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Every once in a while, we all need a mental reset that doesn’t involve downloading another wellness app or committing to a 3-hour nap we’ll regret later. That’s exactly why we’ve pulled together this collection of hilarious, painfully relatable memes from a wildly popular Instagram page.

Think of it as your digital escape hatch. Whether you’re fake-typing in a Zoom call, avoiding the dishes, or just craving a little serotonin, these memes get it. They hit all the right nerves in the funniest ways possible. So go ahead, scroll, snort, send them to your group chat. Because in the middle of all this chaos, you’re definitely not alone.

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    Memes make us laugh, and sometimes, we laugh harder than we expect to. But here’s the thing: not everyone sees memes the same way. Sure, we all enjoy the humor, but our lens differs. Some people scroll by, others pause to think, and a few save them for future use. It’s fascinating how one image can mean ten things to ten people. And yet, we’re all in on the joke.

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    For instance, you and I might laugh at a meme about Monday blues. But an artist might see the storytelling, structure, and even composition. Memes aren’t just random pictures, they’re clever, compact expressions. They hit fast and leave a mark. That got us thinking… do meme creators and comic artists speak a similar visual language? We decided to find out.

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    To understand this better, we spoke to Srivastao Rao, a comic strip writer who got his start in the 1990s. He contributed to local newspapers across India and still has stacks of his old work at home.

    Known for his clean humor and everyday storytelling, he’s seen how humor has evolved. “I love seeing how people express emotions now,” he told us. “It’s faster, bolder, and full of flavor.”

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    Tweet by user Power-On Don with a funny meme about hearing a parrot talk, illustrating memes for a meltdown theme.

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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope it was a curse word. In high school I taught my girlfriend's grandmother's African Grey to say a bad word. She never found out who did it.

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    “Writing a comic strip requires you to think in frames,” Srivastao shared. “You have just a few panels to set a scene, create tension, and land a punchline. It’s tight and tricky, but fun. The hardest part is being relevant in so little space. You’re working within limits, but trying to say something universal.”

    “And while memes are often created casually,” he continued, “I find a striking similarity between the two. Memes also use setup and punchline, just with fewer frames. In fact, many are only one frame. But the humor, the timing, the cleverness? It’s all there.” He smiled.

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    Funny meme text about a drawer holding both garbage and important documents, illustrating relatable inconvenience meltdown.

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also called : My bank papers and pretty candies wrapper drawer.

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    “Both are visual shortcuts to a bigger feeling,” he explained. “They rely on what people already know. You don’t have time to explain the whole thing. Whether it’s a comic or a meme, you work with what the audience brings with them. That’s why timing and culture matter so much.”

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    Funny meme about airport security and peanut butter, highlighting a relatable inconvenience causing meltdown frustration.

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    UKGrandad
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Patrick regretted his smarmy attitude when he was taken into the side room and the latex gloves were produced.

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    #15

    Handwritten diary entry from a child with funny misspellings, capturing a moment of humor and meltdown frustration.

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    “Back in the day, we didn’t have the instant reach that memes get now,” he said. “If a comic landed well, it was because someone cut it out and stuck it on the fridge. Today, a meme can go viral in hours. You don’t need a publisher, you just need a phone. It’s amazing and a little overwhelming, honestly.”

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    Tweet from Henpecked Hal humorously describing a son asking to shut his door to let darkness in, a funny meltdown moment.

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    Michael Melfa
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not actually far-fetched. My daughter once referred to turning the night light off as "wanting the dark one." The girl scares me.

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    Pantry shelves filled with basic ingredients, illustrating a funny meme about being one inconvenience away from a full meltdown.

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    Ellinor
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So now you have to cook if you want to eat so you cry and just eat bread.

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    More people today have access to the internet than ever before, and the numbers are pretty mind-blowing. As of February 2025, around 5.56 billion people across the globe were internet users. Of those, 5.24 billion were active on social media, which is nearly 64% of everyone on Earth. This kind of reach is exactly why memes spread like wildfire. 

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    Funny meme tweet about technology frustrations showing a file too big to send, highlighting inconvenience and meltdown moments.

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    Judes
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apollo 11 had about 72kB of ROM. It also wouldn't be able to send or recieve you big file.

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    #21

    Person relaxing on a large gray couch, highlighting comfort in funny memes about being one inconvenience from meltdown.

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah but I'm old and it would suck trying to get out of it to pee.

