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....

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

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!

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.

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

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

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 gonna wanna sit down for this"
I felt that

"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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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 🫡

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😭💀

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

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

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

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...

james and team crushed it again AS ALWAYS

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

Honestly, I joined the military right out of high school. I've been in for 7 years now. I will say that it has provided me with tons of friends and it keeps you active (depending on your job). From when I joined, I get paid a lot more than most of my friends from before the military. Waking up has never been an issue and I always get restful sleep. There are a lot of drawbacks to being in the military, but the benefits far outweigh them. I would never change my decision to join.

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.

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**

“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 💕😊

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

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

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

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

That platypus bit at the end was too real

He's grown so much as an artist.

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!

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

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

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

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😊

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

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

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

I watched this when I was 16 not understanding any of this. Now I'm a struggling college student who's been having to deal with a lot & I completely relate to this! I keep it on my watch later to remind myself every once & a while to keep going & to listen to my gut.

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

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

Im just turning twenty now. I remember watching all your videos back when I was in middleschool. I'm having a hard time dealing with the transition for some reason, so I randomly searched some key words regarding my anxiety on KRplus and your video popped up. I feel less old remembering those days when I would watch your stuff religiously and this video is helping me cope with the weird feelings I'm having. And yes my beard is probably bigger than yours ❤️

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

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

"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

Watching this during my second college semester. This is the realest.

I just turned 18 and ive hit the ground running. Im glad to know that it gets better, but its also so sad that we never really thrive to our fullest because of societal duties.

“Folding dishes,Cleaning laundry”
Words from a legend

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

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

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...

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

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."

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!

Spending time on casual time With frind is one of the best says to spend YOUR time for YOUR own happiness.

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

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

I'm 22 but this is also relatable, and even though I haven't found at least I don't think I haven't found my big purpose in life and I'm not married and I'm not working a job I want to do for the rest of my life but I'm really happy and every day is a new day and working on myself and seeing myself grow is amazing.
Great vid

The laundry bit is so relatable!! Feels like I'm doing laundry every day man 😅😅

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 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.

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

Love your drawing style!

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

This is the scariest Halloween Special yet

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.

5:34 "folding dishes and cleaning laundry" 😆. Anyways, love your videos. 🙂

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

“hEy, Bois I’m tHe pUbeRTy PlaTypUS”
“”uh ladies, your gonna want to sit down for this one”
bro I wheezed hearing this

"Hair down there" made me crack up XD 0:33

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

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

“laundry is such a prevalent chore, that i guarantee someone watching this video, needs to put the wash into the dryer, but instead they’re watching youtube.”
*awh crap. he got me*

7:57 I wish James said "But THATS just the WONDERS of LIIFFEE! Right?"

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.

watching this while washing dishes with a terrible back pain, right after eating bagel bites... lmao you got it James

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

It took me a bit to figure it out, but if you struggle with social anxiety, burnout, depression, mood swings, and everything in between, there is one solution. GYM! You wont realize it at first but after going at it for the first 2-3 weeks, getting in work consistently, (6 days a week for me), all those problems go away. Your not tired all the time, you feel confident, plus look good feel good. I can not name how many benefits you get from just really pushing yourself in the gym, or just preforming intense physical activity frequently. Plus you also start to meet people at the gym which makes it all even better. Do your self a favor and get in shape. It might hurt while your in there but the pain is momentary. You also start to love it. It only sucks at first. Sorry for rambling. Best of luck to you all!

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

The fact that technically our brains are made of whatever we eat made me laugh. Knowing that my brain is basically spaghetti, pizza, and soda crammed into a watermelon is hilarious

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

Thanks for the dryer reminder. Needed that one... Already washed it twice.

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

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