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100+ Hilarious Jokes About Life In Your 30s – Epic Turning 30 Humor

If you’re about to turn 30, happy birthday! Your 30th birthday can feel like a big milestone and important birthday, but really? Age is just a number! (False: Age is a word. – Dwight Shrute).

30 can truly feel like saying goodbye to your 20s and your youth. But I’m here to tell you that there are many great things about being in your 30s.

Whether you’re making a card for your best friend or just need some turning 30 humor inspiration, here are lots of jokes and funny quotes for 30th birthday cards. There’s no better time than turning 30 to crack a joke about your age.

Here are thirty 30th birthday party ideas!

Your thirtieth birthday is a big deal and it’s worth celebrating! Your birthday, no matter your age, is a special day.

You can also poke fun at your friends who are getting old… as long as they have a sense of humor! At 30 you have years of experience behind you. Celebrate this milestone birthday in style!

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Turning 30 Jokes to Share With Your Friends:

Welcome to your 30s. Ibuprofen is an acceptable breakfast.

30s Life Hack: Put your Nespresso machine next to your bed.

Turning 30? Your weekends are now a baby shower or a wedding.

Oh you’re 30? One drink means 3 days of a hangover.

Being in your 30s means finding out that “adulting” is just a word people made up to pretend they have it all figured out.

They say life begins at 30, but so do the frequent trips to the chiropractor!

In your 30s, you finally understand the true meaning of “I need a vacation from my vacation.”

My 30s taught me that “retail therapy” is just a fancy term for “I deserve this, right?”

You know you’re in your 30s when the only club you want to join has a “Book” in its name.

Remember when staying up all night was a choice? Now, it’s just insomnia.

Being 30 means you’re young enough to know better, but old enough not to care.

They say the perfect age is just a number, but apparently, it’s the number of gray hairs you find in the mirror.

You know you’re in your 30s when “party” becomes synonymous with “potluck dinner.”

Turning 30 is like reaching level 30 in a video game—more responsibilities, but still no cheat codes.

In your 30s, your metabolism decides to take a coffee break—permanently.

At 30, you finally understand that a “night out” means going to a fancy restaurant with good lighting.

The best thing about being in your 30s? You can now blame forgetting things on “mom brain” or “dad brain” without even being a parent.

Turning 30 is when you realize your favorite playlist is now considered “retro.”

You know you’re in your 30s when your idea of a wild night is staying up past 10 PM.

The awkward moment when you realize you’re the “adult” everyone was talking about when you were a kid.

In your 30s, every party invitation comes with a “Please RSVP” and a silent plea to bring wine.

Being in your 30s means you can’t pull off all-nighters without needing a week to recover.

At 30, you start to appreciate naps more than you ever thought possible.

They say life is short, but it feels pretty long when you realize you’ve been talking about the same problems for a decade.

Enjoy sharing these jokes with your friends and fellow thirty-somethings! Remember, humor about age is all in good fun, and growing older can be a joyful journey filled with memorable experiences.

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Welcome to your 30s! Body parts start hurting for no reason.

One good thing about turning 30: you’re not turning 40.

Your 30s – where if you don’t get 8 hours of sleep one night you’ll pay for it for a week.

Why did the 30-year-old refuse to get out of bed? Because they were “thirty and flirty” with the snooze button!

At 30, you start to notice some interesting changes. Like finding gray hairs on your head, and your mind starts to go gray too—especially when you forget where you put your car keys for the tenth time today!

Turning 30 is like finding a fine wine, except that you’re the one getting better with age while the wine is just disappearing!

Why do 30-year-olds make excellent detectives? Because they can finally relate to all those missing socks in the laundry.

What’s a 30-year-old’s favorite game at the arcade? Whack-a-Gray-Hair!

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I’m still cool… I say as I take my vitamin and go to bed at 9pm.

30 is still young…er that 31.

Remember when staying up all night was fun in your 20s? At 30, staying up all night means you have insomnia.

