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35 ‘The European Mind Can’t Comprehend This’ Memes To Confuse And Amuse You (New Pics)
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Social media can be a bafflingly hilarious place at times. It’s very hard to guess what memes will go viral (or why!). Nor can we ever be certain what will end up becoming a part of internet culture in the long run. However, the relatability of a meme is one major factor to keep in mind. Case in point, ‘The European Mind Can’t Comprehend This’ memes continue to raise eyebrows as they both amuse and confuse internet users in the United States and Europe.
To put it simply, these witty and slightly self-deprecating memes are a way for Americans to gently poke fun at European culture—as well as their own—by showing how different they think they are. The entire point is to post something from the US that might (semi-ironically) ‘shock’ someone living in Europe. Scroll down for the freshest memes and a reminder about how strange internet humor can get.
Bored Panda reached out to Substack blogger and X (formerly Twitter) user @JSlaughterEsq, one of the people who created some of the first 'The European Mind Can't Comprehend This' memes. He was kind enough to share some of his thoughts about the popularity of these memes, as well as American culture and self-perception. You'll find his insights below.
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Betta Fish 2 years ago
This is how you know it's going to have the one product you can't find anywhere. These things.
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quentariel 2 years ago
Actually many European countries have rare monster truck tours (shows? whatever they are called), but one or two days per year is more than enough to entertain everyone inrerested.
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Lunaofthenest (She/they) 2 years ago
Yeah, Ranch dressing is big here. I'm guilty of putting ranch on lots of things... save salads. I prefer Italian or vinaigrette.
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Marie Clear 2 years ago
LOL it's not in the US, it's in Ontario - why get damp ogling Niagara Falls with this bad boy down the road? Move over US! (Though if BP asked for "American" eyesores, it would be a win.)
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WindySwede 2 years ago
Cheers Doodles, or that there are different brands in different countries..? 208231011_...716858.jpg 
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Lunaofthenest (She/they) 2 years ago
Again, nobody wants this. It might be made for Americans, but nobody I know would drink that.
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Robert Beveridge 2 years ago
I mean, you add some veggies and swap out a meat or two and you've got a Full English. Which leads me to the idea that this should be called a Full Kansas City (or a Full Research Triangle depending on your sauce).
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Apachebathmat 2 years ago (edited)
Wait? America has water, frozen into blocks to keep drinks cold? I’m learning so much
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iseefractals 2 years ago (edited)
They absolutely have stores like this in the EU....even here in Romania. Auchan and Carrefour are akin to walmart, Metro, and selgros are wholesale stores much like costco...though admittedly they do not sell guns, caskets and engagement rings
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Christos Arvanitis 2 years ago
As an American, I can say that I cannot comprehend most of the things on the list... because many/most of them are not common, albeit a few are. Short version- every country has its bizarre things.
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
I've lived in New England most of my life, and I can't comprehend a lot of things that are common in other regions.
Load More Replies... Justin Tyme 2 years ago
Bored Panda continues its quest to create strife between the United States and the rest of the world.
Jill 2 years ago
Creating strife is the job of the MAGAts and Retrumplicans. They don't need any help from BP.
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Binky Melnik 2 years ago
BP isn’t “bashing” Americans. The curate the content of others. Are the top of the page says, this came from Twitter. Take it up with the guy who started the thread; BP had nothing to do with its creation. The info is there; you have only to read it. Then remember this from now on every time you wanna bash BP over what they post.
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Christos Arvanitis 2 years ago
As an American, I can say that I cannot comprehend most of the things on the list... because many/most of them are not common, albeit a few are. Short version- every country has its bizarre things.
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
I've lived in New England most of my life, and I can't comprehend a lot of things that are common in other regions.
Load More Replies... Justin Tyme 2 years ago
Bored Panda continues its quest to create strife between the United States and the rest of the world.
Jill 2 years ago
Creating strife is the job of the MAGAts and Retrumplicans. They don't need any help from BP.
Load More Replies... Binky Melnik 2 years ago
BP isn’t “bashing” Americans. The curate the content of others. Are the top of the page says, this came from Twitter. Take it up with the guy who started the thread; BP had nothing to do with its creation. The info is there; you have only to read it. Then remember this from now on every time you wanna bash BP over what they post.
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