What are they like?

'I'll let you know' means I'm not coming

Some memes are plain. Mediocre. Washed up. They've been through the wringer one too many times, and now they don't work anymore. These memes are different. They're not only stunning but also gorgeous! You've surely never seen anything like them, and if you have, you can get your money back no questions asked. These kinds of words and images will make you think; they'll make you laugh, and overall have a far better day than you've been having so far. Basically, there are no downsides to putting…

It's okay to be a little bit silly. It's even more okay to be such a foolish individual that you can barely be serious within our very serious society. I am one of those people, and being foolish and goofy has done nothing but bring joy into my life. In medieval times, kings and queens had jesters, also known as fools, that served as entertainment for the royal family. There were two different types of fools: artificial fools and natural fools. Artificial fools were typical jesters who used the…

Curating a group of memes is similar to making a big meal: they're hard to enjoy if there's only one thing. Imagine flying out to your grandmother's house for Thanksgiving dinner. You walk into her home, greet your extended family, sit down for a gorgeous holiday meal, and discover that the only thing on the table is cornbread casserole . That's it. Everyone has to eat a whole dinner plate full of nothing but cornbread casserole and pretend they enjoy it. The first 10 bites are good, but once y…

A tweet from @NYCParks went viral last week after the account reassured concerned citizens that the sight of squirrels “splooting” around public parks shouldn't be cause for alarm. @NYCParks explained, “On hot days, squirrels keep cool by splooting (stretching out) on cool surfaces to reduce body heat.” Included with the important public service announcement was a picture of a little squirrel sprawled out under the shade of a tree. It turns out squirrels aren't the only splooters in the animal…

Oh they work hard for their bacon

Not everyone can be a 10. However, most people aren't a two either. This reality has caused the bell curve of the population to be labeled a most upsetting term: "mid." Getting called “mid” by a middle school boy in your TikTok comments is rough. It feels like someone is calling you ugly, even though that's technically not what they're saying. Not only are there thousands of mid-people in the world, but there are also thousands of mid-memes. Do you ever see some memes that are just, fine? They'…

Heart eyes

We can't really tell you what it means when an animal goes “ goblin mode .” You kind of just know. It can be anything from a subtle devious look, to a full-on explosion of ravenous chaos. Often, watching animals lose their sh-t can feel pretty relatable—sometimes you just need to let loose without giving a single heck. There's a Twitter account, @mischiefanimals , that does a wonderful job chronicling all the wild instances of animals going bonkers, and we've collected some of our favorite rece…

Post-workout nap time

Are we still playing that “He's a 10, but…” game? It seems to have died down over the past couple of weeks, but the concept is timelessly fun. Rating people via numbers is something that has been done for a hot second. To be honest, I have no clue when adding numeral values of hotness to others was developed as a way of ranking

Bark Bark. Meow Meow. These are the classic sounds of the dog and the cat we all know and love. They are the most common pets for a reason, and that reason is that they are so rad. A dog will bark when they hear you coming out of the bathroom. A cat can stretch out to over three feet. These are iconic animals that I can't help but love with all of my heart. I understand why certain people do not want dogs or cats as pets. They is much more responsibility required for a feline or a canine than a…

Is there a divine reason for certain memes to be grouped together? As you're scrolling through this list, I'm sure you've seen at least one of these memes in a different context. It might have been on Tumblr a couple of years ago, on Twitter last week, or this very website. Memes are inherently communal things that are shared repeatedly to secure their legacy. You don't think we're just pumping these things out on an assembly line, do you? The question remains, though, why these memes? Why here…

Are you a good little lad who deserves a treat? Do you want a little cranberry tart to tide you over until suppertime? Are you going to huff and puff and groan and moan until you get it? Well, bad luck, son. There has been a treat shortage in Bethesda, Maryland, which is the town where we live. No, I'm afraid that even the most good little boys are not getting any Klondike bars today. No sirree. Instead, you've just got twenty-nine memes to take in. No need to cry! Memes are just as good as cre…

I don't believe in the divine rights of kings, but I do believe in the divine rights of memes.