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You’ve got to hand it to adults. They know how to make a living, pay taxes, and keep their house in order. They know how to cook, clean, and get to their appointments on time. They know how to be responsible and accountable, other than understanding the importance of savings accounts and paying off their debt.
Yeah, no. This would be true if we lived in a perfect world where everything worked as it should, but reality can be so much harder! Adulting means you’ve got to make all those hard choices now, and most of the time, you just want someone else to do them for you, like when you were a kid.
Sometimes the only way to get through growing up is to laugh at it with some adulting humor! So here we’ve collected a list of relatable adulting jokes about the daily challenges of young adults and the struggles of dealing with those responsibilities we’d rather ignore. Can you relate too?
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#1
Adulthood is like looking both ways before you cross the street and then getting hit by an airplane.
*Displayname*=idk 2 years ago (edited)
This needs to be on a t-shirt. It also needs to be a bumper sticker. I'd put on my car. (If I had one.)
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#2
You know you're an adult when the thing you get most excited about is extra sleep.
#3
Maybe adults aren't afraid of monsters under the bed anymore because we know that if we get eaten by one we won't have to go to work the next day.
#4
Used to sneak out my house to go to parties, now I sneak out of parties to go to my house.
#5
Still don't understand how people my age have children. I'm children.
#6
Being an adult is mostly being exhausted. Wishing you hadn't made plans, and wondering how you hurt your back.
sturmwesen 2 years ago
You guys are making plans? I just want to survive the weekend doing groceries and cleaning.
#7
How do people work 10 hour a day then come home and workout and cook? Adulting is an extreme sport.
#8
Being an adult is mostly going to bed when you don't want to and waking up when you dont' want to.
#9
You know you’re an adult when going to bed early with clean sheets is more appealing than going out on a Friday night.
#10
If replacing a dirty dish sponge with a new one puts you in a good mood, you’re officially an adult.
Headless Roach 2 years ago
Sometimes I replace the sponge earlier than needed, just because I can. And I enjoy that like hell. Am I rebel or is it just... sad? 🙃
#11
I used to think that adulthood was one crisis after another. I was wrong. As it turns out, adulthood is multiple crises, concurrently, all the time, forever.
#12
I wish I was still a kid so I could just take a long nap and everyone would be proud of me.
#14
The retirement age needs to be lowered to 25. I’ve had enough.
#15
Being an adult is just finally getting why your mom was upset about stuff when you were a kid.
#16
I’m an adult, and I can eat whatever I want whenever I want, and I wish someone would take this power from me.
#17
Being an adult is having the "We have food at home" talk with yourself.
*Displayname*=idk 2 years ago
But the urge to have someone else make you some nice hot fries and a burger 🤤
#18
"I'm just gonna get gas in the morning." Is one of the worst decisions you make as an adult.
Headless Roach 2 years ago
Yeah, these days deciding to get drunk in the morning instead seems like a cheaper idea.
#19
About 33 years ago two people had sex and now I have to work everyday.
#20
I don't run for my problems. I sit on my couch, play on my phone and ignore them like all other adults.
#21
Birthday at 18: Takes 12 different shots from 12 different bars.
Adult's birthday: Takes two different pain relievers because I literally hurt myself sleeping.
#22
Me as a kid: I can’t wait until I’m an adult and nobody can tell me what to do.
Me as an adult: Someone please tell me what to do.
#23
Adulthood is like losing your mom in the grocery store for the rest of your life.
#24
The horrifying moment when you're looking for an adult but then you realize that you are an adult. So you look for and older adult, someone successfully adulting. An adultier adult.
#25
True mark of adulthood: instead of your parents scheduling your doctor’s appointments, you just avoid going to the doctor and hope u don’t die.
Mama Penguin 2 years ago
As an adult living in the US, sometimes I wonder am I afraid of going to the doctor in and of itself or am I more afraid of the bill that follows?