Why did the 30-year-old refuse to eat cake on their birthday? They didn’t want to “cake on” any extra years!

At 30, you have a love-hate relationship with technology. You love it because it connects you to the world, and you hate it because it reminds you of all the times you used to shout, “Get off the phone, I need the internet!”

30 is still young

Turning 30? Age is just a number! False: Age is a word. – Dwight Shrute

Your 30s – one year closer to having dinner at 5pm.

Turning 30? Make sure you ask for your almost senior citizen discount.

Wait… 10 years ago wasn’t the 90s?!!

What’s a 30-year-old’s superpower? They can throw their back out just by sneezing!

Turning 30 is like reaching the peak of a roller coaster—except the ride seems to go downhill from there!

You know you’re 30 when a wild night out means eating dessert after 8 pm!

Why did the 30-year-old refuse to join the gym? They figured laughing at their own jokes burned enough calories to keep them fit!

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You’re not like a regular 30 year old… you’re a cool 30 year old.

When you turn 30, a whole new thing happens: you see yourself acting like your parents. – Blair Sabol

Ugh. Your thirties… where your friends from high school don’t invite you to their kids birthday parties anymore.

Why did the 30-year-old refuse to run a marathon? They realized it was easier to walk to the nearest bakery and buy a cake!

Turning 30 is like being a DVD player in a streaming world – you feel obsolete, but hey, at least you have some good memories!

At 30, you’ve officially upgraded from “young and restless” to “tired and breathless.”

Why was the 30-year-old so excited about their birthday? They heard life starts at 30, so they’re waiting for it to finally begin!

They say 30 is the new 20, but tell that to your back after sleeping on a slightly uncomfortable mattress.

What’s the difference between being 29 and 30? About 10 cups of coffee to get through the day!

You know you’re 30 when you consider a night of Netflix binge-watching a wild night out.

Why did the 30-year-old throw a party with only one candle on the cake? They didn’t want to set off the fire alarm with all those candles!

At 30, you start receiving anti-aging cream as birthday gifts, as if it’s the magical elixir to stop the clock.

What do 30-year-olds and fine wine have in common? They both have a tendency to give people headaches the next day!

The best thing about turning 30 is you can finally embrace your inner “dad joke” enthusiast without shame.

Why did the 30-year-old sign up for a cooking class? They needed to learn how to make meals more elaborate than cereal!

Turning 30 is like finding the remote to adulthood. Now you can skip to the good parts!

You know you’re 30 when “all-nighter” means staying up past 10 PM, and “partying” means wearing fuzzy socks at home.

What’s a 30-year-old’s favorite dance move? “The Groan and Moan” when they get out of bed in the morning.

At 30, you’re officially part of the “I can’t hang out, I’m washing my hair” club, and nobody questions it anymore.

Why did the 30-year-old start a journal? To document the adventures of finding their car keys every day!

Turning 30 is like entering a new chapter of life, and suddenly, “getting your life together” becomes the most elusive mystery.

What’s a 30-year-old’s favorite accessory? Reading glasses – because you’re mature enough to admit that the menu is too small!

At 30, you realize that wrinkles are just the roadmap of a life well-lived, even if you don’t always remember where you parked the car.

text about turning 30

30s Life Hack: Feed the cat before it starts meowing so you get a good night sleep.

Turning 30? The good news is you can now afford the $10 bottle of wine.

No more wondering if you should be out at a club, now its at home with wine and pizza.

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After 30, a body has a mind of its own. – Bette Midler

Life not only begins at 30, it begins to show.

Don’t worry about being 30. You’ll get over it within a decade. Melanie White

Your life might finally be together but your body is falling apart.

Time and Tide wait for no man, but time always stands still for a woman of thirty. Robert Frost

Too old for TikTok, too young for Life Alert. Tick tock, tick tock.

your 30s is young

Look on the bright side, at least you don’t have to dread turning 30 anymore.

Your 30s: Where a a day of drinking requires recovery time like a minor surgery.

