Is there anything in this world as efficient as a good meme? It provides just the right amount of information and humor, and wraps it all up in an eye-catching package. This is why we're able to consume so many of them at once, because they do all the right things to allow us to process them at lightning speed. There's also always room for more, like the ones below.
If the news is anything to go by, things are not going particularly well for this planet. Some days, it seems like the human race is careering from one disaster to the next with little idea how to fix things.
When things seem this cheerful, it probably doesn't help to encourage our doomscrolling — but that's just what the paradoxically named @holidayvibestiktok has done. A viral video posted to the account pointed out all the apoplectic events that had happened recently, from the collapse of a condo building in Miami to the Gulf Of Mexico fire.
With its gloomy soundtrack and even gloomier outlook, some people took it as a sign that Doomsday was around the corner. Others, though, were more skeptical and pointed out that bad things happen all the time and the TikTok was hyperfocusing on a tiny section of them. Regardless of this difference of opinion, the video makes for sobering viewing. In the eternal words of Horse_ebooks, everything happens so much.
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If you ever feel like you're a bad person or call yourself trashy as a joke, boy, do we have some news for you. There's an entire internet's worth of proof that it can get much worse. From parents dragging their children into their toxic drama, to people who have no qualms about being a homewrecker, these garbage people are so awful that they honestly make us feel better about ourselves. We just hope their hypothetical offspring somehow turn out better than their classless parents.
Clueless billionaires have been in the news a lot lately. While people are always talking about how they manage to avoid paying taxes, lately Jeff Bezos and Virgin's Richard Branson are receiving attention for their desire to explore space. Branson managed to beat Bezos to that goal just this Sunday, but both of these ridiculously rich guys are being accused of being both wasteful and selfish. One of the most popular arguments is that this money could have gone a long way to help people who are suffering on Earth.
In response to all the space travel criticism, Elon Musk decided to tweet a disjointed, nearly poem-like message.
those who attack space
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2021
maybe don't realize that
space represents hope
for so many people
The tweet was not well-received. People quickly jumped to drag Musk for the tweet, accusing him of being clueless and tone deaf. And, of course, accusing him of being a bad poet. Even Marianne Williamson chimed in, basically to tell Musk that his priorities were wrong. While we're not ones to join a hate parade, it definitely fun to watch Elon Musk sabotage himself on Twitter. And we're pretty damn sure this won't be the last time that happens.
First dates usually go one of two ways. You have a great time, maybe get lucky, and end up with butterflies fluttering 'round your insides. Or you excuse yourself after a drink, feign a friend emergency, and ultimately hope to never talk to them again. When things go well you might receive some sweet (or saucy) texts and the exciting promise of another rendezvous. Twitter user @devilmeadow, however, has clued us into another tastier way to secure a second date - by sending your love interest a 12kg wheel of cheese.
my little sister went on a date with a young farmer tonight. He decided to gift her a 12kg wheel of cheese...? pic.twitter.com/lYdXYtgHOw
— 𝕰𝖑𝖎𝖟𝖆𝖇𝖊𝖙𝖍 🔮💫👁 (@devilmeadow) April 10, 2021
We've heard that the way to a man's heart is his stomach, but this enterprising farmer decided to take a gamble by gifting @devilmeadow's sister a nearly unreasonable amount of cheese. Judging by the replies to the viral tweet, this gamble has probably paid off. The replies and retweets are filled with women who are astounded by and jealous of the delicious gift. While some women (and brands) urged the recipient to lock the farmer down, others are simply lamenting the fact that their spouses have never thought to exhibit such dairy-filled generosity. We may never know if this budding relationship will lead to something greater, but we really hope that she isn't lactose intolerant.
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It's Tuesday, and we're feeling some nagging cravings. There is an itch we gotta scratch - we're ending for Lord of the Rings memes. Fortunately, we're serving up our weekly double dose of Tolkien-related humor that pretty much anyone with a sense of humor can appreciate. Hell, you don't even need to have seen all the movies to appreciate some of these relatable memes. It's important to us that these memes are not too referential that they're alienating, and relatable enough that they'll keep you wanting more. So what are you waiting for? The Westfold to fall again? Get scrolling!
Some people like their memes dripping with relatability. Others prefer them to be stupid. And then there are the tweet-worshippers who can't get enough of the quick and easy humor. What if we told you that we could satisfy all of these meme-consumers with one hefty gallery? Well, we're aiming to do just that. This batch of memes is sure to have you saying "It me" and possibly chuckling a little in the process. And if that doesn't make your day better, we don't know what will.
After discovering that the electronic lock of Xi'an Famous Foods had malfunctioned due to a power failure, two drunk Chelsea girls noodled their way in for a late-night snack. Surveillance footage shared by restaurant owner Jason Wang shows the hungry drunkards plotting to cook dumplings and lamb noodles with little success. The young woman in Gucci shoes drops a couple of frozen dumplings into cold water and attempts to 'fry' them, while the other keeps watch at the front of the shop.
After some lively drunken banter, the two start to get nervous and give up on their culinary pursuits. Gucci girl stuffs the frozen dumplings into her bag and they split. The following day, Xi'an Famous Foods posted the footage and a statement to Facebook, urging the young women to come forward and apologize. Despite having lost a day of business and a bag of dumplings, Jason Wang decided not to file a police report. Instead, he hopes that the dumpling thieves will do the right thing on their own. Good on Xi'an for having a sense of humor about the whole thing.
