The Johnson Family has gained popularity for their comedic parody videos focusing on family dynamics and relationships. Their latest creation humorously explores a topic many can relate to—life after turning 40. It turns out that once you hit that milestone, things start to change; in short, you tire more quickly, and your cool factor seems to vanish. But here’s the silver lining: you stop worrying about it.
Their newest parody is a playful take on Justin Bieber’s hit song “Sorry,” and the lyrics are both amusing and painfully relatable.
They sing about their attempts at nightlife:
“We hit the club trying to relive our crazy days,
But the sitter asks us, ‘Why are you going out at 5:30?’
All we want is for you to feed the kids some macaroni,
And we’ve learned that getting wild starts way too early…”
It’s both funny and a bit of a wake-up call. The reality check continues:
“When we arrived, there were hardly any folks in sight,
The sun was still shining, and Nancy Grace filled the night.
We danced for a while to tunes from our past,
But then it’s too late now—I’m 40, and that’s a fact.”
Yes, it truly is a struggle when your favorite TV shows don’t start until 10 p.m. What has happened to us?
The lyrics go on to depict the carefree nature of aging:
“We do the Macarena and everyone stares,
But now that we’re 40, we really don’t care.
Realizing you’re not cool can feel so freeing,
We keep the party going until we’re sleepy…”
Kim Johnson, one of the creators, shared her thoughts with TODAY Parents: “I’ll be 40 in March, but I’ve already embraced it. For the past six months, I’ve been writing ’40’ on forms. I’m fine with it. I love a good night’s sleep and elastic waistbands. I feel more at ease in my skin now than I did at 20. I dance like it’s the 90s and don’t mind if people chuckle—there’s joy in that.”
Indeed, there are perks to getting older.
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In summary, the Johnson Family’s parody not only entertains but also resonates with those navigating the realities of life after 40. Embracing this new phase brings its own unique joys, and recognizing that you can dance like nobody’s watching, even if it’s in your living room, makes it all the more enjoyable.