This Facebook Page Is All About ‘Awkward Memes,’ And Here Are 35 Of The Most Randomly Hilarious Ones

We reached out to Ariane Sherine, a comedy writer, published author, and music producer from the United Kingdom, to get her opinion on memes, standing out from the crowd with social media content, as well as the upsides and downsides of internet fame—something that plenty of people desperately want.

Bored Panda was curious how content creators can stand out from the crowd with their memes when pretty much everyone around them is trying to stand out as well. 

"A unique and funny take on a topical issue is always a winning formula," she told us.

"Especially if it’s relatable and universal, so people worldwide will get the joke instead of just people in a specific town, for instance," the comedy expert suggested that meme creators broaden their horizons and aim for a wider audience.

Meanwhile, we were interested in the pros and cons of internet fame, something that loads of people dream about (though it can be quite a double-edged sword/monkey's paw).

"The pros are that people are impressed. It also opens doors when it comes to getting jobs as companies always want people with a following as they can promote their products and services. And it’s often nice to get lots of engagement," comedy writer and author Ariane shared with Bored Panda.

"But the main con is that if you tweet something controversial and/or stupid, it’s easier to get canceled and receive hate mail than if you have virtually no followers. And even if you don’t do that, the level of engagement means your phone can constantly be blowing up with notifications, which can be very distracting!"

The ‘Awkward Memes’ page is wildly popular on Facebook. Nearly 1 million internet users follow it for the fun, chaotic, and sometimes even relatable memes they collect from all around the web.

‘Awkward Memes,’ along with the ‘Dark Humor’ Facebook page, were both created by the founders of the ‘Occult Fox’ project that’s all about “irresistible viral entertainment” and helping highlight some of the work created by artists, designers, and photographers.

“Awkward Memes provides a voice to those who want to share their awkward situations with the public without disclosing their identity. This can include workplace events, interactions with others, or embarrassing ideas. We turn this content into memes without disclosing your identity,” the page founders write on Facebook, adding that they also aim to help people forget about their own awkwardness.

Feeling awkward or embarrassed is a very human emotion. However, it’s quite uncomfortable and most people either shy away from those icky feelings or run away from the situation altogether. The problem is that if you keep doing that, you might turn your embarrassment into deep-rooted shame. (Think: remembering something awfully awkward you did back in school while you’re desperately trying to fall asleep at 3 am.)

The antidote? Embracing these feelings and acknowledging that they’re a part of you and a part of life. The next time you feel embarrassed or awkward, you’ll be far better equipped to handle your emotions. Congratulations! You’ve taken a huge step toward emotional maturity. It’s a far better alternative to cringing when you remember every little mistake you’ve ever made.