In his 1920s work Psychological Types, Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung popularized the terms "introverted" and "extroverted" describing personality types. Introverts recharge by spending time alone, and they lose energy if they're around people for long periods. Extroverts, on the other hand, gain strength from social interactions and actually exhaust themselves if they're alone. Both of these types have their good and their less perfect qualities, so there's no point in arguing which side would win in the Introvert VS. Extrovert battle.
To help you fully grasp the concept, Bored Panda has compiled a list of funny memes that are as relevant to the subject as they're entertaining. And if you start nodding in approval with these introvert quotes, you're probably more of this type of person. If not, you're most likely that party animal they try to avoid. But before you judge, one group or the other, remember something Jung has said, "There is no such thing as a pure introvert or extrovert. Such a person would be in the lunatic asylum." Continue scrolling, and enjoy the introvert memes!
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Klingy The Koala
Oh yes. And then they go and talk to someone else and you're completely lost.
The Dreaded Phone Call
Quality Time Alone
Reasons To Stay At Home
Layer By Layer
New People vs. The People I Know
Awww. This one is sweet... Introverts can be the most random and outspoken people when they are around people who make them feel comfortable
Unexpected Encounters
Personal Space
Forever Awkward
Nobody Expected That
The Meeting Of The Introverts
Just Watching It Ring
Wishing To Disappear
*practice word for word what I'm going to say 20 times. When it's my turn fu*k$ everything up.
Awkward Eye Contact
Sorry, I Have Allergies
Unexpected Visitors
The Happy Birthday Song
Oh god I hate this!! I have no idea what to do when that happens so I just sit there and stare at a fixed location and smile awkwardly
Double points if they're belting out "Happy Birthday" while the ENTIRE restaurant stares at you.
Happened to me in a crowded Applebee's. Asked them to stop and they wouldn't. I don't understand how they can do that without your permission. I've boycotted Applebee's every since, I'm not sure they've noticed though.
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I tell the people I am with to under no circumstances to let the staff know its my birthday. Free cake is not worth it.
I will never understand why they're doing that in the US. Over here we would never bother someone in public like that. Ugh
same, I mean, what do you do in that situation besides sitting there awkwardly
On my list of nightmares this one is right on top...it happened once. Still have my therapist on speed dial.
We had mariachis at our wedding. I don't mind blending cultures but I'm white and introverted so I'm not used to having four guys playing guitars standing in front of me and staring at me while I eat for an hour.
Not comfortable at all with the image used for this meme, doesn't seem right to me.
You are making a pretty large assumption based on a patch of dirt in the background (and skin colour of course).
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Picture this: a robber comes in with a gun. You attempt to move out the way, but he catches you, and he pulls the trigger. When he does, a whole army of waiters go and sing happy birthday while making sure you LOOK AT EVERYONE. You also cannot look away from anyone, and that you make eye contact with a waiter at ALL TIMES. A fate worse than death.
I rly hate when the focus is on me when ppl sing happy birthday. What do I do? Where do I look? How do I act? WHAT DO I DO?????
just look at this little kid she terrified. Now thats the perfect way to jumpscare a human being
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...Texas road house....if you have ever been there on your birthday ;-;
No one could force me to go anywhere on my birthday. It's just me, my duvet, books and chocolate
I hate this so much! It’s the worst. I normally just don’t mention it’s my birthday and my parents let me get away with it cuz they hate it to.
Regretting The Decisions
If I was stuck sitting next to a Kardashian I would just leave. I wouldn't even try to stay
Introvert Memes
Locking People Out
Retirement Plans
As a child I wanted to be a lighthouse keeper, until I found out you had to be with 2 other people
Never The Right Decision
Just The Tip Of An Iceberg
Hypothetical Argument Simulator
OMG yes! I have hour long situations run in my head where I'm yelling at everyone for all their faults and then I walk out happy and chill. Everyone thinks I'm the most laid back person ever.
A Social Vegan
Why do i get the feeling bored panda consists of introverts only?... I wanna come and live here...
I think there's only 3 or 4 actual extroverts in the U.S. The rest of them are just faking it.
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Let's make bored panda a country where we all live together. At our homes. Isolated from each other. Only texting allowed. Houses at least 30m apart. Dog/cat/any pet of choice compulsory. The quietest nation in the world.
Good idea, but with strict visiting/immigration rules. So donald chump fanboys and other kind of people that are easily offended by the internet are refused entry. It’s the only way to remain a quiet nation.
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I'm an extrovert attending a college where ALL my classmates are introverts. Improbable? Maybe. But for me it's just as much of a hell as vice-versa. Feels like no one wants to hang-out, ever, and no one cares that you exist. Luckily I've got a lot of friends outside my college to make-up for it.
