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We don't think anyone needs an excuse to enjoy memes. Not only are they capable of improving one's mood, but they are also a solid (and safe) way to waste time you'd otherwise be spending doing nothing. Or, like, doing pre-pandemic stuff. Like eating at restaurants. Or going to bars. Or seeing live music. Anyway, the memes are here for you. Please enjoy them.

We often lament the current state of healthcare in the United States, but judging by these social media posts, we need to take a much harder look at the state of our school systems. These morons either cut all their Sex Ed classes or even worse - didn't have access to a sexual education program at all. 

For more cringey ignorance, check out these abominable posts we shared last year.

When you want something, do you just take it? Well, we don't. But during the incredibly long period of European colonialism, all bets were off. People are just now starting to talk about the problematic nature of the era, which has resulted in both ethical lessons and seriously funny history memes. We've put a few here for your enjoyment, but you can catch more history-related humor here and here.

Programming is often touted as a smart and lucrative career path. It's a job that (sometimes) offers flexibility and great benefits. But it's far from sunshine and Nyan Cat rainbows. The hours are long. The mistakes are frustrating. And your eyesight is almost guaranteed to suffer. These memes cover most of the frustration (and funny moments) of programming. At least we can laugh through the pain. 

We love an easily exploitable meme format, and September's brought us some gems in that department. Our new favorite super-versatile meme has got to be 'Sure Grandma, Let's Get You To Bed'. The trend started on Twitter, but is popping up all over Instagram and Reddit- probably because it can be used in reference to just about everything. Most examples feature the "Grandma" character saying something (like "Netflix used to come in the mail") that sounds extremely hard to believe. The granddaughter character brushes the information off as nonsense, and suggests Grandma needs to rest her addled mind. We've put together some of our favorite examples of the meme, but we're willing to bet you'll find a lot more flying around the meme universe. 

We're back for another round Tolkien Tuesday batch of Lord of the Rings memes. And today's gallery is extra special as we're celebrating Halfling Day. This "holiday" commemorates the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the ring toting freaks that really made it all happen. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the shireposting. If you find yourself in need of more LOTR morsels, you can check out some previous installments here and here. We've got you covered.

Congratulations! You've officially survived a whole day of existence. Instead of cowering in a corner and crying, maybe you should do something a little more positive with your time? You know, like scroll through some dopamine-producing memes. It might feel like wasting time, but we're supportive of most activities that make you feel good.

It's always humbling to be drunkenly trudging home from a long night out and see people running. The contrast between being a piece of human trash and taking care of one's body is alarming. These running memes go out to the responsible and fit people with the strength to wake up early or strap on those sneaks after a long day of work. Keep making us feel like garbage - maybe at some point we'll join your elite and sinewy ranks. Until then, all we have to offer is memes.

When I was a kid I thought glasses were the coolest. Mostly because my father had terrible eyesight and wore glasses whenever eyes were required. My bespectacled friends felt differently. Between their tales of fielding the rage of parents after breaking countless pairs of glasses and coping with smudges and fog, it became clear that having four eyes was not better than two. This Tumblr thread, while arguably dumb, definitely captures the nuisance of having poor eyesight. It also makes an excellent case for Lasik and contact lenses. 

Ironic and surreal memes might be "in" right now, but we often miss a simpler time when Dads and dad-like figures were the consistent source of humor in our lives. Corny jokes and "dad wit" may seem dumb to some people, but the nuance of a groan-worthy joke is actually pretty difficult to attain. These tweets and memes, however, do an excellent job of bringing the cheese to the internet. We hope they make you chuckle while shaking your head in exasperation. 

It was a somber weekend for much of the United States after the news of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death broke on Friday. The 87 year old judge was a champion for women's rights, and had become somewhat of a cult figure in recent years. Many devotees shared somber, wordy, and often beautiful tributes to their hero, highlighting her accomplishments and struggles as a woman in politics. But it's a warm and silly Twitter thread from one of Ginsburg's former clerks, Scott Hershovitz, that really made us feel something. 

The thread, which involves some "friendly" fantasy baseball competition, shows a side of RBG that's a little more personal than most. A quiet but feisty mischief that we assume only those closest to her were privy to witness. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. 

If you're a fan of self-deprecating humor you'll absolutely love these brutal self-owns from r/suicidebywords. The subreddit is dedicated to people who go out of their way to mock themselves, sometimes to extremely dark results. We've put together some of their freshest masochistic tidbits, but there's loads more where these come. And they bring the pain.