By now, we're all used to the fact that Capitalism™️ requires businesses to keep coming up with clever new ways to maximize profits by bamboozling consumers, but sometimes the levels of trickery can reach infuriating heights. Some true a-holes out there design products, websites and interfaces not so much to sell us something of actual value, but to trick us into clicking or paying to escape the frustration they've intentionally caused. If you're as pissed off as we are about these jerks, keep scrolling for some maddening examples of a-hole design.
Memes
Memes are basically just hilarious inside-jokes on the internet that are the only source of joy for some people. Without memes, they're lost. So don't be like them, and make sure you always have memes at the ready.
Wow, that went dark fast. Also worth checking out the Funny Memes Tag or the often updated listicle of the funnest funny memes -based on advanced internets.
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Some madlads out there have no respect for authority and aren't afraid to show it. First world anarchists, on the other hand, are always down for a bit of trollish rule-breaking as long as the consequences are minimal. A 'first world anarchist' wouldn't necessarily go on a bank-robbing spree, but they might take a photo of a sign that says 'no pictures' and post it to Reddit. We've got a bunch of amusing examples of quaint rebels who just don't give a frick.
Did you know that in Arizona it's illegal for a donkey to sleep in your bathtub? And you better keep close tabs on your birds, because in California it's illegal to whistle for your canary before 7 a.m. There are hundreds of peculiar laws and ordinances still in effect today even though some of them were written to address some highly specific circumstances one hundred years ago. In Connecticut, a pickle is only legitimate if it bounces. Out of context, this law seems pretty absurd, but in 1948 legislators came up with a quick and easy way to figure out if pickles were fit for human consumption—by checking if they could bounce. We've got a bunch of examples of things you probably didn't know were illegal thanks to one redditor who was curious enough to ask.
When boredom strikes, the brain's standards for stimulating content begin to plummet. Even snobs who consider themselves connoisseurs of Fine Art and intellectual humor are not immune to fart jokes and dumb memes, especially when the insidious languor of a long day dampens their comprehension skills. There's no shame in embracing ridiculously stupid memes when your brain just doesn't have the energy for anything fancier. Don't be so hard on yourself and enjoy some silly content. You know you want to.
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Christopher Meloni has broken the internet with a recent post he shared featuring himself looking like a magnificent watermelon on the set of a photoshoot with Interview Magazine. Best known for portraying Detective Elliot Stabler in beloved legal drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, the actor and fitness-enthusiast has amassed a social media following of stans who can't get enough of that goofy Chris Meloni charm. Celebrities who act like real humans on the internet are hard to come by—can you blame them for simping?
Meloni posed for that shot like he knew it was a meme before the photo was even captured. We can't decide which is more meme-able—Chris Meloni or the G7 Summit family photo. In any case, we'll take all the hilarious new meme formats we can get. Keep scrolling for the best Meloni memes so far.
Do you feel beaten down by the universe? Is thinking more difficult than you ever remembered? Would you rather die than exercise and develop a healthy routine? Well, we've got some entertainment made for this weary mental state. While some people have the energy to seek out humor and investigate the internet, we know that for some people, the process is daunting. So we've gathered up some good memes of varying freshness, and are here to serve 'em up to you. It ain't much, but it's honest work.
Comedian, Dancer and former Vine superstar Casey Frey was recently a guest on the Theo Von podcast, where he casually mentioned his boyfriend at one point during the interview. The clip has spread far and wide across social media, as the young comedian's sexuality has apparently been somewhat of a mystery to many of his fans, up until now at least. Many on Twitter are not surprised in the slightest—in fact, some have taken the opportunity to drag anyone who is surprised that Casey Frey is bi. News about the Vine legend couldn't have come at a better time—this is the best pride month twist ever. Keep scrolling for some of the funniest Twitter reactions to the Casey Frey tea.
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If you're having another one of those days where everything seems to go wrong and no matter how prepared you are for life's cruel curveballs, you can't seem to look on the bright side, let us be the light at the end of your metaphorical tunnel of hell. No, we don't have answers…but we've got plenty of memes! Petty distractions are not a magical solution to all the little stresses and worries by any means, but they might be just the microdose of serotonin your sad brain is craving.
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It's that time of year again when corporations that hoard the world's wealth get to show the little guy how woke they are with temporary rainbow logos and festive Gay™️ designer t-shirts on sale for hundreds of dollars. One clever madlad decided to make a satirical video demonstrating how brands might expect consumers to react to their Pride pandering. Seriously though, what do they expect? Let's see some good deeds when it isn't rainbow flag week and then maybe we can talk.
Social media users who are more active on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Reddit might forget that Tumblr is still active and brimming with content gold. We've got a bunch of snapshots of funny exchanges and amusing observations that illustrate why Tumblr is its own special little insular world.
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Have you ever seen a comment, tweet or answer that felt totally wrong but was technically the truth? We live for these little internet moments of pure comedy and that's why we've gathered a bunch of examples of cheeky logic that was immortalized on r/technicallythetruth. You gotta wonder if there are a bunch of corny dads out there waiting for the perfect moment to smugly drop a technically true wrong answer in a Reddit thread. We're here for it.
A well-served dumb joke is a truly special thing. Some people have the gift and some don't. You have to have a certain level of confidence to deliver a joke so stupid that it makes people laugh against their will. There are so many examples of redditors angrily upvoting painfully bad joke comments that there's a whole subreddit dedicated to these interactions. We've collected some of our favorite reddit moments that made us laugh through gritted teeth.
The 47th G7 Summit was held in Cornwall over the weekend, where Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President of the European Council Charles Michel, US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, President of France Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Angela Merkel posed for an awkward 'family photo' that was destined to get meme'd. Some other stuff probably happened at the summit too, but one conspicuously socially-distanced beach group shot sort of stole the show on social media. Keep scrolling for some of the funniest G7 memes from the clever minds of Twitter.
Happy Monday, meme freaks and seekers of procrastination fuel. We're here to give you some material that will realize your desires to waste time and give the proverbial finger to one of the hardest days of the week. The variety in this here gallery is impressive. There are hyper-specific memes for everyone from bird lovers to history lovers. Dumb memes? Also present. Bleakly relatable and self-deprecating memes and tweets? Oh yeah, baby. This world is your oyster - if you're looking for quick humor.
If your Sunday evening plans include lying around all the different comfy parts of the house and not much else, let us help you get into laze mode with this big batch of memes full of classically dumb humor. Fluff those pillows and fill that Doritos bowl to the brim, because you're not gonna want to leave that couch for a while. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the memes.
