33 Memes for Eternal Outsiders Who Are Tired of Pretending to Be a Functioning Member of Society

John Summers • Contributor

Dec 3, 2024 10:00 PM EST

You know those days when you finally get around to cleaning your place, look around, and think, "Well, it's not sparkling, but at least it's no longer a health hazard"? That's pretty much how I handle being an adult in general. It's not glamorous, but hey, it's functional. Do I have a perfectly organized budget? No, but I haven't gotten an overdraft notice in a while, so that's something. Am I getting eight hours of sleep? Not even close, but I've got my caffeine routine down to a science, so I call that a success.

To everyone out there who's trying to make it through adulthood without a rulebook, these memes are for you. It's fine if you don't have all the answers—most of us don't. We're all just out here making it up as we go, hoping no one asks too many questions. You're not alone, and honestly, you're probably doing way better than you think.