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If you were to ask us, funny memes and jokes are an inseparable part of humor today as social media is to the internet. Whether it’s your favorite TV show or something we all can relate to (money, dating, procrastination) - memes are there, ready to crack us up 24/7.
However, there are only a few wellsprings of memes that keep things original and classy. For today’s bunch, we have to thank this funny meme and jokes Instagram page with over 1.1 million followers, which shares relatable and diverse laughs on pretty much everything. Without further ado, go have some giggles, pandas!

In today's digital era, where information travels at warp speed, and Apple's new luxurious VR goggles (only for $3500!) just beg to be made fun of, a curious cultural phenomenon has captured our collective imagination, transcending language, age, and class — funny memes and jokes for adults. These seemingly innocuous images, videos, or text snippets, infused with wit and humor, have woven their way into the very fabric of existence, not only online but in real life as well.

In a recent post, Adam Downer, the editor of “Know Your Meme,” explained to Bored Panda that “The best way for a meme to work is to have it be applicable to a wide array of situations, and it needs to be able to transcend its original context. Oftentimes, you'll see people clamoring over a 'new meme' that is really just jokes about one pop culture reference.”

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    Shrek meme about password frustration, highlighting humorous and relatable tech issues.

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    Chihuahua Mama
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't even get how that happens! Also, websites need to let me choose whatever password I want rather than their 14 requirements for the password, including a symbol, a chinese character and one of the spice girls...

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    The power of funny jokes and memes, then, lies in their versatility. They act as cultural mirrors, reflecting society's quirks, foibles, and prevailing trends. By poking fun at our collective obsessions, they offer a sense of camaraderie and validation.

    Just think of all the times you have seen a memed-out Elon Musk (who appears not to mind it) or some clunky technology that was just begging to be made fun of. Surprisingly, we have come to a point when there's no point in counting just how many funny memes and jokes we are blessed with every day.

    #3

    Funny snowman mailbox with stick arms, open mouth, and angry eyes in a snowy neighborhood setting.

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    The Doom Song
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant! I wish it snowed here so I could do stuff like tgis

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    According to the BBC, the term “meme” was introduced by renowned evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in 1976. Drawing inspiration from the Greek word “mimeme” (which sounds a bit like Trump's brain-child “confefe”), Dawkins sought to elucidate the concept of discrete cultural units that replicate and spread among individuals, much like genes. In the act of linguistic creativity, he shortened "mimeme" to “meme,” which conveniently rhymed with “cream.” Dawkins proposed that these funny memes and jokes for adults encompassed melodies, ideas, catchphrases, or fragments of information that leap from one mind to another through imitation, facilitating their transmission.

    #6

    A humorous meme showing a sleepy woman in a nightgown, resembling a classical painting, with a funny caption about waking up at 4 am.

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    Sue Denham
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, yeah. And the hour or so before that when you're debating: if I get up and go to the bathroom will it wake me up more than staying in bed with the need to go?

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    Funny meme showing tunnels captioned "My nose every night," highlighting humorous imagery.

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    Researchers at Meta, for example, showed just how fast funny memes and jokes on Instagram can spread and evolve. They found more than 121,000 different variants of one particular meme posted across more than 1 million status updates. Come to think of it, it's not so crazy to hear something like this in today's day and age. But we're talking about the age of “doge” and other classical memes that paved the way for a whole new appreciation of this internet phenomenon.

    #9

    Funny meme of an iceberg showing "Music I play for friends" vs. "My entire playlist of songs I actually like."

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    ThatCapybara
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My entire alternate personality is hidden in my playlist fr

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    In essence, though, the fascination with funny jokes and memes can be attributed to their ability to entertain, connect, and provoke thought. Not only do they offer a form of cultural shorthand that binds us together, but they also offer a unique way for self-expression—something that is evident in the popularity of meme hubs like today‘s meme sponsor.

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    #13

    Man holding baby by window, family members looking in, capturing a funny meme moment.

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    #14

    A cat snuggled in bed under blankets, humorously enjoying a lazy day off.

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    Esme Weatherwax
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once when we had a sunny day in England I laid in the garden reading a book all day - it felt like a 2 week holiday

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    #15

    Grumpy child making a funny face in a field, expressing annoyance at morning cheerfulness.

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    #16

    UNO's funny meme exchange on stacking cards to tickle your funny bone.

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    #17

    A cat wrapped in a pink blanket, with a funny meme caption about procrastination, representing funny jokes and humor.

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    ThatCapybara
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We should make this acceptable. Like, in Dutch, there’s a word that means: hang around, relax and do nothing, and that is an acceptable plan for your day ✨

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    #19

    Two-panel meme comparing a young man's job application to his older, regal, successful self, invoking humor.

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    Chewie Baron
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Technically he was 4 years old when he applied for the job. As his mother was always the heir presumptive. When George VI died, he was immediately 1st in line.

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    #20

    Funny meme about marriage pressures with Cleopatra-like character saying, "Men don’t deserve me."

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    #21

    Dog amusingly checks if passengers enjoy the music while riding in a car, illustrating a funny meme.

