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When you look at the works of the great masters like Rembrandt, Botticelli, Rubens, Holbein and a bunch of others, it seems like the reality portrayed there couldn’t be further from today.

Things like rabbit hunting, an afternoon tea in a busy salon, rocking full armor in historical combat, and pottery wheel throwing are now replaced by UberEats, Meta-connecting with friends (Facebook, what are you up to now?), treating yourself with a fancy avocado toast on a so-called healthy evening, and even fancier margaritas on the indulgent nights.

But creative people on the Reddit community ‘Tripping Through Time’ have found a way to make these classical paintings not just relevant, but basically translate them into the language of our times. How? By making memes!

So scroll down through the hilarious list of memes that transgress time and give us some universal and lasting things to cringe at! Psst! After you’re done, check out more art history memes here and here, and don’t be greedy, share the link with that friend who drinks their tea from a cup with Mona Lisa.

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The Nemean Housecat

The Nemean Housecat

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Otter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please, Mods, can't you let us give extra upvotes once or twice a day???

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#6

Damn, I Hate It When This Happens

Damn, I Hate It When This Happens

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Medieval Artists Never Saw A Cat

Medieval Artists Never Saw A Cat

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Zzzzzzzzz

Zzzzzzzzz

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Julia Atkinson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Furthermore, I'm not "a pouty bitch who doesn't own a comb", I'm "a pre-Raphaelite diva"

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#11

Please Leave

Please Leave

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The Other Side Is For The Cameraman

The Other Side Is For The Cameraman

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Bee / she/her
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was actually common during their time. This is why you don't put your elbows on the table--it can fall over.

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Gotta Get Creative With All That S**t

Gotta Get Creative With All That S**t

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Thanks I'm Cured

Thanks I'm Cured

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Eppe
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And wondering why you didn't think of that yourself

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Grammar

Grammar

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Jane Pearl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he doesn't know how to use there, their and they're, is he really the one?

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The Moment Of Regret

The Moment Of Regret

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Julia Atkinson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you realise that the hat that looked so flattering in the shop just doesn't look the same when you get it home

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He Had A Type

He Had A Type

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Julia Atkinson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brilliant, although Mary Tudor, Edward VI and Elizabeth I might beg to differ

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Every Single Time

Every Single Time

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Word Problems

Word Problems

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#39

We Don't Do Science Here

We Don't Do Science Here

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Listening To The Floor Creak Ominously

Listening To The Floor Creak Ominously

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#42

Infinity Crisis

Infinity Crisis

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I'd Just Pretend To Be Busy All The Time

I'd Just Pretend To Be Busy All The Time

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Relatable

Relatable

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WilvanderHeijden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your item costs $1,50. Shipping costs are $50. Order for $2498.50 more to get free shipping. Order now!!!

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There's Always Next Year

There's Always Next Year

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

There is a time and a season for everything. A time for getting s**t together and a time for losing it.

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Cybele Spanjaard
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

James B or Arnold S watching for the foe whilst the prettifying sexy girl gets dressed to kill.....

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Life-Bro Tips

Life-Bro Tips

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Richard In Accounting Approves Of This Meme

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Intelligence

Intelligence

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Note: this post originally had 139 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.

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