wholesome memes

According to r/bonehurtingjuice, a meme must intentionally misuse its format in order to qualify as a 'bone hurting juice' meme.  It's pretty easy to make one of these memes—one must simply remove the joke, metaphor or original meaning and instead turn the image into a hilariously literal scene. We've collected some of our favorite gems from r/bonehurtingjuice for anyone who can appreciate memes that are all wrong on purpose.

If life has been feeling a lot more bleak lately, rest assured you are not alone. Studies show that depression in US adults has tripled since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic - with women bearing the brunt of that dismal statistic. While hardcore lockdowns may feel like a thing of the past, the symptoms of our international struggle aren't about to just disappear. We're battling some serious pain and anxiety - and that takes a lot of time to heal. We can't offer the world therapy or medication to assuage its suffering, we can try to perk people up with some wholesome and affirming memes. Think of them as a reminder that it's not all bad, and that together we'll be able to get through this. 

This selection of tweets, memes, and pics is for anyone who is having a bad day or needs a little pick-me-up. Sometimes when you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel you need a little bit of warmth and perspective.

Do you ever see a highly relatable pet meme and wish you could tag your fluffy friend? Well, we've got a whole bunch of cat & dog content for all the pet parents out there. Whether you're at the office missing Mr. Meow Meow or chillin' with your dog and looking for a good scroll, these wholesome pet memes are suitable for any occasion. 

Oh boy, another Monday to cross off that Kafkaesque calendar of life. How will we celebrate, you ask? With memes, of course. No matter how soul-sucking the interminable monotony of daily life becomes, nothing can stop us from fully indulging in dumb memes to momentarily escape the boredom. If you're itching for a bit of distraction, then join us on our journey into mindless entertainment. 

If you're feline pretty bored today, we've got some pretty a-mewsing content for all the cat-lovers out there. Viral templates come and go, but cats are archetypal meme superstars and they're here to stay. Whether you've got a few fur-ball friends of your own or you prefer to admire them from afar, everyone loves a good cat meme. Press paws on your day for a moment to enjoy some classic memes. 

We humans are not so different from fuzzy garbage-dwellers such as possums and raccoons. We accumulate random junk to add to our nests. We eat snacks whenever we please, especially at night. We take long naps in our dens during the day when we're feeling particularly anti-social. Yes, these so-called 'trash animals' are really the spirit animals of the human species, and they deserve a little more respect. That's why we've put together these relatively wholesome memes featuring screeching possums and funny trash pandas. 

Spring is in the air and we can already feel the seasonal depression beginning to wane. What better way to start the beautiful day than with some adorable pics and wholesome memes? If you're in a sentimental mood, we've got just the uplifting batch of content to keep that warm and fuzzy feeling going. 

Married life isn't always what it's cracked up to be. While it's great to have the undying love and support of your spouse, there are also instances of grating annoyances and rage-inducing behaviors.  These memes really say it all.

Do you ever wish you could briefly see the world through your innocent child eyes again? How nice it would be to feel full of wonder, believing anything is possible. We can't give you the gift of childlike optimism, but we've got some warm and fuzzy vibes encapsulated in wholesome memes. If you've been feeling like a downer lately and want to pull yourself out of a pit of pessimism, maybe these feel-good memes can help you on your way.

It's pretty hard to feel one with nature when you're trapped inside your room all day. Seems like the closest some of us city-slickers can get to an epic outdoor adventure is watching Planet Earth or scrolling through some funny animal memes. Well, if you're looking to temporarily ease that desire to go camping, perhaps these nature memes will help with that. We've got a whole bunch of funny and wholesome memes and tweets featuring owls, cats, lizards, frogs, and even king of the wild himself—David Attenborough. Until we can all frolic through the wilderness, let's enjoy some epic memes in the meantime.