“Missing trash day is one of the biggest L’s as an adult”

Taking out the trash is usually an adult job. Missing trash day—and letting trash pile up—is often seen as a huge adult failure (a big “L” or loss). “Missing trash day as an adult is a real let down” was posted on X/Twitter by Megan Jane on November 28, 2016.
 
“Missing trash day is one of the biggest L’s as an adult🤦🏽‍♂️😂” was posted on Facebook by Jon Doe on January 19, 2021, and this received over 183,000 shares. “Missing trash day is one of the biggest Ls you can take as an adult” was posted on X/Twitter by Greg Durham on July 17, 2021. “Missing trash day as an adult is the version of missing the bus 😆” was posted on X/Twitter by Phillygirl on March 8, 2026, and this received over 3,400 likes. “As an adult, missing trash day is one of the biggest L’s you can take” was posted on X/Twitter by Big Choctaw on July 15, 2026, and this received over 41,000 likes.
     
 
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Megan Jane
@meganjanehoff
Missing trash day as an adult is a real let down.
9:26 AM · Nov 18, 2016
 
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Mariah
@Mariah_Potts
Things that piss you off as an adult…. missing trash day🔪
2:35 PM · Dec 6, 2018
   
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@tabithalane92
nothing makes me feel like a failure as an adult more than missing trash day
9:26 AM · May 3, 2019
 
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isma
@areallygoodjoke
The ultimate L as an adult is missing trash day 😔
4:37 AM · Aug 4, 2020
 
Facebook
Jon Doe
January 19, 2021 at 11:53 AM ·
Missing trash day is one of the biggest L’s as an adult🤦🏽‍♂️😂
 
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jas △⃒⃘
@JCierraMist
missing trash day is one of the biggest L’s as an adult
12:34 PM · Jan 27, 2021
 
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Greg Durham
@GHD278
Missing trash day is one of the biggest Ls you can take as an adult.
11:06 AM · Jul 17, 2021
 
Facebook
Premium Vibes
November 22, 2021 at 10:00 PM ·
Missing Trash Day is one of the Biggest L’s you can take as an Adult 😮‍💨
 
Reddit—Showerthoughts
[deleted]—November 26, 2021
Missing ‘Trash Day’ is one of the biggest L’s you can take as an adult.
 
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Big Protein
@ser_swayze
missing trash day is one of the biggest L’s you can take as an adult
10:43 PM · Jan 4, 2023
 
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Glory💪🏽‼️
@540Glory
Missing trash day is one of the biggest L’s as an adult🤦🏽‍♂️😂
12:04 AM · Jan 27, 2023
 
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Phillygirl
@24tog
Missing trash day as an adult is the version of missing the bus 😆
7:58 PM · Mar 8, 2026
 
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Big Choctaw
@Derekalexander_
As an adult, missing trash day is one of the biggest L’s you can take
7:31 AM · Jul 15, 2026