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Memes have remained relevant in this fast-moving digital world. Many other trends have come and gone, but these easily crafted images with funny one-liner texts continue to be a mode of communication and expression for people online.

It’s likely why online communities like the Funny Memes subreddit continue to thrive. With 1.1 million members and counting, these people are so far living up to the page’s profile that says, “Where Laughter Lives.”

We’ve picked out the best memes that touch on almost every facet of life, from being a kid in the ‘90s to the disparities in a romantic relationship. As you scroll through, you may find at least one or two to relate with.

#1

I Know. I Should Get Over This Delusion

Tweet meme with humorous take on changing minds using facts and data for entertainment.

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David Jeffery
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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh you sweet, summer child (last day of summer, here in OZ)

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    #3

    Facts

    Funny meme about 90s life without internet, featuring a humorous exchange about TV commercials reminding parents of their kids' whereabouts.

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    Lyoness
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We got kicked out at sunrise and told to come back when the street lights came on. We amused ourselves, no internet needed.

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    One possible reason memes remain relevant today is because they have become an effective form of self-expression. As psychology professor Dr. Constance de Saint Laurent explains, memes allow us to express our imperfections.

    “Memes are often an invitation to stop taking ourselves so seriously,” Dr. de Saint Laurent wrote in an article for the Maynooth University website, adding that a meme’s shareability makes it a communal experience.

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    #6

    IKEA

    Funny meme about fake arrow decals creating a labyrinth in IKEA.

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    Lyoness
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this person.

    ghost gurl
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol................but like, arrested for what, exactly?

    Carrie Laughs
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fair point, made me check it. It's not a true story.

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    Tom Brincefield
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always thought the stories annoy people getting lost in Ikeas were jokes. Then the last time I was in one, a woman asked me how to find the exit. I told her to just follow the arrows on the floor, they would take her out.

    Ryan
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to imagine that more and more customers were getting caught in the endless loop, crying out, "what do we do??" as the employees look on in horror.

    Sally Moen
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then there's a book about a pseudo-IKEA store called Horrorstor (the title has umlauts but I'm typing on an English-language keyboard). It's a horror story about people and employees getting lost and a monster that lives there.

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    trixiefly11
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems a bit harsh to arrest him. Kick him out maybe, but jail?

    Lizzie
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is hilarious! And also, jow do you explain your arrest to your boss lol

    Wendy
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Evil Genius

    Toothless Feline
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I greatly enjoy random acts of harmless chaos.

    April Pickett
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love going to Ikea, so that wouldn't be a problem.

    Lazy Panda 2
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm laughing so much at this. I'm also thinking if they arrested him in the Ikea, they probably spent too long trying to get out.

    KDS
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did customers go in circles?

    Grover Kidd
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, the Ikea was a labyrinth BEFORE he put down the arrows. He just made it official.

    Marie BellaDonna
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Day 753: Kids: "Aw Mom, meatballs for dinner AGAIN??"

    Senjo Krane
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very appropriate from what I've heard of ikea.

    SJones
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds fun!

    Bryan Wright
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂🤣😂🤣 What fun way to spend the day in Ikea

    Mark Hastings
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My local Ikea has lights hanging from the ceiling with the directinal arrows that shine on the floor, none are painted on the floors.

    Sally Moen
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to tell that guy about the time I went to IKEA and got mad at 2 staff members because I couldn't figure out how to exit. I don't think extra arrows could hurt at all, considering how mixed-up their showrooms are. I would pay IKEA for an app with a map.

    Richard Iachetta
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why arrested? All he did was put some arrows down he didn't put a gun to anyone's head.

    stev
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what an a*s! i wnat his number.

    cogadh
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my worst nightmare. I have a panic attack trying navigate an Ikea normally. I'm glad they arrested this evil, evil person. Now they need to get the person who designed Ikea stores in the first place.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is from There is News, a satirical site. Claims that Sylvester Schwartz, 33yo, was arrested by the Chicago Police Department simply never happened.

    Nice Beast Ludo
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People must have been circling for hours and demanding justice since someone went to jail lol. How did no one notice or ask questions when they were putting the stickers on the ground?

    DaisyGirl
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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    Another reason memes haven’t gone out of style is their ability to draw on the current cultural schema. People create memes to construct narratives about current events. 

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    According to media psychology expert Dr. Pam Rutledge, memes can digest complex ideas and translate them into “short-form cultural commentaries.” They can also “humanize and simplify conflict.”

    #7

    So It Was All A .... Lie??

    A funny meme about dentists' opinions on toothpaste, highlighting humorous insights from a Twitter post by Jon.

