satire

Every day of our waking lives, we are bombarded with different types of branding. From the food we eat to the movies we watch, there's a catchphrase and ad campaign assigned to almost all of them. It is so much a part of our lives that sometimes, it's hard to even notice that we are being targeted by it. This is something which is brought into sharp focus by r/sbubby, where famous logos get remixed in ways that are altogether more odd and entertaining than the original. It confirms what those in advertising have wanted us to think all along: branding really is the perfect meme template.

In today's meme-ified world, it's often difficult to tell what's a joke and what's sincere. Is it an Onion headline or did that batshit crazy thing actually happen? Was that redditor joking or are they actually going to dox my entire family? Is this real life or is this just memes? Luckily, some jokes are still pretty obvious. But some people are just too literal-minded to get even the dumbest punchlines. We've got a bunch of amusing examples of times poor souls got wooshed by stupid memes and low-effort sarcasm. So you can feel a little better about yourself the next time you drop a misguided 'well, actually' in the comments. 

Some madlads out there have no respect for authority and aren't afraid to show it. First world anarchists, on the other hand, are always down for a bit of trollish rule-breaking as long as the consequences are minimal. A 'first world anarchist' wouldn't necessarily go on a bank-robbing spree, but they might take a photo of a sign that says 'no pictures' and post it to Reddit. We've got a bunch of amusing examples of quaint rebels who just don't give a frick.

Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace aren't just for getting rid of that cumbersome bed frame no one within a ten-mile radius wants to buy for more than a dollar. Online marketplace rabbit holes like Craigslist can offer a fascinating look into the mad minds of some of its keenest users. Like how did the guy selling homemade 3D-printed hulk arms for hens arrive at this pastime? Forget the hunt for a used stereo receiver, we want to know his story. 

We've collected a bunch of our favorite recent posts from r/CrackheadCraigslist for anyone as curious as us. While some of the crap people tried to buy or sell online is borderline disturbing, we've gotta admit—that homemade 'sexy kermit' is kind of amazing. As tempting as it sounds, we're gonna have to pass on those deer leg 'numb chucks.'

The chaotic world of TikTok can feel overwhelmingly insular to anyone who doesn't live on the app, and outsiders tend to assume that few over the age of 25 use it. But despite the fact that TikTok is heavily associated with Gen Z, the young cohort only makes up about 20% of the social network's user demographics. So why has Gen Z seemingly conquered TikTok? Maybe it's the sheer volume of content they're somehow able to churn out. Or maybe it's their idiosyncratic and ever-changing coded language they rapidly adapt to as it morphs in realtime with the latest trends and viral phrases. Whatever they're doing on the internet, it's either impossibly cringe or some brilliantly nuanced satire. We've collected some perplexing screenshots from Twitter account @genzmoments—take a gander and decide for yourself.

Anyone who is well-versed in the art of the subtweet can probably appreciate a good starter pack meme. Say there's some jerk you want to roast without calling them out by name—just concoct a scathing starter pack meme loosely based on their worst qualities. But be careful, even the most specific spicy memes can make a few innocent bystanders feel personally attacked. That said, the punchline of a starter pack meme doesn't always depend on roasting particular kind of person. Some of our favorites are simply relatable in an amusingly wholesome way. Check out some of the funny starter pack memes we picked out for those who'll never tire of the classic format.