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Category: Anti-Capitalism - Housing
2025-05-14T19:07:38.333814+00:00
The meme is a humorous take on the current state of the housing market. It starts with a personal anecdote about the author's experience with a real estate transaction, where they bought a house and then immediately sold it, making a significant profit. The text then goes on to list various absurd scenarios that could be used to describe the author's experience, including being a "real estate investor" and "making a killing" on the housing market.
2024-11-17T21:13:56.146398+00:00
This meme is a humorous commentary on the current state of the world. It features a photo of a couple holding up a set of keys, with a caption that reads: "We stopped buying avocado and expensive coffee one year ago. And just look at us now!" The image is likely a joke about the couple's financial stability, implying that they've made significant progress in their lives.
2024-05-16T01:36:17.136019+00:00
This meme is a series of images showing a man's transformation from a happy, relaxed face to a more tense and worried expression. The text above the images reads "5 minutes into searching for a new place to live". The meme is implying that the stress of searching for a new home can quickly turn a person's mood from calm to anxious.
2024-04-10T23:55:36.157777+00:00
The meme is a screenshot of a real estate website, Zillow, showing a home's estimated value. The value is listed as "Not Available" ($0) and the estimated value is "less than 1 dollar". The caption is "When you realize you're not even worth a dollar".
2024-04-01T01:09:30.771866+00:00
The meme is a simple image of a person squatting, with the text "SQUAT BNBs" written above it. The phrase is a playful reference to the popular real estate term "SQUAT BNBs" (short for "Squat, Buy, Negotiate, and Sell"), but in this case, it's used in a humorous way to imply that the person is squatting, or sitting down, in a BNB (Bed and Breakfast).
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2024-03-27T22:50:47.976772+00:00
The meme is a graph showing the decline of the US stock market (S&P 500) from 2022 to 2023. The graph is titled "S&P 500: 2022-2023" and has a red downward trend line. The text "down 30% in 1 year" appears below the graph. The image also includes a caption: "When you invest in the S&P 500 and it goes down 30% in 1 year"
2024-03-13T18:17:28.690565+00:00
This meme is a play on the phrase "homelessness is a failure of the system, not the individual." It features a split-screen image with a person on the left sitting on the sidewalk, and a person on the right standing on the sidewalk, with the phrase "Homelessness is a failure of the system, not the individual" written above them. The text is then rewritten to "Homelessness is a failure of the rich, not a failure of the poor" to highlight the contrast between the two.
2024-01-16T02:01:21+00:00
This meme is a humorous commentary on the current state of the world. The top image shows a chaotic, apocalyptic scene with flames and destruction, while the bottom image features a frazzled Will Ferrell character from the movie "Anchorman" holding a phone and screaming "I'm kind of a big deal!" The text above the top image reads "The world right now" and below the bottom image reads "Realtors: 'I'm kind of a big deal!'"
2023-12-17T06:04:27+00:00
This meme is a graph showing the monthly mortgage payment for a $200,000 home, with a significant increase in 2022. The text "Inflation: 1.7%, Mortgage Interest Rates: 5.3%" appears above the graph, and "Inflation: 1.7%, Mortgage Interest Rates: 5.3%" is also written in the bottom left corner. The graph shows a steady increase in mortgage payments, but the 2022 line is a sharp spike, indicating a significant increase in mortgage interest rates.
2023-12-17T06:02:40+00:00
The meme is a humorous image of a chart showing the median price of a home in the United States, with a dramatic spike in 2022 and a subsequent drop in 2023. The chart is labeled " Median Price of a Home in the US" and the text "We're good" is written above it, implying that the sudden drop in price is a welcome relief. The image is likely being shared to poke fun at the idea that the sudden drop in price is a good thing, rather than a cause for concern.
2023-12-17T06:02:28+00:00
This meme is a graph that shows the cost of a home in the United States, with a price of $1,000,000 in 2023, and a price of $1,000 in 1973. The text "1/4 of a house for the price of a house" is written above the graph, highlighting the massive increase in home prices over the past few decades. The graph is meant to be humorous, poking fun at the absurdity of the high cost of living in the US.
2023-12-17T06:02:11+00:00
The meme is a graph comparing the current inflation rate to previous inflation rates, with the current rate being significantly higher. The graph is titled "The current inflation rate is not like the past" and features a quote from a 2023 article stating "The current inflation rate is not like the past, it is like 1980."
2023-12-17T06:01:57+00:00
The meme is a humorous illustration of the 2022 stock market downturn, comparing it to previous market crashes. The image shows a graph with various market downturns labeled "1-10" and the current market downturn labeled "11". The text at the top reads "In case you were wondering where we put the 1-10" and "2022 is just 11".
2023-12-08T23:19:39+00:00
This meme is an image of the Grinch, a character from Dr. Seuss's children's book, with a scowl on his face. The text "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is written above him, but the word "Stole" is replaced with "Took", and the word "Christmas" is replaced with "Toons".
