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Adulting is Hard, But These Jokes Make it Hilarious!

Conquer taxes, bills, and existential dread with these funny adulting jokes and puns. You'll laugh (or cry)!

Adulting is hard. Paying bills, making your own doctor’s appointments, and suddenly realizing that comfortable shoes are actually cool – it’s a wild ride. Sometimes, the best way to cope with the sheer absurdity of it all is to laugh. So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the responsibilities of grown-up life, you’ve come to the right place.

Get ready to embrace the humor in becoming an adult! This post is packed with jokes and puns that perfectly capture the struggles, triumphs, and downright bizarre moments of navigating adulthood.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out on your adulting journey, prepare to relate and chuckle your way through these lighthearted takes on grown-up life. Because let’s be honest, we could all use a good laugh while figuring out this whole “adult” thing.

Adulting is Hard, But These Jokes Make it Hilarious!


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  • Why did the adult suddenly start carrying a planner? Because they realized winged eyeliner and remembering birthdays don’t mix!
  • I tried to explain to my teenager the importance of saving money. They just rolled their eyes and said, “Okay, Boomer.” Looks like I’m saving MY money for MY retirement home now.
  • Adulting is like folding a fitted sheet. Nobody really knows how to do it properly, we’re all just pretending.
  • I just found a grey hair. I’m not sure whether to dye it or start applying for AARP membership.
  • My therapist told me to embrace my inner child. So I ordered pizza for breakfast and built a fort in the living room. Now I’m broke and behind on bills, but very, very happy.
  • Meme Idea: Image of a stressed-out person surrounded by bills. Caption: “Adulting: Making money just to give it away.”
  • Pun: I’m not sure what’s harder, doing my taxes or trying to assemble IKEA furniture. It’s a real adultery of the mind!
  • Meme Idea: Drake Yes/No Meme. Drake looking disgusted at “Going out on Friday night.” Drake approvingly looking at “Staying in and doing laundry.”
  • What’s an adult’s favorite game? Financial Responsibility Simulator 2024. It’s just as fun as it sounds. (It’s not.)
  • I’m at that age where my back goes out more than I do.
  • Long Joke: A young woman walks into a bank and asks for a loan. The loan officer asks, “What do you need the money for?” She replies, “I need to buy a new mattress. My old one is so worn out, I wake up every morning feeling like I’m 80 years old!” The loan officer says, “I understand completely. Mine’s so bad, I wake up every morning feeling like I am 80 years old.”
  • Pun: Being an adult is sew tiring! I need a nap.
  • Meme Idea: Picture of someone looking longingly at a nap. Caption: “My hobbies include sleep deprivation and pretending to be productive.”
  • I’m not sure what’s scarier: student loan debt or the realization that I’m now the adult in the room.
  • Pun: Don’t be afraid to ask for help when adulting. It’s okay to adulterate with others!

Becoming an Adult Jokes About Finances


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Adulthood often feels like a crash course in personal finance, and let’s face it, most of us are failing. From budgeting woes to the crushing weight of student loans, the struggle is real. Sharing a laugh about our financial follies is a great way to commiserate and remember we’re all in this debt together.

Becoming an Adult Jokes About Finances

  • My bank account balance is currently practicing social distancing from me.
  • I’m not saying I’m broke, but I’m currently accepting thoughts and prayers… and maybe a Venmo donation.
  • I just saw my credit card statement. My therapist says denial is the first stage of grief.
  • My retirement plan is winning the lottery.
  • I followed my budget perfectly this month. I just forgot to factor in food and rent.
  • What’s the difference between a pizza and my bank account? A pizza can be topped.
  • I’m in a committed relationship with my student loans. It’s not going well.
  • I’m not great at saving money. I consider online shopping a contact sport.
  • Why did the man break up with his budget? It wasn’t working out.
  • My financial advisor told me to cut expenses. So, I fired him.

Becoming an Adult Jokes About Responsibilities

Juggling bills, chores, and social obligations while trying to maintain some semblance of sanity is the adulting tightrope walk. We all know the feeling of being overwhelmed. Jokes about responsibilities help us acknowledge the absurdity of it all, and laugh at our shared struggles to keep it together.

Becoming an Adult Jokes About Responsibilities

  • I’m not avoiding my responsibilities, I’m selectively participating in life.
  • My to-do list is longer than my lifespan at this point.
  • I’m at that age where my back goes out more than I do.
  • My therapist told me to embrace my inner child. My inner child wants pizza and a nap, not bills and taxes.
  • I’m not sure what’s tighter, my jeans or my schedule.
  • I need a six-month vacation, twice a year.
  • I thought adulting meant I could eat cake for breakfast. Turns out, it means I have to pay for the cake.
  • I’m fluent in sarcasm and procrastination.
  • I’m not lazy, I’m on energy-saving mode.
  • I’m pretty sure my spirit animal is a houseplant that requires minimal attention.

Becoming an Adult Puns About Cooking

Cooking as an adult is a journey from ramen noodles to…slightly more sophisticated ramen noodles. Whether it’s burnt dinners or questionable leftovers, the kitchen can be a comedic battleground. Cooking puns offer a lighthearted way to poke fun at our culinary adventures (and misadventures).

