Adults Who Took Immaturity To The Next Level
You're only as old as you let yourself feel, right? This is good advice for anyone who's looking to squeeze a little more vitality out of their years, but sometimes people take it too far in the best and worst ways. I'm talking about some serious Benjamin Buttons.
Here are some grown freaking adults who decided today would be the day to step back into the blunder years. It's all the chaos and humor you remember without the braces and chin acne.
Ed On Yelp Messed With The Wrong Sub Shop
Next time Ed wants to complain about a sandwich, he should think about who he's lashing out at. Because clearly, this manager can get way pettier and more immature if the situation calls for it.
This sign raises an interesting question, though. Did this restaurant sell fewer meatball sandwiches after they made this sign, or did it only make people more interested in trying them?
You're Never Safe From Puns, Even At Work
We all laugh at how quirky and weird that one coworker is who loves supplying the dad jokes, but at the end of the day, work would really suck without them.
That's especially true when they go to the lengths of tracking down the biggest spring they can find just to commit to this pretty goofy bit. After all, it's not like there's any reason it would've been here before.
Husband Was Angry So He Only Made His Half...
You ever been so angry with someone that you leave the house without saying anything to them? Well, how about making only your side of the bed? That's calculated immaturity and I'm so here for it.
While some spouses might sleep on the couch after a particularly heated argument, that doesn't seem to be quite extra enough for this husband. He's more likely to spend the night in a whole pillow fort.
When Will Our Coworkers Learn??
It's not good workplace environment building to post up signs about what fish you can and can't eat, but...they're absolutely right. Nobody wants to smell your pungent salmon dinner, Karen.
Sure, there may be more respectful and less passive aggressive ways to word this. That said, this is totally believable as a sign that followed up a more reasonably-worded one that nobody paid attention to. Sometimes, you've got to do what you've got to do.
He Deserved The Tattoo
She's not the immature one in this situation—her ex-boyfriend definitely is. If you don't know how to stay loyal to someone then you deserve a permanent reminder on your body just so you can glance down and keep yourself in check.
Unfortunately, so many of the people who do this find some way to justify it in their heads. Fortunately, that regrettable tattoo isn't likely to listen to any of them. And she's almost guaranteed to already have him blocked.
Safe To Say These Neighbors Do Not Get Along
There's a line being drawn and it's drawn right down the snowy stairway. I love how one neighbor is so immature that they're willing to awkwardly work harder to not shovel their hated neighbor's side. How much do you want to bet that they just hopped onto the bare side?
If there's one lesson that experience has to offer about these little neighborly squabbles, it's that this is only the beginning. These two are going to keep getting increasingly pettier until something really crazy happens.
He Found His Other Half
They say you know when you've found your other half—this guy definitely did. This is an awesome way to bring some humor into your day. He should be careful around her, though: she's a little stuck-up and doesn't talk much.
Still, it's hard to know how anyone can say no to that winning smile. That's especially true when we're talking about someone who doesn't even have a mouth.
Taking The Neighbor Drama To The Wifi
The rest of the neighbors clearly don't want to get involved in the petty drama. But honestly, I'd throw my hat into the ring. I'd make one that expresses how tired I am of their garbage blowing into my yard.
That said, it would also be a little funny to see how their network names change if another neighbor named their Wifi server, "Why can't we just get along?" Would the other neighbors feel a little ashamed or would they double down?
The Irony In This
This driver got this left on their car (rightfully) since they have a bit of difficulty parking within the lines. A little passive-aggressive practice truly does make perfect, right?
This is particularly devilish because while this is a stinging barb that nobody wants to see, it's attached to a pretty cute turtle. I'd want to put it on my fridge, but then it would tell everyone who visits me that I suck at parking.
Manager's Computer Wasn't Working, So He Told Her To Put It In Rice...
This manager has the naivety of a child who isn't quite sure how putting your phone in rice works. She fully heated the rice up in the microwave and dumped it on her laptop...
That said, there's a difference between not understanding directions and not following them. Even if she's not sure how to put a laptop in rice, she should know that putting the rice ON the laptop is not what she was told to do.
This Office Drama Got A Bit Sticky
Clearly, one floor of the office is much more creative than the other. I'm curious how they were able to get SpongeBob printed out with this much color or made out of sticky notes. Probably just the sheer anger at the noise situation inspired this much creativity.
It also seems like the sarcastic Spongebob response is exactly what that first office should have expected. It's not like the people outside the building can hear them either way, so what's the point of announcing this?
This Boss Saw The Opportunity And Took It
This manager will take advantage of any opportunity to remind their employees of the "no phone" policy. They eat, sleep, live, and breathe the "no phones" policy, and yeah, I'd love to meet them.
