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Hear ye, hear ye! Gather round for some of the world’s funniest and most relatable memes that will blow your medieval minds! These masterpieces will make you chuckle harder than the queen’s jester, and they might just bring you a greater appreciation for high art.

Allow us to introduce you pandas to the Official Medieval Reactions Instagram account. This brilliant page puts a modern spin on medieval paintings, giving them hilarious captions mentioning dating apps, first world problems, cell phones, internet etiquette and more. Shakespeare would likely be horrified by the writing on these images, but lucky for us, he’s not around to create a tragedy about how we’ve ruined the art of his time. 

Enjoy this list of paintings that you might find surprisingly relatable (as you sit there with your smartphone or laptop…), and be sure to upvote the memes you think belong in an art museum. Feel free to share in the comments which medieval pieces of art you’d like to use as a canvas to convey your modern day woes, and then if you’re interested in checking out a Bored Panda article featuring classical paintings with a similar spin on them, you can find that right here!

#1

Art history meme showing a humorous take on the Nativity scene.

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Headless Roach
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Early agent Moulder vibes - "I WANT TO BELIEVE"

Cal the dragon (she/her)
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OOOOoooooOOOOOoooooOOOO but all that I hope, is it just sMoKe AnD mIrRoRs, MiRrOrS, mIrRoRs

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Olive of the Meowls
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3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait what if the whole thing was an elaborate cover up for Mary cheating on Joseph?

random username
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look, I have no idea what this photorealistic (or is it a photo) kitsch is, but clearly not. medieval.

Shannon Hawks
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

3 dudes show up: the milkman, the mailman and the cable guy

Sora
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then the fireman shows up to start the party

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David Leick
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's immaculate conception! ᴴᵉʰ ʰᵉʰ, ʷʰᵃᵗ ᵃ ˢᵘᶜᵏᵉʳ. ᵀʰᶦˢ ᶜᵃⁿ'ᵗ ᵖᵒˢˢᶦᵇˡʸ ʰᵃᵛᵉ ᵃⁿʸ ᵗᵉʳʳᶦᵇˡᵉ ʳᵃᵐᶦᶠᶦᶜᵃᵗᶦᵒⁿˢ ᵖᵃˢᵗ ᵐʸ ˡᶦᶠᵉᵗᶦᵐᵉ.

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

I mean...when you look at it that way

Chester Lester
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you come off a deployment and your girl is 3 weeks pregnant.

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    #2

    Art history meme comparing medieval cats to modern lazy cats, illustrating humorous cultural evolution.

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, they've worked hard and built their position to be able to be the 'cats now'. What have YOU done?

    random username
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, it's medieval and there's cats. I upvote.

    Shyla Bouche
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are Gods. You all are merely soft can-openers.

    Ent Hugger
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    those furry heathens can do no wrong - laze away you sweet little furballs! though it would be kinda nice if they helped with errands once in a while........

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

    Cats were very productive back then

    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cats, unlike humans, have learned how to work smarter, not harder.

    Mickie Shea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I showed this pic and comment to my kitty, she rolled her eyes and went back to sleep.

    Ghaniyah Verma
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, they're rulers of Earth! Don't complain!

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    #3

    Art history meme showing a humorous modern twist on a classic confession scene.

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    Paul C.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For any of you just starting to read this thread "random username" would appear to have a bit of a bee in their bonnet about what is "Medieval", despite the fact it is clearly just a bit of fun.

    LandAhoy
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's impressive that "random username " knows these paintings well enough to know which year they were painted. And I think BP perpetuating misinformation is wrong, as some of us might recognise one of these paintings in the future and wrongly describe it as Medieval. Thus giving falsities the opportunity to travel halfway around the world before the truth gets its pants on.

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    Agnes Jekyll
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Downvoting on BP gets the person banned. Don't downvote if you disagree with the person.

    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And here you are getting downvoted. I fixed one for you but you might want to upvote yourself if you haven’t already.

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    Gabriele Alfredo Pini
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the just changed the title removing "medieval". And the list still work! Being accurate require so little...

    Kyllein MacKellerann
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what the Priest says as he tries to stay awake to hear a boring and oft repeated Confession.

