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If you really think about it, the world is pretty crazy. But realistically, how much can the average person change? Sure, we can vote, protest, choose which brands to boycott, and try to make small changes in our daily lives. But on an individual level, in the grand scheme of things, we’re often limited.

We can rage against the machine, even reject it and go live in the woods. Or we can say, “It is what it is.” That’s not a bad mindset if we need to find the strength to keep going. The Instagram account ‘Cheerful Nihilism’ embraces these words and shares memes that help us laugh at all the meaninglessness. Hard times persist, but so do we.

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Two carved fox figurines disguised as monks, one from Japan and one from Denmark, shown in a relatable meme format.

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    Three people in a humorous meme discussing rock bottom, highlighting relatable memes from people who gave up on life but not humor.

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    57 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's always a sub-basement.

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    Tweet humor listing unconventional traits for traditional manliness, featured in relatable memes about giving up on life but not humor.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (dawning realization) How did we allow that world to slip away???

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    #6

    Text meme about self-doubt and humor from people who gave up on life but not on relatable humor.

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    Premium     36 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I with you on this one

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    Tweet showing a humorous and relatable meme about life struggles and humor, shared on social media with high engagement.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, ain’t it the truth!!

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    #8

    Black cat named Beans stealing a whole rotisserie chicken, showing relatable humor from people who gave up on life but not humor memes.

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    #9

    Relatable meme showing an embroidered pillow of a screaming goat, capturing humor from people who gave up on life.

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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m gonna need a link to buy 20 of these assp.

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    #10

    Relatable meme text about a chaotic "gander reveal" party with geese instead of fireworks or balloons humor from life struggles.

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    Meme showing a man in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber with relatable humor about lifestyle and quitting.

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    45 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought too much oxygen is bad for you

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    #12

    Old 8ft bandsaw from 1977 with a plaque showing first blood, featured in hilariously relatable memes about humor and giving up on life.

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    33 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Surely it was Rambo and not Dave?

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    #13

    Relatable meme encouraging silliness and humor as a way to cope, from people who gave up on life but not humor.

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    Relatable meme about healing and experiences from people who gave up on life but not on humor.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. Not in this current climate.

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    #15

    Tweet humor about failing an open note test, part of relatable memes from people who gave up on life but not humor.

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    Never miss a story that brings joy to the world. Follow on Google News

    #16

    Diagram explaining jester's privilege as a humorous meme about depression and cognitive restructuring humor.

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    #17

    Screenshot of a relatable humorous meme about feeling sad and a cat being busy, from people who gave up on life humor.

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    #18

    Screenshot of a humorous Twitter annotation on a book page showing relatable memes about life and humor.

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    Remi (He/Him)
    Remi (He/Him)
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    41 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lestat would do a YouTube for funsies

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    #19

    Humorous meme about the oldest flute and ancient humans wearing no pants, relatable content from people who gave up on life humor

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    2 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact. Pre-European Australian aboriginal people had music but no pants. That was only 250 years ago, and in some localities only 100 years ago.

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    Tweet about running a D&D game for kids with humor relatable to those who gave up on life but not on humor memes.

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    #21

    Funny meme ad showing retrain as a swan course with humor relatable to people who gave up on life.

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    43 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a free webinar on that website on how to become a swan. Now that's dedication 🤣🤣🤣

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    #22

    Tweet about the modern condition of exhaustion from doing tasks alone, featured in relatable memes about humor and giving up on life.

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    Hilariously relatable meme showing contrasting star graphics with text about knowledge and suffering in a dark background.

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    Meme contrasting 2007 excitement about touchscreen computers with 2026 despair, reflecting hilarious relatable humor on life.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I refuse to believe that time is real. Or Society.

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    #25

    Collection of hilariously relatable memes featuring pigeons sitting in unusual positions, showing humor and life struggles.

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    #26

    Customer service chat showing a full refund and a relatable message about giving up on life but keeping humor alive.

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    Hand holding a card with a relatable humor meme about unrealistic expectations and the end of the world.

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    Marge Simpson in a car with a skeptical expression, featuring a relatable meme about humor and giving up on life.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always liked Marge's quote "Stop swearing kids, this isn't Sunday School!".

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    Abandoned Blockbuster video store with meme about the earth littered with ruins, highlighting relatable humor and life struggles.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BlackBerry. Lotus 1-2-3. Borders Bookstores.

