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Both my mom and my therapist are constantly reminding me not to dwell on the past. They say it's unhealthy and that it prevents a person from living in the present. Most of the time, I'd say they have a point. It's hard to make progress when you're ruminating over an awkward interaction from ten years ago. But what if the "dwelling" is in the name of entertainment? While it's true that neither party was referring to history memes, I'd like to think that scrolling through nuggets of historical humor is probably the only healthy way to "live in the past," even if it's just for a modest five minutes. 

It seems like everyone and their mom has been talking about Marvel's Wandavision, especially since the finale aired on Disney+. The episode was so emotional that nerd-cum-director Kevin Smith shared a tearful selfie after watching it three times. On Twitter, however, it seems some people are more interested in Vision's sex appeal than the show's culmination. 

While it makes sense that the internet's thirst levels have been high (thanks, Covid-19 lockdowns), Black Twitter has taken things to the next level. Normally, Marvel fans are seen thirsting after meaty hunks like Thor or Captain America. But this weekend, their unholy gaze was set upon Vision, who is essentially a glorified robot. 

The fun started when Twitter user @gooonicorn shared some images of Vision in a turtleneck. The tweet went viral, and got a lot of women saying some highly questionable things. The tweet also spawned Vision's alter ego "Vishawn," as well as many, many edits of the character  decked out in gold chains, grills, and even a durag. While this may not be everyone's brand of humor, we can probably agree that a little humor is refreshing after that tear-inducing finale. 

It's the most wonderful day of the week: Tuesday. Well, at least it is for our fellow Lord of the Rings nerds. If you're here for the first time, Tuesdays are when we gift a chuckle-inducing gallery of Lord of the Rings memes to hungry fans. Some of them are stupid. Some of them are...kind of smart? But they're all about our favorite group of ragtag heroes and their thrilling adventures in Middle Earth. If you find yourself craving more of this geeky, referential goodness, you can check out last week's batch. Until next week, friends.  

In the mood for a little variety? A little...weirdness mixed in with the usual memes? Well, you're in luck! This eclectic gallery has it all: tantalizing tweets, cursed images, and extremely specific memes about feeling depressed and music. You may not like all of 'em, but we're willing to bet you'll appreciate a few of these gems. And there's only one way to find out...

It's easy to get caught in the doomscrolling loop these days. Time doesn't feel real. Before you know it, innocently checking Twitter for some amusing content turns into an hour of wading through bad takes, scaremongering, and obnoxious self-marketing attempts. To help you avoid this negative cycle, we scour Twitter for fresh and funny tidbits from the best people on the site. It's not much, but it's honest work.

Aging sucks for a lot of reasons. Having to pay bills. Work 40 hours a week. Take care of a family. You get wrinkles, grey hair, and probably some annoying memory loss to boot. Names become harder to remember, memories begin to mix together. You know who doesn't have to worry about that? Kids. Kids have the most incredible memories, often at the disadvantage of their weary parents. Twitter user @toddedillard shared one such instance of obnoxiously vivid memory yesterday. It seems that two years ago he burned a single side of his daughter's quesadilla, and she refuses to let him live it down. The tweet inspired other parents to share their own struggles with their kids' impeccable recollection skills. While it must be frustrating to have your child constantly wielding "the receipts," these anecdotes are pretty damn entertaining.

Rise and grind, friends and followers. It's another wonderful day on Planet Boredom and we're here to help you through the drudgery. Today we're offering up a healthy mix of dumb memes, funny memes, and, of course, some relatable and witty tweets for good measure. If 36 memes isn't enough, there's many more where these came from. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the memes.

Happy hump day, you heathens. We know you need to be distracted. We know you need a little humor. We all do at this point. The stark realization of living through ::gestures at everything:: all of this for a whole damn year is almost more than we can handle. But since we've made it this far, maybe we have to suck it up, sit back, and enjoy some memes. They won't fix the world but they might make you exhale a little harder from your nose. Hey, you might even laugh. Here's hopin'. 

In an ideal world, food would be something that unites the people of Planet Earth. We all need it to survive. Most cultures have figured out ways to make this necessity into something delicious and maybe even luxurious. But as food and cuisine have shifted from "need" to art and pleasure, some people have begun to turn something enjoyable into a source of snobbery and condescension. 

This self-importance and gatekeeping may have been reserved for food writing that reflects more privileged diners, but with the advent of the Internet, food snobs can be found pretty much everywhere. They creep into Twitter threads uninvited to share their tired opinion on fast food pizza. They balk at carbonara recipes that incorporate cream. They write essay-length reviews on Yelp, tearing into cuisines they only think they know something about. But while the diatribes and snide comments are wholly obnoxious, they're also kind of entertaining. These people are so desperate to show that they know better that we can't help but laugh at them. 

Not much in life is certain. But at least memes are always here for us in times both good and bad. And they really come through when the boredom hits. See for yourself.

At this exact moment, we're willing to bet that thousands, if not millions, of people are happily looking at memes on the internet. We send memes to our friends more often than we ask how we're doing. But these days, we're all doing pretty badly - so sharing a laugh seems preferable to sharing the same old tired canned niceties. While there are tons of memes to choose from, we find that relatable memes have the most "oomph" were connecting with friends are concerned. Want to roast how often you text your ex? There's memes for that. Want to highlight how swiftly your life is falling apart? There are tons of memes that echo that downward spiral. We touch on both of those themes and more in this gallery, and if you scroll on through we're sure you'll have at least one moment of feeling personally attacked. 

Choice is bad. Why should a person have to limit themselves in life? Sure, moderation (and restraint) are good in some scenarios. Like illness. One illness at a time, or ever, is definitely enough. Sometimes, one partner is enough - and less complicated than tying oneself two, or three, or four other people. But when we're talking about memes, why focus solely on a theme like relatability, when you could enjoy memes that are both relatable and stupid? With a dash of self-deprecation? This gallery doesn't put a gun to your head and force you to make a decision. It's giving you memes with all of those qualities. And more. 

The weekend is nearly upon us, which means we're "permitted" to do what we want. If you're anything like us, you might be so tired from the workweek that you will lack the ability to do anything that requires the exertion of energy. Instead, the weekend becomes a time for rest and relaxation. You know, binge-watching bad television shows, and our pastime of choice: scrolling through memes. If the latter sounds appealing to you, let's just say you've ended up in the right place.