In the midst of the monotonous routine of the workweek, a good laugh can be the perfect pick-me-up. Here are 21 of the funniest, wittiest memes to help you breeze through the mid-week slump. From relatable situational humor to pop culture references, these quips might brighten your day.
Laugh your way through the workweek with these 21 memes
1) Straight Halloween meme
This post pokes fun at the tendency for some people to opt for "sexy" Halloween costumes that don't have much thought put into it. It called a whole group of people, "Ya basic!"
2) Kesha TikTok meme
For those of us who grew up in the era of pop music dominance, this one strikes a nostalgic chord. The idea of mistaking the popular social media platform for the iconic singer Kesha is both funny and a testament to how quickly technology and culture can evolve.
3) Post-vacation bank account terror
We've all been there - returning from a blissful vacation only to be confronted with the harsh reality of our depleted bank accounts. This tweet perfectly captures the mixture of regret, panic, and resignation that comes with facing the financial aftermath of a spending-filled getaway.
4) Peter Griffin don't melt!
This meme taps into the internet's deep-seated love for the iconic animated character Peter Griffin. The text "Peter Griffin...no..." suggests a scenario where the beloved character is about to do something completely outrageous, only to be met with the unexpected and hilarious visual of melted liquid on a train platform.
5) Dogs and silly eye movements
6) Dog and cheese
Dogs....amirite! There's something absolutely hilarious about a dog being silly and doing nonsensical tactics, especially when the always-keen-pet-owners orchestrate these for the internet. It's the kind of meme that leaves you chuckling and wondering, "What on earth were they thinking?"
7) IYKYK #TheSubstance
8) Historic battle
This one takes a playful jab at the unexpected and often petty "battles" that unfold on social media. By placing the prompt of a famous historic battle with the screenshots of Zayn Malik's Twitter feuds, it humorously suggests that these modern-day celebrity squabbles are the real "historic battles" of our time.
9) Ariana where'd that bow go?
10) Upstairs neighbor antics
The concept of an "upstairs neighbor" is a universal source of frustration, and this meme taps into that shared experience. The video of the man jumping over increasingly higher piles of boxes perfectly captures the mental image of an inconsiderate upstairs neighbor's antics, while the caption adds an extra layer of comedic flair.
11) Cat Boss, the real boss
The idea of a cat running a corporate meeting is inherently hilarious, and this meme plays on that concept beautifully. The cat's stern expression and the formal meeting setting create a stark contrast that makes the image all the more amusing. It's the kind of meme that's sure to elicit a chuckle from anyone who's ever had to sit through a stuffy business meeting.
12) Stuck in a cave
This meme takes a relatable scenario - being trapped in a difficult situation - and adds a delightfully absurd and specific response. The idea of someone frantically signaling for help by insulting a celebrity's music (and stan culture, at large) in Morse code is both clever and side-splittingly funny.
13) Ethen Cain being a badass
This meme capitalizes on the trend of sharing humorous Tumblr posts, particularly those from the artist Hayden Cain (also known as Ethel Cain). The specific joke, about turning down a collaboration request from music producer Jack Antonoff, is both relatable and delightfully snarky.
14) Keeping up with Wicked.
....It's going to be a thing soon!
15) An earnest ode to cheese
16) Spotify Wrapped
17) Swifties being Swifties
18. Hyperfixations (or bobbies?)
Capitalism and 9-5 jobs are exhausting. What helps is picking up silly little hobbies every other week (or day!) (without fully mastering the first one!) (but that's okay because you're distracting yourself from the burdens of late-stage capitalism!)
19) iPhone update debacle
With almost every passing year, a new iPhone is released. Every year you and your friends think, should we even bother upgrading? Either way, your current model might be going through some issues. Oreos remain stellar though.
20) The microwave game
I feel like most of us have played with the microwave at home like this, right? 5...4...3...2...30 SECONDS AGAIN! If your work week is going miserably, make chores more enjoyable, gameify!
21) Ribbity Toilet
Ending this series with one for the Gen Alphas! Hope your day is ski bidi but your toilet is not ribbidy.