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Every once in a while, everyone gets a little philosophical about life. Various whys and hows may hit someone after they’ve had one too many, on a random Tuesday night, or after they’ve done something so foolish it made them question Darwin’s survival of the fittest theory.
And as is often the case when faced with things we can’t fully comprehend, comedy comes into play. And in this case, we turn to existential memes to remind us that we are all bamboozled; some just less than others.
And while existential crisis memes and dark jokes about existentialism can’t “cure” these headache-causing musings, they can add some humor to the situation. Existential dread might not be the most fitting subject to joke about, but it’s one where if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry. And we opt to laugh it out, especially knowing that most of these thought-provoking questions about existence neither have answers nor solutions. So to existentialism memes we go!
Below, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best existential dread memes to give those “big” life questions a lighter color. So give yourself a break and enjoy these existential jokes without giving them much of a second thought. Because the more brooding you do, the harder it becomes to escape the vicious cycle. As always, upvote the memes that made you laugh and share this article with a friend who has been in their head too much lately!
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#1
Quietly Accepting Defeat
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#2
Deep Thoughts Pending
Scorpion(Hanzo Hasashi) 2 years ago
I submitted that thought and got an F on my majors. You’ve lied to me.
#3
Philosophy in a Nutshell
#4
Run Into Nowhere
Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago
The "Warning" in the title bar of the message box is superfluous...it already says "Windows 95" on the left hand side
#6
Philosophy Shocked Me Too
#7
Instant Mood Switch
sofacushionfort 2 years ago
Anna Freud theorized that the ordeal of being born resulted in lifelong psychological trauma. However, although my own memories are unclear, I believe the womb’s accommodations have been overrated
#8
Mood Ring Alternatives
Lakota Wolf (she/her) 2 years ago
"The futility of mandarin" XD I'm going to share that one with my boyfriend tonight - he's Chinese and speaks Mandarin XD
Ugh, do I have to? 11 months ago (edited)
I don't get that one- are they referring to the language? /edit: ohhhh now I get it
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Generations of Quirks
#10
Overwhelmed by the ordinary
Weirdo with Internet 2 years ago
I read on Tumblr once that you are chosen to mourn for someone who passed and doesn't have anyone who cares or remember s.
#11
Deep Thoughts with Dogs
Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago
I usually see the last line as "Sinatra: Do be do be do", which I believe he did actually sing at the end of one song (kids: ask your parents who Sinatra was)
#12
Broke and Philosophical
#13
Soup With a Side of Melancholy
#15
Collective Daydreams
Saint Tim the Godless 2 years ago
Everyone is fighting over who has the better imaginary friend!
#16
Dual Personality Vibes
#17
Waiting for a Different Pick
#18
Feel Free To Scream
sofacushionfort 2 years ago
If you’re a woman, it’s Karen-teed to earn you immortality on YouTube
Alexej Dvorak 2 years ago
Well, in Germany, you're supposed to keep it down to room volume after 10 pm and in most places between 1 and 3 pm also. So technically..
Donkey boi 2 years ago
What's 'room volume'? If I had to guess, reckon it's either 22 or 24.
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Holy Shimmering Sheeps541t 2 years ago
Unless you get arrested for a breach of the peace so .... No
#19
Lost in Thought Mode
Cloakred_Is_Bored 2 years ago (edited)
When I turn off my phone finally at 2:00 am this isthmus face I see
Saint Tim the Godless 2 years ago
None of us are here. Our bodies are 99.99999% empty space. We're a mote of a mote of a mote of dust in an uncaring, likely endless universe. Fireflies in the wilderness, here for the evening.
#20
Philosophy In Plain Sight
Craftsman 64 2 years ago
How about a nice game of Squirt on Boxing Day? That will cheer you up James.
#21
Midnight Curiosity Strikes
sofacushionfort 2 years ago
Oh He was tall for sure. Unlike Saint Paul, who suddenly became 11 inches shorter; or Saint Lawrence, with all that smoking stunting his growth.
