Being able to make light of any situation is definitely a skill. While it might have been frowned upon in the past to joke about serious or controversial topics, the internet has a way of making anything into a meme. And if you’re in need of some laughter today, pandas, you’ve come to the right place.
We took a trip to the Best Memes Facebook group and gathered some of their funniest posts below. From jokes about dating and relationships to memes about work, we hope you enjoy scrolling through these pics. And be sure to upvote the ones that you find painfully relatable!
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In some ways, humans are extremely complex creatures. In other ways, we’re quite simple. Most of us just want a few things: safety, comfort, security, and entertainment. And one of the best ways we can keep ourselves amused on the internet is by looking at hilarious memes.
To find out why memes make us so happy, Vice had a chat with clinical psychologist Dr. Kanan Khatau Chikhal, who has been analyzing the way human brains have been rewired for over a decade. Dr. Chikhal says that one reason why we’re drawn to memes is that we all want to feel a sense of belonging. “[We] resonate with them, which creates a sense of identification,” she explained. “We form groups, and this identification with the meme culture is largely perceived with a feeling of ‘I’m not alone’.”
Interesting, I'm wondering if this is a nobake cheesecake, which would make sense to be able to just pour it and set in the fridge.
Meanwhile, many of us love memes because they help us bond with others. Sending a hilarious meme to a friend reminds them that they’re on your mind and allows you to keep in touch, even if you can’t catch up on the phone regularly.
Plus, laughing with another person is a great way to strengthen your relationship with them. So if you want to create a stronger bond with a friend, colleague, or family member, don’t hesitate to send them a funny, relatable meme!
I don't believe in Heaven, but I hold faith that the Rainbow Bridge is real, and that Split, Ember, Wintressia, Kaz, Champ, and Ringo are waiting there for me :)
Something else memes can do that you might not expect is change the way that people think. Sure, they can be about silly topics that have no deeper meaning. But they can also provide a unique perspective that people haven’t previously considered, delivering the message in a non-threatening, digestible way. Memes about politics and social issues are extremely popular on social media, and they can be surprisingly powerful when used in protests.
Trying not to hang-up when the voice says "Your wait time is 34 minutes", and starts playing that God awful on-hold music interrupted with messages saying how important my business is.
One aspect of memes that makes them so lovable, according to Sentius, is that they are so accessible. You don’t have to be experienced with Photoshop or an extremely eloquent writer to craft a great meme. You can easily make one on your cell phone without any specific apps or niche knowledge. The format is already there; all you have to do is fill in the blanks with a message that you find relevant, relatable, and hilarious. Plus, nobody expects a meme to be extremely high quality, so nothing you create has to look perfect or polished. That’s part of the charm of a great meme.
I do this if I have a really early flight - I don't trust myself to make good sock decisions while technically still asleep.
Sentius also notes that memes can provide a great form of escapism. You might be extremely bored at your 9-5 job, but exchanging hilarious memes with your colleagues can make the day go by so much faster. Or if the current state of the world has you feeling like the future is incredibly bleak, you can always make some memes about the chaos that’s ensuing around the globe to help you cope. Sometimes, we have to laugh, or we’ll cry. So if making memes can help you stay sane, you gotta do what you gotta do!
Alas I look terrible in pictures whether it's smiling, weird faces, or nothing at all 💀
Unsurprisingly, memes are particularly popular amongst the youngest generations. And CBC reports that Gen Z especially is consuming their news through memes. This may sound odd, but considering that this generation grew up on social media, they are used to consuming quick, short-form content.
And frankly, many don’t have the attention spans necessary to sit through a long broadcast. “It's reflective of the information overload that we have now with access to all kinds of political events going on across the world, which is fantastic but very overwhelming for the average person," Andie Shabbar, an assistant professor at the Faculty of Information and Media Studies at Western University, told CBC.
No, absolutely not! Two separate bedrooms! The divorce rate would massively decrease and you can't convince me otherwise.
Shabbar also pointed out that sharing memes about what’s going on in the world is an easy way for young adults to make their voices heard and to connect with others around the globe who feel the same way. Plus, the best way to grab the attention of their peers is by using humor and graphics that grab people’s attention. It can be hard to have political discussions face-to-face, especially with older generations who may not take younger adults seriously. But online, anyone can chime into the conversation.
Are you enjoying these hilarious memes, pandas? Keep upvoting the ones that make you smile, and let us know in the comments below which ones you found the most relatable. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another article from Bored Panda featuring random yet hilarious memes, look no further than right here!
LOL, my brother's girlfriend got me one of these for the same reason. I love him, he lives on my couch now.
When that happened to me, they didn't say anything. They would just walk away shaking their head with a resigned sigh.
Look, Crocs are loathsome, I won't argue with that, but they are the supreme "just smash your feet into them" shoes for running outdoors quickly, especially if you are like me and you hate traditional sandals (especially flip-flops with the thingy that goes between your toes aaaaaaagggg.) Crocs are also wonderfully washable when you have a very sick puppy that you have to run outdoors every 15 minutes because he's expelling bodily fluid from some orifice (and possibly several at once) XD
My dogs get better birthday celebrations than I do! XD In the comment below is a pic of Stilgar on his 4th birthday (last January.) He got to walk along our city's main street to the dog bakery in order to get some dog-friendly birthday cupcakes! He got to ride in an elevator for the first time (he liked it) and got petted and fussed over by tons of strangers, which is his favorite activity XD Every one of his birthdays are extra-special because he had distemper as a puppy, and so few dogs survive it that we don't know what his long-term prognosis or life expectancy is... so every birthday he gets is a gift to us XD
FYI. Forcing a child to play sports and take some kind of lesson doesn't stop them from being an adult with no hobbies and no talent. Speaking from experience.
I'm not sure how to explain, but I feel like it's better to get hints knowing that your partner is ready to get engaged, than buying a ring without having a conversation about whether or not they are ready for engagement to make it "special", then being told no since they are not ready. (I hope it is clear 😅)
The 1st is also "how random Asian man on Youtube with 20 subscribers and broken English explains math"
I remember being a kid and reading a Calvin and Hobbes stríp where Calvin cut a Ping-Pong ball in half and drew pupils on it with marker in order to look like he was awake. I tried it myself with a Ping-Pong ball and quickly realized that it did NOT work IRL like it did with a comic stríp character XD This is a much more sophisticated option!
But "on my way" means "I am still at home I am just saying on my way so that you don't take me for a late freak"
Yeah, but you gotta get to the bag of chips before No Towel Tommy sticks his wet fncking hands in there.
Me in the machine shop pretending to look at a drawing and using an engineering app on my phone while quickly scrolling BP.
Nowadays, I'd be more impressed if you bought them before figuring out how you're going to pay for them.
Me talking to the imaginary audience whenever I do something: 12:43:07
Would be a complete other reaction if she said she won't let her boyfriend do something
Worked with a guy for years and never saw him without a hat. Then one day this is exactly what happened.
"You don't answer your phone when you're driving"...."No"..."You should sync your phone through your car"..."Again, no" Don't need the distraction.
My boss bought special food for toothless cats, Marks and Spencers no less. Husband remarked later after making himself a snack, "that new pâté is very nice"...
Asking me for relationship advice is like asking Stevie Wonder for driving lessons.
I'd b happy w those, I turn camera on look n go, yep, turn camera off, can't get the selfie thing down
To be fair, when my husband tells me no it's usually when I say I want a fifth cat, or a miniature Highland cow, or my own Moo Dang.