    Frank Ropen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact: the Confessional with it's grids should prevent touching in both directions and thus also prevent possible sexual abus. Nevertheless, verbal abuse on the part of the confessor often occurred, which continued outside the confessional

    BonBon
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For heaven's sake, can't you get it right?

    random username
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    3 years ago

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    1838. Freaking 1838. I don't think BP knows what "Medieval" means.

    Well-Dressed Wolf
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate to break it to you: this isn’t BP’s fault. The Instagram account they skim this content from is called “Official Medieval Reactions”. It’s not something BP made up just for the article. Go chew out the IG account mods if it matters that much to you.

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    The middle ages were definitely a different time, which we can clearly see reflected in their artwork. But even though we might not be able to relate to wielding swords, wearing fabulous dresses or having our villages pillaged, human nature stays the same, and some part of us can relate to the emotions experienced in these images. That’s why Official Medieval Reactions is so brilliant. It doesn’t matter what caused the people in these paintings to be upset, excited or scared, we can relate to the way they feel. And clearly, the Instagram page resonates with many people, as it has amassed over 140k followers.

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    In fact, the trend of meme-ing medieval art has become so popular that Alicia Eler, a writer for HyperAllergic, even published an article earlier this year dissecting why exactly medieval art is so meme-able. She first notes that the original intention of these pieces was not comedy at all, but as times change, we tend to find many things from the past humorous. The outfits our parents wore to prom, even the outfits we wore in middle school ourselves, don’t quite hold up to fashion standards today. But at the time, we looked fabulous. It’s important to keep in mind that the world was just a different place back then, and we now view these pieces of art through a very different lens.      

    #4

    Art history meme showing three men playing a game, with one reading the rulebook at a table.

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don't speak about the rules during Monopoly game.

    Paul C.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First rule of Monopoly Club, never talk about Monopoly club......Or read the rules!

    Mavis
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The artist did a follow up painting, the board is on the floor pieces scattered everywhere, everyone is crying except for one smug dude who owns all the hotels.

    RandomHumanBean
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and then u realize you've been playign the game wrong the whole f*****g time.

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That means that somebody's about to lose.

    David Leick
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The rules of Monopoly read like a will and testament. I think you can take out loans, with interest and everything. Also I think you can barter for properties with other players. Or not. Whatever idk.

    Mary Asp
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Otherwise known as Monotony!

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, we must all follow the rules of Monopoly or we have chaos.

    O.M.Miki
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this happened every time. we had to finally tweak the rules so we could finish the game -

    Benita Valdez
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm appalled at this electronic money thing they came out with. Stealing or atleast trying to steal money is like an unspoken rule

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    #5

    A humorous art history meme shows a devil sledding with children in a basket, capturing a funny and relatable mistake.

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    Flowers
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfectly normal Krampus greeting card in Austria until attachment parenting came along...

    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like fun, though. No? OK.

    pink_panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Either way, they came to take away those annoying neighbor kids.

    Aimee Parrott
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know Krampus isn't British but this has the same dark energy as about 80% of Victorian Christmas cards. Monsters, ghouls, murdered birds and frogs, and headless egg babies. Victorians were ODD.

    David
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kid in the background who spilled the tea on his siblings just back there celebrating. YAY!

    Pirate narwhal
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww man krampus AGAIN I gotta learn how to spell

    Mickie Shea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is the devil the only real supra?

    Anja Schmidt
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh. santa, satan, santana ...¿? ...

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    #6

    Art history meme featuring a Renaissance portrait with a humorous caption about coping with problems through jokes.

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    Aidan Pite
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'Excuse me that is MY load-bearing sense of humour, please do not meddle with it'

    LouWolf They/Them
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My (toxic) old friends always reported me to a teacher complaining I'm being insensitive when I tried to cope with my life with sarcastic jokes /:

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    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How dare you turn this into a somber occasion when I'm struggling to put one foot before the other.

    Mickie Shea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so sad they only here the words and not the feeling.

    random username
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    3 years ago

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    1506, so I guess it's close enough.

    XenoMurph
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You realise that YOU are the fun vaccum here? "It's not mediaeval!" We are all sitting with this face while reading your comments.

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    “There’s something about the surprise of the medieval,” Sonja Drimmer, a scholar of medieval European art, and associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, told HyperAllergic. “One of the conceptions about the European Middle Ages has to do with blind piety, prudishness, but when people see imagery that defies that, the disjunction leads to laughter.”

