Top 10 Things Meant for Kids but Can Also Be Enjoyed by Adults
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Cartoons
I'd say they're pretty well liked across age groups. Why else would they create an adult cartoon genre? The Simpsons, Family Guy, American Dad, Bob's Burgers, and South Park are all great.
Preferably the older cartoons that they watched due to nostalgia, although some prefer newer shows. I would enjoy a Tom and Jerry episode any day.
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Disney Movies
They are intended more for children, especially the princess and Pixar ones. However, with how expanded Disney's arsenal is, there's truly something for everybody. There's a reason they bought a lot of other companies.
Pinocchio and Beauty and the Beast are some of those Disney movies I watch from time to time.
See, this is one of the worst things about being an adult. They think you will be too old.
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Building a Snowman
It's like free modeling clay that the sky made.
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Amusement Parks/Theme Parks
Many think they're too old to ride merry-go-rounds, but that's not true. Many roller coaster riders are adults. Coasters can be hundreds of feet tall and go faster than a car on a road. They deliver forces that can make people of any age pass out or feel sick.
Simulators can be enjoyed by anyone, though Epcot's notorious Mission: SPACE has been known to make people very sick. Drop towers can be enjoyed by both kids and adults, though the tallest ones are usually the most intense.
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Legos
Plenty of popular Lego YouTubers are adults. Unleashing your creativity is something you shouldn't restrict, and Legos are a good example of that.
I don't care who you are. You're never too old for Legos.
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Breakfast Cereal
A lot of cereal boxes have cartoonish art on them, but they're enjoyed by many adults, particularly for their taste.
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Amphibia
Amphibia is an American animated television series created by Matt Braly. It originally aired on Disney Channel from June 17, 2019, to May 14, 2022. The show follows a young girl named Anne Boonchuy who is magically transported to a fantastical world inhabited by anthropomorphic amphibians.
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Coloring Books
Though the label "Adult colouring book" is confusing. Visual artists colour all the time. I've never stopped enjoying it.
My grandma uses some of these. It's a stimulating activity for most older folks.
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Nerf Guns
Let's admit that some of us still like to enjoy these things.
I remember we used to have Nerf gun wars in the college dorms until we got in trouble for it.
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Harry Potter
Harry James Potter is the title character of the Harry Potter book series written by J. K. Rowling. The series chronicles his life from age eleven, when he discovers that he is a wizard and begins attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Over seven years, Harry confronts numerous challenges... read more
There are plenty of adults who especially enjoy Harry Potter media. The characters and the stories are what bring them in for years.
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The Owl House
The Owl House is an American animated fantasy television series created by Dana Terrace. It premiered on Disney Channel on January 10, 2020. The series features the voices of Sarah‑Nicole Robles, Wendie Malick, Alex Hirsch, Tati Gabrielle, Issac Ryan Brown, Mae Whitman, Cissy Jones, Matthew Rhys, Zeno... read more
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Gravity Falls
Gravity Falls is an American animated television series produced by Disney Television Animation. It first aired on Disney Channel before moving to Disney XD, running from June 15, 2012, to February 15, 2016. The series follows the adventures of Dipper Pines and his twin sister Mabel in the fictional... read more
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Pokemon
Pokémon, abbreviated from the Japanese title Pocket Monsters and currently marketed in English as Pokémon: The Series, is a Japanese anime television series adapted for international audiences. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 1, 1997, and in the United States on September 8, 1998.... read more
Pokemon is one of those media franchises that has existed long enough that people in their 30s or even 40s enjoy playing the games. I can imagine myself being in my 20s and still enjoying collecting all the Pokemon.
I've grown out of the anime series a bit, but I still enjoy playing the games on Nintendo Switch and 3DS. I don't understand why people think it is only meant for kids.
The games, yeah. The anime is kinda awful.
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Stuffed Animals
Yup, you heard me right. It's not uncommon to see adults storing stuffed animals on their shelves. Some people still sleep with them too. A 2017 study from Build-A-Bear says that forty percent of adults sleep with a stuffed animal to cope with anxiety.
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Chocolate Milk
It's still my go-to breakfast drink.
We all enjoyed this as kids, but nothing is better than a good ol' chocolate milk.
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Playgrounds
If you ask me what's the best place to contemplate, I'd say it's the swings.
Monkey bars are free exercise equipment! You can get strong with them!
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Trick-or-treating
Fresh air and exercise! Unhealthy stuff after. Memories! Orange! Scooby-Doo marathons beforehand!
Even when I'm an adult, I'll still go trick-or-treating every year.
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SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated television series created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon. It has become one of Nickelodeon's most popular and longest-running shows, attracting both children and adults.... read more
In my opinion, its humor still stands up today. There are many things that can be portrayed by SpongeBob, even the most serious. I remember when "We did it, Patrick! We saved the city!" was used to portray the Minneapolis riots.
It's one of those iconic cartoons adults can't seem to resist.
The first few seasons were SpongeBob at its best. Real ones remember the good days.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards
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Non-Violent Video Games
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Sand Pits
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Minecraft
It's a game for all ages, after all.
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Tamagotchi
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Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! is an American children's educational Flash animated television series created by Bob Boyle. The series was produced by Bolder Media and Starz Media in association with Film Roman and was animated by Bardel Entertainment using both Toon Boom and Adobe Flash software. Bob Boyle submitted... read more
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The Powerpuff Girls (1998)
The Powerpuff Girls is an American animated television series created by animator Craig McCracken for Cartoon Network. The main characters of the show are Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup. The story follows Professor Utonium, who accidentally creates three little superhero girls using a mixture of sugar... read more
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Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is an American children's superhero television series. The show debuted on August 28, 1993, on the Fox Kids Network. It became a cultural phenomenon in the 1990s and spawned multiple spin off series, movies, and a lasting toy franchise. The series combined live action and... read more
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The Incredibles
Of kids' movies, this is one of the best at holding up for adults. It has a lot of great lines and a well-written story.