#26
The cool thing about being an adult is that you can go to bed at 9.30p.m and still feel completely exhausted the entire next day.
#27
Being an adult is like being a Quentin Tarantino movie: it starts out real cool, there’s lots of cursing, it’s very confusing, everyone dies.
#30
Being an adult is basically a "choose your own adventure" book, but every choice sounds terrible.
#31
Remember when you were little and you fall on the trampoline and everyone would keep jumping so you couldn’t get back up? That’s being an adult.
DoNotGoGentleIntoThatGoodNight 2 years ago
I miss the joys of a trampoline. From my early teens I had to stop using them because I literally got whiplash every single time :(
#32
Adulthood is wanting to cry for 4 days straight but not having the time.
#33
Most adult friendships are just figuring out whose turn it is to cancel plans.
#34
While hanging your duvet cover, remember to use your energy sparingly. It's a marathon, not a sprint. Make sure you stay hydrated. Don't panic.
#35
You know you're becoming an adult when you realize literally nobody feels like an adult.
What do you think ?
Enlee Jones 2 years ago
As a lifelong insomniac I always get excited about extra sleep. Today I slept in until 11AM and it was awesome!!!
Pizzagirl 91 2 years ago
I'd have to kill my twins to get to sleep past 6... I've obviously considered it, but who's got the energy? /s
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Octavia Hansen 2 years ago
I find myself laughing A LOT! Every time someone says "I've made a plan" or "I won't do that" or "I'll find time to do it later." Yea, right . . . Doesn't matter if I set a timer, write a list or think I'll remember, NOTHING is ever the way I thought it was gonna be. Now . . . that being said, there have been a lot of things that just "happen" to me that are world-class experiences -- meeting new friends, travel, tasting foods I never knew before. I LOVE it that no one says I'm too young for anything and I KNOW my limits. I don't have to jump off a roof holding an umbrella or drink more than anyone else. I LOVE MY AGE! I have ARRIVED! I know when someone is goading me, I know when to leave. Aches & pains? I have earned EVERY ONE and I make jokes to go with them. After I took a fall and my knee has never been the same, I like to say . . . "It's my old cheerleader injury -- I didn't know she'd go that far when I kicked her!" I'm gonna be laughing 'til the day I die!
Lisa T 2 years ago
Exactly! I’ll be like “who’s that actor kid?” and my 17 year old daughter will be “Kid? They’re 35”
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The Crushinator 2 years ago
I'm turning 38 this sunday and my parents and sister want to give me some money to spend as i wish and the only things i really want is fancy wool socks and a proper garlic press.. There's no way back.
Ivo H 2 years ago
So you DO know how to spend it! Good for you, just treat yourself with some good socks and garlic press!
Load More Replies... Key Lime 2 years ago
I was away for a couple of weeks. The guys at the Tennis Club asked my hubby if he was having fun batching it. He told them that the good thing about being home alone is that everything is exactly where you left it and the bad thing is that everything is exactly where you left it. Ha ha, no one home to pick up after you.
Annette Blanks 2 years ago (edited)
I felt like an adult when I: folded a fitted sheet to somewhat appear square shaped, had to stop shopping in younger clothes sections and go to the Misses with all the boring clothes, when I loved a clean house and everything put away, had to stop eating things that are too sweet or too rich, , started getting household gifts for Christmas and loving them, how much I enjoy making lists just so I can cross things off and feeling guilty about relaxing too long
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
It's about 11pm, I just made myself a beautiful burger and now I feel like going to bed. I had some energy and was a little hungry, 15 minutes cooking and assembling, and now I'm really tired and haven't even taken a bite. Pondering to eat it or wrap and go to bed; pan will wait until tomorrow for sure so I don't dump hot grease in the garbage
D. Pitbull 2 years ago
I'll never forget the complete and utter inner horror I felt one day at work (many years ago) ... as I was on the phone, speaking to a client... and realizing... O.M.F.G. *I* am now "THAT ADULT"... the kind on the other end when you, as a teen or 20-something had to contact the insurance company/accountant's office/business admin/etc, etc and spoke to that 'adult person who knew about stuff and has it all together'... WHAT... *I* am supposed to be that person now??? Oh no. oh no.. the .. the other person thinks thinks I know something. They think I'm some sort of professional who has it figured out! Oh no no no no no no...
iblewsheep 2 years ago (edited)
Adulthood is a series of bad choices, and even worse decisions.
