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Believe it or not, we can all fit into some kind of archetype. Whether you're a Mac DeMarco fan, with your vintage baseball cap and a thrifted combo of a Nike jacket and worn-out Vans, or a cookie-cutter Fox News host, r/starterpacks does a hilarious job of riffing on stereotypes in the best way possible.

With almost 5 million community members to this day, it's no surprise that this subreddit is so popular. After all, scrolling through the sea of starter packs and recognizing that it's a spot-on description of one of your K-Pop listening friends can be pretty funny. Now, if only could someone make a Bored Panda reader starter pack...

Only a few memes resonate with us quite like starter packs. These captivating visual collages, known for their witty amalgamation of objects, stereotypes, and clichés, have become a cultural mirror reflecting the quirks and idiosyncrasies of our times. The best part: no one is safe from their satirical scrutiny; from subcultures to societal archetypes, each starter pack is a work of art that encapsulates the essence of its subject matter.

While starter pack memes have gained immense popularity for their humorous and satirical take on various cultural groups, it is crucial to acknowledge the ethical concerns surrounding them. These memes often rely on stereotypes, which always is a slippery slope. For instance, r/starterpacks has taken steps to ban memes that perpetuate racial generalizations, recognizing the potential harm such content can cause.

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Upstairs Neighbors Starter Pack

Upstairs Neighbors Starter Pack

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#4

Watching A Modern Movie At Home Starter Pack

Watching A Modern Movie At Home Starter Pack

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#5

“Poor Countries In Hollywood Movies” Starter Pack

“Poor Countries In Hollywood Movies” Starter Pack

Besaad14 Report

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#6

Actual Average Introvert Starterpack

Actual Average Introvert Starterpack

Lord_DerpyNinja Report

#7

“A New Study Shows” Starter Pack:

“A New Study Shows” Starter Pack:

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#8

The “Hip New Restaraunt Down The Block” Starter Pack

The “Hip New Restaraunt Down The Block” Starter Pack

LazeLinez Report

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The Original Bruno
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those stools are way too practical. And where are all the pipes and ducts? You need to cover the black ceiling in 5 feet of hanging ductwork! (I just realized how impossible to clean the spaces ABOVE the food are...)

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#9

Adam Sandler Movie Starter Pack

Adam Sandler Movie Starter Pack

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#10

Rural Diner In A Movie Starterpack

Rural Diner In A Movie Starterpack

Scrimmy_Bingus2 Report

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Ian Reynolds
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should read extremely attractive waitress who is made to look plain, but it doesn't really work.

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Youtube Ruining Their Whole Website Starterpack

Youtube Ruining Their Whole Website Starterpack

ZilchShrimp Report

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ADJ
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thats why use ad blockers and only watch youtube in browser and not use the Youtube app. Or any other app when that service is available by browser.

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#12

Grieving Man’s Memories In A Movie Starter Pack

Grieving Man’s Memories In A Movie Starter Pack

TapiocaTuesday Report

#14

Zombie Apocalypse Survivors In Movies/TV Shows Starterpack

Zombie Apocalypse Survivors In Movies/TV Shows Starterpack

minkn28 Report

#15

Friendly White Woman At Farmers Market Starter Pack

Friendly White Woman At Farmers Market Starter Pack

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#16

„European Antagonist In American Movies And TV Starter Pack“

„European Antagonist In American Movies And TV Starter Pack“

Mairess99 Report

#17

Two Types Of Anti Vax Moms Starter Pack

Two Types Of Anti Vax Moms Starter Pack

promemermove1 Report

#19

Pinnacle Of Humor In 2012 Starterpack

Pinnacle Of Humor In 2012 Starterpack

psandora Report

#22

Elementary School In The 90s Starterpack

Elementary School In The 90s Starterpack

coderite Report

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QuirkyKittyGirl
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, my dear, sweet, innocent pandas … I attended elementary school in the 1970s, and we had every one of these.

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#23

Owner Of A Mildly Successful Business In England Starter Pack

Owner Of A Mildly Successful Business In England Starter Pack

AstonVanilla Report

#24

Any Time Anyone Paints A Room In A Movie Starterpack

Any Time Anyone Paints A Room In A Movie Starterpack

Molliema Report

#25

Garbage In Cartoons Starterpack

Garbage In Cartoons Starterpack

KirbyWarrior12 Report

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#26

6 Year Old Kid At A Restaurant Starterpack

6 Year Old Kid At A Restaurant Starterpack

Kardecc Report

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Biofish23
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That t shirt was perfectly clean when we left home 30 minutes ago, we have no idea what happened either.

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bottomless.abyss.of.bordem
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't forget jumping around banging into the other side of my booth while parents don't say sh#t.

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Mike Fitzpatrick
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pro tip, lots of fake coughing and sneezing will cause the parents to suddenly wake up and pull their vermin away. But be ready for the screaming about how you should "stay home if you're sick". The mass has ended, go in peace. 😂😂

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Liv O Negative
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The shirt has been washed but somehow gets dirty within 3 minutes of leaving the house.

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Andy Smith
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11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a rule with my 11 yr old when we go out to eat. She can be on her phone til the appetizer shows up, then no phone til after dinner

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

Don't forget glass of orange juice they spill everywhere and then scream about

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Sami-Jo Ross
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kid screaming and running around the restaurant like it's daycare...

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Ben
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is the deal with these huge ipad covers? I am not a dad but I have seen these and been confused.

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Biofish23
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11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They greatly increase the chances of the tablet surviving when dropped, and dropped, and dropped again.

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KittyGaming
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh I used to be that way but instead of paw patrol is was all the games on my aunts tablet like solitaire, angry birds, pvz, and pac man

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lia minou
Community Member
5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forgot the ‘coughing in all directions with open mouth’

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ZuriLovesYou
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2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Replace Paw Patrol with Cocomelon. Also, the kids are screaming at the top of their lungs. Every. Single. Time.

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Graham Berry
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or hamburger. No matter what type of restaurant it is. Mexican, Asian, Greek, polish. It doesn't matter. It's embarrassing 😭.

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Chris D'Asta
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm certain that this statement is controversial but Jonathan Swift had this great idea about eating children in "A Modest Proposal". In his tract he targets Irish babies. C'mon Y'all let's not be seperatists. Eat all babies, all the time.

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#27

The Account That Has The Username You Want Starter Pack

The Account That Has The Username You Want Starter Pack

QueenIsTheWorstBand Report

#28

“Military Crisis In A Movie” Starter Pack

“Military Crisis In A Movie” Starter Pack

ElegantlyDivergent Report

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TotallyNOTaFox
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11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Will send one guy on a hyper important mission instead of Special Forces Units + support"

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#29

"Girls Only Go For Douches These Days" Starter Pack

"Girls Only Go For Douches These Days" Starter Pack

Brix001 Report

#30

New Air Fryer Owner Starterpack

New Air Fryer Owner Starterpack

shtoopidguy Report

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Depressed Owl
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never really got the air fryer hype. Then I got one and... still thought it was overrated.

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#31

Hacker From The 90s Starter Pack

Hacker From The 90s Starter Pack

CuffRox Report

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ADJ
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For those unfamiliar with first picture i suggest search for "Kung Fury" on YouTube :)

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#32

Only Happens In The Movies Starterpack

Only Happens In The Movies Starterpack

putupthosewalls Report

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Randi (she/they/he)
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Especially when the MC is late to school and their parent sets a huge breakfast on the table expecting MC to finish it all

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#34

2020 Tiktok Alt Kid Starterpack

2020 Tiktok Alt Kid Starterpack

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Zedrapazia
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The children of today are becoming the Monster High dolls from 10 years ago.

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#36

Archaeologist Reality Starter Pack

Archaeologist Reality Starter Pack

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Wilf
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Archaeologist here. Most of us work in offices like anyone else. Either writing desk based assessments, conducting research or managing data. You can't easily make a viable career as a field archaeologist (I.e. digging stuff up). Those managing digs are very much the minority in the profession and most of those doing the actual digging are fresh graduates or people with rich parents who can fund their lifestyle choice.

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#37

Rural American Family Starter Pack

Rural American Family Starter Pack

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#38

Teenagers At The Gym Starter Pack

Teenagers At The Gym Starter Pack

MrTBone00 Report

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October
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg yes! Kids keeping the gym machines occupied forever because the're talking to their friends / taking selfies / watching tiktok, while pushing weights lighter than my handbag are the reason I started working out at home.

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#39

Characters That Will Not Survive In The Horror Movie Starter Pack

Characters That Will Not Survive In The Horror Movie Starter Pack

Gael1756 Report

#40

Marketable Indie Horror Game Starter Pack

Marketable Indie Horror Game Starter Pack

RinaQueen Report

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