We’re living in not-so-fun times. Many parts of the world are in turmoil. That means there’s a lot of doomscrolling to be had. You don’t even have to look too deep. Most timelines and comment sections these days can get quite toxic.
But you can always count on Bored Panda to give a bit of a digital cleanse. Take these memes, for example. These are from the savehumour Instagram account, rife with 941 posts (and counting) that not only can tickle you into a few chuckles, but also make you say to yourself, “Yep, can relate.”
As always, don’t forget to upvote your favorites.
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Memes will never go out of style. There’s always at least one or two that will hit home for you, make you feel seen or triggered. And that relatability through memes has changed the way we communicate, according to licensed therapist Theodora Blanchfield.
As Blanchfield explains, sharing a joke through memes, for one, illustrates a shared perspective through humor. And from that, a strengthened connection can form.
“Sometimes a meme from a friend will hit my inbox, and I’ll feel a bit of surprise. ‘Wait, you feel that way too?? I never would have guessed,” she stated.
I hate the plank. Wish I could hit that like button at least 10 more times.60 seconds feel soooooooo long
Memes have also become a form of expression. Since many of the most popular ones involve sarcasm, it enables you to communicate a less-desired feeling in a way that isn’t overly negative.
As Blanchfield points out, memes that address difficult-to-communicate themes can unload some of the burden of the heavy emotions involved.
I will sacrifice my wrist. At least I won't suffer from back pain.
Unsurprisingly, memes are a coping tool for many people. According to licensed psychologist and West Chester University professor Dr. Lynn Zubernis, it was most evident during the height of the pandemic in 2020.
“Several studies have found that seeking out and sharing memes that were high in emotional valence, humor, and relatability were effective ways of coping with anxiety during the pandemic, especially for more anxious individuals,” she wrote.
Pakistan International Airlines: "savehumor, thanks for your support. You're the wind beneath my wings."
Interesting. It appears he's never been exposed to basic monetary systems (unless their country uses a different type of system).
Overall, memes can capture the human experience in a single image with text on top. It’s why there will always be one for every emotion, life milestone, or the most mundane parts of one’s day.
“Being able to laugh in the midst of your own disappointment can make it just a little easier to deal with—and that’s where a meme just might help.” Dr. Zubernis wrote.
Thats a nasty unnecessary comment and in very poor taste. People have no shame.
Surgeon: "It's all right, Dave. Keep calm. This operation is just a simple procedure." Patient: "My name is Fred!" Surgeon: "I know. I'm Dave."
ah yes, I tried to generate pictures of Roland Deschain twerking and it just looked like an amorphous cowboy
I've been reading on the Instagram subreddit that people are getting their accounts banned randomly for no actual reason (IG lists a reason, but it's something the person never did.) The banned person can appeal the ban, but the appeals are handled by an AI that seems to auto-deny the appeals 100% of the time. Be careful with your pics on Instagram - you may want to back up your files and pics so you don't lose them forever.
