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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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Skara Brae
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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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Eliza MOSKOWITZ
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks like Tel Aviv. And was Probly mid lock down when people couldn't be more than 500 meters from their homes. Context.

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

Israel during the lockdown. This one is in Tel Aviv we have the beach but we couldn't go beyond 500 meters from home so you gotta be creative you know

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

Is that....a dude in a bikini? or is the lighting just making it look like the lady has a bit of stubble?

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

I'd say it's just a shadow, but *shrug* if it's a dude feeling fabulous, well, let him be. /edit: if that's a guy, I'm the first time in my life jealous about a male body, lol.

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

When Instagram likes are not enough for your attention grab needs

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

Getting a little desperate for a pick up there, Barbara?

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

Many years ago while in Monterey, California, my wife wanted to sunbathe on the beach. We went out there in early April. A storm had just blown through and left quite a few dead seagulls on the beach. Soon, we left after she complained that her nipples hurt from the cold. Meanwhile, while she is in a bikini, I am fully dressed because I am not stupid. But she would lay out in the sun anywhere at any time. I hope she never got skin cancer.

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

I think it is less about catching some rays and more about catching some stares.

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

Probably Oregon, and the disappearing random sun spots during the wet season.

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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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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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