United Statesians recite the Pledge of Allegiance as a patriotic way to kick off a school day, city council meeting, or bachelorette party. But even though its all-American 19th century origin at "The Youth's Companion" nobly sought to rally children and new immigrants alike behind the stars and bars, there was another sinister motive lurking underneath that indivisible chant:cold hard cash.
If you're one of those armchair historians who gets most of their information from dubious YouTube videos that pack 200 years of history into ten-minute summaries, chances are you're all about the history memes. What's not to love? You get to have a laugh while pretending to be smart every time you recognize a vague (and possibly historically inaccurate) reference. We've got another round of dank history memes for all the aspiring scholars out there who also have a sense of humor.
Isn't it weird to think that maybe one day our experiences wil be retold in meme form? 2020 has already inspired a zillion memes, but these trials are going to be in history books. Hell, there's probably going to be an entire chapter on coronavirus alone. While we struggle to keep our heads high as obstacles are flung at us, it's nice to look back and remember that the past sucked too. That's where these history memes come in. While we don't take pleasure in the pains of our predecessors, it's nice to feel a bit of solidarity.
Who says you can't laugh and learn at the same time? Teachers who think memes are trash, that's who. Well lucky for all you history nerds out there who prefer their education with a side of humor, the internet is the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to dank history memes. Scroll along for a hearty batch of nerdy memes that poke fun at the past.
Are you a meme-enjoyer with a love for history? Someone who likes their memes sprinkled with historical references and humor? You've come to the right place. These memes celebrate the positive accomplishments of the past and denigrate the terrible choices and ways of of our predecessors. They also might make you feel smarter. It's always nice to realize how much information you retained from your high school experience.
We can say with a good deal of certainty that many horrific historic events are glossed over in textbooks, at least in the United States. This partial picture of the past can be pretty misleading at best, and honestly damaging at its worst. History memes, however, take part in very little of that rosy selective memory. Instead, they pretty much roast every damn empire, government, and war that has ever existed. And for that reason, they may be more educational than any of the expensive tomes they assign you in school. These memes make for some pretty great proof.
We're just getting 2021 started, but it's already looking like a bleak year. To distract from the current political, economic, and health nightmare that many countries are facing, we've put together another hefty gallery of memes about the past. The olden days may have been dark, but at least they're behind us and make for some good comedy. These 2020 wounds are too fresh to laugh at.
Every time we open our phones or turn on the television there are constant reminders of how absolutely terribly the world is doing. While dark and edgy history memes aren't going to solve the climate crisis or find a vaccine for coronavirus, they're a pretty decent reminder that the planet has gone through sh*t and bounced back for the better. We're just hoping that happens to us sooner rather than later. Happy scrolling!
There are memes for just about every specialized interest and if you're a history buff, you'll never have to worry about a shortage of dank memes full of historical references and tongue-in-cheek jabs at the past. We've got literally thousands of years worth of recorded history to meme! So whenever you feel like memes about the fall of Rome have gotten a little...old, there's a goldmine of Napoleonic War or Mongol Empire memes for you to tackle. But for now you can let us do the work and enjoy this offering of various spicy history memes.
We know what you're thinking...'please, for the love of God, no more politics!' Well just calm down because we're not trying to torture you with a bunch of memes about the 2020 election. Instead, we're going to torture you with a bunch of memes that remind us how f*cked up American politics have always been! Sounds fun, doesn't it? Might even put things into perspective a little bit as we approach Election Day full of dread.
You don't have to have aced your history classes to appreciate these memes. Mostly sourced from the fruitful historical communities of Reddit, these amusing tidbits tackle history in a way that makes even bleakest times seem humorous. They also have an uncanny way of helping us understand just how screwed up our forefathers were. There's a whole lot to parse through right now, but if you find yourself craving more history goodness, try one of our other lists here or here. They won't disappoint.
You don't need to be a history scholar to appreciate the informed comedy of these history memes. From Henry VIII to classic World War II memes, these jokes will make you feel like you aced history class, whether you did or not. And if these memes don't satisfy your nerdy cravings, these historical tidbits of humor might do the trick.
This gallery has a little bit of everything when it comes to history. We've got your medieval history, WWII history, Revolutionary War history, ancient history, etc.
We just hope you can learn a thing or two from these memes, unlike your 10th grade history class where the teacher just talked about his divorce for an hour straight every day...
We can't help but love George Washington memes because they make an absolute mockery out of America's beloved and noble first president. The memes take classic paintings of the man himself doing important presidential things, and pair them with rather foolish speech and thought text - probably kind of insulting, but also funny AF!
