Humorous Memes For When You Need A Short Break From This Thing Called Life (50 Pics)
Interview With ExpertThe Internet can be a pretty angry place sometimes. People arguing about politics and social realities and pouring their everyday frustrations out on others is a sight familiar to many. Luckily, there's a wonderful antidote to all of that: memes. At least for a short time.
What we've got here today for you, Pandas, is a collection of memes about everything and anything. A little bit of animals, a little bit of absurdity, and some funny captions. They're all from the Instagram page The Hilarious Ted, an account with 3.7 million fans. So, what are you waiting for? Keep scrolling to see them all, and let us know which ones you liked the best in the comments!
Since memes have become so ubiquitous, we decided to explore their use in marketing. And to know more about that, Bored Panda reached out to Lindsey Gamble, an influencer marketing and creator economy consultant. He told us how useful memes can be for brands and reflected on some successful campaigns. Read his expert insights below!
We also got in touch with the creator of this meme page. Check out our short conversation with the mind behind “Hilarious Ted” below!
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A new place to stash my stuff? Under the sofa's getting a wee bit full.
Load More Replies...he person behind “Hilarious Ted” is a 33-year-old IT professional named Maher. “I run this page alone,” he told us via an email. The creator says it all started as a simple hobby of posting memes and sharing them with friends. After gaining a good amount of new followers, Maher started thinking that he could make this into a business and get his IG page famous.
For now, his goals are to reach a more global audience and collaborate with famous brands to turn “Hilarious Ted” into a solid revenue source. “My secret is posting every day non-stop (2-4 posts a day) and follow[ing] the trends,” he tells Bored Panda. He says that’s his secret to success; after some time of doing just that, it becomes clear what the followers want to see.
R/usernamedoesntquitecheckoutbutitsclose
Load More Replies..."Sorry, I can't come into work today. *fake cough* I've come down with something vague."
The one closest to the glass sleeping like it got no care in the world..
Thank you every single person that post this on the internet on regular basis. Makes me smile.
You're sure they're only sleeping? What was in the box? WHAT WAS IN THE BOX?
I hope they're not deliberately annoying this cat for cute pictures.
This cat still looks that grumpy as an adult. Gotta love him, though.
If once upon a time, memes were for chronically online people only, today, they can be a part of a good marketing strategy. As the expert in social media, Lindsey Gamble, says incorporating memes into a brand's social media strategy has many benefits. It can be funny, engaging, and relevant.
"Memes have a unique ability to create familiarity, even if people don’t know the exact origins of a meme—they often recognize it when they see it," Gamble explains. "For brands looking to stand out and reach new audiences, especially younger ones, memes offer a way to connect in a fun and relatable manner."
My beagle did. It was a flat top doghouse and she slept up there all the time
Load More Replies...I sending this to mom, gshe is in love with snoopy! Just yesterday we were getting cut e little stuffies, (pic below) and asked all of my sibling if they wanted it just for the sake of having a snoopy, we all said, "nah I'm good" and she was like, well too bad, I need this 4 myself! IMG_202410...9d4d41.jpg
Because he obviously is!! It’s the Wise Old Otter of the Northern River, duh??
An otter is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to.
I'll never for get the face of a stray dog that decided to adopt us and have here pups under the stair to our house. We were away for Xmas. We got back, getting out the car and out comes the dog we'd seen scrounging food from the local contractors. One by one with a big smile she brought her 8 pups out and proudly displayed them.
This dog's BEEN doing photo shoots lol. Bet she has like 4.3 million followers on Instagram
Spay/neuter, too many sweeties at shelters. Adorable but when I see those pics, I always see their possible future.
When people see the Duolingo bird doing its shenanigans on TikTok, they feel like the brand itself is more interesting. "Memes provide a sense of personality and can make a brand feel more approachable," Lindsey Gamble tells us. "Which is key in today's social media world, where personality and connection are so important."
Using memes can also be very efficient. "Scrappy brands, in particular, don't need to invest a lot of time and effort into creating meme content," he points out. "Memes are typically designed to be simple and unpolished, which makes them easier to produce compared to new, original content."
If you are ever in a bad mood, just Google "Big cats in boxes" and it will cheer you right up.
