We, as people, sometimes are too difficult to understand. Our thoughts, our feelings, and our sense of humor are better received with some visual aid. That is how memes were born, and some of the funniest ones are created by using classical art as a reference to modern-day issues.
Classical Damn is an Instagram account that creates some of the greatest classical art memes, with over 343k followers on their page. I’m sure there are some, if not all of them, to which you will definitely relate. These classical art pieces with humorous or satirical captions have been on the internet for a while now, and at least for me, they never disappoint.
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She couldn't take seeing her son become king. She always said she'd die before she'd see that happen.
Load More Replies...the Partridge Family were neither partridges, nor a family. discuss. random thought 🤔
Also you're gonna have to mend that cigarette burn that's about to happen on the tablecloth.
Seriously though, doesn't it look like she was in the middle of a conversation with someone who just got up and left......even their cig is still there. She looks like she might be a little ticked off.
Previously, the creator of these hilariously accurate memes has told Bored Panda that this Instagram page was started due to positive reactions from family and friends. The memes were inspired by the paintings that looked like they were exactly made for that sort of format. Though finding the right fit is not always that easy and usually takes a lot of time.
It is great that nowadays we get to see more classical art online to keep it relevant to this day for younger audiences. Not everyone knows their way around it, but with the meme format, anyone can enjoy some quality artwork.
I am literally in this painting. It's now 543a and I'm watching True Blood, again, whilst scrolling BP.
I think I heard somewhere if you close one eye, you can keep your night vision while going into brighter places. However, if this is true make sure not to look into any bright lights because your pupils can’t shrink back to protect from that. Also moving slowly helps
Try a LED colour changeable bulb/lamp and choose a softer shade that suits and doesn't hurt the eyes
..."And they don't even care! I'm too fast for them to catch me anyways! Except for little children... They are our mortal enemies."
Load More Replies...And they are broken hearted when we go..........Sorry everyone, not healed yet.
I pretty much feel you, the memory still strikes ... only sick leave in 2018 was to attend Mika's final injections, ... I also had a concussion that I'd otherwise have forgotten about already, but what's that in comparison ... from the perspective of a mature pet, it's said that said pet would advise you to allow the pet spot to be passed on to a similar pet if they were a match, a different one if not, and generally - readopt. Adopt, don't shop, never make anyone make animals make more animals. There are enough already, and unless the number of happy and loved cats exceeds the number of living cats, by whatever means, what reason is there to enlarge number of cats?
Load More Replies...Kitty: and I also blame dog for breaking thing *looks around for hoomun to see if they around* but I actually break their stuff. Ancient kitty: good good the dogs take the blame for everything😈
I also knock precious china off the ledge when the hoomans beg me not too.
Yes, we worship you. At least, those of us who are lucky enough to have been chosen by one of you.
“Saint Ursula and the 11,000 Virgins”, painted by Jean Bourdichon circa 1503-1508
that sounds like the title of an epic adult movie
Load More Replies...Ohhh...you're so scary using an arrow....oh no...I'm dying. Amateurs.
The guy on the horse is like: "This'll teach you ladies to think twice before leaving the house. "
I am sure many of you understand or have some sort of understanding of what a meme is. However, can the meme be considered an artwork in itself? If we can describe art’s purpose as an expression of human truth, then the short answer is yes. The uniqueness of memes has led to the creation of a new subculture and style of internet-based art. However, not everyone agrees that it can be classified as an art form due to the lack of originality and intentionality that traditional art forms have.
"They were best friends who lived together until death, never married. They did everything together" Oh yeah...we know....we know.
Greta and Sarah were two little known landscape artists who nevertheless had a profound influence on classic British landscape painting. Both women lived together in a tiny house in the countryside of Yorkshire. Neither married but they were frequently seen in public doing everything together and were said to be remarkable friends. They left the money they made of their numerous paintings to their 17 house cats.
I wonder why bored panda blurs, "where cats poop" but not the nipples
"Are you sisters?" asked a co-worker to 2 gal-pals at work. 😄
"That's what she said." (old, I know... but I had to)
Load More Replies...He's now free to express his artistic impressions....fully free. Lol
There was an episode of Whose Line that needed a volunteer. Drew picked a teenage girl, maybe 15, then read the card. Colin was supposed to be a painter, doing a nude portrait of the audience member. Ryan was also in the sketch, but I don't remember as what. So Colin pretended to paint, and Ryan said, "Good God, would you put your pants on?" Colin mimed putting on pants, and all was well. Drew apologized for the situation, as he hadn't read the card beforehand. All in all, it was handled with aplomb.
