30 Relatably Random Thoughts You Definitely Had While Growing Up
The downside of watching cartoons while growing up!
Some childhood thoughts age surprisingly well, especially the ones that made perfect sense when you were a kid. This roundup leans into that exact feeling, with a stack of random observations that sound silly at first and then somehow hit a little too close to home.
The images and captions move through everything from cartoons and movies to everyday misunderstandings about the real world. It is the kind of list that reminds you how much of growing up is just realizing the things you once believed were never quite true, while still laughing at how convincing they seemed back then.
By the end, you may find yourself nodding at a few you definitely had too. Read on.
1. We grew up watching musicals; what did we expect?
DominiqueRouss2. Yup. Only in America.
shreksbish3. Too many cartoons, friend!
sodapopclient
Cartoons really did a number on all of us.
4. Welcome to the real world, friend.
Roland_James_
5. Some places are actually illegal. But if it’s not in yours, then… it’s just you.
Halle_Rae0
6. Now that would be a weird thing to do. Imagine explaining to the employees or security that you bought that item way back.
rosebudmattel
7. But hey… we have those zodiac signs now, thanks to those astrologers.
keromichellee
8. Let the carrots grow, maybe?
rozzheeg
9. That’s what movies say, especially when you go on trips deep into the rainforest. Always look out for signs!
kendall_chill
Movies made a lot of things seem way more dramatic than they were.
10. Better to be prepared than never? Seriously speaking, we all hope we won’t come to a point where we’re set on fire; just prepare. It’ll come in handy one day.
imjamesleary
11. Never happened. It’s just in the movies… again.
yeahmarin_
12. It’s salty?
celerypie36
13. Not the Olsen twins, but maybe it costs more when you can just buy water from a good brand.
hayspence
14. Umm… I haven’t even tried Magnum ice cream before. So that’s just you, maybe?
Carreldiacharri
15. Not illegal, but folks say that it’s unsafe to do so.
PookMastaG
16. Oh well, it’s one of the environmental issues now. So maybe yes, in a way!
darren_fm
17. So when people say Iceland… is it a land full of ice? Let’s just say that the actual meaning of “pole” in the North and South Pole is related to science (try searching for it).
chrisfrom98
18. I thought getting sprayed by a skunk would be a hidden item on a bucket list. Is that weird?
MarriedManTalk
Some of these are so random they loop right back around to being funny.
And for “the good old days” nostalgia, these vintage photos show your grandparents were built different.
19. It’s not illegal, but you do you, friend!
SociallyInenpt
20. Jerry in Tom and Jerry sure did create that misconception in our homes. I can’t imagine actual door-shaped holes in our houses, though.
kqngrmvr
21. Poor piranhas! In fact, piranhas are actually afraid of humans and hardly go near us.
WillTStout
22. They aren’t fangs that are straws, right? Or like a needle, maybe?
michelleames
23. It sounds cool. Period.
lolitsjaceee
24. Nope. There are bigger problems, like world peace and justice systems.
OpenIntro
25. Well...
Owl_T*ts
26. That’s what people say.
27. How we wish?
flowercap_gyu
28. Some mysteries remain mysteries. The Bermuda Triangle is one of them.
madslostocco
29. Anything you pick up off the floor could be dirty, though…
shannondearman
30. It is called a “test” grape, so you’re free to test it until you’re convinced to buy it?
SanphuSA
That last one is exactly the kind of logic kids would defend with complete confidence.
Some tweets will have you searching around Google just to satisfy your curiosity. But isn’t that a good sign?
At least you’re learning and laughing at the same time! But don’t forget to check your sources; it’s always better to trust and read factual information.
What other random mind-boggling thoughts did you have while growing up? Comment with your thoughts, or share this article with all your family and friends to see!
Still think reality is normal, check out these visual anomalies that make your logic melt.
