wordplay

Whether or not you believe in the afterlife, people all over the world use cemeteries, headstones, and memorials as a way to help grieving families and remind the world of lives that have been cut short or lived well. While this often mean thoughtful epitaphs and ornate mausoleums, sometimes peoples own names (or angry messages) leave their memorials with more humor than expected.

Language and memes have a lot in common if you think about it. They're both important communication tools. Both are ever-changing foundations of contemporary culture. Both often require some context to better understand their nuances. It makes total sense that a linguist might be interested in image macros. Memes sort of function as a writing system used to tell stories—like 21st century hieroglyphics. If you're into both memes and linguistics, this batch of wordy memes about the quirks of language might be right up your alley.

It's easy to take communication for granted. And we shouldn't. The ins and outs of language are actually fascinating, whether you're talking about the written or spoken word. And there are so many jokes to be made about the words we use to convey information. Some of the examples in this gallery are pretty terrible puns, but there's also a lot of cleverness. You may even learn something new.

As a kid, whenever I'd complain about being bored, my mother would tell me that only boring people are boring. Now that I'm a bit older I see that while she was attempting to get me to attack the ennui creatively, feeling boredom does not equate to being a dull individual. All you really need is some dumb memes or funny tweets to set you right. That's where we come in.

Whether web comics are your jam or you live for a 280 character joke, this gallery has something for everyone. We're partial to the self-deprecating nuggets of truth, but there are also some classic memes in this batch. A real crowd pleaser!

You need a reason to moan and groan besides general malaise? Allow us to introduce these terrible puns!

Quick, send these memes to every Dad you know!

It's said that laughter is the best medicine, but exhaling more rapidly through your nose can sometimes do the trick. 

It's been a while since there was a really good hashtag game, but this one will appeal to both lovers of music AND wordplay. Come up with your own dull-ified band name if you dare!