PANDITAS 😂😂😂 that makes my heart laugh
Load More Replies...We have a restaurant like this in my town but it’s a Mexican-Chinese restaurant!
Even though not everyone accepts memes as a valid form of art, there already have been several exhibits held for internet memes. New shifts in the high-class artwork community usually do not get a warm welcome, and memes are not an exception. Similar to Andy Warhol's famous Campbell’s Soup Cans, which were not considered fine art by the elite, but had gained popularity with everyday people, memes have the potential to rise in the future.
I've never really liked cartoons where they needed a "new" cartoon so they just took an existing hit and reused the same ideas with them as kids. "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo" comes to mind as an example. This painting looks like folks were doing that lame idea long before cartoons.
The painting is 'Architecture' by Carle Vanloo (1753) and is in the collection of The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. It's part of a series of paintings of cherubic children as artists. There is also 'Painting,' 'Music,' and 'Sculpture'
Load More Replies...someone once asked my why i never talk, and that's what i told them. The look of indignation I received was so satisfying.
This is me. Currently looking at BP at 11PM with no signs of growing tired enough to sleep.
Memes often reflect the values and beliefs of a particular generation or community and can be used to comment on society and popular culture. Overall, memes are valid forms of artistic expression that have an impact on culture far beyond the digital realm. They become embedded in our consciousness, aiding our understanding of the world around us, and form part of our cultural psyche.
So, Pandas, what are your thoughts on memes, and do you think they are art? Let us know in the comments.
You keep your happily bra comments to your self. 🤫
Load More Replies...Maybe consider less drugs if it gets to be a problem?
Load More Replies...Well, don't tell anyone I said this, but those strawberries look like their momma been hangin out in the tomato patch, if ya know what I mean.
Ngl I thought she had a waste paper basket on her head for a minute. Wild office party!
When I quit drinking I used to tell people, "No thanks, it makes me pregnant".
You so totally should! I did, and I’m not sorry at all.
Load More Replies...He wanted me to treat him like a king so I gave him some of my wages for a while, got fed up, and told to move to another country and never come back.
"But but I'm brining you a baby...."..."Listen here you flying feather duster, if you want to bring me anything bring me equality"
Uff, I can relate. I feel like the stork in this image symbolizes my my mum and society telling me that I'm not a true woman until I get married and start having children.
I an hear her screaming "I don't bloody want it! Get that thing away from me!"
If this really is Victorian, surely it's early trolling - we all know you secretly gave birth type thing.....or is it only my take? I doubt that a single woman of that time would NOT be amused to get this card.
Every time someone asks me what's my style or what are my hobbies or what do I want for Christmas, my mind goes blank
My 4yo just starts talking about how much he loves tomatoes, he does not actually love tomatoes
Load More Replies...I feel like Hieronymus Bosch would have fit well in the 21st century.
Well actually when I have to get up at 6.00 AM, I look and feel like the people on the left side and it’s not getting better during that day
Bed should make itself. Bed should change the sheets itself. Then Bed is perfect.
No, bed should also not be so uncomfortable until the last few seconds before the alarm clock rings. They should also smash any source of disruptive noise. Then Bed is perfect.
Load More Replies...I want a therapy dragon/serpent/whatever that thing is supposed to be.
They said it would stay small enough to fit in my purse and that it wouldn't breathe fire on ME
"The Bookworm" by Carl Spitzweg, in case you wondered
Load More Replies...I love seeing relatable details, like holding something between your knees when your hands are full.
„Grandmother! What big eyes you have!“ - "One can't even poop in peace."
I always wondered what grannys illness was, that she got wine and cake brought to her bed... 🤔
"Grandma! Why do you have a tail??" "it's not a tail," answered the Wolf and looked away, embarrassed.
Really? how long have you been divorced now?
Load More Replies...Apparently one of them wanted to chase the green fairy judging by the painting.. 😛
Load More Replies...grunge was to the 90s, what disco was to the 70s. discuss. another completely random comment from yours truly
Hah hah, it's actually a recent image created by tattooist Don Ed Hardy. It's called "Surf or Die."
Load More Replies...One does this and the rest of them just point and laugh at you. Seriously, I believe this.
And all the musicians knew how to play it without repetition ? Then the true talent is with the orchestra.
Overtures were usually a "mix" of pieces from the main work, so the orchestra had a bit of a background.
