This fleeting existence has a tendency to feel a bit pointless. You know, "life's a b*tch and then you die" type vibes. It's really wild that everyting feels as though it's meant to be a struggle, living meager paycheck to meager paycheck, while some person who says "yes" or "no" or “more” lives lavishly and luxuriously thanks to our hard work. While we try not to think of the sad reality in our day-to-day lives, it has become increasingly hard to ignore. But when the going gets tough, and real…

Warm greetings to the Lord of the Rings enthusiasts of the world wide web! As it'sTuesday , the worst day of the week, we're officially three days away from the end of our weekly woes. As much as we loathe this day of the week, Tuesday also means that we're back to supply a double dose of Lord of the Rings memes - most of which are incredibly dumb, yet enjoyably silly. We've scoured the depths of Facebook, Reddit, and Instagram to bring you the newest and most amusing LOTR memes out there, whic…

My parents bought the old Brooklyn home that I grew up in back in the ‘90s. It cost them about $150k, plus however much it cost to renovate after its previous owner, an elderly hoarder, had evacuated the premises. When they sold the three-story home to retire to Vermont a few years ago, the value had risen to 1.3 million dollars. That’s a staggering 766% increase. And while I'm happy they made bank on their nest egg, the sale was also a sobering reminder that owning a home in this climate - let…

As someone who works in a web-based field, spending time online can feel very tiring. The madness of terminally online people can be stressful, and while I'm careful about my blood pressure, some cyberbullies (even on this site) have the unfortunate ability to boil my blood and get my heart pounding. It all makes me wish there was a website where I could, like, do the Internet equivalent of meditating. Some sort of transcendental url hang that makes me forget about the incels and racists of the…

It's happened. I am officially freaking out about my skin because I've hit my mid-thirties. Finding the right product that makes me feel less haggard and more youthful can be hard. But you know I've amassed a core group of skincare brands that keep me feeling confident - brands like Drunk Elephant, La Roche-Posay, Sunday Riley, and The Ordinary. And after many long, long hours, of research, I've realized they've all got cult followings. If you, too, spend countless hours researching the perfect…

Hi there, internet friends and also potential internet enemies. If you're anything like me, life might be feeling pretty monotonous lately. Since Dry January turned into a generally dry living, I've had to cut out a lot of my usual activities, and every day seems to blend together. Even weekends like this one aren't as exciting as they used to be. In the past, I would have turned to things like alcohol, drugs, or dating to mix things up, but those aren't really options right now. That's where m…

I've been a Star Wars fan since pretty much the age of five. I went from watching the original trilogy to playing the computer games my dad purchased at Costco. And while some of the re-enactments my cousin and I did were dark AF, I have always enjoyed the lighthearted side of the franchise, including the endless stream of memes that have been created over the years. From classic quotes to hilarious mashups, the world of Star Wars memes is as diverse and entertaining as the galaxy far, far away…

Listen. We like normal memes as much as the next person. What's a normal meme, you ask? Well, one example would have to be anything in the style of Twitter. You know, when the joke comes in the form of text above an image. Usually, these memes are a pretty lowest common denominator type of entertainment. Relatable as all hell. We're talking memes about how much we need coffee to get through the day. Maybe memes about how you feel like a useless piece of sh*t and are amounting to nothing. Or the…

There's no way around it: Twitter's been a bit of a mess lately. Just last week they removed blue checks from anyone who isn't paying for Twitter Blue. Y'know, besides the likes of LeBron James , Dril, and Stephen King. It's a funny grift, and there were plenty of accounts having a field day with their new place as “normal” Twitter users. While we were kind of terrified about what our feed would look like after the axe fell ( Elon Musk said our For You pages would be all verified), we've still…

Does anybody enjoy reality these days? As an enthusiast of science fiction media, I find a strangely exciting solace in sci-fi movies, TV shows, books, and video games. Space, extraterrestrials, advanced technology, futuristic scenarios - it's all preferable to, say, sitting at my desk in this particular hellscape. If you're feeling similarly, we suggest you gather 'round and feast your eyes on a plethora of memes that delve deep into these beloved topics. Undoubtedly, sci-fi has emerged as one…

It is Wednesday, my dudes. If you've spent any time on Reddit over the past few years, you're probably familiar with the inside joke, which originated in the r/me_irl subreddit. Frogs, toads, and Redditors aside, Wednesday is supposedly a day worth celebrating. But we don't really see it. Wednesday is a marker, a reminder that there's still half a week left of working - at least, that is, if you're a 9-5 office drone like we are here at Memebase. To celebrate “hump day” is to feed into the syst…

As someone who loves food, there are certain combinations that shake me to my core. Pineapple on pizza , surprisingly, is not one of them. Banana on pizza, as they enjoy in Sweden, is another story altogether. While I recoil at that abomination, like I do any at any absurdly cheesy fish dish, there are certain things I enjoy that might make someone else cry out in horror. My affection for cottage cheese topped with salsa definitely falls into that category. I may be alone in terms of that guilt…

As excited as I am for the warm weather to arrive, I always feel a bit of sadness as winter ends and hibernation ceases with it. Though I often decry the pains of seasonal affective disorder, the winter blues are great for enabling behaviors that may not necessarily be the most mentally healthy. This can mean gorging oneself on rich, wintery meals. It can also mean (if you're like me) binge-watching movies and television shows. While I like a current comedy or a cooking competition as much as t…

Time is weird. Five minutes doesn't sound, outwardly, like a lot of time. But it can pass in wildly different ways. Five minutes at the DMV, or waiting for 5 o'clock to roll around, can feel like an eternity. The same goes for waiting in line for a drink at a crowded bar. But five minutes doing something more enjoyable can pass a lot more quickly. A five-minute turn on some sort of amusement ride (they're usually a lot shorter) can feel like five seconds for people who enjoy them, and five year…

If you're the kind of person who spends countless hours scrolling through memes and forgets to take care of yourself, you're not alone. Memes are addictive, like potato chips; once you start, you can't stop. As humor experts who use memes to cope with anxiety and depression , we know how comforting they can be. But if you're using them to avoid confronting your issues, it might be time to consider therapy. Looking at these "therapist memes" and relatable tidbits about mental health won't solve…

I miss Andor . It's a disturbance in the force that's been plaguing me lately. Despite my insistent scouring through the Disney+ menu, solace eludes me. Watching other shows like Beef or Top Chef (never been a huge fan of The Mandalorian) but none seem to fill the void left by the first season of Andor. The Star Wars prequel series, which chronicles Cassian Andor's adventures in the resistance, is one of the best TV shows I've seen in a long time. The action, suspense, and amazing soundtrack ha…