I used to think that entering your thirties would be like putting one foot in the grave. However, after crossing the bridge, the only thing that's changed is I finally feel like an adult. Kinda.

The clichés your relatives have been saying on your birthdays like "you make your own choices" and "be who you want to be" start setting in. You realize the weight of these once empty phrases.

I finally understand that my life is my responsibility, and am making more long-term commitments whether it's my relationships, health, money, or other important things I care about. I'm not saying that I suddenly "got" life. But I actually feel like I'm getting closer to it.

After all, there are still plenty of things in the way. The lack of sleep and stress haven't disappeared. Plus, there are a lot of new ones that weren't here ten years ago too, for example, a mortgage.

Wait, this isn't my diary. For a second there, I forgot I'm writing for Bored Panda. Enough confessions. Let's take a look at "30 And Tired" instead. This meme page captures the decade I'm talking about in a way funnier manner.

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It’s Actually Two Spatulas

It’s Actually Two Spatulas

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Might Watch It All In One Sitting Too

Might Watch It All In One Sitting Too

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We got in touch with the person behind this hugely successful account (as of this article, "30 And Tired" has over 225k followers), Tyler Mann, and he agreed to tell us more about what goes into managing it, which has become pretty much second nature to him.

"When it comes to finding a meme or an image, it could be from anywhere," Tyler explained to Bored Panda. "Some sources that stand out would be Imgur, Reddit, and other meme accounts that I've communicated with. I'll also think of memes while watching a show or movie or just walking around Target."

#3

This Is Great

This Is Great

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Pick One Or The Other Or Neither Preferably

Pick One Or The Other Or Neither Preferably

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Who Are All You People!?

Who Are All You People!?

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Tyler said that there aren't any fixed criteria that determine if a picture is worthy of a feature; if it makes him laugh or he finds it super relatable to his own life, he'll just post it on the page.

In fact, his personal experiences also make it into the page's feed. "I also use my life and random thoughts or scenarios that pop into my head to create memes and tweets that others might relate to," he said. "I have a pretty sarcastic personality so it makes it pretty easy to find the humor in most situations. Memes have just become the way to express that humor for me."

#6

Massive* Poofy* Paws

Massive* Poofy* Paws

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Aleve* But Yeah I Took It

Aleve* But Yeah I Took It

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It’s Gettin A Little Too Low

It’s Gettin A Little Too Low

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Since the source of the content can be virtually anything, the subject matter is also loose.

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"Honestly, the posts about the everyday stress or exhaustion of getting older and dealing with life or a [lousy] job probably get the most traction because we're all experiencing some form of it, especially in our thirties."

"Our thirties are funny, because we join this strange club where no one knows what is going on and we're all trying to figure out how to be adults all while clinging onto the youth of our twenties and I like to find the humor in all of it. Which it turns out, so do a lot of other people!" Tyler said.

#9

Can’t Argue With Science

Can’t Argue With Science

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*promptly Deletes My Own Cancellation Of Plans Text*

*promptly Deletes My Own Cancellation Of Plans Text*

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Yaaaaaaas

Yaaaaaaas

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Tyler really enjoys when people connect to each other through his content; his favorite comments are of the "I feel seen!" type.

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"It's almost like these relatable posts have become a form of therapy or self-validation for all of us."

"Nostalgia posts are also a hit. Anything and everything '90s or early 2000s. Nostalgia posts are probably the most fun because I get a lot of interaction from people in the comments talking about whatever it is I posted and how they shared the same thoughts about it that I had."

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Eating More Pizza Is Always Good Advice Though

Eating More Pizza Is Always Good Advice Though

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#13

You Can Go Buy All The Snacks Right Now And No One Can Stop You

You Can Go Buy All The Snacks Right Now And No One Can Stop You

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Make It Two

Make It Two

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Looking at student debts and real estate prices, it's tempting to think that millennials are leading a life nothing like the generations that came before but Tyler thinks deep down we're all the same.

"I only know what being a 30-something is like in present times, but if I had to guess, I would say that all generations have their differences and their similarities."

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"I think in your 30s, you're still figuring life out. You still ask yourself so many questions. Should you have gone to college? If you did, did you pick the right major? Did you pick the right career? Is it too late to change careers? Why does my knee always hurt? Do I want kids? And if you have kids, you're trying to figure out what does it mean to be a parent and how to be a good one. Some people are married. Some aren't. If you aren't, maybe you love it. Maybe you think it's too late, and on and on and on it goes," he said.

