Someone Asked Teachers “What Was Hilarious At The Time That You Absolutely 100% Could Not Laugh At?” And Their Responses Did Not Disappoint (30 Stories)

For some reason, children acting like adults is highly entertaining. Their minds can be so powerful; kids are smarter than they often get credit for. Yet sometimes, their lack of life experience is adorably hilarious. Similar to the American show Kids Say The Darndest Things, another popular Japanese show featuring hilarious kids has been running since the early 90s.

The hit show is Old Enough! The basic premise is that producers task toddlers with “grown-up activities” like running errands, grocery shopping, riding on public transit, etc., and leave them alone to embark on the activities. Camera crews secretly film the children, and producers go to great lengths behind the scenes to ensure the safety of participants. But the final product is a hilariously entertaining show. 

The stars of Old Enough! are incredibly young, ranging from two to four years old at the time of filming. The first episode, which aired in 1991, featured a 2-year-old named Hiroki being sent by his mother to a local supermarket to purchase fish cakes, curry and a bouquet of flowers. Somehow, he completes the task and is brimming with pride in the end. One of viewers’ favorite aspects of the show is the huge increase in confidence the children receive after being able to successfully accomplish jobs they previously imagined were only for adults.

Despite how much children learn from adults, I think we can learn a thing or two from them too. Their unbridled curiosity and lack of fear are wonderful character traits to have, even if they do lead to hilarious situations for their elders. Enjoy the rest of these comically innocent quotes from students, and don't forget to upvote your favorite stories. Then let us know in the comments if you have any personal stories of your own children or children you've taught being unintentional comedians!