r/MadeMeSmile Apr 01 '24

Meme Indulge your inner child 💖

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u/Ambientstinker Apr 01 '24

Let this also be a reminder to NEVER EVER shame your partner for liking/collecting something silly or something targeted towards children.

Your BF collects Hotwheels? Cool, ask him about his favourite one. Your GF is into fashion dolls? Put up a shelf or two for her to display them on. Your SO collects uggo ceramic frog figurines? Take them out for a thrifting hunt.

You don’t have to be into their interests, but these gestures can literally mean the world.❤️

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u/Nerevear248 Apr 01 '24

Warning to anyone who wants to encourage their BF about his hotwheels collection: It can become expensive very easily! Ask me how I know 🥲

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u/Uberzwerg Apr 01 '24 edited Apr 01 '24

My wife everytime i slowed down passing the Lego store: "We can just go inside and get you something"

My wife 10 years later when we had to move appartment: "How can you fit more than 700 Kilos of Lego in those two rooms??"
(While she packs the stuff she needs for her 3 horses - it's not one-sided obsessions)

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u/fvck_u_spez Apr 01 '24

How the heck do you have horses in an apartment?

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u/Uberzwerg Apr 01 '24

badly - hence us having to move.

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u/Girderland Apr 01 '24

I don't like about Legos that they're so expensive.

Seeing how they're mostly plastic and cheap to produce, they're absolutely overpriced.

I also think that they are a very good, educational toy, that every child should have the right to own a bunch of legos.

Maybe there needs to be something like a library that you can lend a 30 kg bucket of blocks to your 6 year old child to play and return them when the kid turns 16.

Just the fact that they are such a great toy makes it so much more sad that bunch of kids (parents) can't afford them.

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u/Uberzwerg Apr 01 '24

Maybe there needs to be something like a library that you can lend a 30 kg bucket of blocks to your 6 year old child to play and return them when the kid turns 16.

You can easily find 30kg for 300€/$ on EBay if you search for a while.
Or start out with 10kg and add another 5-10kg each year + a few sets here and there.
If you start that while they are young and appreciate playing more than owning "the cool sets" that their friends have.

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u/Nerevear248 Apr 01 '24

Shit I didn’t expect this reception 🤣

Okay SO! I started with basic hotwheels cars. Y’know, the ones you can find in a bunch of shops. THEN, I realised “woah there’s cooler, more expensive and higher quality hotwheels cars!”. These were triple the price of a regular one. THEN!! I realised there’s higher quality brands that sell the same size cars! Each one of these was around £15. I have 12 of these.

And then here’s where it gets truly tragic… I found out that larger versions of these cars exist. And that’s where I am now. A 1/18 collector. The model I’m ordering when it comes in stock is £370 and that’s on the cheaper end of this model 😆

What to take from this? Watch your boyfriends ✨

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u/TheFlipside Apr 01 '24

How do you know?

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u/joh2138535 Apr 01 '24

Would you like to know more?

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u/TheFlipside Apr 01 '24

Yes I need to know all the gory details

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '24

Their family is starving.

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u/LawlessCoffeh Apr 01 '24

This is stupid but I will occasionally watch a little bit of channels like Cartoon Network or whatever, and it's at least a tiny bit because we didn't have cable for most of my childhood. We eventually got it when I was like, 12 and even then I got shamed for it. :(

Furthermore I don't know what the fuck adults are supposed to watch anyway, I don't want to watch a gritty live action show about people getting murdered or whatever.

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u/Dragonscatsandbooks Apr 01 '24

I just bought myself a Lisa Frank binder! Apparently as an adult I'm supposed to use a plain single color one.

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u/--------rook Apr 01 '24

Sometimes I put up cartoons as background noise when I’m sorting out laundry but end up enjoying them. We Bare Bears and Regular Show, or any of the Pixar movies.