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Edgelords can be pretty annoying when they put zero creativity into their provocative facade, but sometimes you catch a cleverly written edgy response in the comments that is as entertaining as it is disturbing. We've got a mix of cursed comments featuring wrong answers and dark, spicy humor from people who aren't afraid to go there.
Hair is one of the most important parts of our appearance. It's one of the first things that other people notice about us and it contributes to everything from our attractiveness to our perceived social standing. There's nothing like a bad hair day to ruin the mood, so it's not surprising that some go to extreme lengths to avoid it.
However, most people wouldn't take the drastic step that one woman decided on in Duffy's Sports Grill, Miami. In a video posted on Instagram, she is shown to have taken a heat styling brush with her to the restaurant and she uses it to style her hair only a few feet away from where diners are eating. Reacting to her dedication to her follicles, commenters were unsure whether they admired her commitment or if they were horrified at the prospect of a few stray strands ending up in other peoples' meals. Either way, one thing's for sure: vanity is a very powerful motivator.
Ever feel like time is slipping through your fingers? Even though you don't own your time at all? When work, responsibilities, and family factor into things, it can seem as though there's nothing left for self-care and humor. And that's a goddamn shame. Instead of allowing these patterns to plunge you into some kind of monotonous, fun-less existence, we want you to take charge and seize the memes. Seize the fun. Seize a little moment of indulgence. You deserve it.
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We try not to encourage laughing at the failures of others, but some people (these designers) make it way too easy. While we admittedly lack skill in the design department, we can't help but think that the creatives who spearheaded these projects should have thought things through a little harder. But since they definitely didn't, we get to enjoy this impressive selection of unintentionally raunchy and immature humor.
The culture of the internet has a powerful hold on all of us. It doesn't matter what you're doing, where you're going of even what you're thinking about. There comes a time in the day when nothing but memes will do. This means that it's a good thing that there are plenty of them around to keep the dopamine machine going brrr. Memes aren't about quality, or designed to make us think hard: they are simply there to help us switch off when the time comes.
DoorDash, while rightfully under fire for sketchy business practices, is an incredibly helpful service. If I'm hungry at 11pm and there's nothing open in my food desert of a neighborhood, I can usually count on a dasher to bring me some hot food that will keep my hangry away. The service also allows customers to order from a much wider delivery area than most services, a luxury that often doubles food offerings and allows for a little variety when the stomach grumbles strike.
While it's easy to praise a service for bringing food to tired, lazy, or sick people, the company does have its drawbacks. Items are known to go missing with pretty serious frequency. And the company is very generous with their credits when a situation like that does occur. Mistakes happen. But sometimes the disappearing food is the result of a more sinister situation: food theft.
This is what @katelyn8560 experienced recently when using DoorDash to order food from Taco Bell for her family. After the meal was dropped at her door, Katelyn Haun noticed that the bag was ripped but didn't think much of it. These things happen in transit. And when she noticed her Doritos Locos taco was missing, she simply waved it off as a mistake. Again, things happen. But when she saw the proof of drop-off photo from her Dasher, everything made sense. The photo featured a cameo from the delivery person's fingers, and they were very clearly covered with the vibrant orange hue of Dorito dust. For shame.
The amusing tale of thievery gone wrong quickly became viral on TikTok. And when some people complained that the saga seemed stage, Haun promptly provided receipts in another TikTok. Going viral is cool, but eating tacos is cooler. Our favorite part of this story is that even though the Dasher swiped the freakishly orange menu item, Haun still tipped 30%. She's no Javert. If people are stealing food, chances are they're hungry. And Haun is a freakin' gem.
As the world crumbles and burns around us, it feels a little wrong to be engaging in schadenfreude. We've all got a lot on our plates between the pandemic and pretty much everything. While we know we should be extending sympathy and patience to the citizens of the world, stupid people make it so easy to, well, laugh at them. On the bright side, with moments of laughter so few and far between, these challenged souls have provided an invaluable service. It's not all cruel mockery. We've got some appreciation for the IQ-deficient as well.
There are few parts of life that suck more than job searching. As if finessing your resume and prepping for endless rejections wasn't torture enough, you have to submit yourself to the judgment of managerial jerks who decide whether you get to pay rent this month or not.
In a TikTok posted on Thursday, Gracie Lorincz explained how she had applied to be a brand representative for Ava Lane Boutique and had been accidentally cc'd into an email from the company's VP, Chuck DeGrendel. In it, he questions if his colleague is sure he should interview her as she is "not that cute".
Her outing of the unflattering interaction soon went viral, leading to people bombarding their Instagram and Google Play with negative comments and reviews. It led to a tearful public apology from DeGrendel on Facebook Live, where he claimed his family's contact details had been shared and that they had even received death threats.
Although it's not illegal to discriminate against a job applicant based on their perceived attractiveness, it definitely leaves a bad taste to think that employers can choose to be this shallow. However, such a dramatic mass response probably wasn't that helpful for how Lorincz felt about herself, or encouraging Ava Lane to change their hiring practices. Social media is a powerful tool for change, but sometimes that change doesn't happen in the most productive of ways.