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    “Of course comics are still popular,” Srivastao added. “And it’s interesting to see all these new forms pop up: webcomics, meme series, even motion strips. The line between comics and memes is blurrier than ever. It’s not about the medium anymore. It’s about the emotion and the punchline.”

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    Funny meme about confusing directions, featuring a humorous reference to Lewis and Clark for meme lovers close to a meltdown.

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    Janet Sparrow
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s a guy thing. Women be like “turn left at the Dairy Queen then right at the Catholic Church. “

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    “I enjoy memes,” he laughed. “I’m also guilty of sharing them. As an artist, it’s fun to see the younger generation do in seconds what we took hours to plan. And it’s not just about the laughs; it’s commentary, style, and culture. That’s what makes it art in its own right.”

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    #25

    Screenshot of a funny meme about excessive crying and a nurse, related to memes for a full meltdown.

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    Beak Hookage
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a friend who had this symptom. Turned out she had a major concussion and those can sometimes cause sudden out of control crying.

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    #26

    Funny meme text about dentists scheduling appointments far in advance, capturing one inconvenience away from a full meltdown feelings.

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    Lily bloom
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, that won,t work for me, I'll be busy being happy I'm not at the dentist. Ya got any appointments the second tuesday of next week?

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    So while memes may look simple, they carry a whole world inside them. They're fast, funny, and deeply layered when you look closer. From comic strips in black-and-white print to memes on your midnight scroll: funny is still funny. Only now, it spreads a lot faster. 

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    Tweet from Clare @sadderlizards about feeling anxious but realizing everything will be fine, reflecting meltdown and inconvenience humor.

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm the opposite. I'm the meme, "this is fine." Thank goodness I have people to slap me and say, "No it's not."

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    Upset child from the 1920s writing liar on the wall next to a painless dentist sign, humorous meme about inconvenience and meltdown

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing hurts the dentist, making the sign misleading, but still true.

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    Man shocked and stressed while looking at his computer, illustrating frustration in funny memes about inconvenience meltdowns.

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    Anxious&Bored Bear
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I try to set a reminder on my phone 2 days, then 1 day before the free trial ends.

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    #43

    Venn diagram meme showing overlap between people I like and don't like with not replying to their texts humor in meltdown memes.

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    Ellinor
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will see your text while I'm doing something, tell myself to remember to text you back when I'm done, see your text 2 weeks after and not answering because of the shame I got for not answering you sooner.

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    Tweet about a relatable social situation causing frustration, featured in funny memes about inconvenience and meltdowns.

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    Nat Rich
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is when something really interesting/urgent happens to pop up on my phone. Good old phone.

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    #48

    Tweet by Adam expressing frustration about Sundays starting with brunch and ending in existential dread, reflecting inconvenience and meltdown humor.

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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This actually made me happy I just got fired yesterday. My life will be bliss for the next week until my last paycheck runs out 😂😭

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    Tweet showing a humorous complaint about learning cursive, illustrating memes about being one inconvenience from a full meltdown.

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    PeepPeep the duck
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No we use it now to confuse and amuse the young kids 😂 my 21 yr old boss was amazed at my “old lady writing”.

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    #57

    Tweet humor about cooking pasta for one versus a whole village, reflecting funny memes on being one inconvenience away from meltdown.

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always make more. Some for now and some that tastes even better after some time in the fridge.

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    Funny meme showing a sandwich with ham, cheese, and chips illustrating humor for those near a meltdown.

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get very hungry around water. Even a large puddle can trigger a binge.

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    Man with glasses looking confused, illustrating the inconvenience that could trigger a funny meltdown meme.

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    Upstaged75
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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I only have fake plants. They make them so real looking these days that people can't tell the difference. Unfortunately it made my friends think I have a green thumb so they keep bringing me live plants now. :( I usually give them to my mom so I don't end up killing them.

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    #68

    Text meme about Four Loko possibly leading to financial compensation, humorous content for meltdown inconvenience memes.

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    4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bahaha - everyone I interacted with while drinking 4 Loko should receive compensation 😂 Everyone... I'm sorry...

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    #70

    Funny meme showing a printed fax of a phone screenshot, highlighting a relatable inconvenience meltdown moment.

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    Judes
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My MIL wanted to show me something she had seen on the internet, so she printed it out and posted it to me. It was about 20 pages. Yes, she has email.

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    #75

    Man in New York Yankees jersey labeled Me grabbing Halloween candy from child labeled My kid, funny memes about meltdown moments.

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