Each and every one of us Pandas face so many problems in our daily lives. From the pressure to do well in our work and studies to worrying about loans and feeling deeply anxious about the smallest things (that totally throw our entire day out of whack, that’s for sure).
The bad news is, most people deal with the same problems. The good news? Most people deal with the same problems! And it’s a great feeling knowing that you’re not alone in this chaotic but beautiful journey that we call life.
The Average People Problems Instagram page, created and managed by writer, editor, and new mom Samantha Matt, is full to the brim with issues—small and large—that are as hilarious as they are intimately relatable, especially for us average adults. Scroll down for the best of the best, and remember to upvote your fave posts, dear Pandas. When you’re done enjoying this list, you’re welcome to drop by the comment section and tell us all about what problems you’re dealing with right now.
Bored Panda reached out to Samantha and she was kind enough to tell us all about the inspiration and history behind the Average People Problems project, her creative process for coming up with engaging content, as well as her book. The Boston-based creator told us that the project saw a bit of a metamorphosis. Scroll down for the full interview, Pandas!
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And if it's a triple cotton layer you can quietly mutter and make faces at jerks and get away with that. I'm really going to have to pay attention now if I'm not wearing one.
OMG that is SO TRUE! My lovely wife is trying really hard to lose weight on some plan or other. Me, on the other hand, just casually could do to lose a bit, and so I embark on a half-hearted plan to eat less takeaways and rediscover fruit. After two months on our respective plans, my wife has lost three pounds and I have lost just over three stones. I'm feeling quite smug but very low-key smug because my wife is spitting feathers. Awks.
I mean unused tampons aren't any more gross than unused toilet paper. We don't hide that.
Because dog knows we have to spend enough time in line that we can make really close friends, and maybe even find family we never knew existed.
I hate summer, you're sweaty and uncomfortable and it's exhausting to move, can't sleep at night because it's so hot, catch a cold when you crank up the fan too much, cat is constantly trying to escape onto the roof so you can't open the windows . I can always add a layer of clothes or blankets and make myself comfy with a hit beverage and a book.
Hey! The container store is fun. And you meet so many people with a common interest, which means for an exchange of great ideas, so you can buy even more cool containers. 😳 It's a conspiracy!
Me.....every......damn.......day! Cube neighbor constantly sounds like she' asleep!
How to cancel plans with Ashley: I'm so sorry, but I'm going to have to cancel. I just remembered that I'd planned a sleep over at Justine's.
But if you have trouble with this, there's always binge watching.
Good point. I never thought of that. But as far as making my bed, at 65 I'm listening to the Admiral.
I am 39. Bought some Red's at the Walmart. Instead of being carded, lady hit the "does the customer look over 50?" button. I dont like you either walmart lady!
Considering she was marrying him for his money and intended to ship them off to boarding school, I would say she got what she deserved.
YES! When we're both talking at the same time it sounds like we're working in a call center.
absolutely. And a huge, fat thank you for everyone tho schooled my kids just for a day or two or simply took them on a walk so I could catch up with work and simply just breathe. Being a working single mom sucked balls during lockdowns.
This also needs to be available as continuing education that comes with an available hot line to call, just to talk you down.
Only 21? I'm thinking at the rate iPhone are "upgraded" and released it would be more like iPhone 210.
I have ADHD and this happens all the time. I lose interest and I'm out of there.
Me nearing 40: ooo long weekend. i'm so exhausted from parenting and house chores I can't wait to get back to work
Not really so much in your late 20s, but definitely in your 30s.
We have a construction project going on at work, and of course the construction guys are in their early to mid-20's. I overheard one of the new guys that showed up ask one of the other guys if there were any "cute girls" working here. His reply, "Nah, just one fat, old lady". I'm the only woman here. 😔
You mean you'd actually have a job 1 week after graduating college to be able to say that? Surely you jest! Sadly, getting a job right after graduating college is a pipe dream.
ME JUST AFTER GETTING LICENSE: This is so awesome I love driving everywhere. I can drive for days and not get enough. ME NOW TO WIFE: I'll go with you only if you drive from and to home.
Why did the narrator just sound like Morgan Freeman in my head as reading that, lol?
My mum (60s) loves to point out that her generation managed to buy houses because they worked hard and saved. She just completely ignores me when I point out that in 1970 the average cost of a house was 3x the average wage and couples where only one went out to work could afford a house, whereas today the average cost of a house is SEVEN TIMES the average wage and you need two decent earners just to buy a shoebox.
Let me loose in a cheese shop and I could easily spend $63 on cheese. The challenge would be holding it down to $63.
And you can't go to the MD to find out if it is actually something because you can't afford it. This remains true because if you even have insurance they only pay for so many visits a year and you have already maxed out on that. (For those of you who live in the U.S.)
Then, instead of working, i lie in bed for two hours convincing myself that Wal-mart is just a couple blocks east and i could get snacks and not starve if i could only get up and go. And i am still here, hangry and ready to give up in life because scr#w the store. And people. And money. And shoes. And walking.
Don't worry. They don't want you looking at them either. Life has a way of evening itself out.
Lip Smackers debuted in 1975 though. And they came in jumbo size...the cylinder was about 2.5cm by 10cm.
I don't want to 'have a job' at someone else's wedding. I wanna skip the reception, show up for cake and to tell them how beautiful the reception was, and then go back home, eat more cake, and watch netflix.
Hey Paris! Stop being a clueless spoiled little rich girl. Can you fit that on a T shirt?
right?! My 13 yr old sees me work all day, clean the house, sweating over bills, checking out my wrinkles in the mirror and says he'll hate being an adult
Ugh no, I'm the opposite, I want spring and summer to f**k right off. WINTER FOREVER
Is it normal to visit your parents and just get some snacks without being offered any? I'd never do that, but maybe that's a cultural thing.. or just my weird family.
and this is why I pay for my stuff myself.. not putting up with anything just for the sake of a free glass of wine :)
This went on for far too long. I had to stop at 61. Lesson: always wait until the late afternoon to check out BP. That way they've been narrowed down to somewhere between 30 - 50. You may end up wasting the same amount of time, but you'll get to check out everything for the day.
I kinda feel sorry for Samantha Matt. She seems to be in her late 20s, already contemplates her life choices (cmon you don't have to be married and have kids yet) and complains about being cold, bored and having to go to work, while getting excited about organising her pantry instead of going out. Lighten up Sam
Life is gonna sting hard if it actually happens too her.
Load More Replies...Way too much stupid s**t on this one, it’s life. She has way too much time for complaining and not getting out of bed. These kind of posts are getting very irritating.
This went on for far too long. I had to stop at 61. Lesson: always wait until the late afternoon to check out BP. That way they've been narrowed down to somewhere between 30 - 50. You may end up wasting the same amount of time, but you'll get to check out everything for the day.
I kinda feel sorry for Samantha Matt. She seems to be in her late 20s, already contemplates her life choices (cmon you don't have to be married and have kids yet) and complains about being cold, bored and having to go to work, while getting excited about organising her pantry instead of going out. Lighten up Sam
Life is gonna sting hard if it actually happens too her.
Load More Replies...Way too much stupid s**t on this one, it’s life. She has way too much time for complaining and not getting out of bed. These kind of posts are getting very irritating.
