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40 Chucklesome Memes Shared By A Facebook Page Called “Cheerful Nihilism”
Interview With Owner
Sometimes no soothing words or actions will help soothe the pain caused by our absurd and Sisyphean existences. The only thing that will lift our spirits out of the dumps or brighten our days in moments like this are - you guessed it - memes.
Turns out there's a Facebook page that’s just like that - cheery as a graveyard in the midst of summer, dubbed Cheerful Nihilism, where the most painfully relatable funnies are posted daily.
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A gay cat man 2 years ago
To be fair: sitting in bed with a cat is more fun than talking to people
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Luke Branwen 2 years ago
Also, every time there's some new technology, it's only a matter of time before it becomes a paywalled, sanitized corporate tool to milk money from people.
Helping people find a reason to smile since October 6, 2016, Cheerful Nihilism has collected about 1.5 million followers, which is especially impressive, as according to the creator almost all of the posts are organic. Speaking of whom, Bored Panda reached out to the mentioned creator of the page to find out more about the origins of the page, their inspirations, and community. Read on to find out more!
Looking at a meme page, your first thought may not be about who created it or how they got the inspiration to do so, but Cheerful Nihilism’s creator’s story may make you start wondering about things like this.
They were pursuing a PhD in Health Education when their “advisor” presented their dissertation as their own research at the American Public Health Association National Conference in Denver in 2016.
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Henry Russell 2 years ago
you cant forget the blue tit coal tufted titmouse crested tit sultan tit azure tit titmice ground tit yellow-browed tit the list goes on and on
The department backed the tenured professor, while they lost their funding. “I reported her to higher-ups but they also took her side. I left academia in disgust.”
They mention this made them lose the meaning and purpose in their life, after their life-long goal of being a researcher was taken away from them. This led to them starting the page as an outlet for frustration at the absurdity permeating life.
“Turns out a lot of people resonated with that idea that it's liberating to see life as meaningless, because then you can make whatever meaning you see fit to make.”
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Chucky Cheezburger 2 years ago
If my wife opened the mailbox to this,her first thought would be "Oh look, the postal service delivered me an angel muffin snuggle baby!"
The page owner is inspired by the feeling of community. “I'm generally a pretty asocial person, I am neurodivergent and I dislike being around lots of people, so parasocial relationships meet my social needs.”
Furthermore, they feel a kind of obligation to the audience, because when they needed it most, they had all of their support and mutual aid.
They also mention watermarking memes in the beginning, but stopped as they didn’t want to have ownership over them, feeling that they belong to everyone, not only the page owner.
As for the creation of the funnies, they sometimes hop on a trend, but usually it’s random inspiration. “I also get sent memes by followers a lot and whatever strikes my fancy and makes me laugh quietly to myself gets shared.”
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Ashley Conover 2 years ago
They aren't extinct though. Those types, yes. Chickens are dinosaurs.
Speaking about the community they’ve created, the page owner adores them. Of course, they’ve got rules to make the comments less toxic than on other pages.
A big reason why they’ve continued running the page for all these years is because of the community and the message they get. It seems as if they’ve helped people get a sense of connection and community.
“In a world where it's easy to feel disconnected, being able to chuckle at your phone screen in the wee hours of the morning when you're not able to sleep and knowing other people 'get it' can make a huge difference.”
And this final bit is just too good not to quote:
“Funny story, my husband actually followed my page and he friend-requested me impulsively in 2018. We met up in person in 2019 and got married during lockdown in 2020.”
Bet that you’ve never thought about the person running a meme page, their story, and how it’s shaped their lives! Hopefully this will inspire you to do so.
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Cosmologist wannabe 2 years ago
come on on they forgot to put them in g👀gly. I'll just do it for them.
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ValdaDeDieu 2 years ago
The sheer privilege of having had a non-traumatic childhood; the sheer, doltish, unsympathetic, insularity of some of these people.
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Benita Valdez 2 years ago
🎶 Couldn't remember the greatest song in the world, yeah - no! This is a tribute 🎶
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Hobby Hopper 2 years ago
I don't know this painting, but just a guess based on the clothes and architecture, and the fact that someone is holding a menorah, I'm thinking this is the Jewish temple in ancient Jerusalem? That would make this smaller square building the most holy place?
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Thomas Bentley 2 years ago
The fact that atoms don't touch is the only thing stopping me from going insane.
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Stardust she/her 2 years ago
I roll off and make myself fall down on purpose whenever there’s school
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Ashlyn 2 years ago
Me reading this while sick at home waiting for the moment when I rush to the bathroom 😫🤢
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A Wild Bean 2 years ago
Agreed. Whoever made this deserves to step on a lego and/or have wet socks every day
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David Paterson 2 years ago
I like it. I'd eat it. It's a meal not just a snack.
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Marley Wilson 2 years ago
what in the prench polinesian giant lap dog?! WHY?! actually that sounds like PMS or pregnancy food...
Daycare Attendant Sun 2 years ago
I would like to try a *small* nibble. For science, of course.
Richard Graham 2 years ago
Lovely Spam! Wonderful Spam! Lovely Spam! Wonderful Spam Spa-a-a-a-a-a-a-am Spa-a-a-a-a-a-a-am Spa-a-a-a-a-a-a-am Spa-a-a-a-a-a-a-am Lovely Spam! (Lovely Spam!) Lovely Spam! (Lovely Spam!) Lovely Spam! Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam!
Tetelestai 2 years ago (edited)
Mmm…. Yeah, I’m gonna try this now. I’ll ask my mom to make her awesome chocolate chip cookies, ask for some spam and rice for a meal, then sneak the cookie into my mouth with the spam. I’ll tell y’all how it tastes. Maybe I’ll add some rice for more mushy texture.
Valek Fermiga 2 years ago
The person who likes this probably eats the bottom nib bit of a banana followed ny a spranta....
kool mudkips 2 years ago
Fry the spam and I'll try it. It could be decent. Sweet with savory fried spam might be okay!
ValdaDeDieu 2 years ago (edited)
Some things are just too wrong to be tolerated. I do not love thee, Spookie Spam, The reason why; you're freakish ham; And ham you're not, and fake you are; out damn Spot, and stay afar -- is why I do not give a damn, I do not love thee Spookie Spam.
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