Load More Replies...Accomplish what he accomplished first, then feel okay about procrastinating until the morning of the big day
Flat earthers be like "globe debunked!" Seriously, they have real trouble picturing objects in 3d space.
No that is definitely Pablo Pascal looking at the giant poo he just dropped.
being eaten by a giantic bird that wears a cauldron as hat??
Load More Replies...Yes. The pic shows a detail from Garden of Earthly Delights if I'm not mistaken.
Load More Replies...Is that...a flute in his ***? Above the guy in the drum🤣🤣 That snow shoeing platypus is killing me😆
And this is only part of it! https://bluesurfart.com/products/hell-panel-from-the-garden-of-earthly-delights?variant=43869380051196¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=Cj0KCQiAq5meBhCyARIsAJrtdr4eEBLwMfW-ukc2FoTE5ht-OPw-GzKmRHA3u9zFpEwA5rFWG1U1mGYaAjufEALw_wcB
Load More Replies...NO COVID YET GROUP, ASSEMBLE!!
Load More Replies...To be fair I listened to the f*****g scientists and still got it.
Load More Replies...That's me and my man!! Even moved 3300 miles, just as vaccine was becoming available. We left our snot in Niagara Falls, for a mandatory COVID test. For some reason that just makes us laugh and laugh
Nope, never got it! Even in 2021 when I went to a wedding and hugged and smooched everyone! Of course it's never too late.
I've had the shoulder blade pain which was weird, but didn't take a test. I've had all 5 shots and to my knowledge have remained Covid free.
They don't often have bloody gore and jump scares in Serial Killer Docs.
Or demonic possessions! You can't hear a ghosty coming into the house.
Load More Replies...Same - fictional horror, especially anything supernatural just feels too far fetched & unlikely to happen in real life so it isn't scary. Anything about serial killers, psychos, stalkers, home invasions, etc. - that stuff really does happen, albeit not very often, but it definitely sticks with me more.
Load More Replies...Thats what my ex told me lol.... ( Just kidding, She never Said that, She just posted a picture of her hugging other dude for me to see )
Someone downvotes you but I fixed it. Doggo is cute-o
Load More Replies...See, if you’re nobody’s priority, you don’t have to worry about when you inevitably disappoint them. Yeah Im fine why?
how i sleep knowing im the problem and all of my pain is self inflicted and i will not even gonna try to fix myself because i dont care 😌
If this was me, I wouldn't be able to move my arms. Blood circulation goes bye-bye when I leave my arms up like that. And then I wouldn't be able to move. Therefore, not getting out of bed anytime soon.
Me too these days. I can't even tuck my hand under my pillow anymore 🤨
Load More Replies...I once dreamed that I couldn't get an uber and some guy picked me up driving an electric barbecue, so why not 😂
I once dreamt that I got sent to some parallel universe and I managed to redeem some dictator by saying, “a phone number is a unique number that represents us all. Soon we will have 9 billion people on earth and a phone number has 9 digits so each digit represents one person”.
Load More Replies...It was painted in 2007 but made to look like much older due to similar techniques used. Henryk Fantazos is the artist.
Load More Replies...Lmao I'm from New Mexico and the first thing I thought was why are they throwing green chili down her pants 🤣
Load More Replies...You realize that you insulted every religious user on bp including me
Load More Replies...The poison for Kuzco, the poison chosen especially to kill Kuzco, Kuzco's poison. That poison?
Religion isn’t the problem, it’s the people twisting religion. I’m not Christian, I don’t think Christianity is correct on everything theologically, but if your religion is turning you into a cruel person, you are doing it wrong. Religion is fundamentally intended to spread loving-kindness. If your religion isn’t teaching you that, chances are you’re misinterpreting the text.
Until even a shred of empirical evidence for any of them is presented there is no difference imo.
Load More Replies...Yeah I always wondered why we had to thank the Dungeon Master for killing off his self-insert OC.
Unless you believe in the Mormon faith. Then you believe that Jesus was God's son and not one in the same. I'm no longer a follower of that religion, but I remember things.
same bro, put me in a room by myself with a camera and watch my eyes get bigger and bigger as absolutely nothing happens
TBH, not having a load of drama in my life is a nice thing. I’ve had drama. I’m done with drama.
I'm so antisocial, tha actually every time I go outside some drama occurs.
Even if that just means worrying the next 24 hours on whether you were a burden or bother to the cashier at the grocery store when she had to ring up your order.