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    #8

    Just So We're Clear

    Funny meme comparing box office earnings of "Magic Mike" and "Shrek" humorously.

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    Memes perfectly fit the era of short-form content and visual content consumption. They can encapsulate an entire issue into one image, making them a preferred method of news delivery. Author and educator Kyla Scanlon summed it up perfectly: “Memes are visual. News articles are not.”

    “Memes bring levity to the intensity of what we are experiencing,” Scanlon wrote in an article for Medium, adding that these images also hold enough power to “take a step back and reconsider.”

    #10

    That’s Smart Ngl

    Dog humorously dressed with wrenches on its back in a garage, exemplifying funny memes for entertainment.

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    Michelle C
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I imagine he’ll probably very happy to accept plenty of extra treats and perhaps a new toy as payment for his work!

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    #11

    The Pain Is Real

    Yoda meme humorously relates to parenting exhaustion and answering endless questions.

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    Lee Banks
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once babysat a very bright and inquisitive toddler. He asked "What are these?" (pointing at teeth). We covered all aspects of human development, nutrition, herbivores/omnivores/carnivores, and evolution. After about an hour of "Why?", I gave up and told him "Because God said so."

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    #12

    How Many Of Us Have Similar Stories

    Text meme about rent prices and career change over 20 years for entertainment.

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    Nimitz
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was 21 I paid $700/mo while earning $8.95/hr for a unit that consumed $300/mo in utilities (very poor insulation and Canada). Now that I'm 40 and that place is listed for $2,100 after they put in a new stove and fridge, but they did not fix the insulation issues. And the property company still isn't including utilities. We need a Luigi for Landlords

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    Because they are presented in a lighthearted and often humorous way, educators have used memes to deliver information to their students. A 2024 paper published in the Journal of Science & Justice concluded that memes not only boost a student’s interest in taught content but also help them retain knowledge better.

    #13

    Ahh Yes, The Ol' Landlord Special

    Ceiling water stain humorously altered to resemble a cartoon bird, blending laughter and creativity for entertainment.

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    #14

    Do They Really Exist

    Close-up of a person laughing with text about falling asleep quickly, funny memes collection for entertainment.

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    #15

    Greatest Dragonslayer

    Funny meme of a man facing a giant dragon on a lava field, labeled "Donkey" for comedic effect.

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    Now, it’s your turn to give insights. Why do you think memes have remained relevant in the last decade since they entered the mainstream? Are they really an effective form of expression? Share your thoughts in the comments! 

    #16

    Financial Trick

    Funny meme about saving money in a "find jar" leading to buying a Ford Explorer.

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Bankers hate her! This woman has discovered an amazing trick to raise money for a new car!"

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    #17

    Thanks Google

    Meme showing Google Earth street view with a blurred-out person in an orange outfit on a rural road.

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    CyndiLouLou
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And yet they still know, they still know too much!!

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    #18

    Saving Up

    Cat with one striped leg, humorously captioned, showcasing funny memes for entertainment.

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    Adrian
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww, you're perfect the way you are

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    #19

    Lolll

    Funny meme of a lighter ad featuring two celebrities promoting candle use.

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    Billo66
    Community Member
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should just get married already lol

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    #20

    Imagine

    Funny meme comparing a man's photo to a humorous caricature, highlighting jawline and skull shape with added text.

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    Barbara Wilcock
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put him in one of those overcrowded Brazilian prison, let's see how he copes with rape there

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    #21

    Right?

    A funny meme showing a character resembling Wednesday Addams with a humorous twist related to Tim Burton.

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    #22

    Ayo

    "Keanu Reeves in a humorous meme, looking stern and resembling a character from a fantasy series for entertainment."

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    Lyoness
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I laughed so hard at this but then realised now I've seen I'll never be able to unsee it so thanks for that.

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    #23

    Casualties Of War

    Funny meme about unexpected impact of military service shared on Twitter.

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    Kat Alison
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Military members deserve so much better than the U.S. gives them.

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    #24

    No Food? No Photos!

    Two photographers at a wedding holding cameras, highlighted in a funny meme for entertainment.

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    Emily Unicorn
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would do that. Food is necessary payment.

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    #25

    $800 Car

    Kermit driving a car with a humorous caption about road rage and car value; funny memes for entertainment.

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    Lyoness
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I love my beater and will drive that b*tch into the ground. It's cost me about 0.08 cents a km so far (plus gas) and I figured she's got at least 2 more years in her, so I expect that'll get even lower.

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    #26

    Oh Hell Yeah... Windows Xp

    Windows XP login screen humor meme about age for entertainment.

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    Earonn -
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Darling, I am old enough to have used a mechanical typewriter. Go way, you baby.

