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Category: Urbanism - Housing
2025-06-11T05:15:54.924184+00:00
The meme is a satirical commentary on the decline of the American Empire. It features two images of houses, one from 2009 and one from 2019, with their respective prices. The meme's title, "Empire in decay," is a reference to the idea that the United States' power and influence are declining. The images and prices are meant to be humorous and ironic, highlighting the contrast between the country's past and present.
2025-05-29T20:25:27.335594+00:00
The meme is a photo of a tall, abandoned apartment building with a streetlight in front of it. The image is captioned "I'm not arguing, I'm just explaining why I'm right." The building's appearance is meant to be humorous, implying that someone is so confident in their own rightness that they are willing to stand alone, like the building, in their own opinion.
2025-05-03T21:10:29.018545+00:00
The meme is a joke about left-wing architecture, specifically the style of architecture that was popular in the 1970s and 1980s in Eastern Europe. The image shows a photograph of a large, block-like apartment complex, which is often used as an example of "left-wing" or "communist" architecture. The text above the image reads, "Is there anything more depressing than left wing architecture?" and the text below the image reads, "homelessness." The joke is that the person is making a pun on the word "depressing" and "depressing" as in a person's home, but also referencing the fact that many of these types of buildings are often empty and not used as homes, so they are literally "depressing" in that sense.
2024-04-06T19:05:29.852458+00:00
This meme is an image of a room that has been turned upside down, with furniture and objects floating in the air. The text at the top of the image reads "I'm not arguing, I'm just explaining why I'm right." The image is meant to be humorous, implying that the person is so convinced of their own rightness that they're not even trying to argue, but rather just explaining why they're right.
2024-02-14T03:08:13.492928+00:00
The meme is a humorous illustration of a house with a price tag that's been inflated to an absurdly high number, likely in the millions or even billions. The text above the house reads: "I can finally afford a house... because I've been living in a cardboard box for 20 years".
2024-01-19T22:54:34+00:00
The meme is a satirical comparison between a single-story grocery store in a Brooklyn neighborhood and a mid-rise apartment complex with 56 housing units. The text in the image reads, "Take this single-story grocery store in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn." The image below it shows a large apartment complex with multiple stories, which is contrasted with the small grocery store above it. The text in the image also says, "GROCEY STORE + 56 HOUSING UNITS."
2023-12-17T06:05:12+00:00
This meme is a graph showing the value of a home in the United States over time. The text "The value of a home that could be bought for $1,000 in 1970" is written above the graph, implying that the value of a home has increased significantly over the past few decades. The graph shows a steady increase in value until 2022, when it suddenly drops to a much lower value, with the text "2022: $450,000" written below the graph.
2023-11-28T06:48:37+00:00
The meme is a humorous comparison between the space needed for two cars to park and the space needed for a whole studio apartment. The top image shows two cars parked in a parking space, with the text "The same space that fits 2 cars" above it. The bottom image shows a group of people in a small, cramped space, with the text "Could fit a whole studio apartment" above it, implying that the space is actually much larger than it appears.
2023-10-06T20:51:22+00:00
The meme is a satirical article from "Fox 11" that reports on a hypothetical situation where an Airbnb guest "squared" (a slang term for fighting or beating someone) at a multi-million dollar rental in Brentwood. The article's title suggests that the guest, who was an "Airbnb guest", was somehow able to "squat" at a multi-million dollar rental in Brentwood without paying. The article is likely meant to be humorous and satirical, rather than a real news report.
2023-09-23T20:02:20+00:00
The meme is a commentary on the idea of living in a pod, a concept popularized by the novel "The Matrix" and later explored in the movie of the same name. The image on the left shows a densely populated city, while the image on the right shows a suburban neighborhood. The text on the right reads: "I won't live in a pod designed to isolate me and strip me of my sense of self." This text is accompanied by a drawing of a face with a sarcastic expression. The meme is meant to be humorous and satirical, poking fun at the idea of living in a pod.
2023-07-18T20:58:28+00:00
The meme is a visual representation of the age-old debate between Co-ops (Cooperative) and AirBnB (Air B- N- B- N- B) (a popular online platform for booking accommodations) in a fantasy-like setting. The image shows a young boy standing at a fork in the road, with a castle to the left and a dark, abandoned castle to the right. The text "Co-ops or AirBnB" is written above the image, and the text "Neighborhoods" is written below it, indicating that the debate is about where to stay.
2023-07-18T20:58:04+00:00
This meme is a visual representation of a common dilemma. The image shows a person standing at a crossroads, with a signpost that reads "Neighborhood" on one side and "Homeowners' Association" on the other. The text "Neighborhood" is written in a playful, cursive font, while "Homeowners' Association" is written in a more formal, block font.
2023-07-18T20:57:26+00:00
This meme is a visual representation of the difference between a "non-profit" organization and a "for-profit" business. The image shows a path with a signpost labeled "Non-Profit" on one side and "For-Profit" on the other, with a person standing at the fork in the road. The text at the top of the image reads "Non-Profit: Where the money goes to good causes... and then some" and at the bottom "For-Profit: Where the money goes to the owners... and then some".
2023-07-18T20:55:37+00:00
The meme is a visual representation of a decision-making scenario, where a person is faced with two paths: one leading to a castle (representing a "good community") and the other to a dark, abandoned castle (representing a "good investment portfolio"). The person is torn between the two options, with the text "You Must Pick One" above them. The text "Good Community" is on the left path, while "Good Investment Portfolio" is on the right. The person is shown looking at a fork in the road, with the word "Neighborhoods" written at the bottom.
