When You're Trying to Adult But Life Says Nope
This meme perfectly encapsulates the unexpected challenges of adult life, highlighting the discrepancy between our expectations and reality.
Key Elements
- Character: A young adult overwhelmed by responsibilities.
- Objects: Desk, paperwork, coffee cups, a laptop.
- Imaginary Character: A cute, chubby procrastination monster.
Context and Emotion
The central emotion is the frustration and surprise that comes with adulthood. Instead of the freedom and fun we often associate with growing up, we face a chaotic blend of responsibilities.
Humor Enhancement
- Exaggeration: The procrastination monster adds a playful element, emphasizing the common struggle to avoid adulting.
- Unexpected Twist: The notion that adult life comes with fewer snacks and more stress contrasts sharply with childhood views of growing up.
- Cultural Reference: Ties into popular discussions around adulting that resonate with millennials and Gen Z.
Meme Format Suggestions
- Distracted Boyfriend: Depict the young adult as the boyfriend distracted by the procrastination monster instead of facing responsibilities.
- Drake Format: Use Drake’s disapproving look for adult responsibilities and an approving look for watching more shows.
- Mocking SpongeBob: Show the young adult's serious face contrasted with the silliness of the procrastination monster mimicking their shocked reaction.
Visual Setup
The meme should feature the overwhelmed young adult at the center, surrounded by chaos but with a clear focus on the electronic devices. The procrastination monster should be playfully winking and holding a remote, illustrating the pull of distractions. The shocked expression on the adult's face conveys the humor of the situation, and the thought bubble adds context for an even more relatable impact.
