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Memes are not just funny images that make us laugh from time to time. Some would argue that memes are a way of life. But if we were to take this "way of life" notion to the extreme, one would have to imagine memes living somewhere. And Dutch artist Maurice Van Berkel imagined a project where this idea came to fruition. His project is about memes living in the same apartment building where they sometimes even interact with each other. We highly recommend checking out the Instagram page—scroll to the bottom and then go upwards for the greatest effect.

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

"Grandpa needs to chill out. He always gets so heated up when he comes back from the pharmacy."

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Here's what the artist had to say to Bored Panda about the project: "I started this project 2 years ago, I just wanted to create a page with a different view. When I saw the Instagram grid, I had the idea of an apartment. After that, I decided it would be good to let the most famous memes live in it."

"The balcony is a stock photo. I searched really long to find the perfect one which fits in the Instagram grid. The entrance of the building is also a stock photo. Now and then I'm going to build it up with more floors. It’s a fun thing to do. A nice distraction next to my ‘normal’ work. I already get tips in my DMs for new memes who can live in the apartment."

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The artist also told about his professional and academic background: "I did graphic design school in Rotterdam, Netherlands and after that, I worked at some adverting agencies. In 2012, I start working for myself. I’m an advertising freelancer. About 80% of my work is social media posts/campaigns for (big) companies. As a hobby, I make funny Photoshopped jokes on my personal social pages."

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

"It's all nice and good to relax outside, but I need medical attention to get through the door again."

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He also shared his history with Photoshop, which is surprisingly long. "When I was in graphic design school, we had lessons for an hour a week with a Photoshop version that had no layers. So that’s way back! My first job was in 1998. I made small ads for the Dutch ‘Yellow page’ book, so that’s the first time I started using it professionally."

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

"The superglue on the rail really works. Now they have time to read the sign."

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

"Hon, she came only to borrow a cup of sugar and you keep telling her about your family. Honestly, it's getting old."

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He also shared which recent memes he liked the most, and as for many, it was Bernie. "There are so many. It’s hard to point out one favorite. There are two (from the last 2 years I think) coming up which made me laugh real hard. Bernie may not be really a meme, but the execution of this animation is so good."

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

"Well, the bin is already on fire, there's absolutely no reason I shouldn't throw my cig butt down."

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"The neighbors got another exotic cookbook for Christmas. The whole house will smell like this till the Animal Cruelty Office arrives."

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

"I said nice beaver! Nice beaver.. you have a nice beaver..you're holding a beaver... got it? Hey?!

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"Please come inside. They don't like opera and this crowd has pitchforks."

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

"Yep, from this position I can clearly see into the newlyweds bedroom."

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