Niiiiice, thanks! I think this big fella's my fave. Big-Cats-i...f-jpeg.jpg
i would try patting it, it seems friend- were did my arm go-
Load More Replies...It’s a shame that this majestic animal is in a concrete enclosure and a cardboard box. I realize that they are on a path to extinction so shame on everyone ( myself included)
Was about to say the same thing, of course he's in the box, where else is he going to lie down, a cold, hard concrete floor?
Load More Replies...Remember the tiger's line from Dr. Doolittle? "Hello, Lunch."
Because this happened in Portland, OR. I remember this. IIRC he took the redline to the airport. Coyotes are really common here even inside the city.
I remember it too! And I once saw a pigeon hop on the light rail downtown at the main public library stop, ride it around to the Old Town stop, them hop off like it was a normal day for him. 🤣
Load More Replies...Because he finally won his suit against The Acme Corporation. But he was only awarded damages equaling to bus fare. (Read USFL vs NFL lawsuit award)
I think i laughed harder at the fact that the OP was actually name Karen! LOL!
That's why we might see small social media teams incorporate memes into their strategies more often. "Even if a brand tweaks the caption or customizes a meme slightly, it’s still far easier and quicker to share than creating entirely new content."
And, of course, it's also about the insane shareability aspect of memes that make them so effective. "With platforms like Instagram focusing more on shareable content (content shared via direct messages) memes, which are often shared, [it] can increase the chances that a brand is seen," the social media expert says.
Elephants have been known to eat fermented fruit in the wild, get drunk, and carouse. Look it up.
It's the fruit from the marula tree... very nice tasting fruit (and beverage)
Load More Replies...In Oklahoma it would have been "Man drinks 18 beers, steals and rides pig to fight with a cow after it wouldn't tip over!" For those that don't know yes, there really is a thing called cow tipping which is self explanatory.
Why am I not surprised that my spirt animal would actually do such a thing (Yes, replying to the comment below me)
Birds are challenging pets when they are a social breed. Nightjars are a solitary breed. Not a good companion animal.
Load More Replies...The name of the dragon on the 2010 movie How to Train Your Dragon.
Load More Replies...Indeed, if I could drive, I would be signing up right now!
Load More Replies...UPS drivers have a alright job sometimes, the majority of the time i hear about them they are patting dogs and cats, fml-
When it comes to examples, Gamble name-drops Netflix and Chipotle. "Unlike other brands that might rely on external memes or third-party content, Netflix creates and shares memes directly related to its own shows and movies," he explains. "This approach strikes a balance between sharing fun, playful content and directly promoting its programming. Whether viewers have seen the show or movie, the memes are relevant and engaging."
None of their previous owners deserved them; nobody who would abandon a pet does. God bless this man!
Have a look at auction lists for horses sent to slaughter. They served their owners and sometimes had to do crazy stuff to earn ribbons gor their owners, only to be dumped when old and the owner needs a new toy for more ribbons. The most crazy thing I saw recently is forcing horses to limp-canter, which is deemed as beautiful in a sport called "Western Pleasure and Horsemanship". If it wasn't so sad to see and the training to get them do this, it would be hilarious that people are proud of this achievement. No horse will ever limp by nature, their brains know that they are prey animals and those who limp get eaten first.
Load More Replies...I don't understand how people can abandon their pets like that smh. This man is an actual angel
Years ago I took in a pregnant stray cat. She may have been dumped just because she got "knocked up." You don't have your pets fixed, that happens - and a thousand times shame on anybody who abandons a cat or dog just because she got "in trouble" because the irresponsible guardian did not have her spayed.
Load More Replies...This has happened so many times. It's so sad seeing them run after the car. The only good thing is most of these folks aren't throwing them in water trapped in cages. I really hope some day there is a dog sanctuary where they can run and be with the love of people and other dogs. This man is an angel in disguise. Bless your heart sir. Thank you for your compassion to these beautiful beings. I hope they are all spayed or neutered.
Every llama I've ever met is a jerk. But they look like giraffe bunnies so it is hard to be mad at them.
My late mother's explanation of llamas: "if you want something, a llama wants you not to have it."
good ol' Obvious Plant. If you havent seen his stuff, a quick google should lead ya to a giggle...
No. The dude set it up to make a heart for his wife. original-f...082fc.jpeg
Bees are absolutely amazing. My dad was a beekeeper, I have a phobia but I still think they are amazing and admirable creatures... from a distance.
Yeah, after the yellowjacket (I know, not bees) incident of 1992 when my mom stepped on one of their hives in the woods that was obscured by leaves and they swarmed us, I’m a bit wary.
Load More Replies...I want to have bees so badly. But...I don't know enough about them to not kill them. I'm afraid of birds. I love them to death but if they flap I'm done. We had ducks, chickens, quail, parakeets, doves, homing pigeons, finches etc..at different times of our lives. Well my crazy narcissistic sister is afraid of bees. She moved to Florida a couple of years ago but I haven't talked to her since 2011 on my dads death bed that my sister lied on me to our mom. I was done. But I can't use bees as a weapon. So may be some day once I learn about them.
Yeah, weapons would be bad but honey makers? Fabulous
Load More Replies...Another great example, according to Gamble, is Chipotle. The fast-food chain drops memes after every other post on Instagram. "Chipotle takes existing meme formats and makes them its own, like with the 'Starter Pack' and the 'Guy Looking Back' meme."
"These are both memes that most people familiar with online content will recognize. They work well because Chipotle adds its own twist, making the meme feel refreshed and relevant, even if viewers have seen the original version before," Gamble tells us.
Or, like the one on the left, are looking to star in the re-make of the 1992 movie- "Bram Stoker's Dracula".
Both could be true. I'm sober and seeing the Pink Panther, while hearing the theme song.
I didn't, but now I do. My earbug for the day, lol
Load More Replies...However, when using memes, brands and companies need to be aware that some memes might not have the longevity of others. "Timing is critical when it comes to memes," Gamble agrees.
"Memes tend to have a short shelf-life, so brands need to respond quickly to capitalize on a trending meme. Delays in posting, often caused by internal processes or legal reviews, can result in missing the moment." He also says it's possible to overdo it: "It's okay for a brand not to jump on every meme."
The bear started to play piano years ago. After about two years, it quit playing. Just last year it picked it up again. As the zookeeper asked him about the big pause, the bear looked at his mitts and said:"I was born with them."
🎵tha bear necessities tha simple bear necessities of life🎶
lets hope she has bread if she doesn't, the pigeons will leave if the pigeons leave, she will k!ll herself
But how do brands determine which memes work for their audience and which don't? Gamble says "social listening" helps, where brands gauge what kind of content their audiences are sharing and talking about. "Partnering with meme creators can also be a smart move for brands," he adds.
"These creators know the landscape well, are constantly tracking trends, and can help brands navigate the fast-paced meme world. By collaborating with meme creators, brands can tap into their expertise and create more authentic, engaging content."
We know what the signs say. We also know where you sleep.
Ez magánügy. A kutyának is lehet magánügye. Magadról sem teszel ki képet,ha fingottál.
i was just going to comment that, when you see it in perspective, they are either very big or he has a tiny head.
Load More Replies...The Lion Whisperer. I love his channel. He has a great respect for these animals.
Then there's the joke about the guy was being chased by a lion and prayed, "Dear Lord, I've never been a religious man... I don't know if I even believe in you... but if you are up there, please make this lion into a Christian." And the stopped briefly and said, "Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive, in your name..."
Gamble says brands should be proactive when looking to incorporate memes into their strategy. "Developing a checklist or criteria for the types of memes they're willing to share, especially if they have a lengthy approval process, can be beneficial," he claims.
"This way, the team managing social media can move quickly when a relevant meme arises and avoid missing opportunities while still adhering to legal or internal processes for brand safety."
Does the cat have only one eye? Or is the other eye in shadow? Or is the cat winking?
... the cat did a piddle, all over the kitchen floor. The little dog laughed to see such fun, so the cat did a little bit more. ;-)
Load More Replies...No. It got too close to the sun and the puff of smoke is all that is left.
Load More Replies...I pictured a little dish running down the street hand in hand with a spoon...
Memes can do wonders for a brand's engagement. Just look at what the "Kamala HQ" TikTok account did for the U.S. presidential candidate. However, delicately balancing the incorporation of memes can become an art. "Brands should avoid relying too heavily on them, as overuse can diminish their effectiveness," Gamble cautions.
If you saw something similar in Africa, it was probably a dik-dik, the world's smallest antelope.
Load More Replies...They are adorable! I have seen them in Chile and they grow as tall as a labrador.
Where is he? That background makes it look like he's on the Deathstar.
