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After a weekend that seems too short, Monday shocks the system with alarms, traffic jams, and Friday’s leftover to-dos. The worst part: As much as we want to skip wretched Mondays, they’re inescapable. They come barreling in at top speed, and we can do nothing about it.
If you need more than motivational Monday quotes to fuel you for another Monday, consider pumping up those manic mornings with the morning jokes and funnies. The rib-ticklers may poke fun at your Monday madness, but at least they make you smile through it. Plus, they go perfectly well with your morning coffee. 
Here, we’re adding a list of the funniest Monday memes to our roster of Monday jokes. Make them your alarm arsenal to jumpstart your week off on a fabulous note. Time to laugh those Monday blues away!

#1

The Long Week on Monday Mornings

Cats in a surreal art setting evoke Monday memes, capturing the feeling of a long week.

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

I see cat, I upvote. Plus, this is brilliant

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    “You Are the Monday of My Life”

    Tweet meme about Monday saying, "Don't tell anyone 'I hate you'. Say 'You are the Monday of my life'."

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    Monday Work Mode

    A dog wearing a vest leans against a security guard, with text about working on Monday.

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

    Oof that's accurate. I'm off sundays and mondays and sometimes I do have to work my day off so I feelz dis

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    Why We Grumble More on Mondays and How to Shake Off the Blues

    Ever get that hankering to grunt and grumble through those Monday hitches? Don’t fret, you aren’t alone. Moaning about everything on Mondays is pretty "normal." Mondays, after all, are notorious for making people feel grumpy. 

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    In a 2023 article for Thefactsite, writer and fact-checker Jack De Graaf reports that the average person moans for 34 minutes on a Monday, compared to 22 minutes on other days (1). So, while we can't move time around, releasing all the grumpiness will lighten and brighten up your Monday mood. Trust that the next day will be better. 


    #4

    Monday Dragging You Out of the Weekend

    Cat meme showing weekend relaxation disrupted by Mondays.

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    “When Someone Asks If You Slept Well”

    Grumpy white cat meme, perfect for easing Monday blues with humor.

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    The Science of Monday Hate

    Researchers in a 2020 study published in Human Relations Journal (2) say it’s no surprise that employees experience lower levels of job satisfaction and higher levels of workplace stressors at the beginning of the week than at the end. 

    Our impressions of Mondays are science-based, primarily ushered in by Sunday night anxiety. Neuropsychologist and psychoanalyst at NYU Langone Health Dr. Susanne Cooperman, in a 2017 interview with NBC News, explained that the Sunday Scaries, or blues, can be a byproduct of anticipating the week ahead (3).

    Dr. Cooperman added that the adrenal glands are on top of the kidneys. They release adrenaline and cortisol, which flood the system and create a biological stress reaction that feels like natural anxiety. In other words, the “Monday Blues” exacerbate the “Sunday Scaries,” increasing stress hormones and causing a physiological aversion to Monday mornings.

     

    #7

    What People Do on Mondays

    Animated character looking bored in a window and at work, depicting Monday memes for a less miserable day.

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

    Tis life. It's beautiful isn't it :,)

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    #8

    “What About Second Sunday?”

    Characters from a fantasy movie ponder the concept of "second Sunday," adding humor to common Monday memes.

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

    “They come in seconds? I’m getting one”

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    Making Mondays Work in Your Favor

    With Mondays being almost unbearable, we often wonder if there are ways to still hit the ground running at the top of the week. Bonnie Evie Gifford writes in a 2022 feature for Happyful that preparing for Monday can undoubtedly set us up for a more successful week (4).

    While you can’t always help how your weekend goes or how it will make you feel when Monday comes, you can give yourself a more leisurely start by being prepared.

    Gifford says that creating a to-do list on Friday for the following week can help you feel more in control when Monday rolls around. Clearing your old to-do list can also help you feel more in control as you’ll spend less time sorting tasks and information that could slow you down.

    #9

    “Caffeine, You’re My Only Hope”

    Hologram with text "Help me, caffeine, you're my only hope," humorously capturing Monday meme vibe.

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    #10

    “Battling the Alarm Gauntlet: Every Five Minutes Is a New Fight”

    Monday memes humorously depicting alarms overwhelming a person in a morning struggle.

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    #11

    “From Bed to Existential Crisis”

    Funny Monday memes featuring cats in various miserable situations, like brushing teeth and driving.