    Many of us believe we have much more contemporary views on topics such as sex, relationships, and gender equality today, but the people of the middle ages might not have been as conservative as we imagine them to be. There are plenty of memes on Official Medieval Reactions featuring nudity, violence, drinking, and even intimate acts. I wonder what their parties were like...

    #7

    Two art history figures in a meme; one asks "Are you ok?", the other replies "I'm fine", humorously relatable.

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    random username
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    3 years ago

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    Ok, this one is medieval too.

    Dani M
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually seems Renaissance to me.... look at the dress, perspecitve and shadows

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    Lynda Birch
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's just a tickle in the back of my throat

    Bob La Capra
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've had worse. 'Tis but a flesh wound.

    Mickie Shea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is me, worried for others and neglecting myself.

    Doofenshmirtz Evil, Inc
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg my mom once said my brother would say he was fine if he was on fire. He DID say he was fine when he'd broken an arm once.

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    #8

    Alien, chimp, and baby in surreal art history meme, captioned "Nobody: History channel at midnight."

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    Mr.G86
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soooo, extraterrestrials are into beastialty?!

    Ozymandias73
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, it could be that the beasts are into aliens. ; p

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    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone remember the early days when The History channel was a legit place to learn history stuff?

    random username
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, this one's clearly part of the joke, so I let it pass.

    Well-Dressed Wolf
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh thank you! How benevolent and magnanimous of you!! /s

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    tHeBoRdEsTpAnDa
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is happening here???????????????????????????????

    Chester Lester
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So that's how it happened! Then some dude tried to recreate it and gave us aids. Nature is fickle!

    Hypoxia Smurf
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The deity YHWH (Jehovah) is/was, by definition, an extra-terrestrial. Judeo / Xian / Muslim cults worship an ET alien. Cat-worship looks pretty normal in comparison.

    Gabby M
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ancient Aliens is an incredible show

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    #9

    Art history meme showing a person in bed with humorous text about waking up for work.

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    Couldnt_find_a_decent_name
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People keep asking what you’re getting them for Christmas! 😭 you need the job till new years

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    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really don't appreciate this at all! It's obvious someone snuck into my room to paint me in the morning without my permission.

    SCP 4666
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or when your alarm goes off and now you will never know the ending of your beautiful dream sequence

    Robert Robi Z
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh please dear Lord just five more minutes

    Kyllein MacKellerann
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One odd thing about sleep: We know that one day we won't wake up, ever again; yet we still hit the sack thinking "Not this time..."

    Benita Valdez
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My overlords demand it because they refuse to get jobs for their own damn treats

    David
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mortician to trainee: "THIS! This is why we cross the arms! See? That just looks weird!"

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    “I think there is something about Western medieval art that seems like a safe target … some of the memes — like the side-eye horse, if it were sub-Saharan Africa — you could imagine meme-ifying it, and then imagine it becoming deeply problematic very quickly,” Erik Inglis, professor of Medieval art history at Oberlin College, told HyperAllergic. “I think with the very white faces of Western medieval art, it seems innocent. We are pretty willing to condescend to the Middle Ages, [which is] not fraught as it is to condescend to other ages.” I can see how the white subjects in these photos can be linked to first world problems today because it seems very familiar to see wealthy, white individuals complaining about the woes of being rich and not having the world revolve around them. Although it wasn’t the initial intention with these pieces of art, it is fun to imagine these people as entitled, out of touch celebrities. 

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    #10

    Art history meme featuring a classic painting with text about essay inspiration being the due date.

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    pink_panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally the Pope writing Laudato Si.

    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tad confusing. Francis is the male spelling, whereas Frances is the female spelling.

    Shyla Bouche
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sad Tapestry Noises would make someone e hella good user name.

    random username
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    DARNIT, BOREDPANDA. This is one of the most famous BAROQUE paintings ever. By Vermeer, one of the most famous BAROQUE painters ever. I... I... don't even... argh /sad tapestry monkey noises/

    David
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So relatable. At least back when I was in school

    Steve Robert
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That always worked for me in college

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    #11

    Art history meme with a skeleton dancing over people in distress, humorously captioned.

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd tell you to go to hell, but I live there and I don't want to see you every day.

