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Article created by: Donata Ruzgaitė

40 is the new 30—we’ve all heard that at some point. But let’s be real: aging comes with its own share of hilarious quirks and downright unexplainable habits.

Today, we’ve rounded up some painfully relatable posts that perfectly capture the strange things everyone over 40 does, even if they swear they don’t. From random grunts while standing up to having a favorite grocery store aisle, it’s all part of the charm. Get ready to nod along, cringe in recognition, or laugh at your parents (and maybe yourself).

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Tweet about mysterious ailments commonly joked about by people in their 40s, reflecting humor on aging experiences.

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    Tweet caption about entering your 40s and noticing music in supermarkets, reflecting things people in their 40s do.

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    Screenshot of a tweet humorously reflecting on changes people in their 40s experience as they approach their 50s.

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    Screenshot of a tweet about wrecking your shoulder while sleeping, illustrating things people in their 40s do that confuse younger people.

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    Tweet about challenges people in their 40s face, including caring for kids and parents while dealing with body changes.

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    Tweet screenshot on generational differences, highlighting what people in their 40s do that makes zero sense to anyone younger.

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    Tweet about health changes people in their 40s experience, highlighting things that make no sense to younger generations.

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    Screenshot of a humorous tweet about sneezing loudly after passing the age of 40, highlighting funny things people in their 40s do.

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    Tweet about neck pillows and neck problems, illustrating things people in their 40s do that confuse younger generations.

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    Tweet about experiences in your 40s, highlighting frustrating moments that confuse younger people.

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    50 Things People In Their 40s Do That Make Absolutely Zero Sense To Anyone Younger (New Pics)

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    Tweet about a common experience people in their 40s face, highlighting relatable habits for that age group.

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    Tweet about experiences in your 40s highlighting things people in their 40s do that confuse younger generations.

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    Tweet by Kevin humorously warning about the quirks of being in your 40s that baffle younger generations.

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    Screenshot of a tweet humorously describing the challenges people in their 40s face with their bodies working against them.

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    Tweet from Crazy Stalker Mom humorously describing one confusing thing people in their 40s do about feeling tired.

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    Screenshot of a social media post humorously highlighting a thing people in their 40s do that confuses younger generations.

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    Screenshot of a tweet humorously highlighting a habit of people in their 40s accumulating unread PDFs.

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    Screenshot of a tweet discussing things people in their 40s experience that make zero sense to younger generations.

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    Tweet by a woman humorously describing how people in their 40s often fall asleep on the couch, reflecting relatable habits.

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    Tweet about things people in their 40s do, imagining music video moments while doing household chores.

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    Screenshot of a tweet about the challenges of sleeping habits in your 40s, reflecting quirky things people in their 40s do.

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    Tweet from Darlin' Darla about aging in your 40s and feeling your bones, reflecting things people in their 40s do.

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    Tweet about printer use by people in their 40s illustrating things people in their 40s do that confuse younger generations.

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    Screenshot of a social media post expressing excitement about new window blinds, highlighting relatable moments for people in their 40s.

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    Tweet about people in their 40s using phone cases that open like a book, highlighting quirky habits of that age group.

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    Tweet by Benonwine asking people over age 40 about body pain, highlighting common experiences of people in their 40s.

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    Tweet about people in their 40s being insecure or bragging about their age, highlighting age behavior differences.

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    Tweet screenshot about people in their 40s feeling vertigo when recalling their birth year, highlighting age-related perceptions.

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    Screenshot of a tweet about advice for people over 45, highlighting challenges younger workers may not understand.

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    Screenshot of a tweet humorously referencing things people in their 40s do that confuse younger generations.

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    Tweet about a humorous habit people in their 40s do involving public phone calls on speakerphone.

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    Tweet about the funny challenges people in their 40s face, highlighting confusing moments for younger generations.

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    Tweet about life in your 40s, humorously noting unexpected challenges that confuse younger people about being in their 40s.

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    Tweet by Mike Mika about people in their 40s owning multiple versions of Super Mario Bros, illustrating age-related habits.

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    Tweet about turning 40 and feeling urges that highlight things people in their 40s do that confuse younger generations.

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    Tweet about people in their 40s choosing to stay in and rest instead of partying, relatable to 40s habits.

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    Tweet text about people in their 40s pressing fingers on screens, highlighting strange habits of people in their 40s.

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    Cartoon showing a comedian over 40 cautiously speaking on stage, reflecting humor and social sensitivity of people in their 40s.

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    Text message exchange showing a conversation highlighting things people in their 40s do that confuse younger generations.

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    Screenshot of a tweet humorously questioning habits of people in their 40s that confuse younger generations.

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    Tweet about confusing office slang from people in their 40s, highlighting things that make zero sense to younger generations.

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    Tweet by user Insomniac questioning why people over 40 capitalize random words in their posts, highlighting generation quirks.

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    Screenshot of a tweet questioning why people in their 40s order tomato juice on planes, highlighting age-related habits.

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    Tweet about people in their 40s unfollowing each other on Instagram and criticizing writers on Reddit.


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