Becoming an Adult Puns About Cooking

  • I tried to make a soufflé. It was a complete disa-stir.
  • I’m on a seafood diet. I see food and I eat it.
  • Let’s taco ‘bout how bad I am at cooking.
  • I’m soy into cooking these days.
  • Life is what you bake of it.
  • Donut kill my vibe, unless you have donuts. Then kill it.
  • I’m feeling grate after cooking this meal!
  • I’m not sure what’s cooking in the kitchen, but it smells like a missed steak.
  • Olive you so much! (Especially when you cook for me.)
  • I’m egg-cellent in the kitchen… at ordering takeout.

Becoming an Adult Jokes About Relationships


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Navigating the complexities of adult relationships – from dating disasters to the joys (and occasional frustrations) of long-term partnerships – is a rich source of humor. Whether it’s awkward first dates or negotiating who does the dishes, relationships offer endless comedic material.

Becoming an Adult Jokes About Relationships

  • My dating life is like a broken pencil… pointless.
  • I’m not single, I’m romantically challenged.
  • Marriage is like a walk in the park… Jurassic Park.
  • My partner and I have reached that stage where we communicate primarily through memes.
  • I’m dating a magician. He’s great at disappearing.
  • I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She seemed surprised.
  • Relationship status: In a relationship with my couch.
  • My partner and I argue about who loves each other more. It’s a serious competition.
  • Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! (Just like some dates.)
  • I’m not sure what’s tighter, our budget or our matching pajamas.

Becoming an Adult Puns About Homeownership

Homeownership: the ultimate adulting milestone…and source of endless headaches (and expenses). From leaky faucets to questionable DIY projects, owning a home is a constant learning experience. Puns about homeownership help us laugh at the joys and tribulations of being a homeowner.

Becoming an Adult Puns About Homeownership

  • Home is where the WiFi connects automatically.
  • There’s no place like home… especially when the mortgage is paid.
  • Let’s raise the roof! (Just kidding, I can’t afford to replace it.)
  • I’m hooked on home improvement shows. It’s my houseplant’s favorite genre.
  • Having a house is a real estate of mind.
  • I’m so excited to be a homeowner! It’s a real fixer-upper-tunity.
  • My house is a real pain in the attic.
  • I’m feeling pane after spending all my money on windows.
  • I’m trying to be a responsible homeowner, but it’s hard when I’m so tile-d.
  • I’m not sure what’s more stressful, owning a home or playing house with my kids.

Becoming an Adult Jokes About Work Life

The daily grind, office politics, and the never-ending stream of emails: work life is a breeding ground for comedic moments. Whether it’s dealing with difficult colleagues or the sheer exhaustion of the 9-to-5, work jokes offer a shared experience of the professional world’s absurdities.

Becoming an Adult Jokes About Work Life

  • I haven’t been this productive since…ever. (Said no one at work, ever.)
  • My boss told me to have a good day… so I went home.
  • I’m not late, everyone else is just early.
  • I’m currently experiencing life at DEFCON 1 level of tired.
  • I followed my dreams. Now I work from home and wear pajamas all day.
  • Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! (Unlike my performance review.)
  • My job is secure. No one else wants it.
  • I’m not sure what’s tighter, my deadlines or my budget.
  • I tried to be a morning person. It didn’t work.
  • I’m not a slacker, I’m just highly selective about what I do.

Becoming an Adult Puns About Self-Care

Amidst the chaos of adulting, self-care becomes essential (and often neglected). From bubble baths to binge-watching, finding ways to de-stress and recharge is crucial. Self-care puns remind us to prioritize our well-being and laugh at the sometimes-silly ways we try to relax.

Becoming an Adult Puns About Self-Care

  • I’m feeling spa-tacular today!
  • Let’s taco ‘bout self-care!
  • Aloe you vera much. (Especially when you help my sunburn.)
  • I’m trying to be a better version of myself, one sheet mask at a time.
  • Take a break-fast and relax!
  • I knead a massage.
  • I’m not sure what’s more relaxing, a bubble bath or a nap.
  • I’m always yoga-ing to get to the next weekend.
  • I’m trying to be zen, but my to-do list won’t let me.
  • I’m so excited to finally have some thyme for myself.

Becoming an Adult Jokes About Aging

The inevitable march of time brings with it creaky joints, memory lapses, and the realization that we’re not as young as we used to be. Jokes about aging help us embrace the humor in getting older, and find camaraderie in the shared experience of…well, getting old.

Becoming an Adult Jokes About Aging

  • I’m not getting older, I’m just becoming a classic.
  • I’m not sure what’s older, me or my back.
  • I’m not 40, I’m 18 with 22 years of experience.
  • I’m at that age where my knees buckle and my belt doesn’t.
  • I’m not sure what’s fading faster, my eyesight or my memory.
  • I’m not old, I’m vintage.
  • Why did the skeleton go to the party alone? Because he had no body to go with! (Just like me, lately.)
  • I’m not sure what’s tighter, my jeans or my retirement plan.
  • I’m not saying I’m old, but I remember when the Dead Sea was only sick.
  • I’m not sure what’s more shocking, my age or my grocery bill.
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