13 Reasons Why Twenty One is Not So Fun
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13 Reasons Why Twenty One is Not So Fun

21 isn't as great as it seems

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13 Reasons Why Twenty One is Not So Fun
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Twenty-one hasn't been all I've hyped it up to be. Maybe I'm just an old soul or a "grandma" but I'm actually disappointed now that I am 21 years old. There are some perks but I'm still not convinced it was worth 21 years of waiting.

1. You're now considered to be an actual adult now...


In the wise words of Kimmy Schmidt, being an adult is pretty terrible.

2. You're probably graduating college and have to do real world things soon


College is a safe bubble. The real world = the future = uncertainity = panicking.

3. If you are in college, you've already been drinking


You've already had two or three years worth of college partying-- monotony may sink in.

4. Everything is so expensive


Poor college student + coverage charges at clubs = even poorer college student.

5. You binge on free or inexpensive alcohol


Open bars and five dollar pitcher nights are ideal.

6. Beer is usually the cheapest option at the bar


Let's be real, no one actually likes the taste of beer.

7. Uber rides start adding up


Having to continually pay for a car service when no one wants to DD adds up!

8. SO MANY 21 GROUP CHATS


So many messages, too many different plans.

9. You have to work out more because you want to look good but alcohol inspires weight gain


There is a lot of calories in alcohol, so if you want to look hot in that outfit, you have to work for it.

10. You're tempted to buy a drink every time you go out


If they serve it, why not order just one drink?

11. At some point, wine becomes your go to


The cheapest alternative to beer, plus its fruity and makes you feel kind of fancy.

12. Your friends want to go out ALL the time


But again.... that costs money.

13. The different drink names get confusing


Fuzzy Navel, Trash Can, Dry martini shaken with a twist-- I just want to order a drink, please.


BUT...

...you can now LEGALLY take a bottle of wine to the face whenever you want.

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