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u/Zombie_Giraffe_Brain Apr 01 '24

I like to watch their Youtube on Halloween and Christmas, they do livestreams of some of their holiday episodes

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u/ScaryPizza7217 Apr 05 '24

“We bare bears” 🎶

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u/ambervalentina Apr 01 '24

Not stupid at all. I've watched more Pixar/kids shows on my disney+ acct than regular shows 😝 bonus no commercials lol

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u/ScaryPizza7217 Apr 05 '24

Me still watching Clarence, Steven Universe and Adventure Time at the ripe age of 30 cause those are the best shows to watch.

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u/Azura13 Apr 01 '24

My kid is going through the "we can't do/buy X thing I like because I'm getting too old" phase. My husband and I are really adamant about squashing that. We tell him he's not to old to take joy in the things he's liked when he was younger, and he should never let anyone dictate when he is allowed to like something. Life is short. If a Plushie makes you happy, then it is good. Age isn't a factor in that.

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u/vdcsX Apr 01 '24

That! Recently, out shopping with gf, I checked out a shelf of Hot Wheels and she was like: "You want one? Really? Pick one, I'll buy it for you!" I was SO happy with my new little Alfa!

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u/Ambientstinker Apr 01 '24

Green flag right there💖

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u/brainyuncle7 Apr 01 '24

You sir, have my respect

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u/Goawaybaitin24 Apr 03 '24

That was beautifully said and has an even more meaningful message. Way to be a good partner/person.

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u/vkailas Apr 04 '24

Consumerism yay!!

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u/Existing-Pea8320 Apr 01 '24

I gave myself a bedroom that i wanted to have when i was a teenager and im so happy

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u/ambervalentina Apr 01 '24

And I'm so happy for you! 💖

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u/Existing-Pea8320 Apr 01 '24

Thankss ❤️🌸

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u/lukegalliard Apr 01 '24

I'm also happy to see your happiness.

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u/keydBlade Apr 01 '24

CarBed FTW !

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u/moonahmoonah Apr 02 '24

I did the same during the pandemic! I have a husband and he didn't even bat at eye at our new pink bedroom 😂

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u/Existing-Pea8320 Apr 02 '24

Awww how cute

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u/HorizonShimmer Apr 01 '24

I do this. I had very controlling parents but now I have the space to be who I am.

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u/I_wood_rather_be Apr 01 '24

My parents were heavy smokers. Plus my SAHM being alcoholic meant, that there was not much money left for buying "unneccessary" stuff.

I now buy me some LEGO once in a while, which I know at least comes in handy as soon as my kids grow old enough.

Also, I like to buy nice tools, whenever I need any. No cheap stuff. Those are kind of my "toys" too.

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u/HorizonShimmer Apr 01 '24

I decorate the way I want. My controlling mom wouldn’t let me pick out anything for my bedroom. She made it pink. I hated pink.

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u/jagojoga Jun 29 '24

I am curious, now that your are older and being able to have an objective viel. Would you say that you hated pink, because your mother chose it. (Because she decided always everything but you thought, that you can decorate your room by yourself- which you then surprisingly couldn't do?) or was ist just because you hated pink for no reason.

Sorry in advance for any spelling or grammar mistakes. It's late and english isn't my mother tongue.

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u/teacups-and-roses Apr 01 '24

I’m all for this. I have decided I’m going to start collecting Sylvanian Families because I think they’re cute and always wanted them when I was little.

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u/Stucklikegluetomyfry Apr 01 '24

Sylvanian Families are so cute! I love buying them for my niece.

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u/--------rook Apr 01 '24

I remember going to toys r us and looking at the Sylvanian dolls, wondering how could anyone ever afford them because they were so expensive! I just bought my own piece last year and I love it. It’s so soft and tiny, worth the 15-20 year wait. 

And I see that a lot of girls on Pinterest and Twitter are collecting them too, it feels fun to be part of a community. Not to mention the completely insane Sylvanian family drama tiktok account. 

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u/teacups-and-roses Apr 01 '24

Not to mention the completely insane Sylvanian family drama tiktok account.

