Growing OLD Is Inevitable, But Growing UP... Is Optional

June 7, 2014

It hits you like a ton of bricks. You see a photo of a childhood star you grew up watching and realize he is all grown up now.

We all know that growing older is inevitable, but these 18 photos prove that growing up... is optional.

Remember all that stuff you wanted to do as a kid but no one would let you?

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Now is the time.

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You had some really good ideas.

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Savor them.

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Yes, that's mac and cheese atop a slice of pizza.

Because no one is supervising you.

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You ARE the supervision.

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Most of the time...

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Really though... failing to seize the opportunity to have wacky waving plastic tube arms would be simply irresponsible!

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And someone's got to test the tensile strength of that plastic wrap.

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Other times, it's just fun to revisit some childhood classics.

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It's not like you've outgrown them.

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You're just more sensible and mature...

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With a superior taste in humor. Does that say "Penis"?

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But that doesn't mean you're not just as good at doing stuff you loved as a kid!

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You've just got to harness your creativity.

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And maybe try some new things...

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Especially when your day-to-day gets boring.

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Above all, remember that the world is still chock-full of wonders you've yet to explore.

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(H/T) Huffington Post

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