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    David Wambold
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who let the dogs out? Who, who, who, who, who?

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    #22

    Funny meme showing confusing call options: "End & Accept," "Decline," and "Hold & Accept."

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    ThatCapybara
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you accidentally hang up on your mum 😬

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    #23

    A funny meme featuring a worried-looking cat with the text "Literally nothing: *happens* My anxiety: Oh no."

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    Sue Denham
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My anxiety: Wait for it. Wait for it . . .. Any minute now . . ."

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    #25

    Funny meme of a potato resembling a sleepy face, humorously captioned about feeling tired before the alarm clock rings.

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    Sue Denham
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Took me a little while to realise that, no, that's not a seal.

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    #27

    Funny meme of an animated character with a caption about the pre-broke stage of life.

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    Chihuahua Mama
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had a little extra money at the end of last month, so of course my "check engine" light came on 😭

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    #28

    Funny meme comparing a vibrant Tweety ice cream at 3:07 A.M. to a melted, tired version at 1:12 P.M.

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    #29

    Funny meme with a green puppet saying "Oh I love trash" in response to dating history.

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    ThatCapybara
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just burst out laughing in the middle of class 🥲 (it’s math so)

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    #30

    Funny meme showing a character's calm and mischievous expressions, titled "When you first meet me VS when you get to know me".

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    #31

    Funny meme of Flounder in water, looking disheveled, with a humorous caption about surviving an oil spill.

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    ThatCapybara
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s REAL FROM THE MOVIE? 💀

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    #33

    A humorous meme with two people looking bored, capturing an awkward first and last hangout scenario.

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    ThatCapybara
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you have to hang out with your parent’s friend’s kid:

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    #34

    Visitors mimicking art in museum; funny jokes and memes theme.

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    David Wambold
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Het the gang together. We're going to see "The Last Supper".

    VonBlade
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Table for 26 please. No, we're all gonna sit on the same side.

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    Tucker Cahooter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's fine, so long as they resist the urge to imitate something like "Judith Beheading Holofernes"

    The Doom Song
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do I all of a sudden wanna do this.

    Karen Krause
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    some museums will let groups come in and imitate paintings for group pictures. My staff from one of my old jobs did this as a Holiday party activity. It was fun.

    Michael Largey
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the painting is "The Rzpe of the Sabines", then it's a No.

    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like a cool idea for a date. Or just a spontaneous suggestion.

    Luis Hernandez Dauajare
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Massacre of the Innocents, by Rubens.... Pass.

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is adorable, I should do this with my fiance

    DumYum
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad’s been interacting with art for over 70 years.

    sofacushionfort
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, we all paid admission to the museum to be present at your Instagram moment. Shall me meet later on Broadway so we can listen to you sing along with the onstage performance?

    BeepBoop is Lonely (she/they)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see a problem with people taking pictures. I take a lot of group photos for myself and for people. I don't have Instagram and I couldn't care less about it. I just like taking pictures lol. I don't mind some people standing in front of something fo snap a picture that'll only last a few seconds then everyone moves on.

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    Frédéric Charon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey Mary, l’d like you see a Courbet painting: « l’origine du monde »…

    DetongLhamo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ll stage a scene if there’s horses and/or cats/absinthe/cake’s/a flush loo and a comfortable bed in the painting.

    Cindy Brick
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just as long as it's not one of those guillotine paintings!

    Lia is a platypus
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All I can do is the Mona Lisa bc nobody would do it with me

    DRS
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone know the painting or artist of the left one?

    H.M. V.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think that couple actually knows any pair dances. Not that they have to. (Where I am from it's really common to take at least one standard dance course when you're ~15/16, but apparently that's not the case elsewhere in the world (source: my sister's foreign exchange partner)) But. The boys stance is kinda ruining any potential for an illusion of movement.

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    #35

    Group of people labeled as "depression," "anxiety," "stress," and "me" at a party. Funny memes highlight social emotions.

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    ThatCapybara
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then they’re like: you don’t LOOK depressed

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    #36

    Man awkwardly staring at a crying woman; funny meme about not knowing how to help a friend in distress.

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    Sue Denham
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also: after 45 minutes you're still trying to appear supportive but you're actually compiling your grocery shopping list in your head.

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    #38

    Woman humorously pretending to study a restaurant menu she already googled, capturing the essence of funny memes.

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    David Wambold
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll have the Lobster Thermidor. Extra Thermidor.

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    #39

    Funny meme of a creature looking displeased, captioned about choosing iced coffee over water.

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    #40

    Cartoon doctor examining a child's ears with a humorous caption about believing lies, illustrating a funny meme.

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    ChexmyLicks/egg
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    b-but they r making me feel loved *cries like a hyena*

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    #42

    Classic-Funny-Memes-Jokes

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    ThatCapybara
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like, I can say stuff but ur not listening, so yay

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    #46

    Classic-Funny-Memes-Jokes

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    Lukas (he/him, it/its)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've got toes, but I don't have any toddler ants... at least, I hope not.

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    #47

    Classic-Funny-Memes-Jokes

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    The Doom Song
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The look on my face when my partner says "wanna go to the pub for a quick drink?"

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