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Go On.. Get

Go On.. Get

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Where Are My Bob Saget Ogs

Where Are My Bob Saget Ogs

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Yet Here You Are

Yet Here You Are

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In a previous interview for our list of hilariously true adulting memes, Diana Divecha, Ph.D., who is a Berkeley-based developmental psychologist, focusing on the science of how children, teens, and families grow and develop, told Bored Panda that "developmental scientists consider adulthood to begin when the prefrontal cortex, the front-most region of the brain, finishes developing, at around 25 years of age."

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Dr. Divecha pointed out that in WEIRD societies (Western, Educated, Industrial, Rich, Democratic), the on-ramp to adulthood has become very long—a period of about 10 to 15 years. She thinks of 'entering adulthood' as having three phases.

#18

Where Is It All Coming From??????

Where Is It All Coming From??????

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Okay But Hear Me Out, I’m Not Very Good At Listening To Myself

Okay But Hear Me Out, I’m Not Very Good At Listening To Myself

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You Know What I Mean?

You Know What I Mean?

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"The first phase begins with puberty, when the sex hormones begin their real job, to remodel the brain in order to prepare for adulthood. This is a time when respect from the peer group takes on new importance as nature prepares young people to eventually leave the nest and form new social groups."

"But this can be a bumpy period at first, so it’s helpful for teens to stay open and optimistic, and to have a few different peer groups. It’s also easy to be impulsive in this phase, so cultivating discernment (wise decision-making and action), and taking a moment to think before acting can be helpful, and at times, even life-saving," Dr. Divecha said.

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#21

Aah Squeegee Squeegee My Windows!

Aah Squeegee Squeegee My Windows!

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#22

Well Isn’t That Just Kick You In The Crotch Spit On Your Neck Fantastic

Well Isn’t That Just Kick You In The Crotch Spit On Your Neck Fantastic

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That’s Just Simple Economics Though

That’s Just Simple Economics Though

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The second phase, according to the developmental psychologist, is identity exploration —a time when we start asking ourselves questions like: 'Who am I?' 'What's important to me?' And 'Where do I fit in?'

"This is a period of great creativity, so to the extent possible, it’s helpful to try new things and explore possible interests," Divecha explained. "Some will fit, others will not, but all will be helpful information about what matters to each individual. Learn how the world works: Get real-world work experience, learn how corporations and social media manipulate the public for profit, work on real-world problems, and find adult mentors—they offer crucial bridges to adulthood. And finally learn skills—practical skills like cooking, laundry, cleaning, and personal finance, as well as interpersonal communication and emotion-regulation skills."

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#24

Worth It

Worth It

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Haaaawwwwyea!

Haaaawwwwyea!

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Oh No

Oh No

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The third phase is early adulthood and it's usually defined with first commitments to jobs/careers and relationships. "Learning from mentors and gaining emotional and interpersonal skills continue to be important. Flexibility and adaptability are key, too, as young adults frequently change jobs until they land one that feels like a good fit or they create their own independent/entrepreneurial path," Divecha said.

"It seems you just have to figure it all out on your own," Tyler said. "So in that way, I think every generation is similar. How we're all different? I don’t know, previous 30-something generations probably weren't making TikToks and running meme pages. They were probably buying a second home or something by now."

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#27

Well Okay Then

Well Okay Then

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I’m Not Crying. Youre Crying

I’m Not Crying. Youre Crying

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Back To My Comfort Zone I Go

Back To My Comfort Zone I Go

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Tyler also wanted to explicitly thank all of his followers. "I really didn't think when I started this page at the start of quarantine 2020 that it would turn into what it is and it has been incredible so far."

"I'm just glad that I'm able to provide some laughs to people during these crazy times. I have plans to expand the page into more at some point, I just need to find the time to do it, but I’m excited to see where '30 And Tired' goes!"

#30

Why Though??

Why Though??

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#31

Diet Starts Today

Diet Starts Today

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Just A Smidge Thanks

Just A Smidge Thanks

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#33

About To Start Subscribing To The Phone Book Again

About To Start Subscribing To The Phone Book Again

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#34

For Me It’s Pickle Jars With Like A Single Pickle Left

For Me It’s Pickle Jars With Like A Single Pickle Left

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Aleve And Coffee Are My Frens

Aleve And Coffee Are My Frens

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B-But Those Are Worry Snacks? They Don’t Count

B-But Those Are Worry Snacks? They Don’t Count

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I Should Probably Figure That One Out

I Should Probably Figure That One Out

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This Movie..

