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Many kids find the idea of being an adult glamorous. Grown-ups get to stay up as late as they want, eat ice cream for dinner, watch R-rated movies, and if they don’t want to make their bed, they don’t have to! 

But reality can hit you like a ton of bricks when you turn 18 and find out that being an adult is actually a lot of hard work. And you do have to get plenty of sleep and eat healthy, unless you want to feel terrible the next day. The good news, however, is that we’re all in it together. Bored Panda has compiled a list below of hilarious memes about the realities of adulting, so enjoy scrolling through and be sure to upvote the ones that you find painfully relatable!

#1

A relatable meme about people being in the same storm but different boats, encouraging kindness, perfect for adults.

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Cécile Prévost
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3 weeks ago

Very accurate

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    #2

    A hilariously relatable meme contrasting high school science views with adult conspiracy theories, aimed at adults.

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago

    Very well said. I've met many anti vaxxers and one flat earth weenie. I'm still trying to figure out how they are able to keep breathing on their own.

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    #3

    A hilariously relatable meme for adults showing a post about Onlygrans teaching sewing, knitting, and recipes.

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    Doofnuts
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    3 weeks ago

    By George, I think you may have something there!

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    #4

    A relatable meme for adults showing text over a sunset and field, comparing being an adult to a folding lawn chair.

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    UnclePanda
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    3 weeks ago

    And there are more than a few screws loose.

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    #5

    A hilariously relatable meme about adults appreciating field trips to an old watermill.

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    xolitaire
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    3 weeks ago

    We still have these at work. Company outings once a year, whoo. But it's not a team building event, but an actual day trip to a museum or something similar. Last year was a very cool planetarium.

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    #6

    A tweet about debating keeping a cardboard box as an adult. A relatable meme for adults.

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    Doofnuts
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    3 weeks ago

    I don't debate, I keep it.

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    #7

    A relatable meme showing the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, with text about the Grinch hating people, not Christmas.

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    Crystalwitch60
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    3 weeks ago

    Very fair 👍

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    #8

    A relatable meme for adults who still don’t know what they’re doing, staring at a pill bottle in confusion.

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    Woof Yo
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    3 weeks ago

    Thank goodness for pill minders.

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    #9

    A relatable meme for adults showing someone sleeping peacefully, representing the joy of no work tomorrow.

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    Cécile Prévost
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago

    YES !

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    #10

    A hilariously relatable meme on a T-shirt for adults who don't know what they're doing.

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    Hyacinth (Any pronouns)
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    3 weeks ago

    Me watching YouTube videos about fan theories for games I've never played (back in the FNAF pits again)

    #11

    A hilariously relatable meme about adults not knowing what they're doing financially.

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    RoteWeil
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    3 weeks ago

    I make more money than my father did at my age but it has much less buying power.

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    #12

    A relatable meme for adults showing Linda Belcher from Bob's Burgers looking shocked in a grocery store aisle.

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    Verfin22
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    3 weeks ago

    We the people who stock them hate it too. Especially since the warehouse doesn't care and puts 11 aisles of freight on one pallet that now has to be sorted before putting it in its new home.

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    #13

    A hilariously relatable meme for adults with a fluffy white dog looking sad in a car, expressing adult struggles.

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    Pandora
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    3 weeks ago

    If Trump was a dog! 😂

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    #14

    Hilariously relatable meme of a dog in a straw hat on the phone, a perfect meme for adults who dont know what theyre doing.

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    Doofnuts
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    3 weeks ago

    I love the distinction there.

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    #15

    A Tumblr post about sidequests as a metaphor for life. A hilariously relatable meme for adults.

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    ginger
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    3 weeks ago

    sidequests are the best part of life

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    #16

    A hilariously relatable meme of a Barbie doll with an annoyed expression, perfect for adults who dont know what theyre doing.

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    Ghostchaplain16
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    3 weeks ago

    ...but mostly people.

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    #17

    Hilariously relatable memes for adults: a golden retriever holds its leash in its mouth, walking alone, like an adult.

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    Doofnuts
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    3 weeks ago

    I absolutely hate adulting. I avoid it whenever possible.

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    #18

    A hilariously relatable meme about employment and being likable for adults.

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    Doofnuts
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    3 weeks ago

    This is surprisingly accurate, although being good at your job helps also.

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    #19

    A relatable meme for adults showing a person wrapped in a blanket on a couch, enjoying their rent.

