anime

We love that (most of the time) anime memes have the ability to make you laugh even if you're not a huge weeaboo. This collection of memes is a nice mix of old and new (Dragon Ball Z and cat girls) but they've all got one thing in common: they're funny and they'll help distract you from the monotony and pain of real life. You're welcome. 

Move over, Lady Dimitrescu. There's a new waifu in town. That's right - the internet is now collectively simping for 'Samsung Girl' aka 'Samsung Sam'. 

About a week ago, Lightfarm (a Brazilian visual arts production house) shared some 3D renderings of an anime-esque virtual assistant dressed in a black Samsung Galaxy shirt and making cute poses with some of the company's many devices. As with any female character (or even inanimate object) that becomes popular on the internet, memers and Rule 34 artists quickly had their way with Sam - to the point where Lightfarm actually removed their original posts. 

Samsung has not acknowledged the character since she went viral, but that hasn't stopped people from theorizing that it is a genius ploy that separates the electronics company from competitors such as Apple. Judging by the sheer volume of memes and horny fan art dedicated to the big-eyed unofficial mascot, Samsung's getting a whole lot of PR, whether they planned this or not. We've put together some of our favorites of the seemingly unending supply of Sam memes, but if you're looking for something a bit saucier, we recommend visiting Know Your Meme or r/SamsungGirlr34. Yes, there's now an entire subreddit dedicated to dirty photos and cosplays of the character. Have fun?

It's hard to be kind of old in the age of TikTok. It can be hard to navigate the app (please help us) and whenever we open it we feel increasingly out of touch. The music. The references. Oh god, the dances. But there are still some net positives where the app is considered, and over the past week this has been evident thanks to the 'Trade Offer' memes that have been popping up all over Reddit and Instagram.

The TikTok meme that led to these less irritating image macros was started by @natebellamy4 who posted a video proposal to "God" involving trading hated humans for beloved and sadly deceased public figures. The meme took off, inspiring @bradeazy to share a slightly less wholesome (and less egalitarian) version involving trading "sloppy toppy" for...nothing. @bradeazy's version of the meme has since been utilized as very versatile meme format, for everything from happy "trades" involving caring for one's pets or spicier historical memes about conquistadors and sketchy CIA dealings in Latin America. They've definitely been spicing up our timeline, so we figured we'd share our favorites with you. Care to accept the offer?

Once upon a time, Twitter used to be a simple place where people could keep tabs on each other by regularly posting short updates, kind of like that distant relative who briefs the extended family once a week with a family newsletter-style mass email, only much more succinct and digestible. Back in the day, you could only tweet 140 characters, so brevity was a skill one was required to hone if they wanted to use Twitter. At 9:50pm on March 21, 2006, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey sent the first tweet ever out into the digital world—'just setting up my twttr.' At first, the tweets that followed were just as mundane and innocuous, reflecting the humble vision for the fledgeling social network at the time. Some of the first tweets ever include, 'wishing I had another sammich' and 'having some flowery orange pekoe tea' and 'feeling pains in my back.' We've come a looooong way since those early Twitter days, to say the least. It's impossible to diagnose the exact turning point from harmless, uncomplicated Twitter to the toxic Twitter hellscape everyone loves to hate today, but increasing the character limit to 280 probably didn't hurt. What used to be a place for people to update followers about their lunch is now a place where millions are hungry to own their enemies with snide subtweets, sanctimonious hot takes, and disparaging jokes. If you're logging on to a social media account knowing you're about to see mostly cringe and negativity, it probably safe to call that space a toxic environment.

One common theme of contemporary toxic Twitter is gatekeeping. What is 'gatekeeping' exactly? It's basically when someone claims authority over enjoying or accessing a hobby, interest group, or identity based on fake rules. For example, 'If you don't know who this musician is, then you're not a real jazz fan.' Or you might be familiar with the popular meme that aptly mocks the gatekeeper: 'Oh, you like movies? Name all of them.' Recently, self-proclaimed King of Anime @BlackDGamer1 tweeted the ultimate pro-gatekeeping hot take that caused some discourse that was exemplary of what Twitter is like now. 'If all your common knowledge of anime, is Demon Slayer, Naruto, Inuyasha, Bleach, One Piece, Fate, Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, Gundam, My Hero Academia, Yu-Gi-Oh & Ghost in The Shell, then you're NOT an anime fan! Normies stay the f*ck out of Anime!' That's a whole lot of anime one could watch and still not qualify for the official 'Anime Fan' club card. Though some attempted to make a case for gatekeeping nerdom from the normies, most people argued that letting others enjoy things is fine and good. We've collected some tweets from the gatekeeping anime discourse to paint a picture of the toxicity of Twitter for you. Maybe some day we can return to tweeting about the simple mundanities of life. Or perhaps some kind of weekly Twitter holiday can be instated that prohibits negative vibes. 

Forget wholesome content and happy memes. Sometimes we all need to scroll through a selection of cringey moments that can only be described as "dumpster fire." You know, so we can all feel a bit better about ourselves.

While there's no shortage of amusing memes on the internet, sometimes it's just exhausting to search for them. We're cutting out the middleman and bringing the memes right to you. A whopping batch of 52 of 'em. This gallery features painfully relatable memes about the agony of living, gaming memes, and a whole lot of Marvel memes if you're into that stuff. In short, we're willing to bet there's something here for everyone. So what are you waiting for? 

Just like that one anime series you found late at night and couldn't help but binge watch, memes are an addictive but reliable distraction from the boring world whenever you need it. That's why we're totally obsessed with anime memes, because they bring two very entertaining mediums together. Whether you're a total weeabo or just a casual fan, these memes are sure to amuse.  

"Nice guys" aren't always neckbeards, and neckbeards aren't always "nice guys," but there's definitely some overlap between the two identities. An aggressive attitude, bitterness and contempt towards women, and a propensity for posting cringe are things that these dudes seem to share. Here are 17 memes and moments that definitely sum 'em up.

We do a lot of gaming meme lists, and we've proudly shared our fair share of anime memes. Today we thought to ourselves "What if we put gaming memes...and anime memes...together?" So we're trying that out. There's often quite a bit of overlap in these communities, so we're going to bet that y'all can appreciate the same jokes, too. 

As we enter yet another phase of lockdown and power through this total dumpster fire of a year, it's becoming understandably more challenging to stay positive all the time. It's as good a time as any to reach out to the people we care about and let them know how much they mean to us. Whether it's a significant other, a sibling you haven't spoken to in a while, or a lonely single friend, everyone needs some love. We've got an adorable collection of lovey and wholesome memes that make perfect little virtual hugs to send to someone you've been thinking about lately.

Hajimemashite, internet friend. Looking for some dank anime content? Well it's your lucky day! We've got a bunch of memes that are suitable for casual anime enjoyers and hopeless weebs alike. Some reference popular series like Attack on Titan, while others are a bit meta and full of self-deprecating humor. Wherever you fit on the anime and manga fan spectrum, we're sure there's something in here for you.

Reddit's got a lot of things going for it. At its best, it's a place for people to share their interests and support one another. At its worst? A hellhole of bad political takes, creepy anime obsession, and cringey idiocy. Twitter's @AwfulReddit painstakingly collects these yucky moments and presents them in a way that masochistic lovers of schadenfreude can easily enjoy. We've put some of their latest and greatest "yikes" offerings for quick enjoyment - but be sure to follow if you dig the pain. As long as Reddit exists, we're sure they'll be churning out the funny.