Grow Up and Act like a Kid

Has anyone ever told you to grow up? Were they right? Be honest now…

I definitely think we have some immature people out there. I mean adults who no one wants to deal with because they are worse than children. If you are one of them, please report to daycare immediately and start relearning the basics. You know, sharing, being nice, not smearing your shit on the kid next to you…

You can do it. I believe in you.

I might be insane but at least I’m a grown up. Mostly. At least I think so…

At the very least, I own my shit.

If I screw up, that’s on me. If I make a mistake, I am the one who makes the apology or takes the consequences. If I decide to take a risk, I get the reward or take the loss. I do that.

Because that’s what an ADULT does.

Now where we got the idea that adults have to be stick in the mud never have fun lame-o’s, I have no idea! Is there some sort of switch that’s supposed to flip in your head when you turn 18, 25, 30, 35, 40,… that is supposed to make you no fun anymore?

I’m not even talking about fun like going out and partying all night. I don’t really care about that. But why are we giving up things like blanket forts and face painting?! Those are fun!

Why are only the crazy people figuring out that wearing a tinfoil hat on their head isn’t just good protection from mind probes but a fashion statement?! Just like that princess dress you loved wearing to kindergarten or that cape you showed off while pretending to be Batman.

Why are “adults” too stupid to have FUN like that anymore?!

And why are we geniuses who have figured out the secrets to actually enjoying life called crazy for actually doing it?! Is the only way you understand being goofy and having fun is if you’re doing it with a little kid? So it’s fine letting your daughter give you clown makeup but if your buddy you play racquetball with does it that’s weird? Don’t we all love those TV shows with a couple of best friends who don’t let social norms stop them from having fun? So why doesn’t everyone just get over themselves and act like a loon?!

But noooo. That would be wrong…

Why?! Why is it so wrong to have a food fight? Or marshmallow war? Or splash around in a kiddy pool?

Don’t you miss water balloon fights? Haven’t you ever tried throwing a pie in someone’s face or having one thrown in yours? These are memories people! Stop letting them pass you by!

Act like a kid because acting your age might be the stupidest advice ever given.

Except for you people out there who need to retake daycare. You all really do need to grow the fuck up.