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We know that when things are rough, thoughtful communication and honesty are your best friend. But sometimes, whether it's while playing video games, or simply existing, we have keep our chins up and grin and bear the pain. These memes, featuring a classic crying cat wielding a thumbs up, really exemplify the act of pretending everything is fine. We've put our favorites in this gallery, but you can find more (and read about the format) over at Know Your Meme. 

The drama of Lord of the Rings has always lent itself well to dank memery, and we're happy to report that this format featuring the villainous Saruman is making a bit of a comeback on Reddit. The scene being used is from The Fellowship Of The Ring, a moment in which Saruman offers Gandalf a choice between joining him or dying. Gandalf refuses to help Saruman, who remarks "So you have chosen death." The foreboding line is generally being used in much lighter contexts - think family quibbles and "things i don't like" style memes. They're pretty good, and we're happy to see the format is alive and well.