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    sbj
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    3 weeks ago

    I know this feeling all too well, why was I in such a rush to become an adult with my own place

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    #20

    A hilariously relatable meme for adults discussing an adult problem: fruits and vegetables expiring faster when you pay for them.

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    Doofnuts
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    3 weeks ago

    How much maintenance is involved in owning a house! Holy C**p!

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    #21

    A relatable meme for adults featuring a cat with the text about not wanting a career but a peaceful life.

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    Ghostchaplain16
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    3 weeks ago

    Oh to be a cat!

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    #22

    Hilariously relatable memes showing a store aisle with External Pain for adulthood, depicting adult struggles.

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    Doofnuts
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    3 weeks ago

    Why yes, I live there.

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    #23

    A hilariously relatable meme for adults about having a favorite stove top burner, highlighting adulting quirks.

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    Doofnuts
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    3 weeks ago

    VERRY true! Bottom left for me.

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    #24

    A relatable meme for adults who still don’t know what they’re doing, understanding the desire to lay down all the time.

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    nut nibbler
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    3 weeks ago

    You start looking at daybeds for the lounge instead of a replacement sofa.

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    #25

    Kermit the Frog looking disappointed, a relatable meme about adults regretting wishing to be grown up.

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    Luke || Kira (he/she)
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    3 weeks ago

    Like... being an adult isn't all that rage but there's no way in the fuㅤck I'd be willing to go back to school

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    #26

    A relatable meme for adults about the struggle of distinguishing iPhones after starting to pay rent.

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    xolitaire
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago

    Eh, it seems I skipped Iphones entirely. First smartphone was a Samsung and I never looked back

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    #27

    A relatable meme for adults showing a text exchange about different approaches to drinking wine, highlighting adulthood.

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    Lady Gypsy Rain
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    3 weeks ago

    And I am drinking a glass of wine so I don’t feel hungry since I spent my grocery money on a cheap bottle of wine

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    #28

    A hilariously relatable meme for adults about an adult sleeping on their neck strangely, emphasizing not knowing what to do.

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    BeesEelsAndPups
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    3 weeks ago

    Week? Try 2 months

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    #29

    A relatable meme about adults who still don’t know what they’re doing, defining a good day as doing nothing.

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    Lady Gypsy Rain
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    3 weeks ago

    Until that becomes your every day reality and you can’t do much else because your body is too broken to do anything. And you literally have to set goals like, stand up for 10 seconds, step outside at least once, tell yourself you are good enough…..

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    #30

    A funny meme post about starting a new kitchen sponge, a relatable adulting moment for adults who don't know what they're doing.

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    Min (she/her)
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    3 weeks ago

    I'll admit it - I do enjoy new kitchen sponge day.

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    #31

    A relatable meme featuring Kermit the Frog leaning against a wall, illustrating errands counting as going out.

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    Mark Alexander
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago

    Wait. They don't?

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    #32

    Hilariously relatable meme of the Mona Lisa looking exhausted, a meme for adults who dont know what theyre doing and are tired.

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    Ghostchaplain16
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    3 weeks ago

    Let's hear it for a 4 day work week!

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    #33

    A hilariously relatable meme for adults featuring the Grinch looking tired while holding a coffee cup.

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    Did I say that out loud?
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago

    I'm tired. How's your day going, fellow Pandas?

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    #34

    A hilariously relatable meme of a hamster at an office desk taking a selfie, showing the daily grind for adults.

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    Doofnuts
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    3 weeks ago

    I rolled on this one. LOLOLOLOL!

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    #35

    A hilariously relatable meme of a woman crying tears of joy on a game show, understanding why adults value appliances.

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    Community Member
    3 weeks ago

    But are you at the age where you think, "WHY THE FÙCK DOES A TOASTER NEED AN APP?"

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    #36

    A hilariously relatable meme for adults comparing The Neverending Story as a kid to a neverending laundry basket as an adult.

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    Bewitched One
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    3 weeks ago

    Bills

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    #37

    A hilariously relatable meme for adults, stating being an adult is like riding a bike on fire in hell.

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    nut nibbler
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago

    And someone has stolen the seat.

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    #38

    Hilariously relatable memes for adults: a woman on her phone, ignoring problems, like an adult.

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago

    I loved this woman!

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    #39

    A hilariously relatable meme for adults entering their 30s needing Home and Purse Advil.

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    Lady Gypsy Rain
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    3 weeks ago

    And work advil and car advil and that advil you keep at your parents house.

