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We honestly can't tell if these 'deep' memes are satirical or totally serious, and you know what? We don't care, because they're pretty funny. They're the sort of memes that you laugh at, not with. The kind of cringe that could've been posted by either your boomer grandpa who thinks technology represents the fall of civilization, or the emo, 14-year-old version of you. Scrolling through these memes is like watching a movie so bad, it's kinda good.

Any follower of Memebase knows how much we love video game memes. We can't get enough of memes about the hottest new game or gameplay screenshots subverted into hilarious meme formats. @VGAdvisor is an amazing account that collects and shares unique moments of wisdom from mostly 8-bit games. Video game advice taken out of context is pretty damn funny, and sometimes surprisingly poignant! Take a look at some of our favorite finds from @VGAdvisor. Some of these might even make you feel a little nostalgic.

We thought there was nothing quite as laughable as an teenager on Instagram complaining about their myriad trials and tribulations, but man, some of these cringe-filled pictures are starting to change our mind.. This pseudo-deep shit that people are putting out there is completely bonkers. And of course, we love it. 

Remember being an emo tween/teenager? Unfortunately, we do too. Listening to sad songs on repeat. Thinking we our first school relationships were "forever." Posting attention-seeking messages to social media, hoping someone notice all the pain. While the depression was often very real, there's a painfully cringey- and amusing - aspect to people who wear their hearts on their sleeve on the internet. Don't believe us? Scroll down and brace yourself for some serious discomfort.

What's a 'shower thought?' It's a fleeting morsel of wisdom that pops into your brain out of nowhere when you're doing something meditative, like showering or trying to fall asleep. Doing an activity that clears the head is kind of like making room for all the delightful randomness your brain is capable of. r/Showerthoughts is one of the best places to consume these clever ideas in bulk, and we've gathered a handful of the sub's latest highlights. Enjoy these thoughts that might cause your brain to do a double take.

Whether you're a fan of Plato, Kant, Marx, or Nietzsche, these philosophy memes have a little something for everyone. So scroll down to see 'em, and then click here to view even more philosophical content!

Some of our favorite humor is the kind that makes fun of people who think they're real deep. As is such, these particular memes are the perfect intersection of dank and cringe - they make fun of people who claim to have complex, multifaceted personalities. 

Scroll down to see some prime examples!

It's about time that LinkedIn got exposed for the constant cringe-fest that it is. The social media site for cocky professionals is getting roasted by our new favorite Twitter account, Crap on LinkedIn.

Okay, you got us. These thought provoking shower thoughts are about as deep as it gets in "hits blunt" memes. But they're still pretty damn on point. We're officially including mosquito nets in our zombie apocalypse survival kit. And there are more shower thoughts for you to peek at if you're now in a thinking mood.

"Shower thoughts" can get you thinking real strange thoughts that you really didn't need. Some are deep and philosophical while others, like these, are totally pointless and really serve no purpose other than to make you say, "huh." However, we're sorry if these do keep you up at night. They probably won't, but still.

Alright folks, grab your scuba gear and horde that oxygen, because we're about to get deep. If you're a human with a brain you've probably found yourself zoning out and musing about the intricacies of life. We call these shower thoughts. And here are twenty of them.