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30 Things We All Did As Children That Are Weird In Retrospect

30 Things We All Did As Children That Are Weird In Retrospect

Lily Tredwell  | 2 years ago
Remember when you were young, and you would do things like drink grape juice out of a wine glass to feel like an adult. Maybe you cried when you found out that the gum you swallowed won't digest for seven years. These are things most people did or experienced as children, but never talked about when they grew up. Let's take a walk down this cringe-inducing memory lane with memes that perfectly sum up weird things from our childhoods.

1. "Run Before The Darkness Monster Gets You"

Although you had been playing in the basement for hours without any fears of a demon attacking you, the second you turned off those lights, you thought something was going to snatch you. 
"Run Before The Darkness Monster Gets You"
emersonic420
All of a sudden, you would turn into Usain Bolt once you switched off the lights and sprint up the stairs. That was the fastest anyone had to run in their lives. 

2. "Look I'm Smoking!"

When it got cold enough outside to see your breath, it was funny to pretend to smoke because we thought it was cool. Usually, there would be a pretzel stick used as the cigarette or cigar. 
"Look I'm Smoking!"
aimfromproland
Even if you weren't pretending to smoke, you probably were pretending to be a dragon that was breathing fire. That's what we did, at least. 

3. Putting So Much Effort Into Something That Wasn't Possible

If you were one of the lucky people to have one of these pens, you probably tried to push all the colors down at once so you could write in a rainbow. 
Putting So Much Effort Into Something That Wasn't Possible
dynamaux
When you couldn't figure out how to push all the colors down, the rest of the day was spent clicking the pen to irritate everyone around you. 

4. Why? Just, Why?

No one knows what possessed them to do this, but all erasers were drawn on or had holes poked in them. Maybe it was boredom or to find ways to break the tip of the pencil, who knows. 
Why? Just, Why?
rudyright
Sometimes you could use a pen to draw on the eraser, and then it would become a stamp. Did you ever ruin your eraser and then get annoyed with yourself because it was dirty and misshapen? 

5. The Smooth Feel Of The Repelling Forces

As a child did you ever try to defy the laws of physics to get two magnets to touch with the same poles? "You will bend to my will," said a child to the magnets. 
The Smooth Feel Of The Repelling Forces
HonorTheGift
It would never work no matter how hard you tried, but when you felt them repel, it was almost satisfying. 

6. Clip Lips

Putting these big clips over your mouth was one of the most satisfying feelings in the world. It didn't hurt at all, but it was a weird sensation.
Clip Lips
sssniperwolf
It was the original version of duck lips or pretending that you had lip injections. Sometimes, there was no reason for doing this other than it felt good. 

7. Glorious Pillow Forts

Building a quality pillow fort took effort and time, but the end result was usually worth it. Even as adults, pillow forts are still fun. 
Glorious Pillow Forts
RavenClaw568
The best thing about pillow forts was getting to sleep in them at least one night before they had to be destroyed. Pillow fort sleepovers were the best sleepovers.

8. The Good Old Days

When you and all your friends would plan to go to one person's house, so you would all ride bikes and meet there. You knew your friends had arrived when you saw their bikes all over the lawn. 
The Good Old Days
90smadness
It was a much simpler time before social media; the only worries we had were figuring out whose house to meet at, and how long the bike ride would be. 

9. So Refreshing Yet So Painful

The freeze-pops that were sold at Costco were the most refreshing things to enjoy in the summer. The blue raspberry and watermelon were hands down the best flavors, but these pops have a downside to them. 
So Refreshing Yet So Painful
DatElonMusketeer
The plastic tube that the pops came in would cut the sides of your mouth so horribly. All of the pain was worth the cold refreshing sugary-ness. 

10. It Took Ages, But It Was Worth It

Did your parents ever wonder why it took you so long to finish your small bowl of mac n' cheese? It was probably because you spent most of your meal trying to get one noodle on each prong of the fork. 
It Took Ages, But It Was Worth It
Coffee County Manchester Public Library
There was something so satisfying about getting four noodles on your fork in perfect alignment. 

11. "Please Don't Tell Mom!"

Growing up with siblings was like playing a game to see how much you could get away with before they told on you. 
"Please Don't Tell Mom!"
TheVanquisher5
​Also, if you accidentally hit them, you would beg them not to tell, and it was like negotiating a hostage situation. 

12. Spending An Hour Talking Into The Fan

Before Kanye used autotune in all his songs, children were creating autotuned hits by singing into a fan. The fan made your voice sound like Darth Vader, and it could occupy anyone for hours. 
Spending An Hour Talking Into The Fan
Alt_Keili
It was also fun to pretend to be an alien, saying, "Greetings earthlings." This was a fun activity when you couldn't think of anything else to do. 

13. Shots! Shots! Shots! Shots!

Long before you really understood what shots were, you would pretend to take shots of soda out of the cap just because it was more fun than drinking regularly. 
Shots! Shots! Shots! Shots!
nostalgia
These types of shots were much easier to down than alcoholic shots. Can we go back to taking soda shots rather than vodka? 

14. Scaring Strangers Who Were Innocently Shopping

Hiding in the clothing racks at stores was the only way to make shopping with your parents entertaining. Yes, you might have scared some innocent strangers, but it was mostly worth it. 
Scaring Strangers Who Were Innocently Shopping
Tommy9111
Your mom also might have thought you went missing and would panic, then yell at you once you came out. If you were really unlucky, you might have gotten yelled at by a store employee for hiding. 

