20 hilarious "Broke Memes" that will shift your perspective totally

Representational image (Image via Pexels/ Nicola Barts)
Representational image (Image via Pexels/ Nicola Barts)

Let’s discuss the topic – being broke – for a few minutes. Not like “I can’t afford that new iPhone” but “I just had to figure out how to make $5 last for a week”. Do you know that level of broke where you are trying to find ways to switch fast food napkins with tissue paper? Yeah, that’s real life.

But here’s the thing– it does not have to be a terrible experience, always. Sometimes, it humbles you into becoming the universe’s idea of a hustler – which, in this case, translates into surviving on little more than half a cereal box and whatever leftovers your mom has in the fridge.

If you know the feeling of opening an app and immediately minimizing it as if you saw a tragedy happen, these memes are here to tell us that things are tough and we need to deal with it. Calm yourselves for 20 more broke memes that will make you lose your breath in laughter.


C'mon universe

Where's the anonymous billionaire who mistook me for their estranged kid?

(vodkalana via Instagram)


We both broke

The thief has probably realized that he committed charity, not theft.

(cheddartrader via Instagram)


Eat, pray, love

Meanwhile, I'm working 12 hours a week at a smoothie bar.

(wabi.sabi.memes via Instagram)


The Simpsons did it again

The show is truly ahead of its time.

(caaptaindank via Instagram)


Not possible

At that point, I'm not dating, I'm running a shelter.

(god_of_memes.1 via Instagram)


Negative $43

It's just my relationship with financial stability that's toxic.

(depressedlemonzesttt via Instagram)


That's a lot of red

It's a live feed of my poor decisions now.

(introverthouse via Instagram)


Exotic, huh?

My bank account in ruins is enough scenic view for me.

(memes4yourma via Instagram)


Manifesting my dreams

I wanted to refill my shampoo bottle with dignity, but okay.

(swagchuq via Instagram)


Cry for help

The only thing stopping me from committing fraud is shame.

(brownmancgal__ via Instagram)


What car noises?

If I don't hear it, it's not happening, right? Fingers crossed.

(meme_podium via Instagram)


That was my financial freedom

Should've just invested in the future than buying avocado toast.

(memethem3 via Instagram)


Enjoy the vibes!

I might not know what money is but I'm well aware of insufficient funds.

(thelaughinglad via Instagram)


It's free

At least my pillow never asks about my financial situation.

(memes4yourma via Instagram)


Wait... what...

Well, you can’t drive it at all because your bank account’s still in the passenger seat.

(i_hate_luxembourg via Instagram)


Cloud transfer

If my thoughts were money, I’d be richer than Elon Musk by now.

(memes4yourma via Instagram)


Pre-broke stage

With shopping online, every click sounds like thunder.

(bobbyfaro via Instagram)


Free emotional release

Just me, loud music, and unresolved feelings.

(urintrovertbestie via Instagram)


Louboutin and Louis Vuitton?

Thought they were two sides of the same rich person coin.

(beezeebee__ via Instagram)


Adulting 101

Except instead of a 'C,' it’s just sad.

(propshop24 via Instagram)


Ok, we’ve covered the ultimate level of broke, and if you’re still laughing, congratulations – you are now officially a “High Class” broke!!!

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh