At this point, we don’t think any convincing is really necessary in terms of funny memes. They’re memes. They’re funny. Yes, you deserve to indulge in some. Take a friend with you.
Incidentally, there’s an Instagram page that dishes out chucklesome and relatable bits of internet content to waste everyone’s time because of course you can’t help but show at least one of them to your friends.
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Always. I never leave without telling my baby that we'll be back soon and not to worry. He also doesn't care less. But he is the bestest of dogs
I’m sure you’re already aware of the nooks and crannies where memes flow freely. We’re also sure you won’t mind getting a new venue to virtually peruse too. @EpicFunnyPage on Instagram is one such venue, currently on its way to 13,000 posts uploaded since late 2013 (averaging at 1,300 posts per year). Plenty of mileage there.
It goes without saying that memes as an internet phenomenon don’t really get old. By that, we don’t mean that memes themselves don’t age—they do. New ones are created as others die and fade into obscurity. Thus is the cycle of internet life.
No, we mean that people just don’t stop consuming memes. And there’s a lot of reasoning behind it. Some of which is inevitable and the other is unavoidable. Embrace it.
Wait... Who read my mind? Especially if the blood is shiny on the neck and the shadows move.
The inevitable and unavoidable comes from the fact that memes are by nature viral. They spread across the internet and just never go away. Why? Because they are relatable and funny—they provide a sense of comfort by showing just how universal some human experiences are, all the while throwing out some gags and goofs about it.
Where can I get this guy's number? I mean, I'm married. Just...asking for a friend...
Another factor of their inevitability is how ingrained they have become in our lives as a form of communication. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, sometimes a meme is worth just as much, and it actually uses words. Just that there aren’t that many of them. But match that up with an appropriate image and you got yourself volumes at this point.
But the one thing which is more seldom considered is the idea of memes as a form of escapism. Considering that everything has been seemingly going down the drain since, maybe, 2015, with things like the pandemic, economic crises, war, and that’s on top of the already problematic world we live in, it’s no wonder why people need to find some room to breathe.
Addiction and mental health help venue Fort Behavioral Health discusses escapism as a form of coping with real life challenges and struggles. Among the more conventional methods of escapism, like reading, music, and exercise, things like video games and scrolling through memes have become viable options through which to escape a stressful reality.
Escapism, while sweet and juicy at times, can be taken to an extreme and, seriously, nobody wants that. Drugs and alcohol are the more traditional modes of escapism and that in and of itself doesn’t lead to good things. So, if you get addicted to memes, the results might be quite similar—both you and your ability to face reality might start to change in ways where you wouldn’t be able to cope, creating a vicious circle of sorts.
I'm a millennial and I hate calling the doctor's office. Or really anyone. Please don't make me.
And if you think you can’t ever get addicted to memes, don’t forget what empowers that: dopamine.
Because memes are predominantly found on social media and relevant websites, and we often gravitate there as a reward for a job well done (or nothing done at all, still applies), we get that sweet dopamine release making us feel good. Memes have the same effect.
I think we should change. that "customer is always right" BS to "you wanna buy something here or not?"
In such a case, just remember that everything should be taken in moderation. Pace yourself, take breaks from memes and keep yourself busy with other things. If it does get out of hand, seek help. Ain’t no shame in that.
But if you’re more than fine, continue scrolling and keep another article open in a new tab for an encore.
Given a choice of various types of monsters, this is the best kind! 😎
I honestly don't understand why hight matters. Do they make you feel good about yourself or not?
Does Pharmacist School have a special course on translating Doctor's handwriting?
Only someone who hasn't owned a cat could think this. Cats love their humans they just show it in different ways
Exactly. My cats come running to the front door meowing like little maniacs when I come home from work. They follow me everywhere and love to snuggle, I have one on my lap and one on the couch cushion behind my neck as I type this. They’re previously abused and scared of every other human except me, big lovey sweethearts.
Load More Replies...My cat Macho, when my dad died, stole a handkerchief of his, and cried the most pitiful sounds at regular intervals for about three weeks until she figured out he wasn't coming home at all. He had named her because she was so brave when he rescued her. She followed him home one night when he had a flat tire close to the house, and tiny kitten that she was, she had hissed and spat at a neighbor's dog that was sneaking up on him. So he carried her the rest of his way, named this little tuxedo "macho" after his favorite wrestler , macho Camacho, and so the legend was born....miss both of them.
Because it’s a sensationalized version of the truth: studies on the subject show that they *might* eat you, in some cases shortly after death (more likely with dogs according to one study). I can’t find any mention anywhere about a stroke victim being eaten alive by their pet so I doubt that’s true.
Load More Replies...They will both eat you if your body couldn't found in a day. This is even possible if you had a stroke and still alive; usually starting with softest part, face.
I'm not sure why the downvotes this is 100% true. Although dogs would wait a bit longer. Usually once they are only out of any and all food and they can't get out of the home. Cats will jump right in there since they are carnivores and will die. Dogs can eat fruits veggies etc. I like to remember that I have a dog that can open doors and gates in our home and she can get the other ones out before they decided to make me a meal.
Load More Replies...until it's hungry and starts screaming for more food (even though the bowl still has food in it, but you can see the bottom)
It would eat your dead body (and so would the dog)
Load More Replies...tbh i hate that phrase. very few things are what they are with no potential for change; you can nearly always do something to change the situation!
I remember that age. Every boy growing out their bum fluff beard. How embarrassing.
Send kinda toxic to have to walk on eggshells like that.. Get out while you can.
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These are fun until some grumpy person feels the need to inject their grumpy angry opinions into it
Sometimes we watch daft films or low effort TV, sometimes we like our brains to just vegetate and relax. I call it chewing gum moments, our brains aren’t doing anything significant or challenging, they are just chewing gum. Memes are the embodiment of that, no harm done, no moments of enlightenment, just scrolling along and chewing gum.
Or you’re just killing time while you wait for the lawnmower battery to recharge but it’s not long enough to do anything too useful or taxing, so relax on the sofa instead and pet some cats?
Load More Replies...These are fun until some grumpy person feels the need to inject their grumpy angry opinions into it
Sometimes we watch daft films or low effort TV, sometimes we like our brains to just vegetate and relax. I call it chewing gum moments, our brains aren’t doing anything significant or challenging, they are just chewing gum. Memes are the embodiment of that, no harm done, no moments of enlightenment, just scrolling along and chewing gum.
Or you’re just killing time while you wait for the lawnmower battery to recharge but it’s not long enough to do anything too useful or taxing, so relax on the sofa instead and pet some cats?
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