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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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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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Autumn
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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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#36

Ice Milk

Ice Milk

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Chris Kane
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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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#38

Lol What A Nerd

Lol What A Nerd

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

"haha this absolute loser has a woman he loves at home and she needs his help"

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

I always put them on the counter and say something like “ yep! Got a big weekend planned “

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

LOL I bought some string thongs from a big box store once with my bf at the time. The kid at the till had a hard time scanning them as we were watching him fumble around and growing more rosey in the cheeks by the second.

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

Why would anyone be embarrassed when they buy products that are necessary for normal life functions?

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

I've always thought it to be interesting the way we feel such embarrassment and shame about our bodily functions. Such as poop, blood, pee, discharge, and what have you. I wonder why we feel that way about it?

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cybermerlin2000
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do what I do and ask the closest person what the damage potential of one roll is when you throw it at a neighbour

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Moya Satterwhite
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pop in one day and buy tampons. You’ve made it to genuine manhood.

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

My sister won't buy bulk toilet paper (only 4 rolls at a time) she thinks people will look at her and think she has diarrhoea

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

I buy personal hygiene products online. I haven’t purchased toilet paper in person for years. No exaggeration.

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

LOL I’m on foot right now and walking home with a giant pack of toilet paper under your arm is one of those “things that shouldn’t be embarrassing but are”

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

imagin if he pictured yourself hoarding toilet paper at costco

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

In my mid 30s married for >5 years finally not embarrassed when buying condoms XD

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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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Marcellus II
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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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Mazer
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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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Mazer
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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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