    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There’s a great story, a super-Christian lady comes to the gates of heaven, and is welcomed in. She comments that she can’t wait to see her family, and the guy at the gates says, “oh, no, they’re not here.” She looks confused and asks why. He replies “well, your husband ate shellfish that one time so that’s a no, your daughter had premarital s3x… your son was gay so of course he went to hell like you always told him… your parents got divorced…” and so on. She finally stops him and says “ok, ok, I get it… well, do you want to hang out sometime?” He tells her no, and adds, “besides, I live in hell and commute.”

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    Jaya
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Christians, when they die and it turns out heaven does exist: woohoo! Metalheads when they die and find out hell doest exist: woohoo!

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    Some modern kitschy tarot deck, but at least it is trying.

    Perry Downing
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you know what it’s called? I’d like to check it out

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    theoneandonlynoira
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guys Micheal Jackson (The 12th Phase) is in the water!!

    Luke Andersen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that Michael Jackson on the bottom left?

    Natalie H
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The skeleton be like “Stop, collaborate & LISTEN…”🕺

    Dan St John
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    According to the book of Judas, everyone goes to heaven. Why worry?

    LesAnimaux
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I absolutely adore that point in history where nobody knew what a skeleton looked like

    Paulio
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm on a highhhhway to hell

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    #12

    Art history meme showing musicians, humorously depicting random thoughts and anxiety when trying to sleep.

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    Birgit M
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I could get away with only two flutes, a lute and a choir of three....

    Lisa H
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Glad something finally has your approval /s

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    Skull Tastic
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me reading this at 3 am cuz I cant sleep

    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, sorry, but all I can think about is their fetid breath on each other.

    just a girl who loves books
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    guy on the left reminds me of this- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggKeB9OOkRY

    Mickie Shea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Musical friend always help us find sleep.

    David
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lute dude looks like he has a white rat hiding under his hat.

    Ghaniyah Verma
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need a break before going to the next meme. This is effing hilarious!

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    “Medieval imagery is so phone-friendly,” Cem A., an artist and curator who runs the popular art meme page @freeze_magazine, and curatorial assistant at Documenta 15, told HyperAllergic. “For me, its style is more simplified, representational, and cartoonish than our classical understanding of painting. Figures in these images usually have exaggerated (and therefore easier to grasp) relationships onto which you can build a meme. Its aesthetics works better on the compact screens of smartphones.” Also a great point; why draw up a cartoon or create a meme from scratch when you have two people in the frame already? Similar to how stock images make great meme bases, such as the famous distracted boyfriend photo meme and the man holding a cup of coffee while smiling meme, all it takes is a simple image with one or more people showing emotion, and you’ve got an excellent meme canvas.    

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    #13

    A humorous art history meme depicting a person restraining an excited lion in an ancient setting.

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    Shyla Bouche
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When they insult a member of feline perfection by calling him a dog: 😾

    meow point1
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh! And it's so embarrassing when people appear and say things like "Who is walking who?".

    Mickie Shea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry laddie, that is a purdy-cat and not a doggo

    David
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bob: "What do you think of my lion painting?" Jim: "Well, it IS a nice lion. Quite nice, for sure. But the painting still... how do I say it... lacks something." Bob: "Okay, tell you what. How about.. now hear me out... how about in the background I paint an excited goose, a dude in a towel who just got out of the shower, and a monkey checking out his balls?" Jim: "Oh yeah, that would make it a lot more interesting."

    Carlos
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how the tide is turning in favor of random username, people are starting to appreciate your efforts, good for you dude!

    Ghaniyah Verma
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, true, but doggos are the best.

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    #14

    Art history meme of a woman in a vintage painting holding her face, captioned "When nobody cancels and you have to go out."

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *I'm suddenly very busy folding my laundry, sorry, can't possibly drop it right now*

    ginger a. freckleburger
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had no idea roaches had clothing. How does it work? Do you have a really long shirt with six sleeves? Or a shirt with two sleeves and pants with four legs? Perhaps a shirt with four sleeves and a pair of pants with two legs?

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    No idea what it is, but definitely not medieval.

    Dani M
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Costume looks mid nineteenth but could be even later

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    Abby Rexroth
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We introverts enjoy our own company.

    Dawn Marie
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything sounds like a good idea until you have to get up and get dressed for it!!

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    #15

    Art history meme depicting a religious painting with a humorous text about restaurant menu choices.