#22
Caught In The Middle
#23
Trapped in the Shadow Show
Scorpion(Hanzo Hasashi) 2 years ago (edited)
I laugh when I’m in pain. Does that make me insane?
#24
Still Here, Still Fabulous
#25
More Like A Haunted House
Cloakred_Is_Bored 2 years ago
You ever shake ur head so hard u feel ur lil meaty brain knockin around? No? Just me… okay
#26
Midnight Existential Crisis
#27
Graveyard Draft Notice
Holy Shimmering Sheeps541t 2 years ago
What if you die by the blade of Elric of Melnibone and Stormbringer absorbs your soul?
#29
Wins Count Too
#30
Dark Humor Survival Guide
Cloakred_Is_Bored 2 years ago
You ever just look super depressed in the mirror so you try to laugh about it but end up feeling more depressed?
#31
Mastering Calm Mode
MichelleDonut 2 years ago
This has been my strategy for the last few years. Frankly, it's not working very well. Thoughts keep slipping in.
#32
Mood Meter Activated
#33
Waiting Game Level: Expert
#34
Existence Is Overrated
tragical dude 2 months ago
i have met eyesofa and beyekebook for the first time 10 times stop reincarnating me as a simultaneously iinside in and out quokka
#37
Running on Empty, Still Fighting
#38
Fun According To Me
#39
The Eternal Walk Loop
#40
Everyday Human Realness
Saint Tim the Godless 2 years ago
They forgot "I'm going to harm people who don't share my tribal identity!"
Scorpion(Hanzo Hasashi) 2 years ago
The one with the rain I believe. But then there’s that part of me that knows it’s not true..
#41
Mind’s Midnight Marathon
#43
Divine Demand Drama
Cloakred_Is_Bored 2 years ago
I’m gonna finally die and gods gonna be like, this is the little s**t that has been refusing to pass into the endless void!
sofacushionfort 2 years ago (edited)
I’ve just had to accept that neither of us could help ourselves.
#45
Everyday Girl Power
Whiskey Tango Delicious 2 years ago
The grammar police in me: "THE GIRLS THAT EXIST!" now I'm strong
#46
Another Day, Same Mystery
#47
Entry Requirements, Redefined
#49
Welcome To Bachelor Life
#50
Dark Humor at the Drive-Thru
Cloakred_Is_Bored 2 years ago
“We have the eternal reincarnation of existence!” Really has a ring to it
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Potato Vic 6 months ago
I'll hav3 an order of curly fries and eternal happiness please. With a side cup of cheesy sauce, of course
#51
Muscles Over Meaning
Phaiax 1 year ago (edited)
Don't agree. There are a lot of people who manage to create meaning to their lifes (or at least feel like it) and it's not necessarily a matter of intelligence. If you are let's say a heart surgeon who saves the lifes of children. But it takes another level of immunity to existential uncertainty to find meaning in you own body. That is a very, very small thought indeed
#52
Mood-Matching Recommendations
#53
Monday Mood Check
#54
Oops, Here We Go Again
#56
Moment of Sudden Realization
#57
Cart Duty Dilemma
Brian Herold 2 years ago
Sometimes, it's not about gaining something, but about NOT gaining something. In this case, it's about not being known as a selfish/lazy POS.
#59
Time Is Just a Construct
#61
Out of His League
Lakota Wolf (she/her) 2 years ago
Roachy? Gregor Samsa-y? Kafka-esque? I NEED ANSWERS
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#62
Warped Whisker Wonders
Holy Shimmering Sheeps541t 2 years ago
She's wrapped around my arm currently, purring happily away to herself cos "I had big belly rubs"
#65
Numbness Therapy Hacks
#66
Deep Thoughts Incoming
#67
Better to Play Along
#69
Red Pill Enthusiast
#70
Late Night Mind Games
#71
Midnight Overthinking Club
#74
Fresh Starts Brewing
#79
Dark Humor Deli Special
#81
When Dreams Get Specific
Whiskey Tango Delicious 2 years ago
I think this is my first down vote. Does this meme even need to exist in our mortal coil?
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