Could 2020 get any worse? Between the Coronavirus pandemic and the 2020 election, it really feels like sh*t is hitting the fan. These days, many of us "hang out" in Zoom meetings and if we're lucky enough to have work, are doing it remotely. It's going to be a long few months, no matter where you live. But at least we've got memes to help us laugh away the pain.
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Whether you're feeling anxious and depressed about current events, or you're coping with mental illness or seasonal depression, it's very true that sometimes things can become overwhelming. And when things get overwhelming, it's important that you practice self-care. For some people, that means turning off the news, taking a long, hot bath, and knocking back the chamomile tea. For others, it's indulging in an irresponsible amount of alcohol. We prefer browsing darkly funny memes that address the depressing stuff we're going through. And we're serving up a big old batch of 'em.
We can confidently say that most families aren't like The Brady Bunch. This goes for both the parental units and their children. And while we know some kids have issues with authority, sometimes the responsibility for a crappy family dynamic or lack of support lies with the parent. There's a ton of proof at the r/insaneparents subreddit. The community shares tales of terrible parenting, as well as memes that combine personal narrative with relatable themes. Most of these use meme formats that are very familiar. Think Spongebob Memes and Drake memes. While they're pretty depressing, it's important to remember that if you're having a tough time with family, you're definitely not alone.
Do you despise Valentine's Day for all of its commercialized happiness and sappy romance? If so, you're certainly not the only one, so we thought we'd bring you some moderately depressing memes to help you cope.
However, if you are in fact in the mood for some sappy romance, click here.
Calling all cynics! If you think that life simply sucks and then you die, this gallery is for you. From self-deprecating memes, to soul-suckingly dark tweets, we've got the miserable content that you crave. Just don't let it drag you down too far. While there's nothing inherently wrong with leaning into the fact that existence can be shitty, it's important to remember that it often gets better.
Life sucks and then you die. In between? It's pain. You mostly experience pain. Maybe you pop out a few kids. Go on vacation for a couple days weeks over the span of a decade. Get fat. Lose weight. Get fat again. Hate yourself. Why not let yourself enjoy a few meaningless moments before you disappear into the ether? These memes could help you do just that.
If you're default humor is self-deprecating, these memes are for you. They're depressing, they're funny, and they're relatable as hell. Just promise us one thing: try not to be so down all the time. It's okay to be nice to ones self every now and then!
Holiday cheer? Psssh, make way for seasonal depression and the inevitable damp and dreariness of winter. These memes are perfect for anyone who's sick of the fake happiness that everyone seems to display at this time of year. But the holidays are almost over, which means it's back to being our true, sad Millennial selves again. Yippee...
The holidays are a time for that cheesy, sappy family BS. If you just need a break from it all, we've got the depressing memes just for you!
Since you seem to be in the mood for some darkness, here's a gallery full of cursed images. And once you've had your fill of that here are proper wholesome memes to ease yourself back into that holiday mood. At least there's good food.
Life sucks and then you die. But before that, we get to go through fun stuff, like mental illness, seasonal depression, and the crushing weight of this soul-murdering monotony. These memes are for those of us who are bless with some or all of the above. We'll get through it together. As long as we have plenty of memes.
It doesn't matter how productive we are, it always seems like the weekend is too short. Or maybe the work-week is too long. Whatever it is, Monday generally seems to sneak up on us in a brutal and, frankly, rude, fashion. Let these memes help ease you into the terrors of responsibility and boredom.