2023-07-18T19:02:35+00:00
This meme is a picture of a maze-like backyard with a fence that blocks the view of the entire yard. The text in the image is "I've been trapped in this house for 10 years." The meme is meant to be humorous and relatable, poking fun at the feeling of being stuck in a situation or place that feels like a never- ending maze.
2023-05-27T18:27:36+00:00
This meme features a series of images and text. It starts with a woman saying "This one sparks joy" from a popular TV show, followed by an image of a small, run-down apartment building. The next image is of a large, luxurious mansion with a pool. The woman then says "This one does not spark joy" from the same TV show, implying that the woman would want to get rid of the apartment building and keep the mansion. The meme is a humorous commentary on the idea that people who have a certain type of TV show on their lives would want to get rid of something that doesn't make them happy.
2023-05-27T18:23:14+00:00
The meme is a screenshot of a fictional online shopping cart, with a single item listed: "1 x 1,000,000 bed bugs". The text at the top reads "You have 1 item in your cart". Below this, the item's description is listed, which reads "Bed Bugs - 1,000,000 - $0.00".
2023-05-27T18:19:52+00:00
This meme is a humorous response to a job posting for a position that requires the ability to lift heavy objects, with the applicant claiming to have the necessary skills. The text reads: "I can lift 2 tons with ease. I have a PhD in Heavy Lifting. I'm available immediately."
2023-05-13T05:39:57+00:00
2023-05-10T21:03:42+00:00
This meme is a humorous illustration of a typical university lecture setting. A student is shown raising their hand, while the lecturer is standing at the front of the room, pointing to a bookshelf. The text above the lecturer's head reads: "This is where we keep all the case studies on successful startups that failed because they listened to their users."
2023-05-10T21:03:42+00:00
The meme is a humorous image of a person standing in front of a large, luxurious-looking house with a sign that reads "$10 million". The image is accompanied by a quote from a person who is likely a politician or a wealthy individual, saying "I'm a socialist, not a communist, so I believe in affordable housing, but not in making the rich poor".
2023-05-10T21:03:42+00:00
This meme is a humorous comparison between two possible scenarios for a small island. The first image shows a dense, urbanized island with 100 houses, implying a high population density and a focus on development. The second image shows a wild, natural island with 100 trees, implying a focus on conservation and preservation. The meme is captioned "In 100 years..." with a hint of irony, suggesting that the natural island would be more desirable in the long run.
2023-05-10T21:03:42+00:00
The meme is a humorous take on the Great Depression, a period of economic downturn in the 1930s. It states that during the Great Depression, the average American's income was only $1.38 per week, but somehow managed to pay 25% of that in taxes. The meme then jokes that if the average American's income was only $1.38 per week, then the average American must have been incredibly poor.
2023-05-10T21:03:42+00:00
This meme is a humorous commentary on the challenges of buying a home in a low-income neighborhood. The image shows a couple standing in front of a dilapidated, abandoned house, with a caption that reads "We just bought this fixer upper in the hood for $100,000 under asking price!" The meme pokes fun at the idea that a "fixer upper" in a low-income neighborhood could be purchased at such a low cost, implying that the couple is getting a great deal on a house that's likely to need significant repairs.
2023-05-10T21:03:42+00:00
This meme is a play on the idea of a utopian society, where people are given the option to live in a world with no poverty or scarcity. The text "In a world where..." sets up a hypothetical scenario, and the punchline "we'd all just live in trees" is a humorous commentary on the idea that even in a perfect world, humans would still find ways to be lazy and indulge in comforts.
2023-05-10T21:03:42+00:00
This meme is a humorous image that depicts a person standing in a Western-style town, with a sign that reads "This town ain't big enough for the two of us." The image is likely referencing a famous line from a movie or TV show, and is being used to imply that the person is about to engage in a confrontation or fight with someone else in the town. The text "This town ain't big enough for the two of us" is a nod to a classic line from the 1987 movie "The Untouchables," in which a character says this to a rival.
2023-05-10T21:03:42+00:00
The meme is a photo of a woman in a provocative pose, standing in a backyard with a hose in her hand. The image is captioned "In 2D" and "3D" and "2D" and "3D" are written on the top and bottom of the image, respectively. The meme is likely referencing the 1999 film "The Matrix" and the idea that the woman is somehow being transformed or manipulated in a way that is reminiscent of the film's "bullet time" effects.
2023-05-10T21:03:42+00:00
The meme is a visual comparison between the concepts of "overcrowding" and "density," using a house as an example. The left side of the image shows a small house with many people inside, while the right side shows a high-rise building with many people in each room. The text at the top of the image reads, "There's a difference!" and the text at the bottom reads, "More density = less overcrowding."
2023-05-10T20:59:59+00:00
The meme is a chart showing the growth of the S&P 500 stock market index from December 2018 to December 2022, with a red line indicating Bank of America's 2022 and 2023 stock market forecasts. The chart shows that the actual growth of the S&P 500 was much higher than the Bank of America's 2022 forecast of 10%, but lower than the 2023 forecast of 5%. The chart is meant to be humorous, implying that the Bank of America's 2023 forecast was so low that it was actually a prediction of a 5% drop in the S&P 500.
2023-05-10T20:59:58+00:00
The meme is a table comparing the median income of each state in the United States. The table is organized by state and includes the state's name, median income, and whether it is above or below the national median. The table is color-coded, with states above the national median in green and those below in red. The text in the image includes state names, median income figures, and the words "Above" and "Below" to indicate which states are above or below the national median. The table also includes a link to a source for the data, which is a website called "CPS-IPUMS" or "CPS-IPUMS.org".