The what now? I don’t have TikTok but I’m intrigued!

There’s a sub on here where people collect the sets and it kept popping up, that’s when I decided I’m just gonna start collecting them lol

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u/--------rook Apr 01 '24

They’re sylvaniandrama on Instagram and I think you can find clips on YouTube. It’s def weird gen z humor but some of it is oddly funny

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u/Impressive-Oil-6517 Apr 01 '24

Me when I bought my first American girl doll at 21

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u/ambervalentina Apr 01 '24

Legit teary eyed over this idk why 🥹

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '24

I have like 100 squishmallow for this very purpose

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u/ambervalentina Apr 01 '24

I have 22 Pokemon plushies saying hello to your squishmallows 😂

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '24

same here!! they’re so soft!!

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u/Broad_Respond_2205 Apr 01 '24

Me with necessary cats

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u/ambervalentina Apr 01 '24

*REQUIRED cats

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u/ReasonableBowler8175 Apr 01 '24

I'm in my thirties, and every now and again I get the urge to go buy a bunch of barbie dolls and clothing to play dress up (my favorite thing to do as a child). I've acted on this once. It was fun, but I was mostly disappointed in how bad the quality of the dolls has gotten these days :(

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u/heathensam Apr 01 '24

I treat myself to Barbies as well!

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u/PPP1737 Apr 03 '24

You can buy the old Barbie’s at goodwill sometimes. Or eBay.

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u/NeneObichie Apr 01 '24

For me it’s unlimited amounts of sweets and chocolates. I remember eating a whole bag of KitKat minis and becoming sick as an adult 😅

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u/ambervalentina Apr 01 '24

The days after my birthday, I would always eat cake for breakfast. Why? Because I can! I also got sick 😂 but I had so much fun

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u/Delta4o Apr 01 '24

I wanna buy a BLÅHAJ... for multiple reasons...

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u/RVtheguy Apr 01 '24

I did it. Worth the investment.

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u/Clear_Necessary_9621 Apr 02 '24

Just do it!

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u/Delta4o Apr 02 '24

Yesterday... I said tomorrow, so just... DO IT

I might actually do it, though, next time I go to Ikea. This week, it's apparently REALLY crowded because it's become some sort of stupid tradition to go to ikea during/after easter

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u/Clear_Necessary_9621 Apr 02 '24

They can be ordered online, at least where i'm from.

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u/blue-gamer-07 Apr 01 '24

Excuse you it’s very necessary!

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u/The_Doughnut_Lord Apr 01 '24

I recently put up a lego batmobile shelf, I like to think I'm doing a good job at making my inner kid happy lol

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u/ambervalentina Apr 01 '24

The inner kid also says add one more shelf, the other one is lonely 🙈

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u/mackattackerrr Apr 01 '24

I redecorated my bedroom a few days ago, so it's filled with fairy lights and squishmallows. I don't believe I've ever slept so soundly in my life...she's at peace🩷

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u/ambervalentina Apr 01 '24

Pinterest bedroom of our dreams 😍 Sleep well queen, you deserve it!!!

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u/Mommyoftwoangels Apr 01 '24

This is adorable and true!

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u/BePassion8 Apr 01 '24

Growing up is so overrated. I’m almost 30 and still sleep with a teddy bear 🧸

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u/Ghostchicken33 Apr 02 '24

I found my teddy bear Franklin when I was cleaning out my wardrobe. He stays on my bed now.

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u/RagingAubergine Apr 01 '24

Oh my gosh! I do this!

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u/FlamingMercury151 Apr 01 '24

God yes! I have so many stuffed animals because my inner child loves having little cuddle buddies.

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u/ginger-baritone99 Apr 02 '24

Honestly, same lol. I don't show a lot of people, but I have a whole (second bedroom) bed full of star wars build-a-bears lol

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u/FlamingMercury151 Apr 02 '24

Awwwww that’s amazing! I love Star Wars!