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

    Too new! The cat who can drive! (If you remember this, hello!)

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    #12

    “When Your Monday 5 A.M. Alarm Goes Off”

    Sand sculpture depicting a melting face at the beach, illustrating a relatable Monday meme theme.

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    “What’s Your Alarm Type?”

    Two kids looking scared, representing types of people on Monday.

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    James016
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My internal clock has been waking me up at 4.30am. It’s in cahoots with my bladder.

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    #15

    “It Must Be a Sign”

    Funny Monday meme showing a humorous sign advising not to go to work and to get drunk instead.

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    #16

    A Wise Productivity Chart

    Baby Yoda points to a chart humorously assigning percentages to work effort for each weekday.

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    WindySwede
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't they mean: "100% at work always give. Hmm"

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    #17

    The Pain of Existence

    Skeleton skateboarding on a fiery road with "You don't hate Mondays..." text, capturing Monday meme humor.

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    Elchinero
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Retired ... don't really care whay day it is

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    #18

    Monday Morning Meeting

    Cartoon character in an office, captioned with a funny Monday meme to make your day less miserable.

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    TheGoodBoi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Great job everyone! You made records in company profit! Here’s a cupcake great job! I know you can do better and if you don’t then there’ll be write ups and suspensions. Hey your awesome and enjoy your cupcakes!”

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    #19

    “Practicing the ‘Work Cough’”

    Cat practicing a funny "work cough" for Monday morning.

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    TheGoodBoi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That feeling when you pull it off

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    #20

    Monday Morning Meltdown

    A green rubber duck melts on a car dashboard, humorously depicting Monday memes.

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    #21

    Alarm Clock Countdown

    Cartoon character in bed, grumpy face, with text about a Monday alarm set for 34 minutes.

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    Lakota Wolf
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have terrible sleep hygiene. There are times I go to bed at 6am, knowing I have to be up in two hours XD I should just stay up. Somehow, two hours of sleep makes me feel worse than no hours of sleep.

    #23

    “Smells Like Monday's Problem”

    Woman enjoying the outdoors with text about receiving a Friday night email, referencing Monday memes.

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    #24

    “Realizing Tomorrow is Monday is Never Easy”

    A man looking frustrated outdoors, with "When I remember tomorrow is Monday" caption. Appears stressed about Monday.

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    ️ ️lefty libra️ (she/her)
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i feel like no matter what pedro pascal always becomes a meme

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    #25

    Sleeping Contest

    Funny Monday meme with four people comparing how little sleep they got.

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    Jesse Setliffe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ever have somebody weirdly flex at you like this when you say you're suffering? You know you say, "I'm beat, I've been two days without sleep." and they say, "Yeah well I've been without for a week!" Like this is some kind of contest from Hell that they're somehow winning?

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    #27

    The Reality of Mondays

    Joker meme illustrating the contrast between a hopeful weekend and a rough Monday.

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    TheGoodBoi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t appreciate you taking pictures of my life

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    #28

    Monday Morning Sneaking Up on You

    Two people in a gaming arcade, with text humorously comparing Sunday evening to Monday morning, capturing Monday memes theme.

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    Mondays Are Pretty Heavy

    Diagram humorously showing Monday memes' weight compared to celestial objects.

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    TheGoodBoi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow void kittys are that heavy??

    #30

    Keep The Spare Tire Pic Handy

    Funny Monday meme about keeping an image of a punctured tire for excuses during Monday morning meetings.

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    OutsiderDogMom
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I really regret living less than 1 km from work...

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    #31

    “What You Say vs What You Think”

    Monday meme depicting a brain saying "No" and the mouth saying "Yes," expressing reluctance.

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    The Emotional Rollercoaster of Monday Mornings

    Meme shows different reactions to Monday: panic, calm, and depression, humorously capturing Monday memes.

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    TheGoodBoi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vacations? Lol have to request those two months in advance where I work 😂

    #34

    Monday: The Universal Equalizer We All Dread

    Tweet meme about how Monday affects everyone equally, aiming to lighten the mood on a typical Monday.

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    #35

    Smiling Through Monday Pain

    Blonde woman smiling with a caption about waking up early on Monday and feeling tired.

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    Wishin’ for “a Very Quick Monday”

    Bugs Bunny in a tuxedo wishing for a quick Monday, adding humor to the start of the week with a Monday meme.

