40 Hilariously Relatable Classical Art Memes That Prove Nothing Has Changed In 100s Of Years (New Pics)
Art and history Pandas, you’re in for a treat today! Comedy lovers, get in here, too. We’re featuring some of the best new classical art and art history memes from the wildly popular r/trippinthroughtime subreddit.
Home to nearly 4.2 million art meme fans, the online community has shown that old artwork paired with modern captions can result in explosively hilarious combinations. Not to mention the spot-on social commentary you can do while proving that pretty much nothing has fundamentally changed over hundreds of years. We’re all plagued by the very same worries as our forefathers, and old paintings are full of incredibly expressive people who mirror our own feelings with eerie accuracy.
Upvote your fave art history memes and be sure to tell us which ones you loved the most and why, dear Pandas. You probably realized that we absolutely love art history memes. How much, you ask? Well, we’ve got three previous articles about r/trippinthroughtime waiting for you when you’re done enjoying this newest list: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Unlike most galleries, Bored Panda encourages running and loud laughter.
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The Eternal Struggle Rages On
History Be Interesting
Hit The Nail On The Head With This One
The r/trippinthroughtime subreddit has been capturing the imaginations of redditors far and wide since the late summer of 2013. In the years since, it’s become a major congregation point for everyone who likes to have a good chuckle and has a certain soft spot for paint, old books, and a dash of sociology.
You can tell that the sub loves to have fun from its description of itself alone. “In historic art pieces depicting multiple humans, there is a law that at least one of those humans will look like they have no clue how or why they got there. It's like Where's Waldo, except instead of looking for Waldo you're looking for the dude that looks like he just dropped acid.” See? We told you.
I Am Never Getting Another For You
Every Got' Dang Time!
But The Video Games Make Kids Violent, Mean While In The Past
The moderators who keep the subreddit’s ship sailing smoothly recommend that the folks posting memes should also add the era, mention the historical event, and give a general indication of what the source of the painting is.
That way, anyone who’s been awed by the beauty of the art itself can Google their way into more knowledge. What’s more, anyone who’s interested in the historical background can do their own research far easier than if everyone keeps the sources secret.
Not Again
Spit It Out God F... Damnit
It’s Important To Set Up Healthy Boundaries!
Shelby Bercume, a former Florida art gallery director and an expert in all things art, previously explained to Bored Panda that, in her opinion, accessibility and a more empathetic approach are vital when it comes to getting more people interested. Many people find art history “intimidating and difficult to grasp” because it’s not a subject that’s often taught in schools.
Voltaire Has Something To Say About Russian Propaganda
A Tenacious Fight
Cat Ears?
"I don’t necessarily think art history is an inaccessible entity, but I know that people tend to feel intimidated by things they aren’t experts in. Since art is often, if not always subjective, it feels even more intimidating than a subject with a 'right answer,' like math for example. I think often that leads to a disconnect between the desire to dive into the subject of art and by relation art history, and the execution of it,” the art expert told Bored Panda during an interview.
Answering The Big Questions
Too Damn Picky
Happens Every Time
Or when I put on headphones. Right now my brother is trying to talk to me about something useless despite wearing them
Art should be as democratic as possible, the expert shared. It shouldn’t be exclusionary. Everyone should have access to it, no matter their education. No matter their background.
“Art is something to be enjoyed and shouldn’t be reserved for an exclusive group," the former gallery director said.
Feelin It
Who?!
Good Thing There’s No Fly In It
"Art is aesthetics and feelings. If you love something, voice why you love it... if you can’t find the words, that’s ok! Talking about art is really discussing how the art affects your emotional state and what thoughts it provokes," the expert told us.
Damn Girl
Small Island Held By 13 Ukrainians Told A Russian Warship To Go F**k Itself After The Warship Told Them To Surrender
Alternative Scenarios
I want to ask about the dog butts but feel like it might be better to not know
"And remember, it is ok to not love everything, believe it or not, certain artworks are meant to be disturbing or disliked. Just don’t be intimidated to speak up because that’s really all we’re doing when we talk about art. We’re voicing opinions."
How Long Is This Book Anyway?!
Think Twice Before You Definitely Decide For Parenthood
Damn Thats Crazy
Meanwhile, art historian and educational content creator Mary McGillivray explained to Bored Panda that it’s often people’s own perceptions about art and art history that stop them from learning more about both. In other words, if we think the areas are too high-brow for us, we won’t attempt to delve deeper. Even though the reality might be different.
Headaches
There Was Some Artistic License Used
Respect For The Hustle
“Buy your Jesus shirts here, we also have customizable pins featuring him on the cross. 25% off if you chant all the verses in the bible”
“A lot of people think that art history is very serious and very important and this leads to them feeling overwhelmed—or even feeling like art history isn't for them. This isn't true! I've said it before and I'll say it again, art history is just old memes. Once we start to see the humor and the humanity in art, it becomes far less intimidating,” Mary said.
Do You Think I’m Stupid?