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    Henry Russell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    im imajining Jesus saying " omg dad like i know i have to die for our sins and stuff like i seriosly dad"

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    Jaya
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Regardless of which text people put on it, this is one of my favorite pictures in the world. It just cracks me up every time.

    Okido
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh officer, pa-leeeeease, I was only speeding by two miles…

    random username
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    I would say XIX cent. at earliest, but at least it is clearly inspired by Medieval art, so I will forgive you this one. I am a generous tapestry monkey.

    Thomas Ewing
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, don't see it; no chicken here...

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happens all the time and yet sometimes there is something I'd like to try, damn-it

    David
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Posers positioning themselves in front of the wallpaper so they look like deity.

    Kenny Kulbiski
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My name is John and I'll be your server today.

    Aside from how well it fits into many memes, medieval art is still important to us today. Many people love watching films and reading books set in fictional versions of these times, and if we want to have fantasy worlds that have even slightly realistic qualities, it’s important to actually understand those times. “We all know what brings students and museumgoers through our doors,” says Lisa Fagin Davis, executive director of the Medieval Academy of America, the world’s largest medieval studies advocate. “'Game of Thrones,' Lord of the Rings, 'Vikings,' Harry Potter, film, even 'Dungeons & Dragons' and pseudo-medieval video games all feed the flames of medieval fandom. It's our job to take that enthusiasm and direct it toward productive and fact-based pedagogy."

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    #16

    Art history meme of a couple on a bench, with humorous text about personality.

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    Mr.G86
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The more the merrier

    Philly Bob
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My new girlfriend has a multiple personality disorder. It’s pretty cool actually… It's like being with a different person every time we have sex. Except for the one time she turned into Dave the construction worker.

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    Yeah, so medieval fashion, wow /s

    Judith
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jane Austen helped me with this one! This is very Georgian style clothing, which makes it most likely from the mid to late 18th century.

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    Robert Robi Z
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Croatia, there is a town called Split (you can look it up). People there all have Split personality.

    Mickie Shea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yikes, may ex is available. Must see her now.

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    #17

    Art history meme of a woman saying, "Doctor it hurts when I do this," and the doctor replies, "Do what?" She answers, "Exist."

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    Allison B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    @Random username why do you keep posting dates like that? Does it really matter?

    Your Neighborhood Alien
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It might to them (even though it might seem pedantic to the rest of us). Let's remember to not downvote them unless they're commenting things that are hurtful or spam!

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    Daria
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "To live means to suffer"

    ravn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Life is pain highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something". (Wesley/Dread Pirate Roberts)

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    #18

    A woman kneels on the floor in a classic art painting meme, humorously relating to financial status.

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    Dani M
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Random Username? not here? ok then - def. not medieval; prob. mid to late 19th century.

    Shyla Bouche
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She must have gotten her heating bill.

    Shagun Srivastava
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why are yall downvoting @Mr.G86? they made a funny comment, at least imo

    Dragon Mom
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This painting is utterly disturbing. It looks like he just bit her up and now he's enjoying the view.

    meow point1
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They sorta look like Riker and Deanna.

    Thomas Bentley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "damn girl, nice bushell!" "what bushel?"

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally every thing my bestie says

    Mr.G86
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    I said no doggystyle darling we must stick to the missionary position.

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    If you’re interested in learning more about medieval art, you might need to invest a decent amount of time into your studies. “One of the barriers to cultivating a passion for medieval art among modern viewers is that we are looking at objects that are deeply decontextualized,” says Nicole Meyers, curator of European painting and sculpture. “Whether fragments of architectural elements that originated in Gothic cathedrals or liturgical objects that have been isolated from the rich environments in which they would have been used and observed by medieval men and women.” It’s fun to spin these paintings into modern context, but it can be nice to understand the actual background of the images as well.

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    #19

    Art history meme depicting a medieval illustration; a creature waves goodbye to a person in bed.

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    tHeBoRdEsTpAnDa
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really want to know the context behind this painting

    Kryogen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just a morning after demonic date, what else?

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    Ok, this one looks medieval.

    The Veil of Fire
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lee Ann Womack sang... Sleeping with the Devil.

    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The walk of shame doesn't seem very shamed.

    Sir Panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a toilet next to the bed?

    Mickie Shea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I'mm thinking this is about all of us.

