Let's be real: parenting is pretty much the opposite of a walk in the park. That's why we enjoy our friend's children vicariously. No, but seriously. Sleepless nights. Questionable hygiene. Pockets full of crumbs. It's all supposed to be worth it, someday, right? Until that moment clicks, or at least until they're able to go an hour with out demanding attention or having a meltdown, we have memes to help us through.
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We can bet that every single person reading this asked the "Mom-can-we-go-out-to-eat?" question during childhood just to hear her say "no, we have food at home." And course, usually the food at home is far less tasty than anything you could've gotten at the drive-thru (especially when your parents aren't the best cooks...).
But in the end, we're secretly thankful that our parents provided us with home-cooked meals as kids, even if those meals tended to be un-sauced spaghetti noodles and a slice of unseasoned ham on the side.
People often talk about what a blessing it is to procreate, to bring life into this arguably scary world. But most of us know the truth. Sleepless nights. Nonexistent social lives. Pain. Poop. These are the real joys of parenting. And these memes really say it all.
It's an epidemic.
All of our Millennial viewers will really appreciate these sentimental pics, which make us really miss the '80s and '90s. In fact, you might be tempted to yell at some Generation-Z kids to get off your lawn with their stupid depression jokes and their fidget spinners (are those still a thing...?). Because you know what they say...the grass is always greener in past decades?
If you're unfamiliar with the term "toxic masculinity," this post is for you. As most people know, we're a huge fan of webcomics. But a webcomic that teaches the world about important issues? That's where Luke Humphris comes in. The artist manages to present a primer on toxic masculinity that is heartfelt, sympathetic, and very, very personal. Men need to know that it is okay to feel and express things that fall outside of patriarchal norms. If you like what you see here, consider donating to Humphris' Patreon.
Arthur was truly a great kids' TV show, and some of us are kind of embarrassed to admit that we watched it until we were way older than is socially acceptable. But really, what was there not to love about the show? It taught us lots of good wholesome morals that we've all carried into adulthood!