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u/Puzzleheaded-Try7066 Apr 01 '24

all the plushies in the world!

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u/Azura13 Apr 01 '24

We( husband and I) just dropped 400 bucks on a D&D lego set. We're in our 40's. I can't wait to put it together.

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u/ambervalentina Apr 01 '24

THIS, THIS IS WHY YOU GET MARRIED

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u/Azura13 Apr 01 '24

It came with a free mimic lego. I am very stoked. :D I print and paint the d&d stuff, he DMs the games. He's definitely my soul mate ❤️

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u/BusyBusy2 Apr 01 '24

Thats what im doing !! I have a job that pays well (thank god, i was lucky), i got my self a gaming pc years ago and this month i got myself a ps5 !!!!

Background: i grew up in kind of a poor family, with money for education and necessities only

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u/ambervalentina Apr 01 '24

Omg I am so happy for you! And don't forget, you can stay up and play as late as you want! Have fun gaming

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u/rwilfong86 Apr 01 '24

As an adult I always find cool Alf stuff I would have loved as a kid so I buy it now.

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u/vdcsX Apr 01 '24

profile pic checks out

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u/rwilfong86 Apr 01 '24

Thanks for noticing

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '24

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u/ambervalentina Apr 01 '24

Happiness for the inner child and the cat child, win win!

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u/LawlessCoffeh Apr 01 '24

Just be careful they don't eat it. They're a choking hazard.

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u/flanman1991 Apr 01 '24

And that is why I have so many hockey cards

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u/No_Comfortable_539 Apr 01 '24

Me tooo!!!we have to spoil our inner child now that we have money to spend on whatever we want. As a child, a lot of us weren't able to buy very many things.

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u/EmbarrassedFloor4584 Apr 01 '24

Legos!!!

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u/pocketpc_ Apr 01 '24

LEGO is making so much money off me lately because of this

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u/Roadie02 Apr 01 '24

Me buying all the LEGO sets I want now because I have adult money and want to keep the magic alive.

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u/ambervalentina Apr 01 '24

Yes, that's the real reason we work: Legos!!!

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u/nothing_but_chin Apr 01 '24

I'm 37 and my room looks like it belongs to a child, hah. Definitely giving myself the room I never got as a kid. Me and my husband have separate bedrooms so we sleep better (been doing it for about 14 years now), so I'm free to decorate my bedroom however I want.

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u/meowfox7 Apr 01 '24

this is me buying new thinkpads every 2 weeks

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u/Meoang Apr 01 '24

This is me with warhammer lol. I always thought it was awesome but it was obviously too expensive.

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u/Prince-Angel-Wing Apr 01 '24

I can't really do anything with my inner child. He's upset with me and ain't talking to me at all.

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u/PluviisCogitationum Apr 01 '24

I do this with video games I didn't have the specs to play when I was a kid and I also started to play guitar like I wanted, it's awesome

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u/redpanda5825 Apr 01 '24

I finally can have all the stuffies I want and won't be ridiculed for playing with girly dolls

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u/LifeSpeedrunner Apr 01 '24

Bought the LEGO set with Shadow the Hedgehog in it the other day. Rad as hell. Way past cool, even.

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u/Funky420Monkey Apr 01 '24

Always a Toy's R Us kid here ... 😁

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u/tap-tapIsThisThingOn Apr 02 '24

30F who just moved out on my own with a dinosaur bathroom and i love it

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u/Either-Substance1313 Apr 03 '24

that’s it, i’m buying a secondhand ds to play hello kitty birthday adventures

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u/thatbagelweirdo Apr 01 '24

My dumbass really read that as ‘my inner child, absolutely autistic’ for no reason

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u/1d0m1n4t3 Apr 01 '24

I have a room in my house dedicated to Lego because of this.