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    #37

    Monday Excuse 

    Two women lying in bed, one on the phone with a funny caption about skipping work, reflecting Monday memes mood.

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    TheGoodBoi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This really should be a valid excuse…

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    #38

    “Waking Up on Monday Morning”

    A painting depicting a man with an anguished expression, humorously capturing the Monday blues.

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    Lakota Wolf
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or when you work retail and your days off are scattered randomly throughout the week, no two ever in a row XD

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    #39

    “We Can Call It Moonday”

    Funny Monday meme with a tweet comparing a day on the moon to Monday on Earth.

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    #41

    Monday Trashes Your Will to Live

    Meme depicting Monday struggles with a blurry effect on a person, humorously showing the feeling of losing motivation.

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    WindySwede
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Back to the work" (future)

    #42

    “Monday Morning Meetings: My Coworkers vs. Me”

    Coworkers looking cheerful at a Monday meeting, contrasted with a confused individual with wild hair and makeup.

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hint: Your coworkers deserve an Oscar for their acting skills. No one could genuinely be that eager and energetic on a Monday morning unless they’re putting on a show for the boss.

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    #43

    Mondays Come Right When You’re Enjoying the Weekend

    Meme with a cat enjoying the weekend, followed by a dramatic Monday scene.

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    SCP Mariah Carey
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ¿Por qué diablos fui a jugar con mi comida?!?!?

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    #44

    Monday vs Friday 

    Meme with muscular dog on Monday and sad dog on Friday, highlighting Monday's challenges humorously.

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    TheGoodBoi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take me back to school! This career c**p is bulls-

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    #45

    Pending Monday Doom

    Two men, one laughing labeled "Me on Sunday" and one serious labeled "Pending assignments for Monday," illustrating Monday memes.

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    “The Tragedy of Life”

    Tweet meme about the struggle of Mondays, highlighting difficulty waking up and facing life's "tragedy."

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    Eyes on The Clock

    A man labeled "me at work on Monday" stands next to a woman labeled "the clock" in a crowded event setting, capturing a humorous Monday meme.

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    Saint Tim the Godless
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Each one is individually bigger than my head." - Tom Holland

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    #48

    Fueled for the Day

    Anime characters with contrasting expressions, depicting a Monday meme about energy levels and sleep.

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    Body Clock Not on Track

    Thomas the Tank Engine meme humorously contrasts waking up early Monday with sleeping late Sunday.

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    #50

    When You Need a “Little Push”

    Person holding gigantic coffee cup with text "Good Morning - A Little Push To Help You Wake Up" to start Monday.

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    TheGoodBoi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not enough. I’ll need a Redline and a shot of pre-workout mix

    #52

    The Workday Stare

    Golden retriever looking sad by a car window; a meme for making Mondays less miserable.

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

    This is me in the car and I'm the driver

    #54

    From Friday Bliss to Monday Blues

    Progression of a man's tired expression from Friday to Monday, illustrating Monday memes theme.

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    JM
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sad. I don’t know why I keep expecting heros to remain heros when they’re just human beings.

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    #55

    Mondays Can Destroy a Diet

    Train hits bus labeled "Monday" meme, humorously illustrating Monday miseries.

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    JM
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been there. Did that. Got the T-shirt.

    #56

    The Weekend Glory vs the Weekday Struggle

    Performer singing energetically labeled "The Weekend" while shadowy figures labeled "The Weekday" loom behind, depicting Monday memes.

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    #57

    Sunday Hugs Turn into Monday Strangling

    Tweet humorously comparing Sunday hugs and Monday struggles, related to Monday memes.

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    “Need Help!”

    Close-up of a tired man, capturing a relatable Monday meme vibe.

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

    its cold outside. im cold on the inside. my brain hurts. ive used too many braincells today

    #60

    When Your Boss Has No Chill

    Elderly man smiling awkwardly with a coffee mug in front of a laptop, illustrating Monday memes humor.

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    WindySwede
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "As one would expect, its on track"

    #61

    Lunch Breaks on Mondays

    Woman looking unhappy during lunch in futuristic setting, depicting Monday memes vibe.

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    #63

    That Emo in Me

    Twitter meme expressing Monday misery with humorous text about crying and hugging.

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    #65

    Friday Funkin’ vs Monday Misery

    Cartoon character showing weekend excitement vs. Monday misery with microphone.

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