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While the murder-mystery game Among Us was released in 2018, it wasn't until the dreaded summer of 2020 that it really exploded in popularity. The game, which brings to mind Mafia, only garnered real attention after English-speaking streamers like Kaif began streaming Among Us on Twitch. The game itself is easy to figure out, exciting (MURDER) and can take as little as ten minutes to complete.

With so many people struggling to find activities during a pandemic, it's no wonder that Among Us has become the latest gaming craze. And when there's a craze of any kind of the internet, you can expect to see a sudden influx of memes on the subject. Reddit and Instagram in particular have been overflowing with funny Among Us tidbits, so we decided we'd gather the very best examples for fans of the game. If you're feeling left out, we suggest you download the game from Steam. It might just be the time-waster you're looking for.

It's the freakin' weekend, guys! While we could spend it running errands, getting physical activity, or with loved ones, we're the first to admit that we'd rather get sucked into the scrolling abyss. These dumb memes should help you enter that same black hole. You're welcome.

Social media can be a good thing. Sites like Facebook and Instagram allow people to keep in touch with family and friends - a luxury that people are learning is incredibly important as the world copes with the Covid-19 pandemic. But there's a darker (and untintentionally hilarious) side to being able to share images with your followers. We're talking about the fact that people can hit the "share" button and share convoluted memes and posts that they seem to think are ultra deep. You know, "We live in a society" type sentiments. They often have to do with some very teenage feelings about loneliness and dating, and, even worse, the negative effects of the same technology they're using to share their "deep thoughts." The r/im14andthisisdeep subreddit is an impressive archive of these kinds of posts, a veritable hub of cringey thoughts that, frankly, we can't help but eat up. We've put together some of their latest and greatest offerings, but you can enjoy some more of this content here if you end up craving more.

Man, we've seen our fair share of lovers' quarrels, and this one is certainly full of its own kind of ridiculous behavior. We have a boyfriend who seems like he's completely hooked on the gaming, and won't stop no matter what he hears. The girlfriend in question asks the folks of Reddit whether or not she's in the wrong for cutting him off like she did. Seems like she had no other choice. 

If your Halloween is less than weird, these memes'll give it some kick!

The long-awaited prequel to the Red Dead series was released a couple weeks ago to critical acclaim. Significant others and family members are not quite as enthusiastic about the release, as it has proven to be an absolutely addictive game. While many of the game's activities (such as brushing horses) may seem silly to outsiders, these memes can be appreciated by haters and lovers alike.

TGIF, y'all! We are back with another healthy serving of the week's best dank memes, carefully plucked from the hallowed halls of Reddit. These memes range from spicy to dumb and relatable, but they're all pretty amusing. And we promise this batch isn't filled with mentions of politics. If memes can't distract us from this hell, we don't know what can.

Some memes don't fade away - they just get stronger. It's been 7 years since the 'Who Would Win' format first came on the meme scene. It was first used on 4chan, but has seemingly taken over Reddit since its inception. The meme is insanely versatile, which is probably why it's still popular today. To celebrate the 7th "memeversary" we've rounded up some of our all time favorite examples of the meme. Enjoy!

On this day in 2006, Nintendo released the first Wii ever to gamers all over the world. The motion sensing tech may not impress many today, but anyone who had a Wii as a kid will remember how excitingly novel (and awkward) it felt to play Wii Sports with the family for the first time. Sadly, last year the Wii era came to an end after Ubisoft released the final game for the console. 

We've collected some nerdy Wii memes from over the years to commemorate the day and hope our fellow gamers enjoy them as much as wii did. 

In this day and age, you'd be hard pressed to find someone on the street who has no interest at all in video games. Everyone has the potential to be a type of gamer in a sense. Sure, not everyone knows the heartbreak of a mid 2000s COD Xbox live lobby or the disappointment of almost any water level, but gaming is a thing near and dear to many of us. Here's a kid who's stepmom sold his PS4 so he rented out her house.