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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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9 years ago

Hahahaha. This made me laugh so hard :D

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    #2

    Tweet about husbands catching a cold, highlighting the humor in their overreactions compared to wives.

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    Hans
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Sharing the duties!

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    #3

    A woman in labor, attended by medical staff, with text humorously comparing labor pain to husbands with a cold.

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    Hans
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Almost.

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    #4

    Comic depicting husbands overreacting to a cold; wife is calm while husband is overly dramatic.

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    Pickles Driver
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    100% true.

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    #5

    Tweet humorously describing a husband catching a cold and complaining excessively.

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    Merilyn Horton
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    They sure are special

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    #6

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

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    Bianca Cujba
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    At least it's a few weeks, not months :)

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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
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    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
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    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
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    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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    Mikleo
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Don't forget the wine.

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    #11

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

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    Morgada
    Community Member
    9 years ago

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

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    #12

    Cartoon of a husband dramatically resting on a couch with a cold, while his wife points out it's been nine years.

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    Lelia Ungureanu
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    :) this is a good one

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    #13

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

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    CatShatBrix
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Wonder if he's still alive now?

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    #14

    Husband-themed mugs in gift shop, including a "Man Flu Survivor" mug humorously showcasing husbands catching a cold.

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    ADHORTATOR
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Where can I get one?

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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
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    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
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    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
    Community Member
    9 years ago

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

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    #18

    Cartoon man with a cold, wrapped in a robe, tissues in hand, and surrounded by medicine, illustrating man flu humor.

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    Mbajunwa Charlemagne
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    it is real

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    #19

    Tweet humor about husbands overreacting to colds.

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    Sheila Stamey
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    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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    #20

    Funny comparison of husband with a cold needing soup and rest versus wife handling chores while sick.

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    Wanda Queen
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    YES

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    #21

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

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    #22

    Meme of a bearded man with text about husbands getting sick and making others suffer.

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    Blue Hippo
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Then we must go...

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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
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    *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
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    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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    Dane Pearson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    He turned white, too?

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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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    coffee zombie
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    And a cold is death entering the body?

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    #27

    Cartoon man with cold acting dramatic, caption humorously compares cold to severe illness.

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    Marika Stanway
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    lol

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    #28

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

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    SavouryOmlette
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Yes! This is the actual conversation.

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    #29

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

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    makki
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    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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    Blue Cicada
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This one is the best illustration.

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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
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    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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    #34

    Husband on a couch, humorous depiction of a cold as a dramatic illness.

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    Maggie Grover Bacher
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    it's such a tempting offer too

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    #35

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

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    Jessica Graham
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    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
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    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
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    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
    7 years ago

    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
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    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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    #43

    Tweet humorously describes husband with a cold, asking for prayers.

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    Emily Jelassi
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    lol

    #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
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    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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