american history

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 solidartity.

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.

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!

If you're someone who is convinced that the past was just a better time, just take a gander through these memes and you'll know that that wasn't exactly the case. Now please enjoy!

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.

Gather 'round kids because we're about to give you a nice big helping of historical knowledge in the form of memes, which is always vastly more interesting than any history class you could ever sit through!

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!

These ridiculous memes depict George Washington having hilarious modern-day problems!

Are you a history buff? If so, we've got you covered! We've got everything here from World War II to ancient history and more, so dive right in!

All hail Nicolas Kim Coppola, AKA Nicolas Cage! These memes will make you want to steal the Declaration of Independence and pour a bucket of bees on your head. PARTY.