quarantine memes

We've got a real treat for anyone who has a deep appreciation for both art history and internet culture. These memes put a contemporary twist on renaissance, medieval and classical art. The combination of these two disparate visual mediums is funny in itself and many of the dramatic expressions of characters depicted in old paintings can really transcend time with the right funny caption. It's pretty to fun imagine Byzantine artists as epic memelords of the Middle Ages.

If you're getting used to seeing friends, going to the office, or dining out, don't get too comfortable. The United States is grappling with some record highs in new cases and the threat of some seriously contagious new strain variants. To remind us of what may be in store if people don't take proper precautions, we've put together this time capsule of memes from 2020, when things were especially bleak. Let's try not to press rewind, y'all. 

2020 may be over, but Covid-19 is thriving more than ever with lockdowns, new virus variants, and quarantines galore. You're probably wondering when all this bullshit will finally end. Well, so are we. Regrettably, we don't have any answers, but we do have memes! And since we haven't dropped any Coronavirus memes in a while, we thought it might be a good time to remind ourselves that we're still living through very weird times. Stay safe out there. 

Throughout the history of civilization, art has been an unparalleled tool for understanding the zeitgeist of a given era. Call us crazy, but we like to think that memes are a lot like classical paintings if you think about them as cultural documents of the time. A lot of art from the past have even been reappropriated into memes. The scenes captured in Medieval and Neoclassical paintings often depict expressive and dramatic characters that one would be crazy not to try and meme today. Was Caravaggio just a pioneer of the Baroque or was he actually a 17th century memelord? We've got a bunch of great classical art memes that prove art is truly timeless.

The holidays are upon us but to many, things couldn't feel any less festive. Seems like we're all spending more energy trying to navigate how to do holiday things in the time of Covid rather than just vibing to seasonal cheer. We can't change the world, but we can offer relatable memes to get you through uncertain times. Some fresh content, and some memes from the past that are still pretty relevant—all funny stuff that might resonate with you. 

Sweet dreams are made of memes
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for memes

Some of them want to use memes
Some of them want to get used by memes
Some of them want to abuse memes
Some of them want to be a meme

TGIF, everyone! While it may not be easy to keep track of the days of the week, we still think Friday is something to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate than with a crap ton of relatable memes and tweets? 

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As we blast into another sad weekend with nothing to do, let's take a minute to enjoy some memes. They're a low-pressure and, at least for right now, low-guilt activity with which to expend ones dullest hours. This assortment of amusing tweets, Tumblr posts, and memes is just the tip of the iceberg. If you find yourself needing more, check out some of our latest meme galleries here and here. Happy scrolling! 

Congratulations on making it through another meaningless Monday. As a reward for your toiling and misery, we've put together this super-sized batch of memes, tweets, and shitposts to help assuage all the bad feelings. 

Life got you down? Feel like you're losing it? We're of the mind that a good laugh might help your state of mind. And fortunately for you, we've got a pretty endless supply of memes to share. They might not cure Covid-19 or help your serotonin receptors, but we think they'll make you smile. And that counts for something. 

It's nice to see that most people around the world are complying to Covid-19 lockdowns and quarantines. It's incredibly important for us all to work together to prevent the spread and flatten the curve. But wow. This is probably the most bored many of you have ever been. And while boredom for a good cause is better than the usual tedium, we are getting pretty tired of it. But at least, as these memes show, we're far from alone in this plight. We hope relatable lockdown memes can bring you feelings of solidarity. Hang in there.

When it comes to memes, it's hard to be choosy and still deliver a wealth of crushable content. Sometimes things seem a little too basic or relatable. Sometimes the memes reek of Facebook mom. You'll find memes that fall into both categories in this gallery. But there's nothing wrong with that. We all need mediocrity to make sure the quality memes shine. 

While some people might prefer to avoid all things corona-related during this special time, there are others who take solace in knowing that we're all in this struggle together. These memes will resonate with essential workers, anyone in quarantine, and pretty much every person who has been watching the news over the last few months. Hang in there, and stay healthy.