Childhood Totally Sucked: 19 Reminders Why Adulthood Isn’t So Bad

7. Owning a Hamster

It’s a starter pet. Sure, you really wanted a puppy, but your parents relented and you were finally allowed to own something that was at least cute and cuddly. Except for two things: hamsters are neither cute nor cuddly. They are vicious little critters who bite first and chew holes in their smelly plastic cages later. It was all well and good until Schmoopsy got sucked up by the Hoover.