One minute you're catching fireflies in a jar on summer vacation, and the next you're actually pausing to watch CSPAN as you flip through the channels. There's no denying it: Adulthood's a drag.
You've got bills. You've got to get the tires rotated. You've got to think long and hard about whether you're turning into your mother. Every day you're thinking, "When did I get so old?"
Relax! Being an adult doesn't mean you have to lose your childlike sense of wonder. In the words of one wise Imgur user, "We're adults, and we get to decide what that means." Interpretations may vary. Here are some of them.
Remember all that stuff you wanted to do as a kid but no one would let you?
You had some really good ideas.
Uh, why didn't we think of this?
Yep, that's mac and cheese atop a slice of pizza. 10/10 would shamelessly eat.
Because no one is supervising you.
Where do we send our application to be Dave Grohl's best friend?
Really though, failing to seize the opportunity to have wacky waving plastic tube arms would be simply irresponsible.
Also irresponsible: not having battles with said waving plastic tube arms.
And someone's got to test the tensile strength of that plastic wrap.
For science. And Spider Man.
Other times, it's just fun to revisit some childhood classics.
Guess what? Amazon will sell you supplies for an at-home ball pit.
It's not like you've outgrown them.
D*ck in a box, amirite? Just kidding, he's probably a nice guy.
You're just more sensible and mature...
With a superior taste in humor.
Guys! Guys. Look, it says "penis."
But that doesn't mean you're not just as good -- nay, better -- at doing stuff you loved as a kid.
We can only aspire to be as totally consumed by joy as this guy. One day.
You've just got to harness your creativity.
You're looking at our plan for Halloween 2014.
And maybe try some new things...
Father of the Year? Father of the Year.
Especially when your day-to-day gets boring.
Above all, remember that the world is still chock-full of wonders you've yet to explore.
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