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Looks like 2021 has claimed its first victims. You know, besides the thousands of people who have died of Covid-19. Page Six dropped a bomb on pop culture fanatics yesterday. The bomb? That Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are getting divorced. The exclusive report claims that multiple sources have come forward to share that "divorce is imminent" for the couple. This isn't the first time a tabloid has teased their journey to Splitsville, but Page Six cites Kanye's absence from the Kardashian family holiday celebrations and Kim's equally absent wedding ring as proof that they are calling it quits. 

The high profile couple has yet to speak on the matter, but people on Twitter are making up for their silence with some seriously funny and scathing reactions. While some people are giddy about the news (people who love drama, Kanye fans who crave new music), other Twitter users are using this moment to call out Kim and Kanye for their narcissism, money-hungry families, and some of the more ridiculous stunts of their relationship. And then there are the people who claim they don't care - but for some reason feel the need to tell the world about it. 

It's the first week of 2021, and if the CIA had rebranding on their list of resolutions, they can cross that sh*t off. The spy agency unveiled their new website design today, and it looks, well, pretty familiar. That could be because it resembles a Berlin rave poster, or maybe because it's also strangely similar to the oft-copied art of Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures. Either way, the design job simply aches of the agency's yearning for fresh blood and diverse operatives. It's a look we have yet to see from dry and dull government agencies. But this departure from the bureaucratic design of yore seems to be a bit too intense for the critics of Twitter. The rebrand is now the subject of a whole lot of scathing (and witty) commentary. Most of the humor lies in the niche intersections of art, music, and geography, but we're pretty sure at least some of these tweets will register to your brain as "funny" or "true." And hey, maybe their design will convince you to aid in a coup or two of your own. 

There are tons of memes about bands, being a musician, and nerdy music theory references, but we've got some special musical memes and tweets today that are a clever play on familiar tunes. Here, we'll try one:

Dashing through the net
On a hunt for funny memes
All the memes we get
It's the content of our dreams
Posting all the time
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to post and share
A bunch of memes tonight

Funny memes, funny memes
Funny all the way
Oh, what fun it is to meme
I could scroll and laugh all day, hey!

It's really, really easy to come up with memes about "stuff that is bad" or "stuff that is good." This Wojak comic format is no exception. The meme features Trad Girl thanking someone or something for changing her life. The response generally indicates that it's dumb to give the hobby or interest that much credit. The meme focuses mainly on movies/tv, beloved characters, and music - and there's lots to be roasted. While some of the examples are definitely laughable (ahem, Folklore), we do think it's important to let people have their fun in 2020. There's not much of it to be had. 

Judging by our timelines, it's definitely that time of the year again. You know, the time when Spotify bestows its users with the year's oft-embarassing listening statistics. And for some reason pretty much everyone feels the need to share these streaming habits with their Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook followers. We're kind of of the mind that, um, newsflash, your friends probably don't care about your top song of the year. But it's 2020 and we'll let people have their fun. 

People are definitely having fun with this year's "Wrapped" on Twitter. The site is absolutely brimming with funny reaction memes and self-deprecating music-related humor. Though a lot of the jokes are self-owns regarding, say, listening to songs from Glee over and over again, there are some memes that employ a bit more wit - or make playful fun of Apple Music users. Both of which we're definitely here for. 

We've put together our favorite reactions in this here gallery, but you can find more on Twitter. If you're curious about your own Spotify Wrapped, just follow this link. And make sure you're in a safe and judgement-free zone. These things are sensitive. 

If you didn't get the reference in the title then you're too young to be reading this (Backstreet Boys, duh). 

If you're constantly feeling simultaneously baffled, yet weirdly intrigued by the latest obsessions of Generation Z (fidget spinners, anyone?), then congratulations, you're likely an aging Millennial! To help take your mind off of this impending doom, scroll down for some memes and posts that'll make you feel a little more at ease!

Listen up band geeks, orch dorks, and general music enthusiasts: these memes are for you. Life would quite literally be nothing without music, so let's celebrate it, and then head on over to Cheezcake for more musical content!

If you're not familiar with President Trump's spiritual advisor Paula White, you're about to be. The central Florida pastor has become quite the viral sensation after an election-related meltdown that featured some impressive speaking in tongues. The video, which is from a Wednesday night "prayer sermon," features White begging "angels from Africa" to help Trump and stop votes from being counted. 

The impassioned (or crazed, depending on how you're looking at it) prayer and gibberish quickly became a hit on Twitter, where it inspired many users to create their own remixes of the session. While some of them are a bit lewd (WAP, anyone?) others veer towards the innocent and amusing - namely a popular riff that features the famous Vibing Cat meme. While the videos aren't helping ballots get counted any faster, they're definitely a solid respite from from the seriousness of the past couple days. We'll take what we can get.

Whether you're a cellist who only listens to Bach, a noise musician working on your first ambient album, or just a casual enjoyer of good tunes, we've put together a symphony of memes for every kind of music enthusiast. This list is kinda like jazz—chaotic but structured by an underlying theme.

Okay, so looking through music memes obviously isn't as good as listening to the actual music itself. That being said, we hope it will serve as some sort of consolation prize for when you can't put your headphones on. Now please enjoy!