    Vera Diblikova
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is succubus, a demon who has fierce sex with women, leaving them totally exhausted, not fit for work.

    Bonny Saxon
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, honey. The devil made me do it.

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    #20

    Art history meme with a dog labeled "Pathetic," humorously commenting on human behaviors.

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    Ed Brandon
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "one of"? 🤔 Which one to you consider the most intelligent then?

    Thomas Bentley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    monkeys, crows, dolphins, racoons, elephants, and just about everything else, if we include anti vaxxers

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    Not sure if medieval, but at least there's a cat.

    theoneandonlynoira
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ngl medieval painters really didn't know how to draw cats lol

    Christian Dyson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And if we include all the people who murder people and animals just for fun

    Mickie Shea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are we but slaves to our pets and kids.

    Ghaniyah Verma
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humans are so arrogant in my opinion. You humans are not the sharpest blade in the knife shop.

    Mental Liberals
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humans? Sad if you think they are the most intelligent...they are many things, but...

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    #21

    Art history meme of a resting figure, captioned "Me after completing a minor task."

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *me, just arriving to work on Monday*

    foryouwhynot IB
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, as long as you’re on time (or at least before your manager) it’s all good!

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    Perry Downing
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no idea why you’ve been getting so much heat for caring about art history, but I dig it.

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    Bob La Capra
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me halfway through cleaning the bathroom

    just a girl who loves books
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "life is jut TOO over whelming. cant possible do anything else."

    Ghaniyah Verma
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me after realizing there's more: 😭

    Fernando Álvarez
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I looked like that after completing a minor task!!

    Robert Robi Z
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me remembering tomorrow is Monday (it really is)

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    Let’s also take a moment to appreciate medieval art for what makes it so special, aside from its meme-ability. According to Art In Context, art from the dark ages spans such a long period of time that it can be broken down into several distinct periods and styles, including Early Christian Art, Byzantine art, Pre-Romanesque and Romanesque art, and Gothic art. Various regions in Europe also had their own unique artistic styles that overlapped in time period with the styles of other countries. Medieval art featured a variety of mediums, such as sculptures, illuminated manuscripts, mosaics, tapestries, metalworks, and stained glass. Some pieces even utilized precious metals, ivory carvings, enamel and embroidery, and these works were seen as more valuable than simple paintings and sculptures.   

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    #22

    Art history meme with a vintage illustration depicting an existential crisis spanning dimensions.

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    Dani M
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Random username? found you a probable medieval illustration

    random username
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually it's probably ca. 1888, can't believe I omitted this one ;)

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    Mr.G86
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Death comes for us all. Just not at once.for now...

    too indesicive to choose name
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really love this illustration. I would put this on a t shirt if I could

    Ent Hugger
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just call me dr. strange 'cause my life is a multiverse of madness.....

    Ghaniyah Verma
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wanted to travel dimensions, but not have an existential crisis!

    Lyone Fein
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Break on through to the other side.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This Flammarion engraving intrigued me to learn more about multiverse theories. But, I can also see how some flat-earthers might see this engraving differently.

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    #23

    Two women in an art history meme: "You look tired..." "I'm just ugly." Victorian setting with humorous text.

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    random username
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    Not sure, but looks like XIX cent.

    Carries
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don't really care if the artwork is medieval or not, we're just here for the funny captions

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    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whenever someone tells me how I look tired, I tell them this is how I always look because I want them to suffer as much as I do.

    Cathy Finley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's no ugly women, just lazy women. Same goes for men

    David Leick
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just my not rested face.

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    #24

    Art history meme: a woman in a white dress embraces a worried man, captioned humorously with relatable text.

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    Well-Dressed Wolf
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did somebody hurt you? Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Why are you bothering to s**t on every single one of these entries with your apparent superiority complex about calling these paintings out for “not being medieval”?

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    As with any time period, the art of medieval times reflects the social structures and views held by the people in those times. Most of the art that emerged during the dark ages was religious in nature and featured Catholic subjects and themes. There were also many conflicts within society between the peasants and the upper classes who controlled their land. Art was also important to be able to convey messages, as many people could not read. Illuminated manuscripts became very important for this reason.    

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    #25

    A humorous art history meme depicting a sleeping figure with a relatable caption.

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    Shyla Bouche
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cats sleep like this all the time.

    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Except that cats are critically important and the are everyone's priority.

