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When I was a kid, all I wanted was to grow up. The idea of being able to drive a car, have my own money, choose whatever I wanted from the grocery store and go out on dates sounded like a dream. As an adult, however, I’m thrilled to live in a place where I don’t need a car, and I still don't buy whatever I want from the store because I can’t justify spending half of my paycheck on organic groceries.

If you’re also tired of being an adult, you’ve come to the right place, pandas. Below, you’ll find some of the funniest and most relatable memes that have been shared on the Big Kid Problems Instagram page. Enjoy scrolling through these hilarious pics, and keep reading to find a conversation with the creator of BKP, Sarah Merrill Hall!

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John Mosley
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're probably not going to find that guy out at the clubs. He has s**t to do in the morning and doesn't have the time.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Two tuxedo cats in a childless dual income family here. They would own a porche if they could drive 😜

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To learn more about Big Kid Problems and how the page started in the first place, we reached out to the creator, Sarah Merrill Hall. Sarah was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and discuss her inspiration for the account.

“I started BKP in the basement of my sorority house during my senior year of college,” she revealed. “I was procrastinating as per usual and loved looking at @WhiteGirlProblems, @FirstWorldProblems and other ‘problems’ accounts on Twitter.”

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“I decided to make one for my demographic at the time - college kids about to be thrown into the real world, who felt less like adults and more like ‘big kids,’” Sarah shared. “In that moment, @BigKidProblems was born.”

“I ran it as an anonymous account, and it started to get popular around my campus. It was so fun to feel like I had a secret alter ego,” the creator continued. 

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“When I graduated, I moved to NYC and kept it going, and my big kid problems suddenly got very real. Working in a crappy office job, not being able to afford rent, all the fun things that come with young adult life, and it only continued to grow in popularity,” Sarah shared.

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“The account has continued to grow up with me; up and down the corporate ladder, dating - marriage, and now even having kids of my own. It's wild! And a lot of the audience has grown up with me as well,” the creator says.

As far as why it’s so important to discuss these issues, Sarah says, “So many of the big kid problems we face are so relatable and universal. To know you're not the only person going through something can really help you feel less alone in the process.”

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm up for dinner, drinks and people crashing but I want you out by 10.30am. Go home, I need to be hungover and recover in a dark room, not have coffee and conversation until 3pm.

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We also asked Sarah if she has any favorite posts that she’s shared on Big Kid Problems. “Probably my favorite topic now is talking about pregnancy and parenthood because I am very much IN IT with a toddler and a new baby on the way!” she said.

“Having a baby is the biggest life transition I've experienced so far and one of those things nobody can prepare you for. Every day there are so many ‘WTF?!’ moments, the comedy practically writes itself,” Sarah noted.

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Keley Babs
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But if you're on a yacht in the Mediterranean, then you gotta worry about the orcas. Stay humble, friends. Avoid orcas.

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Sarah says that she’s loved talking about pregnancy and parenthood so much that she actually created a podcast dedicated to it: "Bottle Service with Big Kid Problems.”

“When I got pregnant the first time, I couldn't believe how many things NOBODY warned me about and wanted to make a show going through week by week,” the creator shared. “The popularity of the podcast also led me to start a whole new offshoot on Instagram @BottleServiceBKP to talk exclusively about pregnancy and parenting because there is just SO much to joke about.”

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Colleen Glim
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One day to chill, one day to do all the things, one day to recover from doing all the things. What’s your point?

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Bec
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our pets give us a reason to keep on living, so I'm going to say yes

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Sarah also shared some wise words for fellow “big kids” out there struggling with adulthood. 

“Everything is temporary! You will go through so many highs and lows as you continue to go through adulthood, and you'll figure it out as you go,” she told Bored Panda.

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“Bad times don't last, and they will make you stronger, more interesting, and dare I say, sexier? One day, you'll be making pancakes with the love of your life and laughing about how stressed you were when some dude didn't text you back in your 20's,” the creator added. “Things that seem overwhelming now will give you a chuckle in the future and remind you that you can get through anything.” 

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Finally, Sarah shared, “The big kid problems never go away, they just look different. My dad (who is in his 60's) likes to say he has big kid problems too. Embrace the chaos, and if you can laugh through the hard times, you'll have a lot more fun along the way.”

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Stephanie Did It
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This has so much extra meaning after seeing the post about the cheating husband's "calculator" app.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother actually said to me when I was in my late 20s that she wouldn't be upset if it happened to me. Sorry mum.

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Sky Render
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nighttime castle, every time. No back pain of note since a decade ago thank you.

Katarina_Balaz
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wtf do you mean by No back pain since ten years ago? What kind of mutation did your spine undergo? Otherwise, I also like the nightime castle the most.

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Bettye McKee
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't like any of those and I have back pain all day every day.

Amy
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to mix it up between the fish and the palm tree, or if I was feeling really wild, the robot. I do indeed now have a terrible back 😅

Laura Gillette
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wasn't there some animation that happened on the nighttime castle one? Like a bat's wing would flap, or the light in the windows would flicker. I forget, but something happened!

Analyn Lahr
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I cycled between the roses, castle and beach. Not sure what that says about my personality.

Rachel
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fish on dark blue background. I have hurt myself sleeping.

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I microdose store brand wintergreen mints because they are so dam good

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked with someone like that, was perfectly fine till they went on leave, when they came back, they were like they had never done the job before . . .

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Kristal
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went to a 3 day convention in my city (took public transport cause parking downtown is EXPENSIVE) and omg, I died every night, just out like a brick. Gone all day and i just wanted to do nothing once home. That weekend about killed me lol no way could i handle two different events on consecutive days/nights

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Nicky
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of Tina Fey's date telling her he'd pick her up at 10. "At night?“

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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At first glance I thought that it said 'bushier' and assumed if was going to be a waxing reference.

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