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    Close-up of a groundhog with a meme about an eternity of darkness, fitting hilariously relatable memes about giving up on life.

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    Chicken with fluffy white feathers under a blue sky, featured in relatable memes about humor and giving up on life.

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    Tweet about emotional support pile of stuff next to bed, relatable meme about humor and giving up on life.

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    babe, steal the pile of stuff next to my bed, please.

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    Deer standing alone in a sterile underground passage, capturing relatable memes of humor and life struggles.

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    Screenshot of humorous text posts about a map store, illustrating relatable memes from people who gave up on life but not humor.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only half your customers?

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    #35

    Blurred cat reacting to a ball labeled devastating historical event, depicting relatable humor memes about staying informed.

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    Relatable meme about developing a strong sense of justice, from people who gave up on life but not humor.

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    Two trucks parked side by side showing the same bed length, captured in a relatable humor meme about life.

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    22 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give me the dinky over the 'look at how big my ego is' anytime.

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    #38

    Text meme about feeling abandoned and vulnerable, capturing relatable humor from people who gave up on life.

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    Side-by-side image of Albert Square Manchester painting and 2018 photo, showing relatable humor in everyday life moments.

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    Tweet about stopping feeding bagels to crows as they stash them in trees, a relatable meme about giving up on life humor.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YOU HAVE CROWS THAT BRING YOU BAGELS AND YOU'RE *COMPLAINING*??!?

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    #41

    Grey cat meme with text about outsmarting, illustrating relatable humor from people who gave up on life but not on humor.

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    2 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, they can. But they might not bother.

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    #42

    Relatable meme text about being on the verge of a psychotic break, showing humor in life struggles.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What you really need is to have the money to hire someone to have a complete psychotic break on your behalf.

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    Cat staring closely at a clock on the floor in a relatable meme about humor and giving up on life.

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    Premium     2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Missed opportunity to say “idiot son watching TikTok”

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    Tweet about hating extra stops after work, relatable meme from people who gave up on life but not on humor.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to make two stops on the way home tomorrow, and I'm already hating it.

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    #45

    Plate of breakfast food with coffee and orange juice, paired with humor about grief in relatable memes.

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    Two cats jumping on a bed in a minimalistic bedroom, fitting the humor in relatable memes about giving up on life.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I told you to get off the kdhsvdufmedk!"

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    Meme text post about cosmic horror and high functioning humor from people who gave up on life.

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    Meme featuring Alex Trebek with a witty jeopardy reference, part of relatable memes about humor and giving up on life.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know who Alex Trebek is/was but I'm not American.

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    #49

    Group of creepy troll-like creatures with big eyes under text about having multiple little wolves in the head, humor meme.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If this ain't from The Henson Company... (backs away slowly, maintaining eye contact).

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    #50

    Text meme about compulsions and humor, reflecting relatable feelings from people who gave up on life but not humor.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, normal. Totally normal.

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    #51

    Relatable meme showing a tamandua caught eating snacks, humor for people who gave up on life but not humor.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn’t the correct phrase be “red-snouted”?

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    #52

    Hospital hallway sign humorously directing to Dunkin' Donuts IV infusion therapy, featured in relatable memes about humor and life.

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    29 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What would be the superhero name when you get radioactive donuts in your blood

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    #53

    Three men posing outdoors with mountains behind, featured in a relatable meme from people who gave up on life humor.

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    #54

    Black cat meme contrasting reality and LinkedIn humor, illustrating relatable memes about life and humor in a funny way.

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    #55

    Medieval-style meme showing a king with a spear and a person with a lute captioned with relatable humor about giving up.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Think you know someone else that plays the harp? Go ahead, make my day, punk."

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    Tweet about enjoying being rude in response, displayed over a colorful bubble background from relatable memes about humor and life.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. But slowly, very slowly.

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    #57

    Dark fantasy creature meme illustrating relatable humor about giving up on life but keeping humor intact.

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    #58

    Text meme about spoons as general energy and carnival tickets as specific energy costs, from relatable life humor posts.

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    #59

    Meme featuring a humorous Trader Joe’s cashier moment with text about liquid time and serendipity humor.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Aurora Borealis, shinin' down on Dallas, Can you picture that?"

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