Biblioteca Memetica

A collection of memes, curated by CJ Trowbridge.

Disclaimer: I often save memes that I disagree with; seeing something here should not be taken as evidence that I agree with it. I have been saving and categorizing tens of thousands of memes for decades. Many times I save a meme specifically because I disagree with it and in order to create new memes that counter its message.

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The meme is a humorous take on the idea that Finland has successfully implemented a program to eradicate homelessness, with a tongue-in-cheek comment on the approach's effectiveness. The text states "Finland has eradi...

Topic: Urbanism - Homelessness Posted:

The meme is a humorous commentary on the perceived hypocrisy of libertarians who advocate for individual freedom but often support or are associated with authoritarian or oppressive policies. The image juxtaposes a li...

Topic: Anti-Libertarian Posted:

This meme is a quote from Andor, a Star Wars series, where the character of Koro (played by Adria Al Zak Zak) is trying to convince his friend, Koro, that the new Star Wars series is not a good idea. The quote is from...

Topic: Star Wars - Andor Posted:

The meme is a comparison of two images of houses, one from 2009 and one from 2019, with a caption that reads "Empire in Decay". The top image shows a well-maintained house with a high price tag, while the bottom image...

Topic: Urbanism - Housing Posted:

This meme is from the perspective of the Anti-Neoliberal category, which critiques the economic and social policies of neoliberalism. The meme is a commentary on the idea that neoliberalism is a system that prioritize...

Topic: Anti-Neoliberal Posted:

The meme is a play on the phrase "I can explain" and features a police officer in a humorous, exaggerated pose. The text "I can explain" is written in a bold, playful font, while the officer's face is contorted in a c...

Topic: Anti-Cops Posted:

This meme is a quote from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, but it's been altered to address the current state of racial injustice in the US. The text is a call to action, urging people to stand agains...

Topic: Anti-Racism Posted:

The meme is a graph showing the percentage of men who drink daily or experience adverse consequences from drinking, categorized by country. The text at the top reads "Percentage of men drinking daily, binge drinking,...

Topic: Drugs Posted:

The meme is a photo of a dilapidated, abandoned building with a sign reading "Coming Soon" in front of it. The sign is ironic, as the building is clearly not in a state of construction or renovation, but rather in a s...

Topic: Urbanism - Decay Posted:

This meme uses a picture of a crow perched on a flagpole, with the Israeli flag in the background, to poke fun at the idea that the crow is "teaching" the flag to fly properly. The text above the image reads, "The cro...

Topic: Anti-Fascism Posted: