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It's easy to log into Twitter or read the news and think we are absolutely f*cked beyond belief. And you know what, you might not be completely wrong. The world really does seem as though it is going to hell, and it often seems like there is nothing we can do about it. But one of the most clutch things about being a human is our resilience, and our ability to try to make the best of situations. Sometimes, instead of trying to tackle the big things like world peace or climate change, you need to…

Not every meme can be devastatingly clever. It's just a fact. Consuming clever or esoteric content is enjoyable, yes, but sometimes it's a bit exhausting. There are times when a simple relatable meme just hits. The same goes for cute memes and wholesome memes. Some may call the memes we speak of basic. They may call them normie. But we think of them in a more favorable light. We think of them as universal. Universality is a great quality when it comes to memes, a medium that is designed to be s…

That warm fuzzy feeling

There's no denying it: it's pretty damn easy - and normal - to feel bummed when the going gets tough. Over the past few years (ya know, since the pandemic), we've been looking for the proverbial light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. And each time we catch a promising glimpse of anything optimistic on the horizon, it feels as though it's canceled out by yet another terrible world event or a personal tragedy. The number of people I love who have died recently, or who are struggling, is a lot…

Not all BFs

Nowadays, it's increasingly challenging to find memes for the whole family. Ten years ago, wholesome memes comprised a much more significant portion of the meme ecosystem. Unfortunately, that's no longer the case. Now, so many memes you come across are either depressing, catastrophizing, or just plain rude. Extremely online people might not think there's a market for solely wholesome memes. However, they'd be wrong! I can't tell you the number of people who tell me, “I only want to use social m…

Usually, when gender reveals go viral, it's never for something good. How many videos have you seen of a gender reveal party starting a fire or the dad storming off when he finds out the baby is a girl? A genuinely intriguing and compelling gender reveal is hard to come by these days, making this parrot's gender reveal such a revelation. This beautiful bird has been a part of his family for over four decades, and they always just assumed he was a boy. When their vet suggested he might be a girl…

I'm going to let you all in on a little secret. A lot of gay people do eat at Chick-Fil-A. Don't get me wrong; I don't think supporting homophobic businesses is something to celebrate, but when I'm stuck at a layover at the Philadelphia International Airport, and there's nothing else but Burger King…my allegiance is going to lie with the good chicken. As a gay person, I can tell you that most people who are high and mighty about not eating at Chick-Fil-A are straight. Something in the straight…

Dog people have a bit of a reputation. We're known to be rowdy and love to shower our pets with praise at any chance. A dog person will get excited at their dog's most uneventful behavior. Is she licking her paw? A dog person will announce this news to the room, and if they're in the right kind of room, everyone will similarly rejoice at the dog's accomplishment. But can you help it? I mean, she's licking her paw in an incredibly adorable way. And she deserves it! In the world of memes, dogs ha…

Dog memes for a little dopamine boost

Atta boy.

Those warm and fuzzy feelings

Raccoons have gotten a bad reputation over the years. Their diet of trash and resistance toward domestication makes them hard to love for many people. However, not everyone is a hater. Some of us developed our love for raccoons through their brief yet impactful appearances in the movies. Pocahontas's bestie Meeko was stellar representation of a sweet and loyal raccoon. In the cult-classic documentary Grey Gardens, Little Edie feeds the raccoon living in her attic two bags of Wonder Bread, refus…

It's pretty easy to feel discouraged when things get tough. Over the past couple years it feels like we've been looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. Every time we start to glimpse something optimistic in the distance, it's quickly snuffed out by yet another terrible world event. At a certain point, you have to stop hoping that something good will happen and create positivity in the present. That can be done by making a list of things you're grateful for, indulging in a little self ca…

Faith in humanity: restored