How I Became An Adult

Best trashcan commercial ever

When you come here because you realized this is Ben from Umbrella academy.

Moral of the story: you might think adulting is about not being trashy, but it's really about being a better trashcan for whatever life throws at you.

I have literally cried watching this video. I am 26 and i am an absolute mess. Most of my friends are pursuing degrees abroad or earning well, have a good dating life and taking charge unlike me. I was bad academically, got fired from my job and i am in the worst shape of my life and have 0 dating life. I have failed a lot and i am failing right now as well but this video is just somewhat asking not to give up. I might fail even more after this but i won't give up. I hope you all have peace within yourself :)

Ben just hasn't been the same since he left Klaus.

By far the best trash can commercial I've ever seen.

I watched this 4 years ago when I was 17 years old; Now I'm 21 and this video has given me new meaning that I didn't realize when I was 17. Adulting is hard and becoming one is a process that we all must face sooner or later. The important thing is to take it one step at a time and what I learned during this pre-adult life I have is that failure is inevitable, but one thing we can control is our work ethic, and becoming the best versions of ourselves. Good luck out there everyone!

I like how in the end he didn't end up a clone of the new boyfriend from the beginning. He found his own style, job, and way of managing his life.

HE’S SO ATTRACTIVE ?

If Reginald didn't adopted Ben, Ben's life would be like this.

I remember, I watched this during my early 20s and not im almost 29. Time flies so fast. Thanking myself that I’m ending my 20s with significant progress. I’m now a manager, an investor, an entrepreneur at the same time and got my own house already and planning to get my own car on my 30th birthday. I’m still single and still enjoying it.

I watched this video when it first came out and it really motivated me. My sister and I have been trying really hard to improve our lives for the last 2 yrs. We finally have better paying jobs, a car, credit and we just moved to a nice small apartment so we still dont have a lot of stuff. A few weeks ago, my sister wanted to buy a new trash can, just like this one. I thought it was a bit pricey and too fancy for us, but then I remembered this video, its message and decided to buy it. We just have to keep improving our lives and keep moving forward :) P.S: i apologize for any mistakes, english is not my 1st language!

Alternate title: Ben Hargreeves thinks he’s a trashcan for 9 minutes

I love how he's comparing himself to a trash can

Literally my tears fell off. I'm a freshman uni student. My life has been falling apart for years. Thanks guys. You gave me the hope to live.

I’m 20 and ready to start this journey.

"You've been living like a 21 year old for nine years" wow y'all I came here for Ben, not to be personally attacked

"Who knew holding on to all this stuff would actually show how much you let yourself go?" that's deep

I feel like the faster you accept responsibility is the faster you become an adult no matter what age you are. I swear I became the most happy when I became self sufficient. There’s nothing more fulfilling then listening to your self and supporting yourself. I recently just did a video on the same topic pretty sure y’all will like it. Much love ❤️

Shed a tear watching this video again ngl. 3 years ago, I watched this with nothing to my name, no motivation, no future. Tonight, I rewatch it again with everything I could ever ask for in life. This video will always hold a special place in my heart :’) To everyone going through it, just keep going and know that it gets better. You got this!