2023-12-02T05:42:36+00:00
This meme is an image of a typical apartment layout, but with everything exaggerated to absurd proportions. The text at the top reads "Apartment hunting. This ad said 'double bed shown for scale'". The image shows a tiny apartment with a bed that is ridiculously oversized, taking up nearly the entire room and spilling into the kitchen and living areas.
2023-11-21T06:15:46+00:00
The meme is an image of a dumpster with a caption from the New York Times article "Learning to Live Small (in a Dumpster)". The image shows a person living in a small space inside a dumpster, with a sign on the dumpster that reads "Learning to Live Small (in a Dumpster)". The image is humorous and ironic, poking fun at the idea of living in a small space.
2023-10-31T20:07:28+00:00
This meme is a humorous image of a person dressed in a suit and tie, standing in front of a window with a city view, holding a phone. The image is captioned with the text: "BlackRock after successfully outbidding a single mother of 4 in the housing market". The meme is poking fun at the idea that a large financial institution like BlackRock is able to outmaneuver a single mother of four in the competitive housing market, implying that the company's resources and wealth are overwhelming.
2023-09-29T21:02:54+00:00
This meme features a photo of two people, presumably friends or family, who are sitting in a row of chairs, but have somehow become physically tangled together in a way that looks like they're stuck in a permanent hug. The text "I'm not arguing, I'm just explaining why I'm right" is overlaid on top of the image, implying that the people in the photo are engaged in a heated discussion. The meme is likely meant to be humorous and relatable, poking fun at the idea that sometimes, people just get stuck in arguments and can't seem to agree.
2023-09-22T04:44:37+00:00
The meme is a humorous take on the concept of online security. It features a screenshot of a Twitter post that reads: "If you need to log in to a new app, it's probably a scam." The post is followed by a quote from Karl Marx's "Das Kapital," which is often used to criticize capitalism. The meme is poking fun at the idea that people are so desperate for online security that they'll give up their personal info to get access to an app.
2023-09-21T19:56:02+00:00
The meme features a drawing of three tents, each with a heart inside. Above the tents, the text "Decriminalize" and "Survival" are written, with the words "Decriminalize" and "Survival" crossed out, replaced by "DeCriminalize" and "Survival" spelled backwards. The image is a humorous commentary on the idea of "decriminalizing" survival, implying that the act of survival is being "decriminalized" in a way that's humorous and ironic.
2023-09-16T01:07:24+00:00
The meme is a graph showing the increase in housing costs for renters and homeowners from 2000 to 2013. The graph is titled "Housing Costs for Renters Have Continued to Climb" and includes a subheading "Inflation-Adjusted Change Since 2001". The graph shows a sharp increase in housing costs for both renters and homeowners, with renters experiencing a 35% increase in costs.
2023-09-16T01:07:13+00:00
The meme is a graph showing the relationship between the inflation-adjusted change in median household income and the median household income since 1997. The graph has a dramatic spike in 2008, followed by a sharp decline, and then a steady increase. The text "2008" is written in the bottom right corner of the graph, but the rest of the text is not visible.
2023-09-16T01:06:56+00:00
The meme is a graph showing the relationship between household income and the percentage of household income spent on housing. The graph shows that from 2001 to 2013, the percentage of household income spent on housing increased significantly, with the median household income decreasing by 10% while the median housing cost increased by 12%. The graph is captioned "Household Costs Have Grown Faster Than Incomes".
2023-09-05T06:45:17+00:00
2023-08-21T02:36:18+00:00
This meme is a humorous rant from a former server about their life situation. The text reads: "I used to live in a 1-bedroom apartment in downtown with great views of the water for $700/month. Now I'm a 47-year-old lawyer who can't afford a 1-bedroom apartment anywhere near that price."
2023-08-17T21:42:07+00:00
This meme is a humorous take on a common parenting concern. It presents a fictional scenario where a parent's threat to leave their children at a young age is taken literally by a group of 18-year-olds who have formed a group to punish the parents. The text reads: "Reminder that if you threaten to leave your kids at 18, they'll actually form a gang, take your house, your car, and your life insurance, and make you live in a van down by the river."
2023-08-08T22:29:49+00:00
The meme depicts a person lying on the ground outside a storefront with a sign reading "Capitalism" above the entrance. The storefront appears to be a high-end furniture store, with a lavish display of expensive-looking furniture. The text "Will never solve homelessness" is overlaid on the image, implying that the wealth and luxury on display are not addressing the issue of homelessness.
2023-08-07T19:51:06+00:00
The meme is a humorous illustration of a tent city, with multiple tents labeled with phrases like "Homeless", "Unemployed", and "Single Mom". The image is captioned "Decriminalize Survival" and features a tent labeled "Survival" in the center, with a heart symbol inside. The overall tone is lighthearted and satirical, poking fun at the idea of a "tent city" as a solution to societal problems.
2023-07-16T04:44:45+00:00
This meme is a humorous comparison between the wealthy and the poor. It shows a picture of a rich person enjoying air conditioning, while a poor person is stuck in the heat. The text reads: "Rich people: 'I'm melting!' Poor people: 'I'm melting!'" and "Rich people: 'I'm dying!' Poor people: 'I'm dying!'" The meme is a satirical commentary on the disparities in wealth and living conditions.
