What Your Early Twenties Will Be Like 

cant believe james has been working on this video for 25 years

“Ladies you’re gonna wanna sit down for this” I can’t stop laughing 😂

As 19 year old this video couldn't have come at a better time lol

I watched this back when it came out, and I am 18 currently, and this video hit so hard. Last semester, I went to university for physics and math and I was dead the entire way through right from the beginning. Like those two were my favourite subjects, and I was failing. It literally destroyed me. I've never had such a hard time, and everyone around me seemed like they were doing great. Like what was wrong with me? I realized late into the semester that it was okay to just calm down, and work on yourself. I wasnt failing because I was stupid -it was the 'boss' in my head that'd berate me constantly. By the end of the sem, my life got improved when I just let myself be free. Giving myself some love was the only reason I passed. Growing up means you're your own boss, but when that boss hates the shit out of you, you'd remember how nice it was when someone else who cared about you was in control. But I do want my own life, and I guess understanding how to love yourself is apart of adulthood.

Platypus: "Am i ever gonna find something i'm truly passionate about?" That hit a little too close....

james and team crushed it again AS ALWAYS

Now that I’m 23, it’s hard figuring life out sometimes and I stress myself out. As I continue to grow up into the early teens, I’ve been seeing a lot of people I graduated high school with already have degrees, dream jobs, starting families etc, I would always have a feeling as if I’m not making progress in life. I still feel that way sometimes, but something that I just tell myself is that everyone figures out their life at their own pace. Remember that each of our journeys are different, so never compare yourself to other people. We will all figure it out eventually! Explore and enjoy the moments during this stage of life, you will get to where you need to be!

As a 33 year old, these are all so accurate, just wait until you have tiny humans relying on you too

"Ladies...you're gonna wanna sit down for this" I felt that

“OH, LADIES!!!” *”You’re gonna…you’re gonna want to sit down for this one…”*

It’s crazy how this guy shows what it will look like for most of his viewers in a fun way and kinda explains what’s good and bad and why we should be looking forward to adulthood. Keep going James!

Becoming and adult was the best thing that had happen to me. I am now 28 and i would never even dream of comming back to school. The only thing i can agree is being tired part. I work out and run regularly and yet i still feel tired. The food part is easily fixable. The most healthy dishes are the most basic ones and it never takes too much time (like idk, potatoes eggs and salad or rice and chicken) The only problem with life is that it sometimes becomes so comfortable that you might lose the will to even do stuff.

“LADIES! You’re going to want to sit down for this.” ACCURATE AF!

"WE KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY YOU OWE US BUT WE WON"T TELL YOU" That's probably one of the most painful yet pointless realities we'll ever have to face

This hit me hard. Almost everything you mentioned is happening or has happened sometime this past year. Thanks for putting this out into the world

I’m 29 and something that really helped me go through life is spirituality, constantly reminded that there is a higher reality is a relief and a liberation from all worries and bondages.

He's grown so much as an artist.

it’s honestly scary how accurate this is for my life lol

I love how after 6:00, James' mug keeps changing phrases

Jokes on you, I’m 25, watching this video WHILE doing laundry. AND planning on making a whole bag of pasta when I’m done. It’s called being efficient.

When you expect a funny satirical video but then most of it is actually true

*Puberty Platypus finishes talking about his existencial crisis* James: That's rough buddy 😂

I feel a lot of this video applies more to late 20s and early 30s than early 20s for most people. lol. This dude must have been ahead of the curve, left the nest and finished education early.

Turned 21 yesterday and this just popped up in my recommended, I’m relating to all of this a scary amount

them: videos can't hurt you this video: *cracks knuckles*

Here's the thing: laundry and dishes aren't chores, they're cycles. You clean the stuff to put it away to use it to clean it, etc. I think it's much easier to do them that way

I’m 18 and I can’t wait for this terrifying rollercoaster.

I remember being in my mid-20s and having no idea, being overwhelmed and afraid of life. But at the same time, I had the most fun ever between 25 and 32. Now that I'm in my mid-30s, I'm more focused on my career, having a nice home and my relationship. On the weekends I hardly go out to have fun, it's more like, "I need to fix my yard, it needs to be ready for summer parties!". But yea... all in all I see life more relaxed. There are still parts that I'm confused or clueless about, but I realized that we all just have no idea about certain areas of life, so just ask around. Someone will know the answer to your problem, just as you have some advice for others.

