If you're struggling right now in these times of quarantine, just know that you're definitely not alone. Being isolated for months at a time can really take a toll on our mental health as it forces buried thoughts and emotions back up to the surface. We hope the following memes can help you feel a little more understood, and just remember: life will eventually go back to normal.
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In case you were in the mood for a little dark and depressing humor, you've come to the right place! In light of the Global Climate Strike happening today, we're bringing you some climate change-related memes that probably won't give you any hope for our dying planet! On that note, please enjoy the memes!
The internet is a sad, scary place that seems to be brimming with cringe. These cringey pics, however, are a special breed. These embarrassing posts are actually so cringeworthy and sad that they're guaranteed to make you feel more depressed than you already are. If you're into that sort of thing.
It seems that whatever higher power is watching over us certainly wants us all dead. In 2020 alone we've dealt with plague, UFOs, wildfires, murder hornets, and who the hell knows what's next. Does anything even matter anymore? We're starting to think the answer to that is no. So here are 23 memes about the fact that life literally has no meaning.
Warning: Do not proceed to these excruciatingly sad and sappy posts if struggling with the effects of PMS. Most of these tearjerker images are comics about losing someone special, usually a dog. For some reason the concept of losing an animal is really all it takes to bring on our high-pressure waterworks. So make sure you're sitting down and somewhere safe when you scroll through these bittersweet and depressing memes.
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And think about the fact that your boss thinks an hour of your time is only worth $13...
Welcome to late-stage capitalism. Brands are becoming self-aware. Their attention helps our egos on Twitter and beyond. We're used to this now. But somehow, the @Steak-umm account has managed to pleasantly surprise us with a Twitter thread that is actually incredibly helpful in these incredibly confusing and stressful times.
The frozen thin-sliced steak company took to Twitter on Monday, cautioning the world against coronavirus misinformation.
"friendly reminder in times of uncertainty and misinformation: anecdotes are not data. (good) data is carefully measured and collected information based on a range of subject-dependent factors, including, but not limited to, controlled variables, meta-analysis, and randomization. outliers attempting to counter global consensus around this pandemic with amateur reporting or unverified sourcing are not collecting data. breaking news stories that only relay initial findings of an event are not collecting data. we have to be careful in our media consumption"
The thread doesn't end there. And it warns passionately against allowing our minds to absorb the constant and often unreliable narrative of fear that we're being fed. It promotes science. While the idea of a frozen steak brand becoming a sort of misinformation watchdog may seem absurd, take a look around you. The world is a freaky place. Sanity, even from a meat-interested social media manager, is incredibly valuable.
Let this sink in: It's still March.
With all the global insanity surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, and all the stuff that happened before sh*t hit the fan, March has seemed like an insanely long month. And everyone on Twitter seems to agree. There's a lot of shock that we're still living the third month of the year, and the shock at how we've come out at the end of it. All we can say is that we welcome April - hopefully it won't feel like an entire freaking year.
We all know about how horrible everything in the world is right now. Your mental health is probably going to complete sh*t right now and no one can do anything about it. We don't really have any advice to give you, but we do have these relatable memes to offer you in hopes that they'll help you feel at least a little bit understood.
It's no secret that the American healthcare system isn't known for being the best in the world. If you're poor and need to have some sort of procedure done in a hospital, you can look forward to a hefty bill that may or may not put you into debt for years to come. And if you aren't fortunate enough to receive a health insurance plan through your employer? Well, we don't even want to think about that...
Here are 17 memes and tweets that highlight the trials and tribulations of health insurance in America!
As the people of the world continue to try to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), many people are finding themselves forced to stay in their homes. Almost a quarter of the United States is sheltering in place and so is much of Europe. That means lots of people are trying to figure out new ways to structure their days. As options are limited when cooped up, these "routines" are often kind of depressing, and Twitter users have started to make self-deprecating posts about their quarantine routines. Here are our favorites.
Well, we're not even three months into 2020 and we've already had a plague, mass wildfires in Australia, and we even almost started a third world war. What's next? Will an asteroid come hit the earth and end all of our suffering? It's almost looking like the end times are near. Either way, we're laughing over how optimistic we all were just a few months ago. Clearly it's time to repent.
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.
Many of us have dealt with the "joys" of the American healthcare system firsthand, whether that be the inability to afford an astronomical bill from a trip to the emergency room, or the high costs of necessary medication.
Michelle DuBarry dealt with one of the most unimaginable horrors a person could experience - the loss of a child, and her nightmarish experience with the health insurance company directly after.
On a bit of a lighter note, here are some amusing memes about the American healthcare system that will make you laugh and then feel sad again.
