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The myth of Man Flu. We have all experienced the phenomena of a man getting sick with some measly cold, little indigestion or a headache and exaggerating the symptoms so much, that we start to worry if they are on their death bed. Though men really do like being taken care of (hence lying in bed for a week in a recovery of the common cold), it has recently been scientifically proven, that some diseases do get men sicker than women. It all just has to do with women having superior immune systems that are not so easily affected by viruses. Now, we don't want to ruin the fun of mocking the ever-so-strong male getting bed-bound by a runny nose, so we've compiled the absolute best of the manfluenza cases below.

And while boyfriends and husbands might say that they are suffering the pains of childbirth times ten when having a man cold, their partners tend to look and their cries for help in a rather unsympathetic way. Probably because us ladies, when hit by flu, still manage to go to work, take care of the children and the 'dying' husbands. Actually, their whining gives us a good chance for a funny meme or two.

Below you'll find a list of the best bed-bound husband memes, slowly dying and greatly suffering boyfriend memes and men memes of heroes who have survived the manfluenza.

#1

Tweet joking about husbands overreacting to having a cold, pharmacist mistake highlighted.

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Lara B.
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahahaha. This made me laugh so hard :D

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    #6

    Tweet humorously discussing husbands with colds, saying they talk about being sick for weeks.

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    #7

    Woman offers care to husband in bed, humorously suggesting orange juice and tissues for his cold.

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    Blue Hippo
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes there in that drawer, under that awesome lamp... please

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    #8

    Hilarious post about husband feeling ill, described as caring for a thousand babies.

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    Hans
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Babies are less noisy and require less intensive care!

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    #9

    Tweet joking about husbands overreacting to having a cold.

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    Martin Forbes
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The poor man is evading the Grim Reaper here, and all you, his adoring wife, can do is makes jokes at his expense. My heart goes out to a fallen brother... :(

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    #10

    Funny post about husband with cold; wife buys ice cream for comfort.

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    #11

    Tweet humorously depicts husbands catching a cold and exaggerating illness seriousness.

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    Morgada
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hahahahaa. Man-dying. Should be a word! :)

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    #13

    Tweet humorously describing a husband's reaction to a cold, planning emergency room routes.

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    #15

    Tweet humorously contrasts a husband's cold with wife's pregnancy, using hashtag #mancold.

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    Rebeca Suttle
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when I was in labour my husband got a headache so I had to text my family, in between contractions, to bring him some pain meds because "he couldn't take it anymore"

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    #16

    Tweet humorously comparing husband's cold to a "Grey's Anatomy" drama.

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    Clare McDuff
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An overly dramatic convoluted set of plot lines?

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    #17

    Hilarious tweet about husbands exaggerating when they catch a cold, believing it to be the worst ever.

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    Maureen Zappellini
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that like the "most beautiful chocolate cake you've ever seen?"

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    #19

    Tweet humor about husbands overreacting to colds.

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    Sheila Stamey
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once was recovering from an open (bones sticking out) compound (more than one) , surgically repaired (second of six) ankle break that had required a bone transplant to repair. I was under Dr. Orders to only use my crutches to get to the bathroom and away from fire or flood. My fella had a upset tummy, (heartburn) and asked " could you please go to the refrigerator and get me a gingerale?" I looked at him, waiting for it to sink in, and after a minute, I bopped him on the head with my crutch.

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    #21

    Hilarious post about husband catching a cold, humorously exaggerated as life-threatening.

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    #23

    Cartoon shows a woman despairing on a chair, humorously remarking on husbands catching a cold.

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    Gabi Braun
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *dramatic music plays* *woman scream sound effect*

    #24

    Tweet humorously exaggerating a husband's reaction to having a cold, implying it's a "man cold" emergency.

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    Suparna Gibbs
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you only *think* he has a cold y'all better stand down. You'll KNOW when it's the real thing!

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    #25

    Man in a hoodie smiling, then transitioning to crying baby, illustrating husbands feeling like they're dying when sick.

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    #26

    Two-panel comic about husbands overreacting to illness, comparing a broken arm to a mild fever.

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    #28

    Cartoon woman joking about husbands with colds, text humorously implying they overreact.

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    SavouryOmlette
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! This is the actual conversation.

    #29

    "Man flu" joke describing how husbands exaggerate colds in a humorous post.

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    makki
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my dad had a headache so he decided to take off work because of it...sometimes i think he just wants a reason to stay home

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    #30

    Cartoon of a husband in bed with a cold, jokingly labeled as "man flu," with a concerned woman and a doctor standing by.

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    #31

    Cartoon of a husband in bed with a cold, humorously requesting orange juice from his wife.

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    #32

    Tweet humorously compares husband's cold to being out of commission, while wife manages daily tasks despite illness.

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    Kim Lorton
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If men had periods? Then this I have a cold c**p, would end!

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    #33

    Tweet humorously exaggerating a husband's reaction to a cold, expressing a playful approach to minor ailments.

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    #35

    Twitter post about husbands exaggerating illness, humorously requesting casseroles for a sick husband.

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    Jessica Graham
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How many times has my husband said that hmmm, lost count

    #36

    Husband with a fever and stuffy nose in a dramatic scene, humorously overreacting.

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    #37

    Tweet humorously comparing a sick husband to a toddler.

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    Malar Nathan
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my husband never shows that he is sick. I had to force him to go to hospital when he had a mild heart attack. im the total opposite.. hmmm... maybe he pamper me too much..

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    #38

    Hilarious post about husband with a cold, exaggerating the need for attention until he recovers.

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    joey Carlson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bruh I’ll have a 102 degree fever and my guy friends expect me to bring stuff to the party still and make lasagna. Nah bro have your friend with the slight cloud who is claiming to die do it

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    #39

    Cartoon of a husband in bed, claiming it's a "man cold," humorously exaggerating his illness.

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    #40

    Tweet humorously describing a husband with a cold, likened to caring for twenty kids.

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    joey Carlson
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My guy friend: sneezes Guy friend: I think I’m dying Me: is bleeding out of my pants Me: omg I feel so sorry lemme make u a care package bro I’ll make you as much chili as u want

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    #41

    Tweet humorously describing a husband acting dramatically while sick with a cold.

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    #42

    Text exchange humorously depicting a husband's reaction to having a cold.

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    Kim Lorton
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first husband that dies from a cold? All the wives near by, will bury him quietly, so the world never Knows!

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    #44

    Funny post about husbands acting dramatic when sick, with a woman emoji and the text, "Having a husband is cool and all..."

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    #45

    Tweet about husband feeling sick, no daycare, with hashtags #wahm, #sahm, #workingmom.

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    George Foster
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, I read all of these, but I just don't get it! My mother died when I was 5 YO, and I was single for 20+ years ... never had any of these "man problems". PS, my wife and I are deeply in love!!!

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