Of course, that only means anything if they're also as committed to the policy as they expect their subordinates to be. If they're always gossiping with their friends during work hours, they can't really say anything.
One Question: Where Can I Buy One?
I'm so incredibly jealous of this neighbor with arguably the world's greatest and most aquatic mailbox. Does it make sense? No. But is this adorable mailbox filling me with a feeling of tender childhood hope that I haven't experienced in years? Absolutely.
It's a pretty safe bet that it's also something the postal worker looks forward to seeing every day as well. When most of your day is rows of identical mailboxes, this whimsy can make a surprisingly big difference.
Icarus In An Office Chair
This is a story told in two parts. She really genuinely thought that her bones and muscles were tougher than concrete and paid the ultimate price for that. And it cost an arm.
That said, her expression in the second photo at least suggests that she accepted her fate. Obviously, somebody already had the "what did you think was going to happen?" talk with her parents.
His Girlfriend Called Him In Yelling "Help! The Toilet Is Smoking!"
This is the kind of relationship I want. You want to be able to joke and have fun with your partner while also subliminally reminding them that they need to change the toilet paper.
As much as I don't like being startled for no reason, there's no way I would able to get mad about it for long in this case. That's especially true if I saw her impish facial expression right after this.
Her Roommate Keeps Leaving Hair In The Shower—So She Let Her Know
This roommate needs to read the hair on the wall—she's in hot water with her other roommate. I'm glad she notified her of the problem, but I could never stoop to this immaturity level of touching someone else's hair to get it done.
That is, unless the roommate decided to leave this message behind with her own hair. There's something to be said for letting the other person see how they like something that annoys you.
This Toddler Took Punctuality Way More Seriously
Sometimes, children are the quickest ones to call us out on our behavior, even though they're technically supposed to be the ones modeling their behavior off of. Maybe this doctor should act more immature in this case?
It's also true that so many kids are innocently trying to be helpful while managing to say the perfect thing to destroy an adult's self-esteem in an instant. They have a dangerous power over us and they don't even know it.
This Husband Is Officially Banned From Grocery Shopping/Organizing Duties
A good rule of thumb is that just because something is in a blue box doesn't mean it's pasta. Rather, sometimes it's your wife's box of Tampax. Whether he did this as a joke or not, marinara sauce is ruined for me.
This dude will really be banned from the organizational part of things if he accidentally reaches for the wrong box and dumps them in the pot. That's not the kind of absorption they were designed for.
Immature Or Seriously Impressive?
This took some serious time, humor, skill, effort, and a very long Google search about where they sell giant marshmallows. I think Costco is his best bet, but you never know.
If that marshmallow is also made of snow, then there's no question that this dude deserves the grand prize in whatever competition this was. Trying to get it to stay on the stick seems like a nightmare and a half.
How To Trace Your Heritage
Like great-grandfather, like grandfather, like father, like son. All this family has to do is look at old photo albums and see who's drinking from what to trace their lineage.
As long as nobody gets the bottles mixed up, this is perfectly wholesome. It's a good thing that sippy cup isn't made out of glass or that could very easily happen.
His Son Was Mad, So This Monster Opened All The Bananas In The House
Immaturity skyrocketed to a new level when he decided to take out his frustrations on his father's favorite smoothie addition. I'm sorry, but bananas don't deserve this kind of brutality.
How much banana bread was this kid expecting his family to make? Or did he even think about that? Grounding him may not make him stop doing this, but eating the same thing for three weeks probably will.
Honestly, Someone's Got To Keep Management Accountable
If nobody's going to leave passive-aggressive notes for management, then really, who's going to? This level of immaturity in the face of heel-dragging bureaucracy is what keeps the world running.
Besides, ironic causes for celebration are only marginally less fun than genuine ones. There was pettiness behind that anniversary sign but the purple font shows there was also a little bit of affection.
The Reverse—This Kid Is Acting Like A 43-Year-Old Office Worker
A 17-year-old had this on his school desk when his teacher noticed. Sure, this whole article has been about making fun of immature adults, but what about kids who're acting basically like pensioners already? Who'd a thunk it?
Moreover, there's something impressive about the fact that he's got it right down to the second. His boss better believe that he's serious about the exactness of his terms on this one.
"My Kid Did This Portrait Of Me Over 10 Years Ago. I Still Look The Same"
Kudos to this mom for leaning into the very interesting artwork her kid drew of her. It just goes to show you, some people never grow up, and a good red lip is always in style.
As cute as it is when parents put a clearly questionable drawing on the fridge, this mom went the extra mile. Doing her makeup to make it look accurate is certainly wholesome, but so is framing the drawing.
This Was Subtweeting Before Subtweeting
I really appreciate the lengths this ex went to to make fun of the antics of this person. MySpace truly was where immature people came out to play, just remember all the drama that came with having the "Top Eight"?
