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Ever see a meme or tweet that while cursed or coy, was actually 100% true? If not, we're happy to introduce you to r/technicallythetruth. The subreddit is jam-packed with clever, smug, and sometimes unintentional sentiments that can't be argued with. While they may not be revolutionary, and some of the memes might be dumb, they're pretty damn entertaining. We've put together some of their latest and greatest arguably true tidbits for your perusal.

The oldest millennials are about to be 40 and the media is still somehow telling the entire generation to 'grow the eff up'—a tall order in the midst of constant ecological, financial and health crises. Not to mention war, unemployment, non-existent job security, housing market collapse, student debt, and on and on and on. Yesterday, journalist Jennifer Rosner got dragged by Twitter after the Chicago Tribune plugged her op-ed piece about millennials. When you read the article itself however, it becomes clear that the Chicago Tribune's tweet was a bit misleading. The post that riled up thousands of millennials read, 'writer Jennifer Rosner predicts COVID-19 lockdowns will force easy-breezy millennials to grow up.' In the actual op-ed, Rosner covers her ass by framing the various criticisms of millennials as her boomer dad's opinions. She simply suggests that the pandemic may have something to do with her fellow millennials suddenly embracing a more suburban sort of life that her father's generation might approve of. In any case, the Tribune's tweet was more than enough to hit a nerve. We've collected some of the spiciest roasts from before the controversial tweet got deleted. 

Anything can be meme'd with the right timing. The latest proof of that comes from Twitter, where KTVB News in Boise, Idaho simply tweeted "Mark Johnson" with a link to the anchor's biography. For some reason, the tweet gained over 2,400 retweets and 14,000 likes in less than a day. The zero-context tweet about the Emmy award-winning reporter quickly morphed from bizarre non sequitur into a full fledged meme - thanks to enterprising Photoshop-literate Twitter users. And Mark's been a good sport - he even chimed in sharing his happy confusion and sneaking suspicion that his teenage daughters had a hand in the original tweet. While knowing more about what caused the hubbub would be cool, we've learned to never look a gift meme in the mouth. So, without further ado, we present our favorite Mark Johnson memes from the Twitter comedy factory. They may not make much sense, but somehow they're still incredibly funny. Enjoy. 

It seems like a lot of people are having their old tweets dug up by internet sleuths these days - and usually because they are about to be canceled. But old tweets serve purposes beyond temporary or permanent ruination. Sometimes, they're weird and funny as hell. Whether they offer sentiments that aged poorly or are just very amusing shows of poor character, these old-ass tweets from celebrities are pretty much guaranteed to entertain. For more gems like these, give @oldtweets_ooc a follow. They're truly doing the Lord's work.

Three weeks ago, Chrissy Teigen dramatically 'quit' Twitter after getting fed up with the trolls once and for all. Welp, surprise surprise. The queen of petty Twitter drama is back after twenty-three long and painful days away. Of course, Chrissy's fans were in full support of her return, but the rest of Twitter had the spicy roasts ready to fire off. We've collected some amusing reactions to the controversial celeb's Twitter relapse, but first we'll catch you up to speed on the saga in case you're not terminally online like us.

Ever look at at meme, tweet, or photograph and feel the urge to pour bleach in your eyes or invent a memory eraser to zap the poison from your brain? Yeah, us too. Turns out the internet is absolutely brimming with this kind of content. And while we can definitely call them disturbing or unsavory, the fact is that cursed images are, at the very least, far from boring. These memes and tweets are wonderful examples of content that makes you say "Thanks, I hate it." If they don't make you feel a little more alive, try sending them to your friends. It's always fun to pull people down with you. 

Not everyone uses Twitter, but it's pretty hard to avoid seeing tweets at this point. They're everywhere—reposted as screenshots to other social networks like Instagram, incorporated into memes, included in news articles—even the biggest Twitter hater has got to admit that tweets are becoming nearly inextricable from media as a whole. And because they're so ubiquitous, there's a lot of gold tweets that get lost in the noise. It's too bad, because some of the dumbest, most innocuous tweets are often the best ones. We've collected some of our recent favorites that fit the bill for anyone who would rather not infinitely scroll through the Bird App. 