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    Lee
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish this was my case. Sadly I am the bringer of food for two kitties at 4:15 AM, if I'm working or not.

    Matt W.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this b***h sleepin outside?

    Autistic apricot
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’d love to sleep outside, I just don’t have the right garden for it

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    Mickie Shea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Restfully having no clue of others expectations.

    Ghaniyah Verma
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as I'm comfortable, I'm fine.

    Happy Panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is how I still manage to get a good night's rest despite having crippling anxiety. Deep down, I just don't really care. XD

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    #26

    Art history meme of Jesus speaking to followers, humorously captioned about remembering last night's events.

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    Amelie Bureau
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HE IS NOT THE MESSIAH HE IS A NAUGHTY BOY

    Paul C.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He says, the meek shall inherit the earth..... What Jesus blatantly fails to appreciate is that it's the meek who are the problem!

    Paul C.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why the downvote, it's a quote from Life of Brian?

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    Mickie Shea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately I forgot to get drunk and remember everything.

    Panda Boi
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Blessed are the cheese makers??

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    #27

    Art history meme showing two classical figures, one crying. Caption humorously questions dating a human or an onion.

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    Ghaniyah Verma
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the answer is onion, dump the onion and get a human.

    We are very lucky to be able to see this art from our phone screens without any fear of plagues or imminent village pillaging; that safety allows us to find humor in these masterpieces from the middle ages. Keep upvoting the memes you find particularly relatable, and if you’ve thought of any more hilarious medieval reactions, feel free to share them down below! If you want to see even more of these images, you can follow Official Medieval Reactions on Instagram right here, and if you’d like to check out a Bored Panda article featuring similar memes, but of classical artwork, you can find that story right here

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    #28

    Art history meme depicting a man with a disgusted expression after touching something unpleasant.

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are we missing a tiny vomit splash around here for a complete picture?

    Shyla Bouche
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shouldn't nudity be a lot more fun than this?

    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always say " I only want to see naked old dudes when I am old and even then I'd rather not. So: nudity maybe should be fun but often is not.

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    Thomas Ewing
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me, playing in the sandbox as a kid, and finding a cat had used it as a litterbox. EEWWW!

    featherytoad
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel this. All my dishes have to be completely free of food particles before I put them in the water.

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We always do a naked family wash, of the dishes so we may also bath.

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the fact that I love weird and gross things but I can't even handle a piece of food that touches me in the dirty dish water

    #29

    Art history meme featuring three portraits of a man with humorous text about negative friends.

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    tHeBoRdEsTpAnDa
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These people look like charles 1 and shakespeare had a baby

    Chewie Baron
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the famous painting of Charles I by Van Dyke.

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    This is Charles I. You know, a monarch famous for being executed in 1649. Which is clearly not. the. Middle. Ages.

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    Omg. Quit it. There's a reason the title has medieval in quotes. We know it's really just older style paintings. Stop being so pedantic. It's incredibly irritating.

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    Mickie Shea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aye, we are the negative in our lives.

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    #30

    Art history meme featuring a man saying "Hey, I'm Christian" and a woman replying "Sorry I'm not religious" on a vintage painting.

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    Sigh... I don't even have words anymore.

    Perry Downing
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel you. When you know the basics of art history (western, in this case) it does get frustrating how frequently folks misidentify periods because it’s not of interest to them personally.

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    Robert Robi Z
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think she is just jealous that he has more beautiful legs than her

    Christian Dyson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If someone says this to me I'll respect it then I'm going to scream

    Robert Robi Z
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She has such beautiful legs... Wait, it's he

    dev mehta
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He really wants to do it with her and she is being coy

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    #32

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    Waddling Land Fish
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do it whenever I’m traveling and a song that seems like it would be in the background of a travel montage. I don’t know if I’m in a car with the main character, better to be safe than sorry

    Oasis_the_mudwing
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do it, you do it. dont lye. THIS IS THE MUSIC VIDEO STAGE

    Judith
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶 Grew up in a small town and when the rain would fall down, I'd stare out my window 🎶

    #34

    Funny-Classical-Art-Memes-Medieval-Reacts

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    random username
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    I would say Renaissance, maybe Baroque, but at least not 19th century...

    Noyfb noyfb
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you’ll be incontinent, illiterate, unemployed, dependent, celibate and ignorant for, like, YEARS.

