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Waiting can be excruciating, especially when you desperately want something to happen — sooner. Whether stuck in a long line, checking your inbox for an important message, waiting for a sign from the heavens, or counting down the minutes until the weekend, the feeling of time dragging by is sometimes unbearable.
But don’t let boredom get the best of you. We at Bored Panda like to embrace the moment with funny, relatable memes that capture the absurdity of the everyday wait.
Our “waiting meme” collection has some of the funniest and spot-on depictions of what it’s like to be stuck on lingering. When we say these memes capture the frustration, restlessness, and hopelessness that comes with the wait — we mean it. So, instead of longingly staring at the clock, scroll through this list, and don't forget to tag a friend who also might be stuck waiting.
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#1
All Pets Go to Heaven
Isabel Galvez 1 year ago
When our dog died my husband dreamed about her. She was young again and swimming in the sea towards an island where other dogs waited for her. I like to think that's what happened.
Bored Birgit 1 year ago
OMG, I had to put down my 19 year old cat this week, and I so hope she waits for me like this .... 😭
Auntriarch 1 year ago
So sorry for your loss Birgit, I find a little comfort in the notion that all my dogs are happy, fit, and young, waiting for me but having fun while they wait...
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Don't listen to me 1 year ago (edited)
I remember thinking this when my father died, he was old. That all his dogs would be waiting for him and they would all skip away through the fields together. And I'm not even religious.
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#3
After Pushing the Wrong Button
devotedtodreams 1 year ago
Me when I press "Shut down" instead of "Hibernate" and have to boot it up again XD
Impatience Could Be Affecting Your Waistline, According to Research
A study by the Royal Economic Society 2014 found that individuals who display impatience and endure longer wait times are more likely to experience weight gain (1).
When individuals react negatively to time inconsistencies or delays, they may be more likely to make less optimal choices about their diet. This stress could potentially lead to undesired fluctuations in their BMI.
The research findings emphasize the importance of waiting patiently and approaching the situation with composure.
#4
“Since Last Millennium”
#5
“Still Loading”
The Surprising History of Waiting in Line
While it seems like we have been waiting in line for as long as we can remember, historically, we haven’t. In fact, the most exhaustive English dictionary, 1775, didn’t even have a word for standing in line, writes Shaunacy Ferris for Mental Floss in 2016 (2).
In 1837, French revolutionary Thomas Carlyle described the revolutionaries as a “long string of purchasers arranged in a tail, so that first to come be the first served.”
In 1854, an American traveler chronicled his experience of “the queue,” which he observed while traveling through France, describing it as a novel concept. When Industrialization finally arrived, lining up became commonplace as people piled to work, went on their daily commute, and bought their wares.
#6
“When You’ve Finished the Series”
featherytoad 1 year ago (edited)
I always feel so empty inside for a while. And then I feel dread because I have to find something else to binge that has three or more seasons completed.
Isabel Galvez 1 year ago
I just finished the third season of "Resident Alien" and I don't know what to do 😞
Practical Strategies for a More Peaceful Life
If you are in a tizzy every time the world isn’t moving at your ideal pace, it may be an excellent time to start being proactive about your waiting time. After all, little annoyances will always get in the way, so making the necessary adjustments to bide your time is a wise move.
Thankfully, patience is a muscle we can develop, according to Ramona Ford, PhD (Cleveland Clinic, 2024) (3). “It’s kind of like dancing. Everyone can improve with practice,” Ford says inspiringly.
Waiting is challenging because cultural shifts have primed us to expect instant gratification. Fortunately, you can manage it through mindfulness by slowly building your tolerance for discomfort via listening and empathy. It may take time to master the perspective of patience, but it’s surely worth the wait.
#8
Waiting for an Apology
#9
A Lesson in Patience
#10
“Wake Me Up When You're Done”
Karina 1 year ago
You can test out a large coat and crawl inside. Wow, this took me back 😅
Load More Replies... Well then 1 year ago
In my case, while she tries on everything in the store but buys nothing or does, but then returns it the next. You have no idea how many hours I have spent holding her purse in JCPenney trying not to explode. Heaven forbid if she also runs into someone she knows! KABOOM! 🤯
#11
Waiting for Productivity to Arrive
#12
The Hidden Dangers of Facebook Marketplace
#13
“Your Order Has Been Shipped”
#14
“The Hardest Part”
WFH Forever 1 year ago
🎶Every day you see one more card You take it on faith, you take it to the heart The waiting is the hardest part🎶
#16
“Still No Season Four on the Horizon”
featherytoad 1 year ago (edited)
Jesus, has it been that long? I'm glad it's the last season. I've been losing interest in it, but since it's the last season, I feel compelled to watch it to the very end.
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Overwhelmed Little Man
#18
That Long-Awaited Cuddle
Auntriarch 1 year ago (edited)
I'm pretty certain this is me when Mr Auntriarch gets back from archery. Except not so cute
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