Wherever there are people minding their own business, trying to go about their stressful day, there's always a Karen lurking somewhere nearby, ready to make everyone's lives just a little bit harder. The retail world and service industry are no strangers to the obnoxious Karen who seemingly exists to abuse shift workers, and it seems like the plague has produced a new breed of Super Karens who complain to managers about anything and everything all while refusing to wear a face mask in the midst of a global pandemic. 

For the essential workers out there who have had to continue dealing with crazy ass Karens, these memes and posts are for you. Thanks to the internet, the evil-doings of Karens are now very well-documented, and so we can roast Karen from the safety of our own homes.

People with dirty names really, uh, came together after Natalie Weiner tweeted a photo of a form that claimed her surname was actually offensive language. The Cummings, Gays, and even a Schmuck came to the thread as a show of sweet and hilarious solidarity. Beyond appreciating the general entertainment of this thread, we really hope that the exchange has shined a proper light on the plight of people with naughty names. They deserve justice. 

TGIF, y'all! One of our favorite ways to blow off steam after a long week of work is by watching prank videos. Unfortunately, most "pranksters" on Youtube have started to pull immature, and frankly cruel, pranks like throwing away their boyfriends' video games or girlfriends' makeup. That ain't the kind of pranking we're into. We're into the stuff that will pack a mental punch instead of actually hurting someone. Of course there are a few exceptions that prey on stupid people, but nobody's perfect. This batch of tweets, memes, and gifs is just the kind of silly fun we're looking for when it's time to take a load off. 

If you've been on Twitter at all this week, you're probably aware of all the discourse (and memes) about ADHD.While we agree that it's a bit over-diagnosed and some people should really not be tweeting about the disorder, the fact is that it plagues a large portion of the world, and it's really not easy to live with. The symptoms go far beyond not being able to sit still or not being able to focus on a task. These tweets might be a little too real for those of us afflicted by ADHD, but they provide a lot of insight as to what it actually feels like to struggle with the condition. 

Adulthood can really suck, but at least we're good at repressing the urge to scream and cry whenever we don't get what we want. That's more than we can say for our younger, dumber selves. And if you're a parent, you get to bottle up your pain while tending to the irrational urges of a tiny version of you! For those of us who aren't blessed with little chaotic creatures of our own, we can always get vicarious amusement through parents who share their funny anecdotes online. We've gathered a bunch of entertaining tidbits that reminded us of how dumb we were when we were kids.

Need to inject some simple happiness into an otherwise bleak reality? Well, the hellhole that is Twitter surprised us this week with some good old fashioned internet wholesomeness. On Monday, Chappell Ellison shared a Tumblr post from cosmictapestry with a photo of a cranky-looking baby vulture wearing a dapper pair of pants. While the trousers were intended to keep the bird from messing with his leg splints, they have made him a bit of a celebrity on Twitter - with the help of Ellison's request that someone draw the sartorially blessed fellow. 

The request, which may or may not have been serious, was fulfilled by many of Twitter's artists and executed with varying degrees of skill. While the thread does boast some impressive and realistic depictions, we're more into the crude MS Paint masterpieces. You can see both ends of the artistly spectrum below, but we highly recommend visiting the thread for more wholesome goodness. You deserve it. 

The North remembers what happened at the red wedding, and Game of Thrones fans remember what happened in Season 8. It's been a decade since the HBO series first hooked millions of viewers, edging devoted fans with season after season of multi-layered storylines and cliff-hangers, all culminating in an underwhelming final season that felt like someone hastily sweeping dust under a rug. It's no surprise that GoT fans felt personally insulted after @GameOfThrones tweeted 'Winter is coming,' a famous line that was once heavy with the promise of an epic conclusion to the dramatic fantasy series. Game of Thrones faded out of the zeitgeist pretty quickly after that final episode, and yet even two years later, the fans are still bitter. Keep scrolling for a handful of the most amusing spicy responses to @GameOfThrones's triggering tweet.