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Howdy, meme wranglers. We're getting closer to the summermonths, and here in the United States, the weather is starting to make us feel a bit...different. Pretty soon the pavement will be looking wavy from the heat, and commuting to the office will feel more like an energy-depleting slow roast than an invigorating, blood-pumping journey. These vibes always make us feel a little like a lone cowboy swinging open the doors of a dusty saloon as tumbleweeds bounce behind him. 

Though our realities (office drones safe in air-conditioned spaces) really don't align with that of Wild West cowhands, we can get into the vibe with the wealth of dank memes made in their honor. We've put together this gallery made up mostly of weirder ones, but you can scroll through a whole lot more over at Know Your Meme.

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.

Even if you haven't seen 2004's The Butterfly Effect, you're probably aware of the concept in its title. It hails from Edward Lorenz' lauded work with chaos theory. Lorenz first popularized the idea in regards to weather, with the most famous example being that a sudden change in the way a butterfly flaps its wings can cause a tornado weeks later.

In pop culture, however, we associate the butterfly effect with Ashton Kutcher's dumb face and the horrifying consequences of altering the timeline. These memes tend to reflect the latter, and based on their cursed nature, we're, like, 100% sure that time traveling would be a mistake. See for yourself.

The world can be a cruel place. While it's true that we speak from a place of privilege, going back to "normal" doesn't feel normal at all. Seeing people is hard. Going to an office feels like an arduous trek through a dismal desert of discontent. The thought of attending parties, live music, or going to movies? Strikes fear in our hearts. The only comfort we have in this cold, terrifying world is on the internet. And most specifically? Our safety blanket is memes. And obviously we want to share them with you.

Move over, Lady Dimitrescu. There's a new waifu in town. That's right - the internet is now collectively simping for 'Samsung Girl' aka 'Samsung Sam'. 

About a week ago, Lightfarm (a Brazilian visual arts production house) shared some 3D renderings of an anime-esque virtual assistant dressed in a black Samsung Galaxy shirt and making cute poses with some of the company's many devices. As with any female character (or even inanimate object) that becomes popular on the internet, memers and Rule 34 artists quickly had their way with Sam - to the point where Lightfarm actually removed their original posts. 

Samsung has not acknowledged the character since she went viral, but that hasn't stopped people from theorizing that it is a genius ploy that separates the electronics company from competitors such as Apple. Judging by the sheer volume of memes and horny fan art dedicated to the big-eyed unofficial mascot, Samsung's getting a whole lot of PR, whether they planned this or not. We've put together some of our favorites of the seemingly unending supply of Sam memes, but if you're looking for something a bit saucier, we recommend visiting Know Your Meme or r/SamsungGirlr34. Yes, there's now an entire subreddit dedicated to dirty photos and cosplays of the character. Have fun?

It's Pride month, and we all know what that means. The world is celebrating the  LGBTQ+ community - and brands are bending over backwards trying to show their solidarity. While some companies opt to create rainbow versions of their logos (ahem, Raytheon), others color-fy their home pages or offer special editions of their food products. Apparently - for the second year in a row - Skittles has joined the latter group, re-issuing their "pride packs" of gray candies. The depressing-looking bags claim that "only one rainbow matters during pride" and that Skittles "gives up" its rainbow in support of the month. 

??? What the f*ck lmao pic.twitter.com/qJc0LII4io

— jack "gray skittles" gross (@_jackary) June 1, 2021

We're not sure if we blocked the PR stunt out of our minds last year, or if they fell under the radar - but we're not alone in our surprise regarding color being drained from the fruity, chewy candy. Twitter user @jackary (who happens to be gay) shared his disbelief at the gray bags yesterday, which happened to be the first day of Pride month. Though it's undoubtedly important to show support for the LGBTQ+ community, many people  on the internet think this is laughable act of cringeytheatrics. And they're not afraid to say it. Though this may be one of the silliest shows of support from a corporation, it's only June 2nd. There's a lot more time for pandering. And a lot more time to make fun of it. 

Metal isn't for everyone. And we don't really have to say that. Being a fan of heavy, dark, and often evil-sounding music isn't for everyone. You could say it's an acquired taste. But once you've acquired that taste? You're a metalhead for life. And as is the case with most art forms, metal (and its many subgenres) has become the subject of quite a few memes. There are quite a few subreddits and even a Facebook page dedicated to memes of the metal variety. This collection features a little bit of everything. Wholesome metal memes.Memes for Meshuggah fans. And then, of course, memes that roast people who claim to listen to "everything." Cuz let's face it: not everyone can handle this sh*t.