Actual Adults: “your so young! You’re in your early twenties!” James: *im practically dead*

“Ladies, you’re gonna wanna sit down for this” I agree. 10 year old me was terrified when I learned it

Just finished my degree, about to start my masters. I can't tell you enough how accurate thus video is about living alone...pay ur bills, do laundry, wash ur dishes, change ur bedsheets...just pick a day and do it. Also after about 20, wash ur face twice a day with FACE soap and put on some cream. Been watching ur videos since I was 15...

It's scary how accurate the bit about pain and the desk full of supplements was. I have three bottles of anti-inflammatory (like deep heat) spray on my desk, as well as anti-inflammatory medication and aspirin lol

Sometimes I worry James is in a constant state of existential crisis.

“You could be working” Jaiden : hey that’s my line!

the inattentive-type ADHD vibes were SO strong in this video, James xD finding it genuinely upsetting that I have to plan my meals, not knowing what I want but waiting until my body is like "no, you actually do need to eat, please", and just.... hating cooking and cleaning up after. Its called executive dysfunction and ADHD inability to form new routines easily at all. (also never getting enough sleep and having bad anxiety.... also being super creative is an ADHD trait which is why its common in youtube creators fun fact). Not necessarily saying you have it of course, just as someone who does have it that I see a lot in common

The part about chores hit me so hard. My mom left me all alone the house for 3 weeks and doing the laundry and dishes ALL the time was so frustrating and annoying...

The fact that James actually reminded me of having to go and put the laundry in the dryer is next level

As someone who's been doing the laundry and washing dishes for several years now I was not too surprised by that XD **cries in a corner**

0:12 Disillusion with your young self-image 0:50 No help adjusting to "adult life" 1:30 Hair loss, back pain, weak knees, etc 1:50 Perpetual tiredness 2:14 Interests shifting towards dull things 2:35 Bills and taxes 3:01 Pros 3:36 Difficulty eating well 5:03 Cleaning up after cooking 5:11 Endless laundry 5:45 Work/life balance 7:16 Final positive message Remember kids, normal ≠ inevitable There are solutions to these problems No gain, back pain 💪 - Puberty Platypus

im turning 19 in about a week and i did grow up watching these videos ! (specifically middle school) this video popped into my recommended and hit pretty close to home bc i moved out right after graduation and its hasn’t been everything i was hoping it would be its comforting knowing this is a common and normal thing im trying to take it one day at a time and not panic 🫡

Puberty Platypus's last segment was so realistic. Everyone expects that after high school one's vision for life would clear up no matter how little it does but it really hits you hard when you don't really feel any different than you did back then.

“I’m gonna get eight hours of sleep tonight!” “First of all: No, you’re not.” My entire sleep cycle in just 2 sentences.

I remember the Young side of the 20's. I'm 28 now, and I've begun to take steps to better my life, but if this video wasn't my first 25 years lol. Keep your chins up fam, life is what you make it!

Being an adult is a million times better than being a kid

“A platypus?” “A puberty platypus?” “PERRY THE PUBERTY PLATYPUS?!”

Bro I have bad news... you're going to be 30 one day. All the injuries you get, will be permanent. Hurt your knee? Thats just your life now.

Former workaholic. It's weird how this encapsulated my entire experience as a sophomore. Spending more time outside though, but now my relationship with work is so damaged the thought of excerting effort needs to be super justified only to fall in the rabbit hole of "What truly matters?" and ruling every other answer as superficial.

Turning 22 next month and GOD I have never related to anything more in my entire life. Adulthood is so beautiful yet so challenging.

“Ladies, you’re gonna want to sit down for this one” - the pain of life

I'm 21 and the last 3 years of my life since I've graduated highschool has really been eye opening Thx James for video

Your videos feel really original and relatable. Like your work😊

“Ok girls we’re gonna have to sit down for this one..” - Puberty platypus

Remember kids, you can't have student debt if you never go to college! Checkmate, nerds!

My whole childhood I would look up to my mom and adults like they knew and had everything figured out like “I can’t wait to be like them one day” now I’m in my early 20s realizing we don’t know anything, we’re figuring it out as we go and my mom is still winging it and asks me for help when figuring out adulting😭💀

High school kids REALLY do need to see this video in school. 100% accurate.

burnout gang. also my laundry machine was mid "put me in the dryer" beep at a convenient time

“Ladies, You’re gonna wanna sit down for this one.” Truer words have never been spoken. Edit: I just read the replies to this and OH BOY-

Your videos are so brilliant!! You have really cheered me up today, you are a great help and inspiration to many i am absolutely sure! I wish you all the best success in life and future. May you and your team keep being your wonderful selves 💕😊

I’m 22 and I watched this video while doing laundry and doing the dishes

I love how he recognizes that his audience is adults, teens, AND children ^^

Ahh, the 20s... Good times but I'd never want to live like that again.

That laundry comment!!!! I am literally folding my laundry while watching this!!! 🤣🤣🤣

Watching this as someone who just turned their second decade - yea the existentialism is insane. I’m glad you covered all these topics.

i love how james is slowly evolving bc he’s aware that his audience is also aging. like- no more hyper child friendly lmao

"Ladies, you're gonna wanna sit down for this one." I can't stop laughing 🤣

"Every adult when they wake up are dead tired" Then adults are just like me and would be the inverse of my classmates

I still live with my parents because my dad has Parkinson's disease. Even if he is on a long term hospitalization plan right now I choose to tackle my house chores and responsibilities creatively. Despite this video was made 2 years ago, I didn't get to be in your shoes of moving out of your parents house expected to do many chores, taxes, bills, and etcetera. For those of you in your 20's now, let's all agree on one thing that we can feel behind at times. My best advice is to write a diary/journal and never to put a spotlight on ourselves rather to work on your current well-being. Otherwise thanks odd ball for making this video. I enjoy watching your videos and your Odd Ball series on Netflix is really not bad at all! Consider this my gratude and compliment!

“My life’s practically over!” -James 2021

James is not like other youtubers, he reminds his audience to do the laundry, *he got our backs :)))*

The way you called out everyone doing laundry tho😹😹😹

Ironically that grape bagel combo is way more healthy than bagel bites lol

“Folding dishes,Cleaning laundry” Words from a legend

This is the scariest Halloween Special yet

Bro just grew hands when he was 25 on the thumbnail. 💀

this video made me get up and do the laundry

You forgot one thing: BEING AN ADULT IS EXPENSIVE LIKE YOU NEED TO BUY EVERYTHING BY YOUR OWN!!!

I love that relationships were skipped completely because despite what everyone will tell you, they're entirely optional while work, food & taxes are not. Wish I knew that sooner.

Best thing I’ve ever done. Make 2 emails. So that any important emails don’t get lost in dummy dumm ones.

Watching this while doing laundry but thanks for keeping my company james you always know exactly what to say

James has progressed so much from the “guy that worked at sooubway”

I love how he says "Adulthood is something that you all should be looking forward to" right after just scratching the surface of why adulthood sucks

I was that weird kid that NEVER looked forward to growing up.

About to turn 19, been watching you since I was in middle school, THE TIRED EVEN THOUGH YOU GET 8 HOURS OF SLEEP IS SO REAL IVE BEEN WONDERING IF SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH ME THANK U FOR THIS VIDEO

"LADIES! you're going to want to sit down for this." Really felt that tone and voice drop there

I am now 43 and since I wash dishes for a living I can’t make myself do it at home. For the last 18 years I have used only paper/foam plates and bowels and drank out of plastic cups. I will never wash dishes at home.

Thank you for this video man seriously. I'm watching this at 10 in the morning 20 minutes before I need to leave for work with a bowl of hesitantly poured raisin bran because unfortunately I will get hungry again later. This video put me in a good mood and I have a 10 hour shift in front of me!

James (25): "Look at how OLD I am!" Me (34): "...Please bring me some ibuprofen."

Never have felt more called out in my life than when James said, "someone watching this video needs to put the wash into the dryer."

The Pufferfish joke in the shopping bag got me so good.

Tip about the foods. Try buy in bulk and buy with variety. So that everytime you look into the fridge there wont be nothing and if your too lazy to make foods just remember those things can brighten your day up a lot rather than the junk foods

“Ladies you’re gonna wanna sit down for this” I can’t stop laughing

When working from home, try to put your workspace in a separate room from your living space. Otherwise, work will always feel physically present around you, which can add to that “I need to work all the time” anxiety. It’s not healthy. Take care of yourself. I love you.

I just make a simple stew that takes like 15-20 minutes total to prepare with either tofu or chicken for lunch and dinner, every once in a while I mix things up, but that's my standard. For breakfast, it's usually eggs in some form, or some kind of toast. I'd say for a college student, not very bad.

That platypus bit at the end was too real

"Adulthood is something that you all should be looking forward to. " Me, a 31-year old: yes, I do look forward to the day I will finally be an adult

The only thing school taught me to hold in was my urine

I love how his coffee mug kept changing quotes.

POV: You’re watching this video as you’re doing your laundry 🧺 I’ve been folding my laundry while listening to your videos 😂🫶🏼

the worst part about growing up is when you can't get away with as much as you used to.

no, ‘puberty videos’ for girls are more like: “hey guys, you’re gonna want to cry all the time and that’s perfectly natural!” and then they give you a list of everything you’re gonna want to cry over