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I don't know if it's possible to prepare yourself for what's about to come. The "I Want to Leave" Instagram account makes you feel so uncomfortable, going through its uploads is pretty much the same as walking around in wet socks.

We're talking pineapple slices on pizza-flavor Pringles, cats blowing booger bubbles, and all that good stuff. Sounds absurd, right? Well, the lack of context doesn't help in understanding what's going on, too. Trying to figure them out is just inviting trouble.

But in a weird way, that's what attracts you to them. Like a true masochist, you just can't stop scrolling.

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According to influencer marketing agency Mediakix, meme accounts have been among the fastest-growing on Instagram. And I don't know about you, but I'd say "I Want to Leave" definitely belongs to this category. Its pictures are like templates, begging for captions.

"Home to funny images, gifs, and short videos accompanied by culturally relevant captions, meme accounts appeal to audiences of all types," Mediakix explained. "Meme account popularity has exploded in the last couple of years ... [and there are] thousands of them in hundreds of different categories."

One huge factor lies in the format. "Compared to more traditional forms of media like news articles or YouTube videos, memes require little time and effort to consume and understand," Mediakix said. "They also align well with the fast-paced nature of social media. A user can consume a meme in mere seconds and do so virtually anywhere he/she has access to the internet."

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Memes are especially good for Instagram, which is likely related to their explosive growth on the platform. Here, users don't spend a great deal of time viewing analyzing content but instead scroll quickly. The expediency and accessibility of memes adhere to this behavior — memes tend to be incredibly topical, so these bite-sized snippets continue to feel fresh to audiences.

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Unlike other social media influencers that create content within specific niches like beauty, family, or sports, Instagram meme accounts usually operate on a broader scale. As you can probably tell at this point of the list.

In this sense, they function more like celebrity accounts in that they appeal to a wider spectrum of audiences instead of, say, one type of millennial. To do so, Instagram meme channels frequently share content focused on shared experiences like widely popular TV shows that so many of us grew up watching.

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

if i were a pilot i totally would hold that in my hand while greeting the guests and tell them it's my first day at the job :D

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"Perhaps because they're frequently created on the basis of universal experiences, like waiting for your crush to text back, memes incite sharing," Mediakix wrote.

"Meme accounts generate content full of humor and nostalgia – two entities that bond people together. Frequently, Instagram users will tag friends in the comment section or share posts through direct messaging ... Top memes are so incredibly on point that they can almost seem to mirror an inside joke. This sharability increases the discoverability of Instagram meme accounts and in turn, boosts the rate at which they grow."

Whether you're a dad, cat lover, sports fan, or struggling model, there's a meme account full of humor and wry observation for you to follow. Like "I Want to Leave!"

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Eva the Egg
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hello? I would like to tell you about our saviour, Lord Beezus Christ

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

Honest question to sunbathers: Why would she pick that spot? There must be other choices nearby.

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

Of course not. Health business is sustainable if it keeps people somewhere in the range between sick and dead. Now you know why it mustn’t be a BUSINESS.

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Foxxy (The Original)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was curious to know if this was real or photoshopped and it is in fact real. This photo was done for a Patagonia catalogue in 1995.

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Agfox
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"A police spokesperson said the couple were going through a difficult divorce & neither wanted custody of their child!"

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ggus44
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it wasn't for the 90s look, I would say they were doing that to post the pic on instagram, just like those idiots that die or hurt themselves doing stupid things just to post it online.

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Joonscrab
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just shows how people did stupid stuff all the time even before social media. The only problem now is that these people spread it on the internet for gullible teens and more stupid people to try out

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

I was in a river town in Zaire (DRC) when a river boat was leaving port. The boat was about three meters from the dock and pulling further away when there was a commotion behind me and a woman, carrying an infant, came barging through the group of well wishers on land and ran along the quay to get closer to the boat. She got as close as possible shouting out a name, and then heaved the child into the air. The crowd fell silent as the baby flew through the air over the dark, swirling waters of the congo and a man leaned over the railing on the boat, held back by others on the boat, and caught the child in outstretched arms. The crowd erupted in cheers and back slapping and the woman who threw the child was congratulated. I was dumbstruck.

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Miss Frankfurter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have to wonder. If this baby was not theirs, who the hell consented to have this done with their child. And if this baby is theirs, why would they do this? Gee! Thanks mom and dad.

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Catherine Brady
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is no way anyone should buy a product from a company that advertises like this!

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Jo Johannsen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess it's too late to get CPS involved, but I wish someone had back then.

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Shirley Heyn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people should never be allowed to have & to hold children!

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JJM
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Child Protective Service - where are you? Desperately need intervention here.

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Riley Quinn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A photo shoot? More like child endangerment. https://www.npr.org/2019/04/10/711031584/the-flying-baby-from-a-famous-1995-patagonia-catalog-photo-is-all-grown-up

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Nothanks L. Walk
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen some brutal postnatal abortions, but this one takes the cake

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Sean Wickham
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Could someone please photoshop this with the woman turned the other way?

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Daniel Atkins
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ad said: Modeling job wearing outdoor sporting clothes must be able to catch a baby.

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Not sure what the big deal is here? It’s literally like 3 feet away. I’ve seen people toss their kids up in the air and catch them higher than that.

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

Seriously?! Because that's still not really a great idea but solid ground underneath vs. this.. how do you not see what the big deal is? I hope you don't have children.

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This would never happen today with our wussy PC culture.

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