    Jude Corrigan
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why babies cry for the first 2 years until they forget.

    #35

    Funny-Classical-Art-Memes-Medieval-Reacts

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    random username
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    3 years ago

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    XV/XVI cent., so almost counts.

    Lisa H
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, random username, this looks like Heracles battling the lion, is that medieval enough for you? Oh, sorry, the ACTUAL painting needs to be that old for it to get your approval, mah bad!

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    #36

    Funny-Classical-Art-Memes-Medieval-Reacts

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    tHeBoRdEsTpAnDa
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somehow I'm antisocial and have drama

    Emma Kilcup
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's because you're bored and a panda. Having an account on here is sure to cause drama in one way or another.

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    End of the XVIII century.

    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At the first sign of drama, that's my cue to turn off the lights and make believe I'm sleeping.

    Shane Van Veghel
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I"m anti-social, it doesn't save me from family drama!

    David Leick
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was the beginning of the pandemic for me. It took a good year to realize why everyone was as miserable as me.

    Happy Panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate drama. I tried to keep my circle small but somehow, still got drama. I gotta be on my own fr.

    Olive of the Meowls
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yay! Now to go back to my antisocial hole

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    Chilli
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you ever say something so mean in the middle of a meltdown that you snap back to normal in order to apologize?

    Iwanna Iguana
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you are into popping nipples

    random username
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    Looks like 1400s, so fair enough.

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    Emma Kilcup
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We really don't care. Can you at least try to enjoy this without trying to correct every wrong here?

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    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A strong, independent woman would figure it out.

    Happy Panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    run hot water over the lid or something

    Unnamed Hooman
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please remember that the downvote button is not a dislike button! If a person gets too many downvotes they get banned for a while…

    Judith
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, the people downvoting don't care. This is on BP though. Their system is terrible.

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    Unnamed Hooman
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people just don’t want to be lucky 😔

    random username
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    Wow! A third medieval picture in a thread of "medieval" memes.

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    random username
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    These wigs are so medieval /s

    Dani M
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are right with all of the comments? Who tf downvotes all of them?

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    Mr.G86
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dragonbreath:Royal edition

    random username
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    [sighs] Powdered wigs. Culottes. Yep, definitely medieval /s

    dev mehta
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Please John, I'm not in the mood"

    Henry Russell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    cool let me try out *reaches into chest and takes out beating heart of some radom person*

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    Arwen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dear God, you have too much time on your hands…

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    ace lesbian demigirl(she/they)
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    am i taking it for gra-a-a-nted everything that ive been granted

    urbibestie
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i keep lying awake with these dreams in the dead of the night, cause something don't feel right

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    Riley Quinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of you are being extremely rude and petty by downvoting @random username. Comments don't deserve a downvote because you're annoyed. Chill out and move to the next comment.

    random username
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    3 years ago

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    This may be medieval, or at least early Renaissance.

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why are people downvoting you! It's not even offensive!!!!!

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    random username
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I won't even comment this very much not medieval picture.

    dev mehta
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    " I'm just asking you out for a coffee, why are you being difficult? "

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    random username
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    Look, BP, do this kind of wigs scream "medieval" to you? Do you think George Washington or Mozart lived in the freaking Middle Ages?

    manon M
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tu ne connais pas le fonctionnement toi de BP ? Keep cool, te prends pas la tête, ça va bien se passer ;)

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does put a new meaning to the phrase, "he died doing what he loves best".

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    David Leick
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please. There are no cats at his side.

    Mimi La Souris
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    contemplating, no, complaining, yes

    Ent Hugger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    out of frame is the gatorade on his nightstand that is juuuuust out of reach.........

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    Potato Panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ALRIGHT PEOPLE. PLEASE stop downvoting @random username. They have said absolutely nothing wrong or offensive and there is no reason for them to have a bunch of downvotes. If you don't agree with the comment then just MOVE ON. Thank you.

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    Yeah, a bicorn, a famously medieval headware... /s

    Curly potato
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, random username! I know lots of people are downvoting your comments. But I think it's cool that you're obviously interested in both art and history. How did you get to learn so much about it? It's a fascinating subject :)

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    Henry Russell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    stop downvoting this random uswername its getting weird like hes not being mean he will get banned its not funny upvote him now