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We might not know anything else, but we can confidently say that being a human isn’t always easy. We’re expected to find happiness in our lives while juggling endless responsibilities and conforming to expectations set by society. Sometimes, existence just feels too heavy. So if you're in need of some humor to lighten the mood, you’ve come to the right place, pandas.
We took a trip to "Existential Shirts" on Instagram and gathered some of their funniest memes below. Some are existentialist, some are painfully relatable, and others are just silly enough to make you smile. We hope you enjoy your journey through these images, and please remember not to take life too seriously!
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Rahb in Oz 2 weeks ago
Who could argue with that? Certainly not me! Sounds like you need a robot instead.
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Elbert Hubbard famously said, “Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.” But that’s a lot easier said than done. It can be extremely difficult for people to accept the fact that they’re not going to live forever, and it has been for all of humanity. In fact, the oldest story ever recorded, the Epic of Gilgamesh, is about a king’s quest for immortality.
It’s extremely common to fear the end of your life. In fact, a 2021 YouGov survey found that 41% of Brits are afraid of their life coming to an end. Women are even more scared than men, as 47% worry about this, compared to only 35% of men. Perhaps this explains why men are more willing to partake in risky behaviors…
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Dee Hampton 2 weeks ago
'The bird of ill omen' legend is all pants; rooks, crows and ravens are intelligent and can be affectionate to humans, even getting jealous of other animals. OK, they pick up shiny things but who doesn't?
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Three-quarters of Brits believe that having a fear of passing away is rational. However, their minds tend to change as they get older. The greatest percentage of Brits who find this fear irrational are over the age of 60.
Meanwhile, people tend to worry more about losing a loved one than losing their own life. And over three-quarters of those surveyed said that there is at least one person they would be willing to sacrifice their own life for. But men are over three times as likely as women to worry about their own lives over the lives of their loved ones.
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Marnie 2 weeks ago
I started How to K**l a Mockingbird and stopped about a chapter from the end. It was many years, at least 8 before I finished it (recently). I stopped The Jungle with maybe 12 page left. I still have a bookmark in it. That was from I think around 2013. I'll get around to it one of these days.
If you’re a human being who has come to terms with your own mortality, you’ve likely experienced some existential dread. According to WebMD, it’s perfectly normal to feel despair and uncertainty when you realize that you don’t have answers to life’s biggest questions. Plenty of people feel lost, trapped, or like their life is fake.
But existential dread doesn’t always come out of nowhere. Sometimes, it’s triggered by a significant life event, such as a marriage, divorce, loss of a friendship, birth of a child, a move, loss of a job, career change, retirement, loss of a loved one, or a diagnosis with a serious illness.
#10
Howl's sleeping castle 2 weeks ago
Even in my early 30s i used to look like a teen. People would joke that I would jump from cute teen to cute grandma. No hot girl era for me.
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Chrystina Sumpter 2 weeks ago
Any other arachnophobes out there that remember the old movie about giant, irradiated spiders?
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Rahb in Oz 2 weeks ago
Yes, I have tried, but I am still having trouble hearing you for all the voices and tinnitus.
As far as how we can deal with existential dread, WebMD recommends trying to accept the feeling. It may be uncomfortable, but unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do about your own mortality. It’s best to learn how to live with that reality than to spend your days spiraling. Meanwhile, journaling may help you make sense of your feelings. Nobody likes to feel like their emotions are bottled up inside their mind, so you might feel a lot better after pouring them out onto paper.
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Chrystina Sumpter 2 weeks ago
My brother and I are both in our 60’s. I mentioned the research that indicates that social connections are a better indicator of longevity than genetics, diet, exercise, etc. He responded that some of us are just fine living alone avoiding human contact and that maybe living longer isn’t worth it if you have to be around other people.
Another way to combat existential dread is by connecting with others. If you feel like your life is full of meaning, you might not be so scared of what the future holds. Being present in your current reality and focusing on building strong relationships can be extremely rewarding. Plus, you might be able to open up to your loved ones about your complex feelings.
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Dee Hampton 2 weeks ago
I love listening to David Suchet reading the Bible. How can you doubt Hercule Poirot?
Humor can also be an extremely powerful tool in combatting existential dread. Scientific American notes that humor can be a healthy coping mechanism when life is just too hard. Clinical psychologist Steven Sultanoff explains that it’s usually impossible to experience distressing emotions and humor at the same time. At least for a moment, your fears will vanish while you’re laughing at a funny meme or sharing a joke with friends. Plus, “Joyful use of humor builds psychological antibodies,” Sultanoff says.
Just because humor is helpful doesn’t mean that we should completely ignore our distressing emotions; it’s still important to face them. But if you can find room for some joy and laughter too, you might be much better off.
“You’re not denying that there is some trouble in the world and there’s great despair and grief,” Psychologist MicheleTugade told Scientific American. “It’s giving yourself a break. And we all need a little break.”
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Are you enjoying your scroll through these silly memes, pandas? Keep upvoting the ones that make you smile, and let us know in the comments below if you have any other tips for combatting modern existential dread. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another list from Bored Panda featuring clever and relatable memes, we recommend reading this article next!
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Zig Zag Wanderer 2 weeks ago (edited)
Probably the simplest and mozt succinct explanation of this experiment
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David Paterson 2 weeks ago
Not a fan of Cicero. Oh wait, he was assassinated, he must have been a good person.
#43
Phantom Phoenix 2 weeks ago
"Writing my thoughts down helps me keep them ordered." - Someone else
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Sarcastic ferret (she/they) 2 weeks ago
Introversion is not meaningless. When else can you get to pet cats?
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Dee Hampton 2 weeks ago
One of my students when we were learning about Henry VIII "Did you ever actually meet him, Miss?"
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David Paterson 2 weeks ago
Why is "Critique of practical reason" so much smaller than "Critique of pure reason"?
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Verena 2 weeks ago
Career tip: Learn a rarely spoken language (e.g. Dutch or Danish), and English. Put that skill prominently on your CV. Apply for a job at a company you really want to work for. If that company has any interactions on European level going on, this at least will get you invited for a first interview. Prepare that well, and you have a very good chance to get that job, even if your skills are far from perfect. And be on time.
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Dee Hampton 2 weeks ago
Some people won't get this. Dear young people, this is a pic of someone using Tipex. It's like the backspace key only messier.
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Liliana Spiro 2 weeks ago
Yeah, this trope... I've met quite a few of these narcissistic 'Nietzsche Guy' 'Straw Nihilists in my day. Who quote philosophy to sound deep, but are actually just using it to justify personal arrogance or destruction, not having reflected on Nietzschen philosophy at all.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 weeks ago
Sad American whose education system never taught metric: I wonder how big a centimeter is... XD
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Dee Hampton 2 weeks ago
I saw some premature baby clothes in a store so I snatched them up delightedly, as they are so rare. On the way home, I remembered that my premature baby is nearly 23 years old, runs marathons and does kick-boxing.
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Dee Hampton 2 weeks ago
Preach. This is because we all try to make our bodies do things they don't like.
#91
Robert Millar 2 weeks ago
Becoming an expert in Spinoza is like becoming an expert in Cobol. You can solve certain kinds of problems, but those problems don't exist any more.
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