When Life Calls For Sarcasm: Memes About Everyday Situations

Being sarcastic gets a bad rep. They say sarcasm is for those who are incapable of honest and heartfelt communication. I say: “Do not slander my sarcastic king Chandler Bing like that!” (The rhyme is accidental, apologies.) Yes, it is a coping mechanism for those of us who often feel awkward during emotional moments. That’s where its element of relatability comes from.

The Instagram account I’m Being Sarcastic posts daily comedy snippets from TikTok, X (formerly known as Twitter) and other meme-tastic internet places. For some insights into what properties sarcasm brings to comedy and what we deem funny, Bored Panda reached out to Steven Kapica, assistant professor of English at Keuka College, and assistant professor Peter Kunze at Tulane University. Check out their thoughts below! And if you’re looking for a good laugh, scroll through our selected posts and let us know: could this list BE any better?

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