Introverts In This Online Group Are Sharing Painfully-Hilarious Memes About Being Introverts, Here Are 50 Of The Funniest Ones
InterviewIntroversion is a personality trait characterized by a focus on internal feelings rather than on external sources of stimulation. But the thing about introverts is that you don’t have to tell them they are introverts. Quite on the contrary, introverts have been very well aware of the fact since the dawn of time, or rather the second grade when they realized they preferred spending time with two friends max rather than a large group.
The best part of being an introvert is how well we can relate to fellow introverts without uttering a word. There’s this shared understanding of our existence we have in common, which makes us both laugh and cry, and then laugh again.
If you're wondering if you’re one of this crowd who doesn’t enjoy crowds, pull your seat closer, because today we wrapped up some of the funniest introvert memes shared on this Facebook page. Titled “Introvert Memes,” the group is home to 107.5k self-confessed introverts who totally relate to the content shared here. Scroll down for our selection of the memes below!
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We often hear the terms “introvert” and “extrovert” when referring to human personalities, so this theory of two opposites is very popular. Individuals like to define themselves as belonging to one of the groups, which reflects in their behavior and lifestyle choices. But since there is an abundance of information, both accurate and not so much, surfing online about the subject, we reached out to an expert.
Bored Panda spoke with Helen Marlo, a licensed clinical psychologist and Jungian psychoanalyst who provides psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and consultation. Helen is also a Professor of Clinical Psychology and the Department Chair at Notre Dame de Namur University and she shared some very interesting thoughts about extroverted and introverted minds and how their perspectives differ.
Marlo explained that the key difference between introverts and extroverts is in the characteristic and distinctive ways they direct and use consciousness and, consequently, how their attitude of consciousness impacts their psychic energy.
“An individual who becomes energized when their consciousness is oriented towards internal sources exhibits a more dominant introverted attitude while an individual who is energized when directing consciousness to external sources exhibits a more dominant extroverted attitude,” she explained the main difference.
Moreover, according to Marlo, “extroverts, who obtain more gratification from sources outside themselves, especially human interactions, are frequently described as more social, gregarious, community-minded, and oriented towards group activities.” Meanwhile, “introverts, who obtain more gratification from sources inside themselves, are typically described as more introspective, reflective, solitary, and oriented towards individual pursuits.”
What is less known about this theory of human personality is that it does not simply divide people as being either introverts or extroverts, and that it’s complex, contrary to common belief. “Rather, everyone has extroverted and introverted sides, which fall on a continuum. Jung’s theory of typology, for example, describes how the typological attitudes of introversion and extroversion interrelate with the psychic functions of intuition, sensation, thinking, and feeling, which influence how we gather information and make decisions, respectively,” Marlo explained.
HOW?!? it may not be illegal here in florida... just asking for a freind..
The Jungian psychoanalyst said that “the introverted and extroverted attitudes and these psychic functions intersect with the panoply of inner figures in one’s personality, such as the persona and shadow, which impacts how they are expressed.” This is one reason why generalizations about the personality and activities of introverts and extroverts often do not fit into simple categories, Marlo argues.
“While the personality traits and activities ascribed to introverts and extroverts have some validity, frequently, such characterizations are overgeneralized and simplistic. For example, a frequent overgeneralization is that extroverts are not introspective or reflective while introverts are not social nor relate well to others,” she told Bored Panda.
I liked the post about an introvert woman that was invited to a Halloween party and she said she was going as Amelia Earhart and never showed up.
When asked whether we are born introverts or we become them later in life, Marlo said that research finds that introversion and extroversion are, generally, a combination of factors. These factor include “what we are born with, along with what we experience in life, including influential relationships, our social and cultural world, life circumstances, stressors, and traumas.”
Me thinking that they're just being polite and they actually hate me
OMG! No you cannot call me! Who makes phone calls? Just leave a voice mail, which i haven't checked since 2004.
Good news to all the fellow introverts! There are tremendous benefits of being one, Marlo assured us. She explained: “The consciousness of introverts, relative to extroverts, is more primed to absorb, reflect upon, analyze, endow meaning, and organize external material from fellow human beings as well as the objects of our external world.”
Moreover, introverts help to make our relationships, with others and ourselves, as well as the events of the external world more meaningful! “Introverts enable us to learn from our experiences by inspiring reflection. Moreover, introverted attention fosters creativity, and when met with extroverted consciousness, it inspires innovation,” the psychoanalyst concluded.
I can talk myself out of doing pretty much anything that involves effort to get dressed.
The lion inside of me has been eaten by the beluga whale of depression
This is me! Once told my friend this "its not that I dont like you but I just spent a day with you, so I wont be talking to you for the next three days. I need to charge my social battery again"
Fair enough! Everyone needs time for themselves, it's very important!!
My brain: wanna see this? Me: umm actually not rea- My brain: and away we go!!
There is only one answer to this question: existential crisis and staying home
Wow. More like something in kindergarten. Or at least five years.
Ok but cat. Cats are worth talking about. No sleep, only cat.
I don't even need to be alone.. my sister thinks I'm I freak. I think I'm frckn hilarious
Wrong. Someone will always love you, regardless of what attitude you have, what looks you have or what you do. I'm serious. Even if you really don't believe it, it's true. :>
Maybe that's how serial killers are made? They're just introverts who kept being bothered by other people, so they killed them just to get some damn peace and quiet! 🤔
Honestly I would want the power of healing. I would love to be able to take people's pain and suffering away and it would be a bonus if you could use the power on yourself as well.
whenever someone asks if your dying just say "only on the inside". it's smooth.