I'm an introvert, but I love hanging out with extroverts. Because they talk, and I listen. Because they lead and I can follow. Because they raise my self confidence. Because I'm simply in awe of them lol. All my friends and boyfriends (and now my husband) are/have been extroverts. On the other hand, extroverts also need to be nice, friendly, and understand I need some alone moments or they'll go straight to my hated list. I either love them or hate them, can't do in between!!
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Introverts aren't shy. We aren't socially awkward. We don't mind talking to people, and we don't stand around like lumps pretending we don't exist. We just can't hack it for long periods of time, and we don't like it when there are too many people around. ...///... I like people fine, just not all day every day.
I'm an introvert, and also very shy!! Everyone is different.
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I'm so lonely sometimes, I actually talk to the Jehovah Witnesses instead of slamming the door in their face :-/
Oh no! thats true loneliness and i relate
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All of them! LIKE A CHORUS! THEY SHALL ALL LAUGH... unless they are uncomfortable with such a public outburst.
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Fun fact: It is estimated that 2/3 of the world's population are introverts, so they're actually the majority even though posts like this make them seem like exceptions among a world full of extroverts (:
Where did you get that fact? I've consistently heard 1/3 to a little under a half are introverts.
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That cat reminds me of self. All spy's must be introvert's at heart. I'm always scoping people first, then avoiding.
I'm pretty much on the line between introverts and extraverts (so ambivert). I don't seem to get these clever thoughts though haha, someone tell me some of the cool thoughts you have that you can't seem to vocalize !!
How can you tell when someone is an introvert? They never shut up about it and do everything they can to draw attention to themselves.
That's a negative way of looking at it. Maybe they just want to be understood instead of being called anti-social or snotty or standoffish
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Most of these are about social anxiety and not about introversion at all. Very annoying. They are not the same thing. Introverts are not necessarily shy or socially anxious!
Why do i get the feeling bored panda consists of introverts only?... I wanna come and live here...
I think there's only 3 or 4 actual extroverts in the U.S. The rest of them are just faking it.
Load More Replies... Let's make bored panda a country where we all live together. At our homes. Isolated from each other. Only texting allowed. Houses at least 30m apart. Dog/cat/any pet of choice compulsory. The quietest nation in the world.
Good idea, but with strict visiting/immigration rules. So donald chump fanboys and other kind of people that are easily offended by the internet are refused entry. It’s the only way to remain a quiet nation.
Load More Replies... I'm an extrovert attending a college where ALL my classmates are introverts. Improbable? Maybe. But for me it's just as much of a hell as vice-versa. Feels like no one wants to hang-out, ever, and no one cares that you exist. Luckily I've got a lot of friends outside my college to make-up for it.
I'm an introvert, but I love hanging out with extroverts. Because they talk, and I listen. Because they lead and I can follow. Because they raise my self confidence. Because I'm simply in awe of them lol. All my friends and boyfriends (and now my husband) are/have been extroverts. On the other hand, extroverts also need to be nice, friendly, and understand I need some alone moments or they'll go straight to my hated list. I either love them or hate them, can't do in between!!
Load More Replies... Introverts aren't shy. We aren't socially awkward. We don't mind talking to people, and we don't stand around like lumps pretending we don't exist. We just can't hack it for long periods of time, and we don't like it when there are too many people around. ...///... I like people fine, just not all day every day.
I'm an introvert, and also very shy!! Everyone is different.
Load More Replies... I'm so lonely sometimes, I actually talk to the Jehovah Witnesses instead of slamming the door in their face :-/
Oh no! thats true loneliness and i relate
Load More Replies... All of them! LIKE A CHORUS! THEY SHALL ALL LAUGH... unless they are uncomfortable with such a public outburst.
Load More Replies... Fun fact: It is estimated that 2/3 of the world's population are introverts, so they're actually the majority even though posts like this make them seem like exceptions among a world full of extroverts (:
Where did you get that fact? I've consistently heard 1/3 to a little under a half are introverts.
Load More Replies... That cat reminds me of self. All spy's must be introvert's at heart. I'm always scoping people first, then avoiding.
I'm pretty much on the line between introverts and extraverts (so ambivert). I don't seem to get these clever thoughts though haha, someone tell me some of the cool thoughts you have that you can't seem to vocalize !!
How can you tell when someone is an introvert? They never shut up about it and do everything they can to draw attention to themselves.
That's a negative way of looking at it. Maybe they just want to be understood instead of being called anti-social or snotty or standoffish
Load More Replies... Most of these are about social anxiety and not about introversion at all. Very annoying. They are not the same thing. Introverts are not necessarily shy or socially anxious!