Plus, there was something charming about the audacity of having music loudly play the second anyone visited your profile back then. Granted, it was annoying at the time but it was a personal touch that people never really got from Facebook.
This Bother Isn't So Grape Of A Sibling
This is reason number one why me and my siblings don't get along. Even if my adult brother would "do something nice" for me, he'll always turn around and eat half my grapes. It kind of works as a metaphor right?
After this, she's probably going to draw up a contract for every interaction she has with our brother. And while her parents might argue that's excessive, I simply can't agree. Plus, it feels classier to start sibling arguments with, "As a matter of law."
The Hotel Staff That Refused To Have A Boring Day At Work
Traveling is super fun, but it can obviously be incredibly stressful. So just imagine how great it would be to walk into your hotel bathroom and seeing this? All my worries would just be flushed away.
It's not enough that they were creative enough to fold these towels into a guy reading a cruise pamphlet on the John. They even used little googly eyes to give him a realistically awkward facial expression. If you've ever walked in on somebody, you've seen this face.
He Was Invited To A "Hawaiian Shirt" Party
This is definitely a Hawaiian shirt, it may even be the most Hawaiian-themed Hawaiian shirt I've ever seen. I'm loving the joy on this punny man's face, but I have to ask, what that intentional or is it a sour cream stain?
On one hand, it seems unlikely that a stain would form in a perfect model of the Hawaiian islands. At the same time, there's no way anyone can let the serendipity go to waste if that is what happened.
As If They Would Ship You A Live Koala For $70
I wish I had this much childhood innocence still left in me. Just imagine walking through life thinking that one day you'll be a proud owner of a koala bear? Those would be bright days.
Based on this sweet reaction, she must have also thought that those commercials pleading with people to sponsor a child in another country were asking for a way bigger commitment than they were.
I Don't See The Problem
Look, if people in this person's life isn't going to specify what kind of spice rack they should make then they can't be upset if someone ends up with a shelf full of Spice Girls.
After all, this is exactly what they meant when they told people to spice up their lives. It's not their fault that everyone else in the world decided to be more literal.
No Bathtub? No Dignity? No Problem
When you're pissed off that your landlord is such a cheapskate that they won't install a bathtub, you're most likely to complain to your friends and roommates. What this woman did was head straight to Walmart with her fury.
But even when it's in a plastic bin, there's something about a bath that melts all the bitterness away. That may have started off as a self-satisfied smirk, but it's a genuinely relaxed smile now.
These Cats Are Acting Foolish
Why are cats tiny, angry jerks? Like, don't they age seven years at a time? Act your age and stop ruining literally everything! I don't care how cute you are.
Of course, this is all impotent ranting. Based on the look in their eyes, the committee has already investigated themselves from the incident and found no wrongdoing. Even when the mayor's a cat, you can't fight city hall.
Time To Black Out Tonight
This is the kind of genius you could only expect from someone who is an adult but doesn't think like one. Who comes up with this stuff? I'll tell you what, though, they're in for the night of their lives.
It's also clear that they've never seen Anchorman because they probably won't get far into that gallon before they agree that milk was a bad choice. It's not really a binge drink, to say the least.
But...It's Pasta
If you can't cook pasta properly then you really don't deserve to be anywhere near a stove. There are more exciting, less embarrassing ways to set your house on fire.
Like, it's so obviously wrong that it has to be a bit. Yet, it can't be. Even Eric Andre doesn't get so committed to a bit that he lets it burn his house down. Is somebody out there really this clueless?
Her Body, Her Choice
In this day and age, that is exactly the kind of sentiment that I would expect someone to get tattooed on their body. The only problem is someday it might stop being true.
On the plus side, there's still something she can do if she comes to regret this tattoo. By adding "opause" to the end of this sentence, she'll have every woman over 45 cheering for her.
Just Read The Instructions
This person did not read the instructions on the website properly and left delivery instructions in the spot where you want things engraved on the case. It's a good life motto to live by though.
The funniest part, though, is that it's really not hard to see someone reading this and mistaking it for profound song lyrics. They'd probably have an entertainingly farfetched explanation for their meaning as well.
That's A Lot Of Candy
Now that is a money shot. What is kinkier than someone lying on their bed with a bunch of fruit gummies? That's the kind of person you would have a good time hanging out with, but they also probably still work at the mall.
The best part is her facial expression. She's just casually covered in fruit snacks and it's hard not to feel like we're the weird ones for having questions about it.
Vroom Vroom
Imagine you were out on a date and you decided that you were comfortable going home with them and then they brought you to this bed? Be honest, would you stay or leave?
Now, to those who would stay, there's a follow-up question. Would it be better or worse if they started making a bunch of "vroom vroom" noises? Would that be a mood killer?