This Movie..

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#39

Just To Be Safe

Just To Be Safe

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#40

I…… I Don’t Think We Can Be Friends Anymore

I…… I Don’t Think We Can Be Friends Anymore

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#41

What Are Those? Buttons?

What Are Those? Buttons?

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#42

I, For Some Reason, Have Forgotten How To Function As A Human Being

I, For Some Reason, Have Forgotten How To Function As A Human Being

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It’s That A Challenge

It’s That A Challenge

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Yell At Me Okay!

Yell At Me Okay!

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I Need Some Aleve

I Need Some Aleve

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I Have Earned This

I Have Earned This

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Churning Butter.... Not As Hard As I Thought

Churning Butter.... Not As Hard As I Thought

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I Need A Taco

I Need A Taco

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It’s A Problem I Know This

It’s A Problem I Know This

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Just A Typical Monday

Just A Typical Monday

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Facts

Facts

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It’s A Thing Of Beauty

It’s A Thing Of Beauty

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What The Hell

What The Hell

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Running Away Is The Only Option Here

Running Away Is The Only Option Here

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Embrace The Chubbiness

Embrace The Chubbiness

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They Were Awesome

They Were Awesome

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Makes Sense

Makes Sense

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This Is A Requirement

This Is A Requirement

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Outside Bad. Outside Very Bad

Outside Bad. Outside Very Bad

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Pickup Pickup Pickup Pickup

Pickup Pickup Pickup Pickup

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So Is That A No? Or?

So Is That A No? Or?

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Come Again?

Come Again?

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It’s Bread…..and Cheese…..

It’s Bread…..and Cheese…..

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That Reflux Is No Joke Though

That Reflux Is No Joke Though

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Tired As Hell Today

Tired As Hell Today

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#66

Wait A Gosh Darn Minute

Wait A Gosh Darn Minute

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Yeah Yeah Sure Suuuuure

Yeah Yeah Sure Suuuuure

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Be Gentle

Be Gentle

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Lets Go!

Lets Go!

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Well Damn Target I Thought We Were Cool

Well Damn Target I Thought We Were Cool

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What Even Was This Game Though

What Even Was This Game Though

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Wtf Is Happening

Wtf Is Happening

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I Can Make It I Can Make It I Can Make It

I Can Make It I Can Make It I Can Make It

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No One Is Mad While Eating Tater Tots. I’m Just Sayin

No One Is Mad While Eating Tater Tots. I’m Just Sayin

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“Just Because You Have To Do Something Doesn’t Mean You Should” - Some Pretty Awesome Lazy Dude

“Just Because You Have To Do Something Doesn’t Mean You Should” - Some Pretty Awesome Lazy Dude

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Sleep? Who Needs Sleep?

Sleep? Who Needs Sleep?

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Damn That Would Have Showed Em

Damn That Would Have Showed Em

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If I Don’t Get A Quesadilla In About 2 Mins I’m Gonna Lose It

If I Don’t Get A Quesadilla In About 2 Mins I’m Gonna Lose It

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I Need A Nap, A Snack, And My Couch Pronto

I Need A Nap, A Snack, And My Couch Pronto

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I’m Doing This More For You Than Me

I’m Doing This More For You Than Me

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Why Though?

Why Though?

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*runs Outside To Scream I’m Sorry To A Terrified Flock Of Birds

*runs Outside To Scream I’m Sorry To A Terrified Flock Of Birds

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Hello Old Friend

Hello Old Friend

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Toe

Toe

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Food Real Good

Food Real Good

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Yippee….

Yippee….

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Just Give Me A Couch And A Good Blanket

Just Give Me A Couch And A Good Blanket

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10 Burritos I Ate Before Noon

10 Burritos I Ate Before Noon

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Fries Just Hit Different There

Fries Just Hit Different There

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It’s Too Damn Hot For A Penguin

It’s Too Damn Hot For A Penguin

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Pretty Sure My Grandma Has That Exact Blanket

Pretty Sure My Grandma Has That Exact Blanket

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Well One Large Coffee Is Number 1 Of Course

Well One Large Coffee Is Number 1 Of Course

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Rooney Was Just Trying To Do His Damn Job

Rooney Was Just Trying To Do His Damn Job

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They’re Called Errands. Look It Up

They’re Called Errands. Look It Up

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