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As the world enters the 10th year of economic growth, the American middle class is shrinking, stagnating, and becoming less secure. This comes as somewhat paradoxical since most Americans consider themselves to be middle-class. In a Pew survey, only 10 percent of Americans revealed that they consider themselves lower-class and a single 1 percent thought they were upper-class.

So all the economics, politics and whatnot aside, we are about to make a simple test to determine if you indeed belong to the somewhat sought-after middle class. Take your payslips back to the drawer, ‘cause we are about to scroll through the collection of memes that poke fun at middle-class households and people living in them.

Some people cringe and laugh, while others may feel personally attacked, or even insulted, so hey, it’s not me, it’s you who said they wanted to participate in a middle-class party! Thanks to the widely popular ‘Middle Class Fancy’ Instagram account which has 2.4M followers, there’s a lot of good ones to keep us entertained. Psst! More hilarious middle-class memes await in our previous post.

More info: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | MiddleClassFancy.com

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Nice Going Mautice

Nice Going Mautice

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Ope, You Guys Ready To Rock N Roll?

Ope, You Guys Ready To Rock N Roll?

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s weird, in the movie theater, they just turn the lights on.

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Experts and country representatives gathered for the World Economic Forum in 2017 to discuss the middle-class crisis. There are many reasons for the narrowing middle class in the world economy. Harvard professor Lawrence Summers explained that governments are focusing their attention on the poorer segments of the population, including immigrants.

As a result, the middle classes are feeling disenfranchised because they have a sense that the government is simply not looking out for them. “It’s a mistake not to recognize that the middle class in my country and in others is also concerned that the government isn’t fighting for it,” he adds. It may also have to do with the driving populism that’s been seen across developed countries in recent years.

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Do Better

Do Better

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What About Shiny Rocks?

What About Shiny Rocks?

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Good Soup

Good Soup

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Jim Tankersley, the author of “The Riches Of This Land,” explains that strong middle classes breed political and social stability. According to him, a 2019 report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development concludes, citing several studies, that ‘societies with a strong middle-class experience higher levels of social trust but also better educational outcomes, lower crime incidence, better health outcomes and higher life satisfaction.’

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#10

My Idiot Butler Keeps Getting Stuck On A Ledge

My Idiot Butler Keeps Getting Stuck On A Ledge

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#12

Silly Goose Alert

Silly Goose Alert

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The best kind of passive aggressive, might I suggest bigger eyes next time

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#18

I Didn’t Ask For This Rick. I Don’t Care About Your New Gutters

I Didn’t Ask For This Rick. I Don’t Care About Your New Gutters

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#19

Tell Aunt Tammy To Delete The Facebook Prayer Chain

Tell Aunt Tammy To Delete The Facebook Prayer Chain

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#23

Too Blessed To Be Stressed

Too Blessed To Be Stressed

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#24

Babe Have You Seen My Columbia Fishing Shirt? We’re Going To Longhorn And I Wanna Look Nice

Babe Have You Seen My Columbia Fishing Shirt? We’re Going To Longhorn And I Wanna Look Nice

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#25

You Ever Eaten A Bell Pepper Like An Apple?

You Ever Eaten A Bell Pepper Like An Apple?

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Marcellus II
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Roses are red/ Bell peppers too/ Something something something/ Seems I'm stuck with you.

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#26

Cool It Gerald

Cool It Gerald

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#29

A Message From The Thermostat Police

A Message From The Thermostat Police

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never argue with grandma or a pregnant woman (or an Auntie if you live in Hawaii) if you value your life

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#30

Regular Salad

Regular Salad

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Monday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If his whole disguise is just putting on glasses...what does he do when the glasses need cleaning?

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#31

These Two Are Out Of Control

These Two Are Out Of Control

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#32

Yeah It’s Blue Diamond, No Big Deal

Yeah It’s Blue Diamond, No Big Deal

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’d go with cashews. They’re delicious and they’re kind of expensive because there’s only one on each fruit.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now it's the season that i save money to buy different kinds of nuts for my Christmas desserts and decorations🙄

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lemme guess....she took the costliest bottle of champagne available......n u both ended up with stuff u don't need

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Olivia Lisbon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn’t actually buy it, just put it back when they’re not looking…unless they follow you around the store. And if that happens, other things might happen, and good or bad you now have a bag of nuts to help you celebrate/commiserate. Yay.

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#36

Ice Milk

Ice Milk

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd buy a walrus. people got tigers, lions, gators but no mf got a walrus.

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#37

I Have A Dog Named Glenn. No Lie

I Have A Dog Named Glenn. No Lie

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imma just get myself like a cockatoo or some other sky drone when I’m older like a pigeon

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#40

Oh Well In That Case, Yes I Would Like Some Beef

Oh Well In That Case, Yes I Would Like Some Beef

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And this is why you wait for the response to "who's this?" before going on your tirade...

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#41

4k It Is

4k It Is

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#43

Nice Little Treat

Nice Little Treat

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ask the vet if he does medium-sized animal euthanasia; it's for the best.

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#45

The Perfect Saturday

The Perfect Saturday

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Desperate to get the family out of the house and off the web

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#46

Somebody Needs To Do A Little Living, Laughing, And Loving

Somebody Needs To Do A Little Living, Laughing, And Loving

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Except anything over $10 is too much to spend on reminders of my self loathing

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#47

Hang On I Gotta Tinkle Before We Hit The Road

Hang On I Gotta Tinkle Before We Hit The Road

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless your friends are too jaded I fail to see why this would kill the guys night out vibe.

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#48

He Wants His Cheddar Bay Biscuits Damn It

He Wants His Cheddar Bay Biscuits Damn It

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An At Home Hibachi Dinner With A Tito’s Onion Volcano Is Peak Middle Class Fancy

An At Home Hibachi Dinner With A Tito’s Onion Volcano Is Peak Middle Class Fancy

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