17 Baby Expressions to Use in Any Adult Situation

Babies make everything better, so presumably, their expressions and reactions to any given situation should be better, right? Upon further investigation, we decided that these 17 baby reactions are hilarious and just as well suited for adult situations as they are for baby-related happenings — and actually, they reign supreme.

01
When you're trying not to give away that you're totally lying about being busy.
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When you're trying not to give away that you're totally lying about being busy.

"Can you come to my party?"
"Oh yeah, um, no I have a thing that night, sorry."
"I didn't tell you the date yet . . . "

02
When your friends plan an outing and you realize you can't go.
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When your friends plan an outing and you realize you can't go.

But my kid's dance recital is that weekend . . .

03
When you run out of vacation days.
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When you run out of vacation days.

This is so unfair. I need a three-week vacation, pronto.

04
When Netflix asks you if you're still watching . . .
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When Netflix asks you if you're still watching . . .

You make me laugh, Netflix. Of course I'm still watching.

05

When your take-out delivery says it's on its way.

Time to celebrate.

06
When your drink at Starbucks is ready but they spelled your name wrong.
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When your drink at Starbucks is ready but they spelled your name wrong.

How hard is it to spell Nicole?

07
When you're rushing to get something done before your kid wakes up from their nap.
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When you're rushing to get something done before your kid wakes up from their nap.

Be swift, there's not much time!

08
When you think you're biting into a custard doughnut but it turns out to be jelly.
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When you think you're biting into a custard doughnut but it turns out to be jelly.

So much disappointment.

09
When your favorite TV show gets signed on for another season.
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When your favorite TV show gets signed on for another season.

Yes, bring on the drama, season two!

10
When your favorite TV show gets cancelled.
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When your favorite TV show gets cancelled.

WHYYYY?!

11
When your partner asks if you want to pop open a bottle of wine.
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When your partner asks if you want to pop open a bottle of wine.

Is the sky blue?

12
When you get all the way to the movie theater on date night and the showing is sold out.
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When you get all the way to the movie theater on date night and the showing is sold out.

But we paid for a sitter!

13
When your doctor tells you to eat more greens.
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When your doctor tells you to eat more greens.

This diet is for barbarians!

15
When you're flattered that the waiter asked you for ID.
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When you're flattered that the waiter asked you for ID.

Oh, you flatter me.

16
When your boss asks you to work on a weekend.
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When your boss asks you to work on a weekend.

You have GOT to be kidding me.

17
When that 4 o'clock feeling rolls around and you just can't anymore.
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When that 4 o'clock feeling rolls around and you just can't anymore.

Must. Carry. On.