50 Painfully Spot-On Memes That Anyone Above 30 Might Relate To (New Pics)

We say age is just a number, but we still care about it. When the scary 29 rolls around, many start dreading their next birthday. However, when asked what years were the best in their lives, manyolder people(at least in Europe)saidthe ones between 30 and 34. So, maybe we’ve got it all wrong?Whether dreaded or not,turning 30can still be a big milestone, worthy of meming and joking about. This Instagram account for 30-somethings has a little bit of everything: workplace humor, existential dread, and funny, relatable snippets from a tercentenerian’s life.More info:InstagramThis post may includeaffiliate links.

Whether dreaded or not,turning 30can still be a big milestone, worthy of meming and joking about. This Instagram account for 30-somethings has a little bit of everything: workplace humor, existential dread, and funny, relatable snippets from a tercentenerian’s life.

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Meme about needing a three-day weekend, highlighting relatable humor for those above 30.

Meme text reflects nostalgia for pre-digital life, highlighting memorized phone numbers and directions as empowering.

Meme about driving on autopilot, relatable to those above 30.

Entering your 30s is not as bad as some people make it out to be. Yes, yours truly is officially 30 as of June of this year. And, as an actual 30-something, I have to say nothing’s drastically changed. Children have been calling me “ma’am” for several years now, hangovers were never really easy for me even when I was younger, and I still haven’t been a guest at any wedding.

Text meme about needing breaks, humorously relatable for those above 30.

Reddit meme about working during nuclear war, with a humorous reply from a user regarding employer expectations.

Meme text: “I’m often mistaken for an adult because of my age,” highlighting humor for those above 30.

“Memes and gifs were just getting started and I found myself looking at them thinking of other captions I would use that were funnier to me. I’ve always been interested in comedy and if I could go back in time, I would have pursued a career in writing for stand-up, sketch comedy or satirical sitcoms,” Sarah told us in 2022.

Meme about bedtime humor for people over 30, expressing newfound appreciation for early sleep.

Meme comparing two drunk behaviors, highlighting relationship humor for those over 30.

Wolf standing on hind legs mimicking human traits, relatable meme for those above 30.

Sarah said that she creates about what she knows; usually, what she finds funny, her audience deems relatable as well. She told Bored Panda that 30-somethings are people who are “learning to adult.” “Some are family-focused, some are career-driven, some still have Peter Pan syndrome, and others are just plain lost in the growth they are expected to experience,” she told us previously.

“Relatable meme about losing glasses during an apocalypse and struggling with foraging."

Memes about friends switching from sharing memes to TikTok links, showing a concerned woman.

Cozy bear in a robe and hat resting by a fireplace, relatable meme for those above 30 valuing relaxation over hustle.

For Sarah,our 30sare the time when we finally understand what we want, not what others want of us. “Whether it’s material items, travel, children, investing or even more extreme partying, doors are opened that we didn’t have in our 20s. We also have way more autonomy than we did in our 20s, which is good and bad. With more responsibility comes more freedom, but the opposite is also true.”

Tweet meme about going outside being expensive and crowded, relatable to those over 30.

Text meme about supportive partner phrases, humorously including tacos, relatable to people above 30.

Tweet reads: “My ducks may not be in a row, but at least they’re having fun…” Humor related to life above 30.

“I think people in their 30s are a lot smarter than we get credit for,” Sarah shared with us in 2022. “We graduated college during the Great Recession and are still succeeding. We are the oldest portion of themillennialgeneration, which often gets a bad rap. While we do fall victim to the urge for instant gratification, we are also the leaders of our generation [who] have set an achievable and commendable standard,” she believes.

Tweet meme humorously contrasting Taylor Swift’s achievements with everyday struggles; relatable for those above 30.

Tweet about men walking without bags, a relatable meme for everyone above 30.

Text meme humorously highlighting the relatable struggles of people above 30 feeling younger yet noticing age differences.

Text meme about therapy humor, expressing the irony of needing therapy to handle others who need it.

Man yelling “Shut up!” in a meme about coworkers, relatable to those above 30.

Meme about long meetings compared to Shrek’s 90-minute journey, relatable for those above 30.

The British social networking site Friends Reuniteddid a similar pollin 2012. They asked people over 40 what their best years were, and many said it was when they were 33. “By this age innocence has been lost, but our sense of reality is mixed with a strong sense of hope, a ‘can do’ spirit, and a healthy belief in our own talents and abilities,” psychologist Donna Dawson commented in the survey’s findings.

Tweet meme about relatable gym goals for those over 30, with humorous response, highlighting everyday struggles.

Woman in black dress reclining on a green sofa, holding a book, surrounded by text about life crises.

Meme about meetings, humorously suggesting saying ‘it’s about finding balance’ to gain agreement.

Meme about coffee causing anxiety instead of energy, with two men in a store discussing humorously.

Aging meme about youthful dreams versus adult reality, featuring a fantasy character looking disheveled.

“Whatever it is, it needs to be your own formula. Copy and pasting other people’s life templates will never sate. If we are ever to be truly happy, we first need to get to know ourselves and what makes us tick rather than trying to tick off a checklist of societal norms,” Burke emphasized.

Woman in sunglasses playfully using a phone, capturing a relatable meme theme for those above 30.

Meme expressing humorous frustration with a sarcastic out-of-office email response, relatable to those over 30.

Funny social media meme about anxiety, relatable to anyone above 30, with text expressing high stress levels while in bed.

Meme expressing work life frustration with a sleepy SpongeBob, relatable to those above 30.

Meme about the 2000s being considered a nostalgic party theme; relatable humor for those over 30.

A relatable meme about sleeping as a child without aids, resonating with those above 30.

Relatable meme about listening skills over 30, text encouraging attentive listening without sharing personal stories.

Three relatable character memes depicting life stages for those over 30: Sarah, Winifred, and Mary.

Young girl making a funny face with a poodle nearby; relatable meme for those above 30.

Relatable meme for anyone above 30 about feeling tired early; text reads “Damn it’s late, I should start getting to bed. The clock: 7:29pm."

Nervous systems meme with a large number of likes and humorous relatability for those above 30.

Funny meme about plane intercom asking for a doctor, with a humorous response questioning their relationship status.

Man making a confused face with text about co-worker frustration, relatable meme for those above 30.

A meme about Thanksgiving family drama, highlighting a dad mowing the lawn to calm down, relatable to those above 30.

Meme depicts an awkward text exchange with a therapist, highlighting relatable humor for those above 30.