Researchers suggest that a meme is a concept, action, or fashion that circulates among individuals in a particular culture. In terms of the online world, a meme often refers to an image of a dog sporting sunglasses along with the phrase, “Me pretending to understand my adult responsibilities.” This captures an ideal mix of relatable humor, absurdity, and a hint of existential dread.
Memes are the quirky, hilarious snippets of internet culture that have been entertaining and confusing the masses for over a decade. Memes are diverse in form, scale, and degrees of ridiculousness, and similar to snowflakes, each one is unique. However, unlike snowflakes, memes have the power to evoke laughter, tears, or deep existential reflection.
Let’s take a journey through the wild, wonderful, and occasionally cursed world of memes.
15 hilarious memes to have you cracking on the floor laughing
These are the best years of your life (via Pinterest / @Sunny Hunny)
If this is the peak of my life, I’m officially ready for the sequel.
Who are you? (via Piniterest / @anonymous)
An absolute classic!
Beg for your life in Spanish (via Pinterest / @Maffi)
Let's face it- we're all a bit afraid of the Duolingo bird. It has quite a menacing presence.
When you are trying to remember what you remembered 4 seconds ago (via Pinterest / @Pam W. Jordan)
I had it, then I lost it. Oh wait, here it comes rushing back again....and down it goes, down the drain. It's like a continuous loop. The brain works in quite mysterious ways.
When the whole class is fighting (via Pinterest / @Lucy drummond)
I don’t give wrong answers; I just provide alternative facts that confuse everyone equally. Including me.
Me watching the waiter (via Pinterest / @Cheezburger)
I’m not saying I want more parmesan, but I’m willing to trade my firstborn for a few extra shavings.
This is the guy from my math book (via Pinterest / @Lezi)
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life gives you bananas, make a banana shake.
When you have no life experiences or achievements (via Pinterest / @Monpetitkid)
Does coming 3rd in a fancy dress competition as a child count as an achievement?
Press any button to continue (via Pinterest / @Cheezburger)
The computer needs to know who's the boss here.
It sucks when I read read as read (via Pinterest / @Teresa)
English language rules are like a toddler’s mood—unpredictable and full of exceptions.
When your name is in the maths question (via Pinterest / @Daily Memes)
Just one step closer to a crown and castle. Royalty is about to enter town, guys.
Real footage of me (via Pinterest / @it's just MJ)
Beefing with kids is like arguing with a tiny lawyer who only accepts payment in candy. No matter how right you are, you’ll still lose the case!
6 year old me (via Pinterest / @sana)
The disappointment on the face of CJ says it all.
Me thinking about having a little snack (via Pinterest / @boredpanda)
"Playing hide and seek with hunger is a losing game—it always finds you, especially at 2 a.m. when the fridge starts calling your name!" It's a tough world out there...
When someone starts crying (via Pinterest / @Let's Eat Cake)
Ah yes, that solved all of my issues. Now even my tears taste minty.
Memes are like a warm blanket on a cold day. They’re the ones that make you go, “Aww,” instead of “LOL.” Imagine a cheerful raccoon with a tiny teacup, captioned, “You’re doing great, sweetie.” These memes serve as the emotional support animals of the online world. They remind us that, despite life’s turmoil, there remains goodness in humanity.
The reason why memes have become a universal language is because of their relatability. They’re the digital equivalent of a group therapy session, except instead of crying, you’re laughing so hard that you snort. And honestly, that’s just as therapeutic. In a world full of chaos, memes are the one thing we can all agree on.
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