I don't believe in "age appropriate" interests

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I don't think it should matter what you like, no matter what your age is. I know that as someone in their mid-30s, I still like things that are targeted towards kids, but that doesn't mean that adults can't enjoy them either. Something I've seen and heard of a lot lately is adults who have kids who are getting super invested in the television show, Bluey. I don't think it's inappropriate for people to take joy in whatever makes them smile, especially with how dark and cynical this world is becoming. If it's something that makes you happy, then you should enjoy it. I'm sorry if people aren't letting you enjoy these things.

I'm a "Disney adult", which is a million times more cringy than being a Looney Tunes adult. I walk around in public shamelessly wearing t-shirts with Mickey or Minnie Mouse while carrying a Minnie shopping bag. I like many other cartoons from The Golden age of animation as well. I have plushies and figures of many characters, including Steamboat Willie and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. I'm also a big fan of Animal Crossing. I also have a thing for The Muppet Show, classic Sesame Street, and classic Simpsons. And I'm 50.

The only way to really enjoy being an adult is to be childish once in a while.

A lot of modern stuff aimed at adults deals with subjects like work stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, and so on. Obviously, that's not the most relaxing. Even many non autistics are favoring older media or media aimed at younger audience because they enjoy it more.

"According to January 2023 WordsRated statistics, 51% of YA books are purchased by people between the ages of 30 and 44, and 78% of those buyers said that they intended to read the books themselves."

Your interests are YOURS and no one has the right to judge you for them. These things are special to you and not everyone will understand. That's okay, but I think people need to be more accepting of others. I never liked how people get so judgemental especially if you are an adult who happened to like things aimed at a kid audience. As someone who has a few special interests that fall into this category, I can relate. These things mean something to and/or give you comfort or make you happy and that's all that matters.