15. The Floor Is Lava

The floor is lave was a fun and imaginative game. One minute you are chilling with your friends on the couch, and the next minute someone is yelling, "the floor is lava," and you are jumping all over the furniture. 
The Floor Is Lava
I-played-the-floor-is-hot-lava-game-when-I-was-a-kid
This game kept you on edge because you would have to think of different ways to get from one piece of furniture to the next safely. 

16. Which Raindrop Will Win

Did you ever stare out the car window on a rainy day and watch to see which raindrop would hit the edge of the window first? 
Which Raindrop Will Win
​You might have even commented on the race in your head as the raindrops would go back and forth of which one was in the lead. 

17. The Possibilities Were Endless

The cardboard tube inside paper towels or gift wrap could be used for so many different things as a child. From a sword to a telescope, your imagination would run wild with ideas. 
The Possibilities Were Endless
Memedics
They could also be painted to look more like the item you were imagining. There were so many simple things that could occupy your time as a child that wouldn't be entertaining today. 

18. Pretending To Be Your Pet Dog While Running Up The Stairs

Running up the stairs on all fours was way more exciting than walking up the stairs like a regular person. 
Pretending To Be Your Pet Dog While Running Up The Stairs
LHG02
You could pretend you were the family pet, and that was much more fun than walking on two legs. 

19. Hours Of Fun Were Spent On This Carpet

The car city carpet provided hours of fun. You could make your dolls or toy cars walk and drive around the city, and it was so entertaining. 
Hours Of Fun Were Spent On This Carpet
KingOfAthena
People had these at home, and they were in classrooms, and there is nothing more nostalgic than this carpet. 

20. "Thank You Aunt Karen For The Birthday Present."

Talking to people on the phone is uncomfortable even as an adult, but there was nothing worse than when your mom would make you get on the phone and thank a relative for a gift. 
"Thank You Aunt Karen For The Birthday Present."
AndyLeeman91
There was always that one relative who wanted to talk for much longer than you had expected, and you didn't know how to end the conversation politely. 

21. "Should I Leave?"

When you went over to your friend's house, and their parents yelled at them in front of you, it was the most uncomfortable situation you had ever experienced. 
"Should I Leave?"
fabelarde
You had to just stand there and wait for the yelling to stop because you didn't know how to react. Sometimes your friends were getting yelled at for something you did, which was even more uncomfortable. 

22. "Do You Remember Me?"

The most annoying thing parents do is introduce you to someone who knew you as a baby, and you have to act as if you remember them. 
"Do You Remember Me?"
hostinglaughs
"If I was an infant, how am I supposed to remember you, Mary? We haven't seen each other in 18 years!" 

23. "Be Free Little Leaf"

These "helicopter" leaves were so fun to watch fall. They would spin around and around as they floated to the ground. 
"Be Free Little Leaf"
Lil_pants
You never knew what they were until you were older, but as a child, those helicopters were toys from nature. 

24. The Playground Of Pain

The metal slide burned your skin; the plastic slide gave you an electric shock like no other; the monkey bars made you feel like your fingers were broken; the roundabout made your vision impaired for a while. 
The Playground Of Pain
GlipGlopKing28
The playground was like a death trap, but you would continue to go back every day despite the pain you felt from everything. 

25. "Haha, Sucker!"

When the finder walks by you in hide and seek, and doesn't spot you, you are a lucky person. The second they continue walking past your spot, you can let out a sigh of relief.
"Haha, Sucker!"
teaandlaughter
The longer they take to find you, the prouder you can feel because of how good the hiding spot was. 

26. Ready For Anything

Putting your feet on the side of the pool and holding onto the edge allowed for the perfect position to swim away at any given moment. It made you feel like a superhero waiting for their big moment. 
Ready For Anything
dark_cawlisse
It also was refreshing to feel like you were defying gravity and absolutely weightless. 

27. When The Grocery Store Turns Into The Indy 500

When you got the privilege of pushing the shopping cart, it was a big deal, and you could finally pretend you were a race car driver. 
When The Grocery Store Turns Into The Indy 500
Lightningmcmeth69
It was fun to speed through the aisles and stand on the back of the cart like you were flying. 

28. "A Watermelon Is Going To Grow In Your Stomach"

Did your older siblings ever tell you that a watermelon would grow in your stomach after you ate one of the seeds? For a while, everyone believed it and thought that a watermelon would grow.
"A Watermelon Is Going To Grow In Your Stomach"
suboppheh
Every time you swallowed a seed, there was a small fear that fruits or vegetables would grow inside the stomach.

29. "MOM! She's Doing It Again!"

Mimicking siblings is a great way to annoy them. It is the most frustrating situation when your sibling won't stop copying you. 
"MOM! She's Doing It Again!"
amqdio
Even when you try to tell your mom, they won't stop because they can go on forever like a superpower. 

30. Smooth Sailing Until You Hit A Clump Of Cement

When walking through the school halls, this was the most satisfying thing to do between the cinderblocks. It only became painful when your finger ran into a piece of uneven wall. 
Smooth Sailing Until You Hit A Clump Of Cement
unknown
It was like your finger had to follow this exact path as you walked and talked to your friends between classes. 

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✍ WRITTEN BY

Lily Tredwell

Lily Tredwell never imagined she’d end up writing for a living. She always thought the world of painting and ceramics was more suited for her. But when she didn’t have access to art supplies during a year of world travels, Lily began journaling and discovered a love for writing that she’s held on to ever since.

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