At Least He's Clean?
This seems like a dare that got out of hand, quickly. At least in a roundabout way he's keeping himself clean...let's just hope that he cleaned out the sink after as well.
It also seems like he's pretty happy about this, no matter what happens. I've said it before and i'll say it again, everything feels better while you're having a bath.
Why Be Petty?
This mailman didn't have to call her out like this, but here we are. We can all see the olive tree is dead, just leave it alone. You never know what's a sensitive subject.
With how emphatically they crossed out that part about the neighbor, I can only guess that talking to that person was its own adventure. No wonder they weren't in the best of moods.
Hiked premiums would make anyone mad enough for this
When people get in disputes with each other, it's pretty common to see them rant about it on social media. If they're particularly audacious, they may even post a video of themselves confronting that person.
However, it seems that one person channeled their anger with a little more finesse. Nobody is angrier than the person who goes to trouble of a having a sticker made just so everyone in the neighborhood knows Sarah doesn't have insurance. She might cause more damage ripping it off, though.
Uh oh, looks like somebody just had a fight
As someone who has also had food made for them by someone who was mad at the time, there's no way this person is going to trust this sandwich come lunchtime. They might even get someone else at work to try it first.
At the very least, they'll probably be opening it up and looking for signs of spit. If it's not made with love, it's made according to the standards of a fast food employee dealing with a rude customer.
This means war
As Reddit user suspicious_sushi explained, they had an argument with their partner they night before they saw this. It must have been a pretty rough one because in one simple move, they've thrown this person's whole day out of whack.
Even if they were the type of person who could use a lockpick to open that padlock, it's not like most people can focus on that sort of thing without having their morning coffee first. Well played, petty partner. Well played.
Well, at least they know they shouldn't bother asking
At first glance, it may be a little hard to tell what's so petty and immature about this net. It's not like it'll make the tree think about what it's done. However, the person who put it here is really worried about their neighbors.
As Reddit user fatincomingvirus explained, "It's a mango tree they are on season once per year so I guess they just want to get every fruit from the tree without sharing." Unless one of their neighbors can jump really high, their plan will probably work.
Wow, somebody really doesn't like being told what to do
Passive aggressive notes in the break room are a fact of life for most workplaces but one employee isn't satisfied with rolling their eyes at them. Even if they didn't want food stuck in the sink before, it's exactly what they want in the most extreme way possible now that they've read it.
That has to be one of the most emphatic "nos" that anyone has ever written as well. It's a sign that says, "I'd get in trouble for writing the most famous part of Rage Against The Machine's 'Killing In The Name Of' here, so I'm saying this instead."
We can almost smell the disappointment in this sign
It's worth clarifying that the person who put this sign up is not immature. They're doing a solemn duty and knowing that they had to is probably making them look at all of their coworkers differently. They're not the problem.
Just like whoever necessitated the signs that tell us not to pull soda machines over ourselves or touch anything inside of a power transformer, the real lack of maturity is coming from whoever made them put this up. Unless every urinal and stall was packed and they had literally no other option, there's no excuse for this.
This immaturity can be grating and endearing all at once
Every group has that one friend who will turn everything into an innuendo, no matter what kind of mental gymnastics it takes. It can be annoying at times but there's also something oddly comforting about reliably hearing "nice" every time the number 69 comes up.
Although this sign is a bit of a reach, there's something about this guy's charm that sells it. And it would be showing some serious confidence if he made it his Tinder profile picture.
There's no confusion about the kind of coffee shop this is
From the looks of it, anybody who's ever felt their eye twitch every time they've ordered a "grande" at Starbucks would love this place. Not only does this place clearly use the standard small, medium, and large sizes but they take it to a greater extreme.
This sign should tell everyone that no fancy terms will be entertained here. They either want black coffee, white coffee, frothy coffee, milky coffee, or choccy coffee. If they want anything else, Starbucks is (probably) right down the block.
At least this is the sweetest way that news can go down
Although it can often feel liberating to leave a job, it can sometimes be hard because of the people well miss working with. That makes this idea of making cupcakes for everybody a sweet little gesture.
Based on her facial expression, though, there may be more than a hint of sarcasm in this cupcake recipe. Add that to the fact that these cupcakes were made as hard to read as possible and this just seems like somewhat chaotic way to let everyone know you're fed up with that job.
Someone was incredibly excited when Google Maps started
When Google Maps came into effect, most people saw it as a convenient way to figure out where they're going and what to look for when they get there. However, this photo suggests that whoever was responsible for this started laughing manically.
Finally, they would have the opportunity to see their brilliant, if passive aggressive, vision through and let the world know that their neighbor is a jerk. There's a chance that neighbor still doesn't know about it, either.