30: When stuff your mom said starts to make sense.

Why did the 30-year-old refuse to run a marathon? They realized it was easier to walk to the nearest bakery and buy a cake!

Turning 30 is like being a DVD player in a streaming world – you feel obsolete, but hey, at least you have some good memories!

At 30, you’ve officially upgraded from “young and restless” to “tired and breathless.”

Why was the 30-year-old so excited about their birthday? They heard life starts at 30, so they’re waiting for it to finally begin!

They say 30 is the new 20, but tell that to your back after sleeping on a slightly uncomfortable mattress.

What’s the difference between being 29 and 30? About 10 cups of coffee to get through the day!

You know you’re 30 when you consider a night of Netflix binge-watching a wild night out.

Why did the 30-year-old throw a party with only one candle on the cake? They didn’t want to set off the fire alarm with all those candles!

At 30, you start receiving anti-aging cream as birthday gifts, as if it’s the magical elixir to stop the clock.

What do 30-year-olds and fine wine have in common? They both have a tendency to give people headaches the next day!

The best thing about turning 30 is you can finally embrace your inner “dad joke” enthusiast without shame.

Why did the 30-year-old sign up for a cooking class? They needed to learn how to make meals more elaborate than cereal!

Turning 30 is like finding the remote to adulthood. Now you can skip to the good parts!

You know you’re 30 when “all-nighter” means staying up past 10 PM, and “partying” means wearing fuzzy socks at home.

What’s a 30-year-old’s favorite dance move? “The Groan and Moan” when they get out of bed in the morning.

At 30, you’re officially part of the “I can’t hang out, I’m washing my hair” club, and nobody questions it anymore.

Why did the 30-year-old start a journal? To document the adventures of finding their car keys every day!

Turning 30 is like entering a new chapter of life, and suddenly, “getting your life together” becomes the most elusive mystery.

What’s a 30-year-old’s favorite accessory? Reading glasses – because you’re mature enough to admit that the menu is too small!

At 30, you realize that wrinkles are just the roadmap of a life well-lived, even if you don’t always remember where you parked the car.

energy when turning 30

Here are 20 motivational quotes about turning 30!

Gag Gift Ideas For 30 Year Olds:

Pair these funny gifts with your hilarious memes and jokes from above:

Any of these make a perfect gift pairing to a funny joke like the ones above. A funny 30th birthday gift is always a good way to celebrate.

As you get older, you learn it’s a little necessary to poke fun at yourself, no matter what your years of age are. These funny 30th birthday messages will make the birthday boy or girl laugh!

Add in a birthday cake with one of these funny 30th birthday sayings from above, and you’re golden! The birthday gal or guy will have a birthday to remember.

Need more inspiration for the birthday girl or guy? Check out these funny 30th birthday quotes!

All jokes aside, Happy 30th birthday! It’s going to be a great decade. Remember, you’re living the good old days right now, whether it feels like it or not. Don’t let what you see on social media get you down.

The best part of turning 30 is that you get to decide what is the right place, job, partner, and life for you. And in your 30s, you finally realize that.

If you’re worried about turning 30 and that a midlife crisis is around the corner, dear sister, don’t be! You might not be getting younger but you’re getting wiser, becoming a responsible adult, and doing it all with a lot of laughs along the way!

Even if you’re not a self-made billionaire yet sitting on a pile of cash, you probably have a lot to be grateful for. So celebrate this new decade… then let’s talk when you hit the big 4-0 mark! Happy birthday!

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About the Author

Nicole Booz is the founder of GenTwenty and GenThirty. She is an entrepreneur, author of The Kidult Handbook, and most importantly, Mama to two beautiful little boys. She loves reading, organizing her home, and living a simple, less toxic lifestyle. You've seen her in The New York Times, TIME, Insider, Inside Edition, New York Post, NextAdvisor, Forbes, Yahoo, HuffPost, and U.S. News & World Report.

Website: www.genthirty.com


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