My dogs sometimes wake me up to go potty. This morning I couldn't sleep and my one dog had gone under my bed. I thought I'll put my other dog in his bed but I know she will come out and do her bark of wanting something. I put my masks back on and laid down for about 30 secs. I sat up and said Do you have to go potty baby girl. She wagged her tail and I get the other one up and out to yard. I never get mad or angry at them because they can't help when the call will come. When we adopted our 2nd dog I would put up a gate in my doorway because he wasn't potty trained. Well all of sudden I smelled something and turned over asking what is that smell. My girl went under the bed because she had pooped on the floor. I told her baby you're not in trouble. It's not your fault. She came out and wagged her tail. How can you be mad at that?? Her sweet little face. Can't be mad at their little faces.
I used to have a cat years ago, that, (for some strange reason, I still don't understand) liked to chew on the cords, for the floor lamps. 🤷
Loverboy learned to turn on touch lamps early on. I switched to a pull chain lamp attached to my bed's headboard and he figured that one out, too. It's only a matter of time before he figures out the moon.
Uhh, how does one “plan” for having a small hyper velociraptor in the house? Bubblewrap?
Easy, you adopt an adult dog and let other fools take the damage.
Load More Replies...as a person whos had German sheps all my life...can confirm this is accurate
I have my first Germ Shep now. He is 10 months old and has become so destructive I had to google wtf was going on
Load More Replies...It's a funny sign, but also very useful. WAY too many human underestimate how much time, patience and energy they need to devote to their adolescent canine friend and it is heartbreaking
There’s a reason they call it housebreaking. At that age, they’re really good at breaking the house
Load More Replies...I have 3 cats. My house looks like a tornado sat around all day and watched TV.
Now I know why dog years are assessed at seven times one human year.
"If a brand only posts memes, the audience might lose sight of what the brand actually stands for or the products they offer," the expert in creator economy, Lindsey Gamble, says. "Instead, memes should be used sparingly and intentionally. Over-reliance can also lead to potential legal risks, especially if the brand is using copyrighted material without permission."
Step stools had to have been required. Otherwise, how does that even work?
Load More Replies...But if you’re thinking bout my baby it don’t matter if you’re black or white.
Fooey on people who breed cats and dogs with short legs. What a stupid thing to do when most of us don't have tunnels for them to go into.
💀 ☠️ 💀 ☠️ 💀 ☠️ 💀 ☠️ 💀 ☠️ 💀 ☠️ 💀 ☠️ 💀 ☠️ 💀 ☠️ 💀 ☠️ 💀 ☠️ 💀 ☠️ 💀 ☠️ 💀 ☠️
Load More Replies...he looks so cocky, like his shelter mates never believed in him and now he was the first one to get adopted!
This is the Asian Long nosed vine snake. They are *mildly* venomous (bee sting level of pain), live in trees, can travel in the tree canopy by making a large portion of their body rigid and stretching out BUT their coolest quality is they can Actually Focus Their Eyes (by sighting down their long nose AND because they have those cool shaped pupils). And yes they have been proven to think judgy thoughts.
Gasp! It’s the deadly Judgement Snek! It will judge you to an early grave!
Thanks for the link. But I don't think it's photoshopped. It's just upside down.
Load More Replies...I've seen this picture 1000 times and it makes me laugh every time
*in David Attenborough voice* And here, we have stumbled upon the nest of a rare k-pop boy group.
*in David Attenborough voice* "And here we have stumbled upon the nest of the rare group The Tweetles" there i fixed it for you 👍
Back at camp, Hungry Joe has nightmares, fearful that he will be called up as a replacement for someone on the Bologna mission. He also dreams that Huple’s cat is sitting on his face and suffocating him, which it is. Pandemonium ensues and Yossarian finally collars both Hungry Joe and the cat; he insists that the fight be a fair one and releases them both, but the cat runs off. Hungry Joe is declared the winner and again dreams that he is being suffocated by Huple’s cat. Catch 22
mine sleeps on my chest, with his face right in my face. thankfully he rarely tries to smother me though.
I think I’m a bear. I’m a big lady who likes to eat and hibernate.
Load More Replies...I’m more of an eye-eye. All of the above except instead of cute small and chubby, I’m tall, skeletally thin and somewhat terrifying at first look
Love albino critters 🤍🤍🤍 Edit to change the hearts from purple to white
He's the one who runs from the cops while his pants are falling down.
Load More Replies...My kids never broke my thumb because they wanted to eat garbage! Yes, my dog has!