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    #40

    An empty apartment with an air mattress and a TV on the floor. A relatable meme for adults about independence.

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago

    What? I lived like this until I got married at 25 and found out you are supposed to have other stuff.

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    #41

    A hilariously relatable meme shows a graduate realizing there is no summer vacation after graduation.

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    Cathy Jo Baker
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    3 weeks ago

    One of the few perks left in being a teacher!

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    #42

    Hilariously relatable memes for adults: a cartoon image of a person screaming into a pillow, saving money and having fun as an adult.

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    BarkingSquirell
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    3 weeks ago

    That little bit of drool saved this post.

    #43

    A relatable meme for adults showing the decreasing perceived value of money from childhood to adulthood.

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    3 weeks ago

    Wow,I've got £1500 and my bills are already paid! *dashboard warning light* MWHAHAHAHA!

    #44

    A hilariously relatable tweet for adults about staying up late to experience being awake and not working.

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    Balseraph
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    3 weeks ago

    I stay up late because it turns out I can even procrastinate sleep.

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    #45

    A hilariously relatable meme of Danny DeVito lying on a couch, looking unenthusiastic and bored, representing adults.

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago

    Yeah, so?

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    #46

    Hilariously relatable memes for adults: a woman wearing a crown looks surprised, realizing she is the adult.

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    Janissary35680
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    3 weeks ago

    “Wow! I’ve never been called an adult before. I’ve been tried as one” (Otto Mann, “The Otto Show”, The Simpsons 0322)

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    #47

    A relatable meme for adults showing tired Homer and Marge Simpson on a couch, depicting adulting as an extreme sport.

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    nut nibbler
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    3 weeks ago

    Cooking after a gym visit...could explain why so many just have protein shakes these days instead of cooking.

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    #48

    A two-panel meme showing Squidward drinking coffee and then lying in bed. A relatable meme for adults who still don't know what they're doing.

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    Doofnuts
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    3 weeks ago

    Ahh, my hero Squidward.

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    #49

    A hilariously relatable meme of Bob from Bob's Burgers sitting on a couch at home, perfect for adults who love staying in.

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    DebSue
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    3 weeks ago

    Half asleep to ballistic in zero seconds if someone has the nerve to knock on door (I've disabled the doorbell) that has a " no solicitors sign on it. I don't need a new roof, security system,lawn care or to be " saved" - leave me the he!! alone!

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    #50

    A hilariously relatable meme for adults about lowering music to find an address to see better.

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    Lady Gypsy Rain
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    3 weeks ago

    Doesn’t everyone do this? I swear I can remember doing this as a teenager.

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    #51

    Oscar the Grouch driving, a relatable meme depicting an adult's disillusionment with adulthood.

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    Mel
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    3 weeks ago

    Desserts are the answer, my friends. They make everything better. And no one can tell you you can't have any before dinner.

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    #52

    Relatable meme of the Grinch looking tired while holding a mug, reflecting adults who still dont know what theyre doing but are too tired.

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    3 weeks ago (edited)

    After work you can do whatever you want after; shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and sorting the kids. Welcome to the "sleepkills" zone.

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    #53

    A hilariously relatable meme for adults comparing a child's excitement for a school trip to adult apathy.

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    3 weeks ago

    The most exciting school trip I ever had was to the Ideal Homes Exhibition, in Earls Court, London in the 80s. And that was only because the trip had been officially cancelled due to the IRA starting their Christmas bombing campaign,but, we all went anyway. The highlight being the look on the faces of the shop assistants as a a group of Black Country comprehensive school kids piled into shops on Oxford Street that were selling grossly overpriced tat. Such as a string vest for £50.

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    #54

    A meme with a person saying 'adulthood is really discovering half your family are mentally ill'. A relatable meme for adults.

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    Cécile Prévost
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    3 weeks ago

    Oh my god so true

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    #55

    A hilariously relatable meme for adults about realizing you're old while reading Amazon reviews for light bulbs, showing not knowing what to do.

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    3 weeks ago

    It's usually that moment when you look in a mirror and think, "Who t f is that old bástąrd?" .....ooooh!

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    #56

    A hilariously relatable meme for adults with a sad black dog on the phone, illustrating adulting and scheduling appointments.

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    RoteWeil
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    3 weeks ago

    My wife. Love her to d***h but also her appointment secretary.

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    #57

    A relatable meme about adults in their 30s finding their age matches how many pounds overweight they are.

