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The weekend is nearly upon us, which means we're "permitted" to do what we want. If you're anything like us, you might be so tired from the workweek that you will lack the ability to do anything that requires the exertion of energy. Instead, the weekend becomes a time for rest and relaxation. You know, binge-watching bad television shows, and our pastime of choice: scrolling through memes. If the latter sounds appealing to you, let's just say you've ended up in the right place. 

We all know that hindsight is 20/20. That definitely applies to the year 2020, too. But today we're talking about a special kind of hindsight and regret. We've all seen that tweet from Hillary Clinton where she says "Happy birthday to this future President." Well, things didn't really go as planned. Today we're here to cover some of the regretful and poorly aged posts that you may not have seen plastered over the internet. You know, posts regarding the horrendous winter storm that struck America's heartland this week. Or, perhaps, posts that deal with some woefully ignorant Bitcoin owners who sold themselves short years ago.

Most of these regrettable situations and posts are pretty harmless. But they're a great reminder that you really need to try to think to the future before getting your hopes up - or your hopes lost. One thing's for sure, it always helps to laugh through the pain. 

What started out as a relatively mild winter has now become a cold and unforgiving season for millions of Americans who already have the Covid-19 pandemic to worry about. Winter storm Uri has absolutely pummeled middle America (also known as the heartland) leaving at least 17 people dead, and millions without power in Texas.

Among the hardest hit areas were Houston and Galveston - where local governments have had to ask for trucks so they can store the bodies of people who have succumbed to the cold. The lack of power is leaving many Texans coping with freezing temperatures that they're not used to and circumstances that they're just not prepared for. While we realize that some Texans without power won't be able to see it, people on Twitter have been sharing their cold weather wisdom with the poor souls who are battling subzero temperatures. Twitter user @EyesUp_Orion started a wonderfully wholesome thread filled with very valuable advice for everyone hit by Uri. Tons more people with serious winter experience chimed in with their own hot (sorry) tips, creating a super-thread of helpfulness. While a thread might not bring the power back, it can make things a little more comfortable - or less dangerous - for everyone who is shivering. It's also just nice to see people on Twitter helping each other out.

As Covid-19 cases surge in Texas after what many people are calling a premature reopening, people are still complaining about masks and having to stay home. And there are some even worse people, who despite the call for citizens to stay home, are instead spending their time at restaurants and then having the gall to complain about service. 

Twitter user @jsv4 made himself ripe for roasting and parodies when he decided to criticize the service at Mi Cocina Tex Mex in Allen, Texas.

"@MiCocina_TexMex My wife, date night after 3+ months locked up on quarantine. Waiting for shredded cheese as it's the only way she can eat fajitas. We've asked 4 people, going on 18 minutes now. Just unreal at Allen, TX location. We gotta quit blaming #COVID19 for crappy service."

He paired the text with an image of his wife looking distraught. Distraught over a lack of shredded cheese - an accompaniment that isn't even served with fajitas. Twitter users were quick to call out this male Karen for his blatant disregard for both the pandemic and the servers who really have no choice but to serve entitled individuals who feel its their right to dine out during a national emergency. We've included the best roasts and parodies of the tweet here, but we're willing to bet we'll be seeing more. And we hope the savagery discourages other entitled folks from frivolous dining and cold-hearted complaining.

You could fill up a ten-gallon hat with these memes. Or something like that. You'll be saying "bless your heart" to everyone who annoys the sh*t out of you in no time! Here are even more twangy Southern memes for y'all!

If we've learned anything about memes in the last decade, it's that there's truly a meme for anything. There are memes for people in the military, and even memes for people with chronic illnesses. Our latest super-specific meme dump is dedicated to all the people who work...in oilfields. While we don't personally know anyone working with black gold, it's definitely good for everyone to feel represented. Have at 'em!

As our society leans into social media, institutions such as police and fire departments are showing some skill in the way they embrace channels like Facebook and Twitter. The North Ridgeville Police Department in Texas has proved that they are quite skilled at using the former. Yesterday the Department's Facebook account posted a tale of their wholesome whirlwind of a quest to corral a renegade cow. It's detailed, it's funny, and most of all, it's sweet. - a very happy respite from the darker police stories we've seen lately. G

We have gathered here today to acknowledge the death of the freedom of the weekend, whom we have all known and loved. When something we care for dies, family and friends gather with sorrow in their hearts to grieve and give comfort to each other. We all grieve differently, and often the presence of another person's company can bring understanding and support. Just being together, sharing our grief and our love, dissolves some of our loneliness and helps begin the process of releasing and healing from our loss. Another way to cope with this gigantic loss is through the healing power ofmemes. So go ahead, scroll through these stupid photos, and bask in the memory of sweet, sweet, freedom and happiness. 

Twitter user Nic pointed out the completely absurd names given to the adoptable cats at Austin Pets Alive, an animal shelter located in Austin, Texas. Whoever's job it is to name foster kittens probably had a grand ol' time with this little project. Either that or they give absolutely zero f*cks.

And if you're in the area and interested in adopting a cat, check out their website! 

They also are definitely going to have an issue getting some of these adopted. Not that cats necessarily respond to their name being called, or at all. Still, the animals deserve at least a chance for families to love them. Though this is not the only instance of shelter cats with terrible names. 

We all know that stereotypes aren't always true, but come on, sometimes you just can't resist 'em. These memes focus on the perpetually made-fun-of southern states - home of sweet tea, twangy accents and second-amendment enthusiasts. You know we love y'all, but the memes were just too good to pass up!

Whooo, boy! The Tenaha Police Department in Texas posted a photo of a recent drug bust - and the internet is going crazy over it. The photo, regarded by most as a meager and piddling seizure, features seventy big ones fanned out, an empty pill bottle and even a water bottle. Naturally, the very eager photo has been meme'd to oblivion by eager content creators. While some of the memes make the seizure seem even more sparse, others just get plain absurd with it, photoshopping salt lamps and Yu-Gi-Oh cards. It seems like the attention has even prompted the police department to disable their Facebook account. Enjoy the fruits of their labor.

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. recently tweeted a story about a prank-gone-wrong that he tried to play on J. Prince, the CEO of Houston-based Rap-A-Lot-Records. Hilarity ensued.