Load More Replies...When my cat jumps off the counter and bolts for the basement stairwell
This cat is probably the cause of a lot of new local legends and ghost stories where it is residing. Imagine seeing that face in the dark...
WHAT?!? POST MALONE?!?! BREAK THE WINDOW! BREAK THE WINDOW!!!!!!! 😨😭
This is a stupid thing to do but press your hand on the glass to make sure the AC has not shut off since it's easy for a dog to accidently hit the AC on/off button.
I like snakes. I just don't own them because, I don't want to feed them live animals.
Not true! My cat just LOVE water! "Give me a shower! Give me a shower! YAAAAAAY! BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!"
That's exactly how my granddaughter's Kitty (that's his name) looks like when she takes a shower with him!
On the other hand: "As the largest species in the big cat family, tigers have more surface area that heats up, which is probably why they swim for pleasure. Likewise, smaller cats such as the domesticated ones living in our homes might refrain from getting their fur wet since it would make them uncomfortably cold."
Turns out those weird medieval paintings of animals looked accurate.
Hoch die Hände, Wochenende! (Put your hands in the air if you love the weekend!)
When I was a kid I thought that slugs were snails without shells - you know when you tread on one but stop when you hear the crunch, I thought you broke their home and now they're a slug
Well the cow is trying to jump over the moon, you better put out a BOLO on your dish and spoon..
Load More Replies...This is NOT from the Twister movie. The cows in that movie were black and white. I repeat...THIS IS NOT FROM THE MOVIE.
To be fair, they are known for their short memory spans
Load More Replies...He is bring you a gift!! This is his way of saying "Thank You." You do not have to eat the rubber bands!!
Been feeding crows at the park for years and all I've gotten is loud squeaks and and bird c**p on my truck. Ungrateful bastards.
Yep, nope, she’s adopted you now. Same with her babies. They now own you.
Cat dad! Love him. 💕 https://www.instagram.com/pariszarcilla/p/Cz92WouiLmo/?img_index=1
I love the look of mother cats: they always seem proud of their litter 😍😘🥰😭
She may not be yours, but you are now definitely hers, and theirs.
Who goes somewhere with wildlife and stays on their phone?! It's obviously a phone call and not taking a picture or video either.
I don't know, seeing someone crawl under a table to get this picture might be just as funny.
"I told you there were hunters on the other side of that road but nooooo, you had to go that way."
They don't 'toss' their babies. The Mum relaxes the pouch and the baby falls out and the Mum gets away while the baby is on the ground. Source: https://www.yourlifechoices.com.au/entertainment/do-quokkas-really-throw-their-babies-at-predators-to-escape/
As my husband used to say "don't let the truth get in the way of a good story" lol
Load More Replies...Omg, in the US that would have cost thousands in a bill they would receive nine months later so they have no idea want it was for and or remember why it happened.
Yeah, the picture has to be BS. Even in the UK, the pet owner has to pay the bills. When my doggos are ill, it costs mega pounds to do an X-ray.. So who would pay for a stupid picture to put on the internet.
Load More Replies...ok peeps those of you call bull saying it would cost thousands! no no it wouldnt, Idk if this is real or not but an xray doesnt cos thousands to MAKE (Used to work at a vet) so doing this for a kid if it was a sweet vet is nothing. They charge you lots for overhead, paying for the cost of machine, the technicians time and skill, the doctors time and skill ect. all this adds up and that is what you are charged for. its not the xray itself its the ability to take it and the knowledge to interpret it that you are charged for.
Unlikely given the cost. Doesn't even look real-why are some bits supposed to be dark and others light? Makes no sense.
When I needed my arm fixed the doctor put a bandaid on my doll's arm so she could be "fixed" too. I would have been just three or four years old but I still remember it so clearly.
No wonder the dino felt constipated, it swallowed mum's favorite "toy". 😏
🎶AIN’T NOTHING BUT A HEEEAARTACHEEEE🎶 (please for the love of all that is holy continue this)
More like this. My boss is crazy and makes life difficult for me. This column did me good 🙂
Once again, BP's headline writers fail to distinguish between a funny post and a meme.
Please do more of these and less of the silly AITA from Reddit!
More like this. My boss is crazy and makes life difficult for me. This column did me good 🙂
Once again, BP's headline writers fail to distinguish between a funny post and a meme.
Please do more of these and less of the silly AITA from Reddit!