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    Gail Lott
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    3 weeks ago

    With all my love and respect, fvck you. lol

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    #58

    A relatable meme comparing Mr. Krabs as a child and an adult, highlighting the fatigue of adult life.

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    3 weeks ago

    Or,for the first one, going straight to work after clubbing because you didn't have time to go home.

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    #59

    Hilariously relatable memes about middle adulthood starting at 35, featuring a woman falling and Hide the Pain Harold.

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    Doofnuts
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    3 weeks ago

    You have got to be freakin' kidding. I'm over twice that and still haven't got out of my early teens.

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    #60

    A hilariously relatable meme for adults showing a wallet with only jelly beans and coins, highlighting not knowing what to do.

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    Lady Gypsy Rain
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    3 weeks ago

    Ohhhhcoin purse jelly beans. Dinner is decided!

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    #61

    A relatable meme for adults about the cost of living with parents: free rent, but at the expense of mental health.

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    Marilyn Holt
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    3 weeks ago

    Adult here. I had to go live in my kids' house.

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    #62

    Hilariously relatable memes of Spongebob at a desk, illustrating adults feeling like kids faking their way through life.

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    Lady Gypsy Rain
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    3 weeks ago

    My brain thinks I’m 18. My body thinks I’m 108. I’m 53 so it averages out, I guess.

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    #63

    A hilariously relatable meme for adults who still don’t know what they’re doing, on pay day with no money.

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    Lady Gypsy Rain
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    3 weeks ago

    Oh yes. Payday. The day I check my balance and subtract all of my bills to find out how much I can spend on groceries, only to realize they need to pay me for my groceries because negative numbers don’t spend

    #64

    Hilariously relatable memes showing how adults fix pain with coffee and Do Not Disturb, contrasting with kids using bandages.

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    Sparky
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    3 weeks ago

    A coffee drink isn't going to cut it, unless it's an espresso martini.

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    #65

    An old woman driving, a hilariously relatable meme for adults about buying a wreath with a coupon.

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    3 weeks ago

    Yep. That is me. And I will continue to bump and thump my music till I d*e. Mostly because I’m half deaf from listening to really loud music in the car and in the club when I was barely legal

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    #66

    A hilariously relatable meme shows parents launching an adult child into a ditch, symbolizing adulthood struggles.

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    keyboardtek
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    3 weeks ago

    Home schooling end result. The kids have been raised in a protective bubble, usually religion is involved in creating a deluded version of what the world is like. So they never learned a single practical way to deal with the real world.

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    #67

    A hilariously relatable meme for adults showing Pepe the frog in a suit on a subway after pretending to be an adult.

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    3 weeks ago

    Stop pretending. Everyone knows that everyone else is bùllshìttìng, just like they are.

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    #68

    Relatable meme of a surprised chihuahua, conveying the feeling of adults who still dont know what theyre doing in life.

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    Cécile Prévost
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    3 weeks ago

    When you are very old you can start to behave like a child again ....

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    #69

    A hilariously relatable meme tweet for adults about socializing and discussing TV shows.

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    Balseraph
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    3 weeks ago

    My watch list is, unfortunately, quite long. Thankfully I have finally taught myself that it's OK not to finish a book/show/movie that I'm not enjoying.

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    #70

    A hilariously relatable meme showing a tired rooster, representing adults who still don’t know what they’re doing after work.

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    #71

    A hilariously relatable meme showing two Starbucks drinks and a pastry, depicting adults treating themselves to good food.

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    Sparky
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    3 weeks ago

    What is that yummy looking roll thing on the left?

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    #72

    Hilariously relatable memes for adults: a split image showing a woman browsing things she cant afford as a kid and as an adult.

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    nut nibbler
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    3 weeks ago

    Then try to convince yourself you like being minimalist.

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    #73

    Bugs Bunny holding a coffee cup, illustrating a relatable meme about adults liking black coffee with age.

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    Balseraph
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    3 weeks ago

    As soon as I left the corporate world I stopped drinking coffee. I love the smell, but don't really like the taste. However I drank it by the bucket in office jobs because Monster energy wasn't freely available in the kitchen but coffee was not only free, but part of my job to order so we always had the blend I liked best.

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    #74

    A relatable meme for adults showing a tired Peter Griffin from Family Guy on a laptop, representing the 20s.

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    RoteWeil
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    3 weeks ago

    I remember the day I turned 30, I literally thought my life was over. When I turned 60 all I thought was “how the hell did that happen?”

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