Bring a book. Having a book is always effective. Especially if it's something really obscure that nobody would have read. Nobody will bother you, and nobody will talk to you about it. You don't even have to read it. Just stare at it, and occasionally flip pages.
When you make eye contact and they start moving over towards you… let’s just say that your anxiety isn’t good…
Upvoted for the handstand. Although, it must look somewhat obscene from outside.
This is why anonymous secret accounts are a good idea! Like this one, for instance.
Can confirm. I do this to my friends when class is slow, and make that exact face at them waiting for them to see it
I liked the post on here that showed a store with two different color shopping baskets. One color for people who wanted help. And another color for people who just wanted to shop and be left alone. I think every store should have that
No!! They'll just call you back. If it's really important they'll leave you a voicemail you can also ignore.
also my public speaking skills are off the charts. (never imply which direction though)
I can not say that I've ruined them, so much as they never existed in the first place :D
Just ask what you want to know because I will stress less with a direct question than a general one
I'm beginning to suspect I'm not an introvert. I'm just a misanthrope.
And then you go to the Oscars, slap Chris Rock and ruin your career...
Not sure why this one is here. Pretty sure this is everyone. Literally.
I can communicate with the anxious voices in my head! Does that count?
Me and my introvert friend split duties when we order food. One has to make the call and the other has to get the door.
"I need to use the bathroom. If the waiter comes, this is what I want." -Me, taking my sweet time to really wash my hands while the orders are taken
I used to play them together everyday because they expressed a deep part of me; now I play them once a week just to reconnect with myself.
I must take the time to brag here for a moment- I have become the master at faking sleep. They'll never catch me. MWAAHHAHHAHAHAHA
Hi! I'm just here to point out that introversion and social anxiety are not the same thing. I know plenty of introverts who are witty, talkative people and just don't have the energy to put up with everyone else.
I cannot be the only introvert tired of people confusing shyness and social anxiety with introversion
Not all introverts are quiet and shy. Introverts get their energy by being alone; extroverts are recharged by social activity. I’m an introvert but I love having small (very small) gatherings at my house—but I am able to be sociable without being awkward.
That's my position...I love social interaction, I just have to plan for the expenditure of energy and the recovery from same.
Load More Replies...As an introvert with severe social anxiety and depression plus add... Why is the world made for extroverts? Why is it "bad" to be an introvert?
The amount of "introverts" (they're clearly socially anxious, not introverts) who are straight up talking about killing people here as a way to deal with their anxiety makes me really glad I finally gave up trying with the two socially anxious people I know. Get help, people.
I have a HUGE problem going somewhere without an actual purpose. Parties, friend visits, etc. I don't have a reason to be there other than to be there. It drives me nuts.
Most of this is describing ✨social anxiety✨ but i mean. i have both so really just people being around me for more than an hour is pure suffering
#38 … Is so true. I’m such an extrovert. I love events, I like going on large stages/conferences and talk to thousand of people about what I’m passionate about. Love loud full of people environnement. Talking to people makes me feel comfortable and relaxed. Makes me deeply happy. ALL my closest friends(an partners) are introverts. Always quiet brunch just us.Talking on FaceTime. Watching a movie «together» (sometimes over Discord) and talking about books, plants, geek stuff. Being their exit route at parties ;) texting themselves out of social events (it helping them survive the aggravation that is an event that is dragging on lol). I go out, and when I’m back, I tell them all about it! Perfect match!
If you asked me about a superpower it would be shapeshifting. If someone approaches turn into a bit of moss on the wall
Hi! I'm just here to point out that introversion and social anxiety are not the same thing. I know plenty of introverts who are witty, talkative people and just don't have the energy to put up with everyone else.
I cannot be the only introvert tired of people confusing shyness and social anxiety with introversion
Not all introverts are quiet and shy. Introverts get their energy by being alone; extroverts are recharged by social activity. I’m an introvert but I love having small (very small) gatherings at my house—but I am able to be sociable without being awkward.
That's my position...I love social interaction, I just have to plan for the expenditure of energy and the recovery from same.
Load More Replies...As an introvert with severe social anxiety and depression plus add... Why is the world made for extroverts? Why is it "bad" to be an introvert?
The amount of "introverts" (they're clearly socially anxious, not introverts) who are straight up talking about killing people here as a way to deal with their anxiety makes me really glad I finally gave up trying with the two socially anxious people I know. Get help, people.
I have a HUGE problem going somewhere without an actual purpose. Parties, friend visits, etc. I don't have a reason to be there other than to be there. It drives me nuts.
Most of this is describing ✨social anxiety✨ but i mean. i have both so really just people being around me for more than an hour is pure suffering
#38 … Is so true. I’m such an extrovert. I love events, I like going on large stages/conferences and talk to thousand of people about what I’m passionate about. Love loud full of people environnement. Talking to people makes me feel comfortable and relaxed. Makes me deeply happy. ALL my closest friends(an partners) are introverts. Always quiet brunch just us.Talking on FaceTime. Watching a movie «together» (sometimes over Discord) and talking about books, plants, geek stuff. Being their exit route at parties ;) texting themselves out of social events (it helping them survive the aggravation that is an event that is dragging on lol). I go out, and when I’m back, I tell them all about it! Perfect match!
If you asked me about a superpower it would be shapeshifting. If someone approaches turn into a bit of moss on the wall