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    #28

    Best Way To Fix This Problem

    A shopping cart zip-tied to a car door targeting bad parking for humor.

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    #29

    “We Haven’t Overthrew A Government Since 1954”

    Funny memes: Fake Chiquita tweets about overthrowing Brazil and clarifying the error.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But Canada, Greenland, and Panama are on alert!!

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    #30

    Printers Are A-Holes

    Cartoon of a printer refusing to print due to no ink, illustrating humor in everyday tech frustrations.

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    Lady Eowyn
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am out of ink and my printer is flashing nasty lights at me. I wish it looked as cute as this one.

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    #32

    Hand Him His P H O N E !

    Funny meme showing a speedometer reading 123456, with humorous dialogue about urgency on the freeway.

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    Jan Rosier
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    did that when I still had my motorcycle, used to be a thingy on a motorcylce forum : 'lucky sevens', iow all numbers, incl the daytripper, showing sevens

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    #33

    Do You Agree?

    "Funny meme comparing being 30 in the 80s versus 2024 with anime characters."

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    Michael Largey
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was in my 20s in the 70s. Now I'm in my 70s in the 20s.

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    #35

    Gotta Play To Win

    Funny meme about relationship drama and strategic responses for entertainment.

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    Lyoness
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this girl finding out who you're dating? Because no doubt it's deliberate.

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    #36

    Doctor

    Man humorously hiding behind a tree, illustrating a doctor's reaction, featuring funny meme content.

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    Chuckie
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the doctor/technician is exposed to it many many many times a day, everyday. thats the point.

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    #37

    You Know What? I Never Thought Of It That Way

    Funny meme about deserving dogs, highlighting kindness to animals over time.

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    Child of the Stars
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously. It's cats we don't deserve, and they know it!

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    #38

    What A Time To Be Alive

    Medieval peasants working in the field with a humorous text about having fewer holidays than them.

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    Ace
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Medieval peasants actually worked something very very close to 365 days a year. In this case the 150 days is referring to the amount of their tie they had to work, without being paid, for their feudal lord, the rest of the time they spent working to feed themselves.

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    #39

    Something To Think About

    Spider-Man meme reflecting on successful lies, part of a funny meme collection for entertainment.

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    Jane Jayne Jain Jeign Jein
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That the health of the economy is important. That all our problems are caused by the jobless and not by people who earn huge amounts of money at jobs that destroying our environment and our societies. That newsrooms should ask business leaders for their opinion on anything.

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    #40

    Caught In The Act

    Funny meme of a teacher staring from a ceiling panel during a test, catching students by surprise.

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    oktopus
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ceiling Teacher Is Watching You Master Tests.

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    #41

    And I'm Only 25

    Elderly man struggles to stand after looking at funny memes on toilet for 46 minutes.

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    #42

    France

    Map joke about a French nuclear plant near Belgium border, illustrating funny neighbor relations.

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    Pernille
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think someone else are currently setting records in being a crappy neighbour.

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    #43

    Really Americans Do This?

    A British historical figure meme humorously reacts to Americans' tea-making methods.

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    KnightOwl
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tried this once when my kettle broke. I took a tiny sip and it was so disgusting that i immediately poured it down the sink. I'd rather die of dehydration than drink that. It definitely tastes different and is an insult to proper tea.

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    #44

    Professionals Have Standard

    Funny meme showing a frustrated chef confronting a rat in the kitchen.

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    Earonn -
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He also tried to cheat someone out of their inheritance....as far as I am concerned, that's pretty evil...

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    #45

    True Story

    Man in a suit with witty text about advice and mistakes, capturing a funny meme for entertainment.

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    Annik Perrot
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they ever did à biopic of (F)Elon, (God forbid!) he'd be great.

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    #49

    How Good Is Your Math?

    Funny meme with a tricky probability question listing answers: 25%, 60%, 50%, and 25%.

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    #50

    One Of The Best Arguments For Capitalism I’ve Ever Seen

    Funny meme comparing similar fast-food chicken sandwiches under capitalism.

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    Verfin22
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But they all got it right. None of them looks like that when you order it.😆

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    #51

    Useless…

    Olympics lifeguard meme showing a swimmer preparing, while a bored lifeguard sits in the background.

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    Corvus
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh, this again? Being an Olympic swimmer does NOT grant you immunity to having accidents while in the water and drowning because of them. Muscle cramps, for example, can happen to anyone.

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    #52

    Landlords Suck

    Funny meme of a painted-over roach on a wall, illustrating where laughter lives in unexpected home repairs.

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    David Jeffery
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A dancing roach. Doesn't look like it was f*****g. Though it may have been on a promise before being painted over.

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