Barrels Of Fashion
Nobody Likes You
Yes
“OMG GUYS, I DROPPED GLASS AND IT BROKE!!! (Not clickbait) must see
I'll Only Let You In If You Have Sunflower Seeds In Your Pockets
True Story
Now We Know Why It’s The Best Selling Book Of All Time
Dude on right : "Why're you waving your hand in the air like that? My hand's right here if you want to shake it."
That's A Big Difference
Relatable
As Soon As You Start To Eat
Just Take A Chill Pill
Me: I Hope This Email Didn't Find Me At All
Sayeth Thou The Words, With Thine Own Lips
Legends.
I love when older people blame the smart phones. As if they didn't use other things to ignore each other or wouldn't have done the same with smartphones 🤦♀️
Such Happiness, Much Smile
We All Been There
Yes
Winner Of The 1446 Grammy Goes To
And For The Record I Totally Get It
Either from joy of finally having a kid or the sadness of having an abusive spouse or grief that it was an accident and you can’t have abortion?
Let Me Live In Comfort
Relatable. Sometimes my fibromyalgia makes my skin very sensitive and just the weight of my clothes on it can hurt. Plus anything tight makes me feel claustrophobic. If I didn't have such issues with my body I probably be a nudist LOL just for the sheer comfort value.
Yo Nathaniel Drop That Sick Beat Real Quick
It would be so cool if this was true. It would make history so much more interesting. I think the drummers actual job was to keep up morale and to give a beat for the soldiers to March to. But I like OPs take better.
Netflix And Wretch
Where It All Began
Post It To Reddit
Destroy My Tablet!
That Was Fast
Understanding History
I'm British and I agree, destroy them. But after tea-time of course.
Is It Too Late To Change My Mind
Both
There are many hilarious to awful movies focused on the f*****g part
Oversleeping
Me Irl
Pretty much everyone during these Summer Holidays. I seem to be the only one holding the group together and reminding them that the group exists
Job Hunting?
Exactly what my father is like. If I couldn’t do something for a reason he would dismiss it as “an excuse for not working hard”.
It's A Tight Fit
KENNETH! PUT.YOUR.PANTS.ON. And let those children out of you! NO THE OTHER WAY KENNETH.... ALL THE CHILDREN.
Ol' Musky
Kitty Is Fed Up With Your S**t
The Og Disstrack
It’s Thursday, Bill
A wild and ca-razzzy guy (come on, someone has to remember Steve Martins early days)
Suffering In Silence
Bojack
Death Is An Excuse To Stop Publishing Book
You Anubis Was Coming
Get Married, They Said ... Have A Kid, They Said...
Living In The Past
We were, and always be the same. We never solved any issues and all problems stayed the same or got replaces
Ouch
A Smidgen Of Truth
When You've Had Too Much Shoujo.
Not Exactly Accurate
Robert Stack Would Approve
I really do wish we can find an answer to those unsolved mysteries
The Story Of Easter
He Doesn't Bite
Hands Up
"Sorry, We're Going To Have To Cancel Tonight. Hope You Haven't Gone To Any Trouble"
I Blame Covid
These days if I sit down the act alone makes my stomach hurt from tiredness. I don’t know if it is anything to worry about
Feels Familiar
Pain
Sometimes because of issues in time between me and my friend who live on 2 sides of the globe
Really Makes You Think!
Also, everyone who inhaled too much dihydrogen monoxide died. Makes you wonder why they haven’t put any labels warning you sbout it
W*nker
I Hate It When This Happens
Geez Judas Lay Off Man
Judas and jesus? I see a story in each panel yet I feel like if I say it I may get downvoted
Returning To The Familiar Throne
C’mon Bro….you Know What I Mean??
#life Goals
Modern Hero
Spitting Truth
I Wanna Request The
Hostesses At Restaurants Hate This Guy
Won't Interfere.. Can't Interfere
That is how I try making friends. I just don’t have the courage to go talk to them
Ee Er
“We Had Work Drinks. I Couldn’t Get Out Of It Babe”
I Will Go Over Here Now
Nah, just find the host’s dog or cat and spend the entire evening playing with your new pupper or kitter pal.
Couldn't Tell Aft From Arsehole
How To Waste Time
*blank Stare*
Seemed To Not Know
For Later
It Has Its Perks
I Don’t Want Excuses…i Want Results!
Just Get Over It Gary
Simple Requests
(Head banging in to headboard) Are you having an orgasm? No an aneurysm!
What Cut Do You Want
Who Me?
This Is A Whole Mood
No Rest Days
Grandma Truth Bomb
Too Late
Pass Out Drunk
Is That Too Cheesy For Your Taste Babe?
Enjoyed these except now I'm obsessing over the original art work. Luckily my short attention span should kick in soon and I'll be okay.
You missed a perfect opportunity to say "luckily my short attention span should kick in and"
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You missed a perfect opportunity to say "luckily my short attention span should kick in and"
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