Load More Replies...Well, if all of life is a stage then it only stands to reason that some must stand to the side and watch.
also me feeling that dilemma: Why does nothing ever happen around here?
me who is worried about the war in ukraine, my mental health, my future, what people think of me, who i am, who i will be, what makes me happy: i got plenty of drama thanks im good
Yes, it’s like a photo.and the reflection on the floor… Amazing talent!
Load More Replies...In any case, the artist who made this painting is really talented, it looks like a photo.
*the other girl* - ‘ oh yes Rosemary, very good! Oh stop Rosemary, I can’t stop laughing, oh dear, if I show anymore emotion my side will split, well at-least my corset will’
Yes, I suppose if you really do love him you wouldn't strike his heart so he really knows the truth of it.
Interesting choice of words, I don't know if straight woulda been the first word to pop into my mind here.
Load More Replies...I bet there are details in the painting that told contemporary viewers what is exactly going on. Like flowers on her knees or their hairstyles.
Well now honey, if you even know where it is why the hell don't you show him? For goodness sake, don't ever leave a man in charge of your own happiness.
i wear 2 pairs of socks, even in the summer. this comment has nothing to do with the meme. i also like tacos. hope someone laughed, we all need to
neither are my favorite to be fair, except when im listening to music
I don’t know if you’re joking or not ( I’m sorry I’m really bad with picking up sarcasm) but it’s 18th century painter Joseph Ducreaux. He’s really famous for his funny and weird self portraits, they’re hilarious highly recommend you look them up!
Load More Replies...145 407 photos on my phone and counting. Almost all of them screenshots and memes.
OMG!!! THIS. IS. ME!!!- I have 40,000 pics on my phone, 37,000 of them are screenshots, and I can't seem to access my iTunes to download all the pics onto my laptop- so for the past year I've been playing a fun game of, "how many screenshots can I delete in a day versus how many new screenshots do I take in a day"!?
but you got to ride here in a gold chariot! And walk up on red carpet!
The red carpet is in fact permanently embedded into the wood and gets redder every day, but hey it counts! Just wear the shoes you don't like
Load More Replies...Robespierre after finding out that helium is a noble gas: *nuclear explosion*
Thats true.... Well maybe not more romântic, but sure as hell a lot more fun.
Well yeah, but it'll be broad daylight by the time she gets all those clothes off.
In days of old when knights were bold and condoms weren't invented, they wrapped their socks around their c***s and babies were prevented.
See the red on her dress? Not a problem (intentionally gross and 'wrong')
And she has no condoms because her monastery is of very strict rules. Only donkey size condoms.
If I remember correctly, theses gentlemen got thrown out of the museum for their troubles...(some institutions have zero sense of humour)!
When you just sat down and the cat decides he wants to eat his food in a new and exciting venue (anyone else experience this or is my cat just weird?).
And the front camel has alopecia and sunglasses
Load More Replies...But make sure to seperate the animals, I don't wanna see an otter with a duck beak that's venomous and lays eggs!
“And finally, monsieur, a wafer-thin mint.” (If you don’t know the reference…boy have you missed out.)
Why do people say this? It doesn't give the person you're saying to any benefit, and it doesn't give you any benefit. If you're trying to ask them if they feel OK, say "How are you feeling?"
“ya look horrible , you should get more sleep.” WHAT AN IDEA NEVER THOUGH OF THAT
Load More Replies...Ladies, gentlemen and my fellow zuchinnis, I present to you the reason that the middle finger exists
Friendly reminder Fiona picked a literal ogre over a short rich guy…
"....a short rich guy......."? Yeah, like Trump but shorter. Still not enough money in the world.
Load More Replies...Jeesus Mary and Joseph and the wee donkey (Brits will know what I mean)
Not a Brit but I love that show. Had to pause the episode after that quote cause I was laughing too hard.
Load More Replies...I looked it up, because it used to be 75% when I was in school. Turns out, fat tissue does not contain any. We have gotten so much fatter, they had to adjust the science, to fit present day :D Wahahahaha !
So THAT’S why we say when someone drinks a lot they’re getting pickled!
Well 60% of human's DNA are identical to banana's DNA. I'd imagine cucumber is not too far off either.
I wonder what was going through the painters head when he painted this.
The probe. Only it wasn’t their head it went through.
Load More Replies...I would hope that any sane person would know this...
Load More Replies...I’m having a birthday in a few weeks and I’m already in my 30s….Some days, I do think: “What happened??”
This heart my deep dark black soul….. oh wait, I’m not goth anymore because the 90’s were 30 years ago!!!
