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From ChatGPT and Duolingo to Great Britain and Canada, over the years, we at Bored Panda have covered a lot of meme niches.

But we have a soft spot for those widely accessible universal ones, too. And the Instagram account 'Meme Goates' is full of them!

Touching on work, family, and other essentials of everyday life, its feed pokes fun at the highs and (mostly) lows of our relatable experiences. So, clear some space on your device because you'll probably want to save a bunch of these pictures. Happy scrolling!

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    Cartoon character driving a race kart, illustrating a relatable meme about drivers' expressions.

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    Michael P (Perthaussieguy)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The number of times I've done that and it's often a little old lady who can only just see over the steering wheel

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    Memes serve many purposes and functions, but at a fundamental level, they're an expression of people’s thoughts and emotions, and their cultural significance is bigger than many of us realize.

    The 2011 introduction of Meme Studies, an actual major at Northwestern University in the US state of Illinois, can be used as a marker of how much of an impact the internet has had on society, including shaping language and beliefs.

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    Cartoon character reading in bed, captioned with a relatable meme about enjoying one's own social media posts.

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    #4

    Blurred meme image of a cartoon character with a nameplate reading “Professional Idiot,” capturing relatable humor.

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

    Me reading a book and listening to music at the same time

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    "We live in a meme-based world, there's no denying that,” said Northwestern sociology professor Grant Richards at the time.

    "While it might not be considered standard academic material, I believe that ... it shows we're embracing the changing culture and not remaining stagnant."

    The material included courses such as 'Introduction to Redditology,' 'History of the Internet: IRC, /b/, and Beyond,' and 'The Sociology of Rage Comics.'

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    Two clay sculptures: one detailed, one distorted, humorously depicting self-perception versus reality. Relatable memes theme.

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    dorothy gale from kansas
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ugh i can't even imagine working for so long on something then dropping it that would ruin my entire year

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    #7

    Monkey meme showing shock with text about finishing a series; relatable moments captured in memes.

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    Anthony Nizza
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I put off watching the last couple episodes because I don't want it to be over.

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    According to researchers looking at modern forms of communication, memes can even be thought of as a language in themselves, with a capacity to transcend cultures and the ability to construct collective identities between people. No wonder they can be so universal and relatable.

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    Two deer stuck in a fence, humorously illustrating the concept of being stuck, relatable memes.

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    #11

    Baby Yoda standing, captioned with a relatable meme about forgetting tasks.

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

    That's called "Doorway effect". Totally normal.

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    Internet memes "are one of the clearest manifestations of the fact there is such a thing as digital culture", Paolo Gerbaudo, a reader in digital politics and director of the Centre for Digital Culture at Kings College London, explained.

    Gerbaudo views memes as "sort of a ready-made language with many kinds of stereotypes, symbols, situations. A palette that people can use, much like emojis."

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    #14

    Three animals taking a selfie at night in front of a brightly lit amusement park, illustrating relatable memes.

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    Social media post with a relatable meme about millennials and phone box clutter.

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    SonicAlchemy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't necessarily "need it" but I do keep it to store the stupid little "pin key" to open the SIM/SD card slot and my Micro SD to USB adapter. Otherwise I'd lose both to a junk drawer and would never be able to find them.

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    The beautiful thing about the Instagram account 'Meme Goates' is that you don't have to be deeply embedded in internet culture to understand its content. It's fun to look at and share as it is!

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    Homer Simpson meme depicting skepticism, humorously illustrating relatable moments in life.

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    Rob Fox
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you win 3 battles in a row (World of Tanks)

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    #20

    A relatable meme highlighting poverty as the punchline to a weight loss question.

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

    Mine was chemo. Worst diet plan ever, but I did lose weight!

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    #22

    Relatable meme of Kermit talking to hooded Kermit about procrastination at 7:01.

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    ️ ️~ lefty libra️ ~
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    procrasination (yall im sorry if thats not how you spell it its 12 38 AM on a thursday and im on break) at its finest

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    #25

    Baby with wide eyes looking concerned after watching a scary movie; relatable meme humor.