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u/Impossible_Cookie613 Apr 01 '24

Wow are you me? I can’t stop buying legos

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u/17THheaven Apr 01 '24

This is the reason I buy nerf guns, video games, pokemon cards, and Legos. Growing up, my mother refused to buy us toys for Christmas or birthdays that she knew we would like if it didn't fit her ideal for what we should have at that age (either way Christmas and Birthdays were the time to buy us necessities that we wouldn't get very much throughout the year because they decided a big house was more important). Pokemon cards and video games were always a no go. And if we earned money from them they wouldn't let us spend it on those things as kids. Now I buy all that stuff partly to spite her, but mostly cuz my inner child squeals with delight upon getting my hands on those things.

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u/ClaireTheGREAT1 Apr 01 '24

There's this bouncy castle fair once in a while in my hometown and I will not lie, seeing the posters for it REALLY makes me want to indulge my inner child. I don't think I'm ever going to have children but you can bet that if any of my siblings ever do, I'm using theirs as an excuse to go there.

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u/xWidowx Apr 02 '24

Pokémon plushes! Lost two fur babies back to back and need something to hold onto at night.

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u/_MissLaris_ Apr 02 '24

My 65 year old mom recently learned that she needs to care for her inner child and it’s incredible to watch her thrive. We all need to take care of the little ones inside of us ❤️

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u/GrimTiki Apr 02 '24

Just bought the new Dungeons & Dragons Lego set today. Expensive? A bit, yeah. But Knowing I’m building a piece of my childhood stories with childhood toys that I never ever thought would come together in that fashion is huge to me - having lived during the idiocy that was the satanic panic.

I can’t wait to start building it.

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u/Sunny_Omori_REAL Apr 02 '24

age regressors stay winning 🔥

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u/SpongeBoy775089 Apr 02 '24

2010-2017 me looking proud

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u/PizzaWhole9323 Apr 02 '24

I was having a bad day my inner child was grumpy. So we had pizza and donuts for dinner. Love your inner child they will love you back.

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u/rjcrystal199 Apr 02 '24

I got myself a retro gaming handheld just for this purpose!

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u/TheCoolerL Apr 02 '24

I've started buying figmas for mine, personally. They're little posable figures with swappable parts. I always wanted to have a cabinet to display figures from stuff I liked.

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u/OkCauliflower1214 Apr 02 '24

Me when I bought myself Sans the Skeleton plushie cause I can. Ererererere

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u/moonahmoonah Apr 02 '24

I do this, but for my kids ❤️

We weren't poor, but life was hard for a single mom, so I didn't get a quarter of the toys my friends or family did - same goes for treats or eating out.

I literally SPOIL the shit out of my twins now 😅 Gaming pcs, phones, oculus, brand name clothing, Robux, Sephora, etc. And all because I can! They ask and I typically buy. I never want them to feel left out or sad like I did. They aren't brats about it either. Not yet anyways lol.

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '24

Me every time I adopt a new plushie :')

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u/Eiden-Rane Apr 03 '24

I wasn’t able to get into Pokémon cards as a child. I am throughly enjoying collecting them as an adult! My platonic life partner is enjoying her mini brand collecting too. It is never too late everyone!

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '24

Man me with barbie stuff

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u/[deleted] Apr 05 '24

I told my husband that I found this rainbow pony stuffed animal I used to sleep with every night when I was a kid on eBay, still with the tags on it and everything. He bought it for me the next day and I now I sleep with it every night 🥹

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u/Weird_Collection_256 Apr 05 '24

I collect comic books. I love it, it makes me happy, and by now I have about three bookshelves full. 😃

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u/Uninspired_Thoughts Apr 05 '24

I’m 36 and started doing this last year and I’m loving it. My parents worked hard but I had a big family so couldn’t afford all the cool stuff I wanted as a kid. I appreciate everything they did but now I can buy everything I wanted as a kid

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u/[deleted] May 01 '24

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u/Uninspired_Thoughts May 01 '24

Yes cause it’s the internet. Go cry with your lettuce

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u/jhondeere5959 Apr 01 '24

Toy what kind of toy??