When we were younger, all we wanted to do was grow up. Some of us believed things that adults have would automatically fall into our laps as we got older. Unfortunately, the reality isn’t true.
A social media trend has sprung up on Twitter that has left South Africa nostalgic and in stitches. Here are some of our favourite Tweets.
#WhenIWasJustALilKid I thought as soon as we grow up , we automatically become rich and get houses of our own. pic.twitter.com/EUTBfqUcGX
— Emily T (@Orathabile) October 16, 2019
#WhenIWasJustALilKid I thought traffic lights were controlled by men who worked underground at each intersection. pic.twitter.com/xQYPzusSnL
— René (@K_Reneilwe) October 16, 2019
#WhenIWasJustALilKid I Used To Believe In “Happily Ever After” There’s No Such Thing??? pic.twitter.com/8vYOtmESqV
— I Am R Ø L D8️⃣3️⃣ (@roldphonik) October 16, 2019
#WhenIWasJustALilKid Why did I believe my mom when she said, “If you tell me the truth, you won’t get into trouble! ” pic.twitter.com/HdT64hypJi
— René (@K_Reneilwe) October 16, 2019
#WhenIWasJustALilKid I Thought Having A Laptop Meant You Were Serious About Life pic.twitter.com/KLJWQadvmZ
— MICHU (@MichuEmenalo) October 16, 2019
#WhenIWasJustALilKid I couldn’t understand when my mom said she doesn’t have money while she had a job
— Mommy?❤? (@Mpeo_MO) October 16, 2019
#WhenIWasJustALilKid I wanted a spider to bite me so I can become Spider Man pic.twitter.com/iIxTFcXCYy
— D.M.E.Junior ?????? (@DMEJunior1) October 16, 2019
#WhenIWasJustALilKid I thought @WWE wrestling was real pic.twitter.com/ntx4dfvOF8
— Keneilwe Mosupye (@neilwefk) October 16, 2019
#WhenIWasJustALilKid I thought when people said they were going to “Spar” they were actually mispronouncing “Spur”
— Sentle from the Vaal (@SentleOfficial) October 16, 2019
#WhenIWasJustALilKid I thought my parents wouldn’t be able to tell me what to do when I turn 18 pic.twitter.com/dqnwsdSmEo
— Kingkush (@Kingkus25493101) October 16, 2019
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