Enlee Jones 2 years ago
As a lifelong insomniac I always get excited about extra sleep. Today I slept in until 11AM and it was awesome!!!
Pizzagirl 91 2 years ago
I'd have to kill my twins to get to sleep past 6... I've obviously considered it, but who's got the energy? /s
Load More Replies... Octavia Hansen 2 years ago
I find myself laughing A LOT! Every time someone says "I've made a plan" or "I won't do that" or "I'll find time to do it later." Yea, right . . . Doesn't matter if I set a timer, write a list or think I'll remember, NOTHING is ever the way I thought it was gonna be. Now . . . that being said, there have been a lot of things that just "happen" to me that are world-class experiences -- meeting new friends, travel, tasting foods I never knew before. I LOVE it that no one says I'm too young for anything and I KNOW my limits. I don't have to jump off a roof holding an umbrella or drink more than anyone else. I LOVE MY AGE! I have ARRIVED! I know when someone is goading me, I know when to leave. Aches & pains? I have earned EVERY ONE and I make jokes to go with them. After I took a fall and my knee has never been the same, I like to say . . . "It's my old cheerleader injury -- I didn't know she'd go that far when I kicked her!" I'm gonna be laughing 'til the day I die!
Lisa T 2 years ago
Exactly! I’ll be like “who’s that actor kid?” and my 17 year old daughter will be “Kid? They’re 35”
Load More Replies... The Crushinator 2 years ago
I'm turning 38 this sunday and my parents and sister want to give me some money to spend as i wish and the only things i really want is fancy wool socks and a proper garlic press.. There's no way back.
Ivo H 2 years ago
So you DO know how to spend it! Good for you, just treat yourself with some good socks and garlic press!
Load More Replies... Key Lime 2 years ago
I was away for a couple of weeks. The guys at the Tennis Club asked my hubby if he was having fun batching it. He told them that the good thing about being home alone is that everything is exactly where you left it and the bad thing is that everything is exactly where you left it. Ha ha, no one home to pick up after you.
Annette Blanks 2 years ago (edited)
I felt like an adult when I: folded a fitted sheet to somewhat appear square shaped, had to stop shopping in younger clothes sections and go to the Misses with all the boring clothes, when I loved a clean house and everything put away, had to stop eating things that are too sweet or too rich, , started getting household gifts for Christmas and loving them, how much I enjoy making lists just so I can cross things off and feeling guilty about relaxing too long
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
It's about 11pm, I just made myself a beautiful burger and now I feel like going to bed. I had some energy and was a little hungry, 15 minutes cooking and assembling, and now I'm really tired and haven't even taken a bite. Pondering to eat it or wrap and go to bed; pan will wait until tomorrow for sure so I don't dump hot grease in the garbage
D. Pitbull 2 years ago
I'll never forget the complete and utter inner horror I felt one day at work (many years ago) ... as I was on the phone, speaking to a client... and realizing... O.M.F.G. *I* am now "THAT ADULT"... the kind on the other end when you, as a teen or 20-something had to contact the insurance company/accountant's office/business admin/etc, etc and spoke to that 'adult person who knew about stuff and has it all together'... WHAT... *I* am supposed to be that person now??? Oh no. oh no.. the .. the other person thinks thinks I know something. They think I'm some sort of professional who has it figured out! Oh no no no no no no...
iblewsheep 2 years ago (edited)
Adulthood is a series of bad choices, and even worse decisions.
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