I have perfected the false smile and cheerful “I’m fine thanks! How are you?”
I respond with a frank and honest "I want to die today, but don't have the courage to ask for help."
Load More Replies...We're all dying. Okay most of us quite slowly, but none of us are immortal. Except jellyfish.
And they're only biologically immortal, most get eaten pretty young.
Load More Replies...Dr.: "How do you get through your daily struggle?" Him: "Sarcasm." Dr.: "Does it work?" Him: "Absolutely fantastic. 😐"
Well, I binge watched the whole season of our show without you!
I AM THE FIRST TO REPLY TO THIS COMMENT HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA
Load More Replies...Seasonal depression gets real fast in rainy western Washington. In the last 2 wks for example, we dried out one day with no rain. An atmospheric river just passed through after devastating California. Seasonal depression breeds here.
Unrelated, but is this a different angle or something of the same painting a few up? I can't wrap my mind around it.
I don't go out with women.. to shopping complexes, boutiques and jewellery shops. I go out with them only to restaurants, cinemas and hotels.
You old smoothie. I’ll bet you go out to lots of restaurants cinemas and hotels.
Load More Replies...And the first thing that came to my mind was "Rorke's Drift" from Sabaton...
ZULUS ATTACK, FIGHT BACK TO BACK, SHOW THEM NO MERCY AND FIRE AT WILL, KILL OR BE KILLED
Load More Replies...People don’t want to discuss and seem incapable of healthy debate. They want you to listen to why they are right.
Eh, I have to mentally prepare myself for everything. Checking the mail, going outside, doing jobs, study, going to the shops, sleep, existence...
Jennifer Lopez at 52, with plastic surgery, personal trainers, a home chef, botox, fillers, and professional photographers who retouch images.
and the ability to seek therapy for stress! Stress ages you a lot!
Load More Replies...There's a British actress the woman in the painting looks like. It's kinda making me crazy, trying to remember her name. Anyone know who I mean?
It’s a sentence that I sure will! The meds I take obliterate my sense of hunger so sometimes I forget to eat 😅
Load More Replies...This happened to me a few memes ago! How did you read me so fast???
"Daddy, I was a bad girl" - For the last time, it's "Father I have sinned!"
WTF is it with this choking s**t? Who TF actually likes being choked? FFS. Sorry, but twisted s**t like this makes me angry and drop a lot of F-Bombs.
Many people? Why does it make you angry some people like it? According to research many women like it. (You can google if you dont believe)
Load More Replies...11:11 is when you think of the wish you want to come true/person who matters most etc.
Load More Replies...Astronomy and 11:11 is a lucky number for things to happen basically
Load More Replies...Kind of true. After he sent Jesus he was just like alright I’ve given you all the things you need to do to live a fulfilling and good life you go figure it out. At least that’s what I think, or how I’ve interpreted the Bible.
More like, "You have the most beautiful eyes." When she shyly smiles, he says, "I love it when you smile." And other BS.
Having them kept seperated would have saved a lot of trouble though
Yes! Love this one 😍 It has bouncers at the door, good music, and cocktails 😄
Load More Replies...wine, parties, leopards, and being as fluid as possible. sounds fun, but imagine that going on in your lungs.
My names also Anne. Could be worse. Your parents could have named you 1 of these new "unique" names that make no sense and sound and is probably a disease
Load More Replies..."I like your name" "Thanks, I chose it myself!" The reality of being trans
Lady Jane Grey getting ready to position herself on the chopping block.
When people I know tell me about who got married, I tend to say this... they're going to get divorced anyway.
Load More Replies...Interestingly, there used to be clowns that expressed different emotions, primarily happy and sad. The fear of clowns started to become more common when they switched to just having only happy/funny clowns.
Literally me eating four pounds of whipped cream and then dying two miniutes later
Literally how me and my bf started out.... We ghosted each other then started a convo based on apologies for ghosting each other
Little spoon isn't going to get any pointy back surprises, with a centaur's anatomical positioning.
They put the sauce on the glass over the paintings. Everyone acts like it's a big deal. Climate change is a bigger deal. They just have to wipe the sauce off the glass.
That's not going to solve climate change. But we all do our bit I suppose.
Load More Replies...I'm honestly a little surprised that BP published this. I mean, they censor so many other ridiculous things!
I love that people read this and got offended. Some of these were f*****g hilarious!
I'm honestly a little surprised that BP published this. I mean, they censor so many other ridiculous things!
I love that people read this and got offended. Some of these were f*****g hilarious!