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    #26

    Shoe price meme with unchanged $79.99 tag, humorously highlighting relatable situations.

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    kazuha
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    screenshotting to send to my ex who keeps spamming me asking for another chance because "he's changed"😊💅🏻

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    #27

    Close-up of a person with a surprised expression, highlighting relatable memes about late-night internet browsing.

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    WIERD QUEEN RAYSUN<3
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the reason i go on bored panda in the middle of math class

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    #28

    A relatable meme of a child making a "how?" gesture with a text about giving relationship advice while single.

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    General Anaesthesia
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Them than can, does; them that can't, teaches." - old saying.

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    #30

    A relatable meme of a character in bed, eyes wide open, imagining a live person's funeral.

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

    and you wake up in the morning with a puffy face 😭

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    #31

    A relatable meme showing a woman with her head in her hand, distressed about going out.

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    That Person
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I like the one person who actually likes social events 🥲

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    #32

    Patrick Star with a giant brain, surrounded by books, illustrating a relatable meme about overthinking.

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    Baby Yoda meme in a dim room, capturing relatable humor with a thoughtful expression.

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

    Just scream with fury from hell and slap your jacket. 50% chances you won’t die!

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    #34

    Two people walking into a cosmic tunnel, symbolizing relatable memes about deep understanding in conversations.

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    #39

    Animated character smiling with headphones in a specific position; a relatable meme highlighting everyday struggles.

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    Chihuahua Mama
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The rage I feel when this happens is not normal

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    #40

    Two dolls with surprised expressions, illustrating a relatable meme about an elevator mishap.

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    #44

    Child on a couch, looking disappointed, holds a snack next to a box of cookies. Relatable meme about summer body struggles.

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    Space Cat<3
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m worried about the kid in the picture

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    #48

    Relatable meme text about crying and unrequited feelings in a playful font style.

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    Deborah B
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "He's not worth crying about." Yup, know that too, but this is now about *me* and *my* hurt feelings, not about him.

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    #49

    Child with oversized pink backpack, humorously reflecting a relatable meme about leaving a situation.

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

    Me running away ‘for good’ circa 1973

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    #51

    Relatable meme showing person labeled 'me' listening to the same 20 songs for months, looking thoughtful.

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    Daya Meyer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is comforting, isn't it? Hearing music that we we're used to in our teen time. Everytime me or my husband are listening to the radio and one of us says "That one is a great song!" it is from the nineties.

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

    Of course. But if you ask me why... no idea :D

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    Chihuahua Mama
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At that point I'd be half awake, debating how much I really need a job

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    I heart Boo-BI-es
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    This photo helps to explain why that new house, building or store that was supposed to be completed 7.5 months ago is no where near finished yet the budget for said project has tripled?? If possible pay for the job as a flat rate or have something in a contract stating they can't just drag out a project without being penalized in some way.

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

    Ugh, and once you've eaten you have to start planning for the next day.

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

    But sometimes the reason does make any damned sense.

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    Ent Hugger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    y'all recently try some mysterious prototype gum offered to you by the eccentric and reclusive owner of an old candy factory? did it taste like blueberries??

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

    Schrödinger's douchebag, is that you?

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

    Whatever you want to eat, I just want YOU to be happy! But also, not Asian, Mexican, or Italian.

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

    when i was in a car as a child i'd imagine someone running alongside me while playing an epic game of "the floor is lava"

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    Chihuahua Mama
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, sleeping is probably one of the most important things. At least that's what I tell myself

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

    If you think I'm getting close enough to notice if you've shaved, and then stopping because you haven't, you don't know me very well.

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

    Get born rich! oh you weren't bornn rich? oh ok you can't get rich now

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    ️ ️~ lefty libra️ ~
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thats why you always end it with, "but i honestly dont know thats what i think"

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    Sarah Rassier
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want her to get some glasses so bad, that squinty thing bugs the hell out of me

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    Chihuahua Mama
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The beauty of reaching your 30s is realizing the best party is at home with a glass of wine and not having to deal with random people

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