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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How women see guys of any age when they proudly parade their toys around or throw fits because they didn't get their way or refuse to contribute to chores or celebrate their boys' club or...
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.
I hate the plank. Wish I could hit that like button at least 10 more times.60 seconds feel soooooooo long
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.
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.
“Virginia teenager Mia Heller’s filtration system harnesses the power of ferrofluid, a magnetic oil that binds to microplastics in flowing water.” ( This High School Student Invented a Filter, Smithsonian Magazine )
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."
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.
I will sacrifice my wrist. At least I won't suffer from back pain.
I'm confused. 'Don't go inside' would make sense. I have to be missing something. Anyone?
Interesting. It appears he's never been exposed to basic monetary systems (unless their country uses a different type of system).
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."
As a dad with a daughter - No, it's the girl that's cute!
“Should you guess or skip on the SAT? Here’s the quick answer: Always guess.” ( Guessing vs. Skipping, Pursu )
A Kickstarter failure. “Cyclotron is still MIA. In their last Kickstarter update, the creators wrote that: “We’ve been very busy with the project,” but have yet to actually ship it. Hopefully that will change in time, but it’s yet another reminder of why project backers should make themselves aware of the risks inherent in Kickstarter campaigns.” ( The hubless, carbon-fiber Cyclotron bike looks straight out of ‘Tron’, Digitaltends, 2019 )
With enough background knowledge, you have a shot at least partial credit.
I studied for my organic chem final until 2 AM. Slept through my alarm (never happened before). Woke up as the test was starting and arrived halfway through the test. I passed but it wasn't pretty. I felt I was the luckiest person on the planet.
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.
ah yes, I tried to generate pictures of Roland Deschain twerking and it just looked like an amorphous cowboy
Looks more like the show I watched 90% of, then the main character did something TRULY OUT OF CHARACTER, so I got pissed off and abandoned it.
“Color is related to antioxidant capacity in some fruits and vegetables. Anthocyanin-rich purple, red, blue fruits and vegetables have more TAC [total antioxidant capacity]. Serving size should be considered when evaluating the overall antioxidant contribution of a meal. Food selection could be guided by color to increase TAC content, while also considering total calorie intake.” ( Relationship between color and antioxidant capacity of fruits and vegetables, Science Direct )