2023-05-10T21:03:33+00:00
This meme is a humorous commentary on the financial crisis of 2008. The image shows a stick figure with a worried expression, followed by a cartoon of Bugs Bunny saying "What's up, Doc?" with a caption "In 2008, I lost my shirt. In 2023, I lost my house." The text "In 2008, I lost my shirt. In 2023, I lost my house." is not shown in the image, but it is a quote that is often used in the meme.
2023-05-10T21:03:33+00:00
This meme is a screenshot of a Reddit post where a user shares a humorous and relatable story about struggling to pay rent and being overwhelmed by financial responsibilities. The post starts with "I'm 30, I'm broke, I'm struggling" and goes on to describe a series of unfortunate events, including a lost job, a failed business, and a rent crisis. The text includes phrases like "I'm 30, I'm broke, I'm struggling", "I'm stuck in a nightmare", and "I'm 30, I'm broke, I'm struggling".
2023-05-10T21:03:33+00:00
This meme is a humorous take on the concept of a "new" house being built by evil developers. The image shows a cartoon of a house with a devil-like face and a caption that reads: "New houses are built by evil developers, whereas the house I have is built by the lord of hell himself on the 8th day."
2023-05-10T21:03:33+00:00
The meme is a humorous exchange between two individuals, with the first person sharing a photo of a house with a unique design feature: a tiny, one-room house with a single window and a door that is slightly ajar. The second person responds with a sarcastic comment about the house's design, implying that it's not suitable for living. The text reads: "I'm not saying it's not a house, I'm saying it's not a house."
2023-05-10T21:03:33+00:00
This meme is a screenshot of a Twitter conversation between two users. The first user, Nicole Cliffe, responds to a question about the most terrifying thing about a family member. She explains that it's the fact that they are just like everyone else, normal and not terrifying. The second user, @Morgan, responds with a humorous and unexpected twist, saying "the villain in my bedtime stories was always the president of the homeowner's association."
2023-05-10T21:03:33+00:00
This meme is a screenshot of a tweet by Robin Tran, a comedian and writer. The tweet reads: "I love being a freelancer. 'I'm just going to work on this one thing for 10 hours and then I'll be rich. I'm going to be a millionaire by the time I'm 30.' 'I'm going to be a millionaire by the time I'm 30.' I love being a freelancer." The tweet is humorous and ironic, poking fun at the idea that being a freelancer can be a dream job, but it's also a reality that can be very stressful.
2023-05-10T21:03:33+00:00
This meme is a screenshot of a Reddit post with a humorous commentary on the idea that the minimum wage is not enough to support a family. The text reads: "Minimum wage went from helping you survive to helping you not die."
2023-05-10T21:03:33+00:00
This meme is a humorous take on the idea that someone's excuse for not paying rent is that they live in a swamp or a bog, implying that they can't afford rent because their living situation is so primitive. The text reads: "If you can't afford rent, it's not your fault. Maybe you live in a bog. Or a swamp. Or a mudflat. Or a hole in the ground. Or a cave. Or a tree. Or a rock. Or a ditch. Or a puddle. Or a hole. Or a thing. Or a place. Or a...".
2023-05-10T21:03:33+00:00
This meme is a humorous exchange between Batman and the Joker, with Batman asking the Joker if he wants to help Gotham, and the Joker responding with a darkly comedic answer about the city's economic struggles. The text "But, you know, if you want to help Gotham, all you have to do is... wait for it... don't destroy it" is absent, but the meme's punchline is the Joker's response: "People say I'm crazy... and they're right. I am insane. And I'm going to destroy it."
2023-05-10T21:03:33+00:00
This meme is a humorous commentary on the 2023 Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse. It presents a fictional conversation between a wealthy person and a homeless person, where the wealthy person is oblivious to the suffering of the homeless person, only to be told that the wealthy person's bank, SVB, has failed and is now being bailed out by the US government. The text reads: "I'm just saying, I've been living on the streets for years and I've never had to worry about my bank going under. But I guess that's just because I don't have any money. Oh wait, I do have money. It's just invested in your bank. So, when your bank fails and you lose all your money, I'll just laugh and say 'I told you so'."
2023-05-10T20:59:58+00:00
The meme is a graph showing the monthly average prices of homes in the US, with a significant spike in 2021-2022. The text at the top reads "Homebuyer Mortgage Payments 2021-2022" and the title "Inflation is a Bitch" is written above the graph. The graph shows a steady increase in prices from 2020 to 2022, with a sharp spike in 2021, and then a slight decline in 2022.
2023-05-10T20:59:58+00:00
This meme is a humorous illustration of the stock market's wild ride in 2022. The image shows a chart of the S&P 500 index, with a dramatic spike in the middle of the year, labeled "2022: When the market went from 'stable' to 'I need therapy'". The text "I need therapy" is written in a bold, playful font at the top of the chart, adding to the meme's lighthearted and humorous tone.