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 commentary on the perceived divide between labor unions and anti-union groups, often referred to as "anti-union" or "union-busting" organizations. The image juxtaposes two contrasting scenarios,...

Topic: Anti-Anti-Union Posted:

The meme is a photo of a person with a very long and unkempt beard, with the text "I'm not arguing, I'm just explaining why I'm right" overlaid on top. The image is a humorous take on the stereotype of a "nerd" or "in...

Topic: Anti-Incel Posted:

The meme is a play on the idea that some people might feel like they're being targeted or judged by others during Thanksgiving, much like the character of the "Devil" in the show "Boondocks" is known for being a troub...

Topic: Anti-Neoliberal Posted:

The meme is a screenshot from the anime "Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World" with the character Rem's line "My idols are dead, and my enemies are in power." It's a dark and anxious take on the typical "my idols...

Topic: Queer - Anxiety Posted:

The meme is a humorous take on the idea of a "situationship" (a casual, undefined romantic relationship) and the anxiety that comes with it. The image shows a couple from the popular TV show "Outlander" (a historical...

Topic: Queer - Anxiety Posted:

The meme is a satirical commentary on the anti-misogyny movement, specifically the "men are trash" trope. It features a cartoonish image of a woman surrounded by angry, monstrous versions of men, with the caption "I s...

Topic: Anti-Misogyny Posted:

From the perspective of Queer - Post-Structuralism, this meme is a playful deconstruction of traditional notions of identity and art. The image features a person with a distorted, glitchy face, holding a paintbrush an...

Topic: Queer - Post-Structuralism Posted:

The meme is a play on the phrase "I deserve a little treat" and features a cartoon frog sitting at a desk with a computer and a cup of coffee. The frog is looking at the camera with a smug expression, implying that it...

Topic: Millenihilism Posted:

This meme is a reference to a scene from the animated TV series "The Simpsons," where a police officer is telling a driver to stop at a red light. The meme is a play on this scene, with the officer's line "Don't make...

Topic: Anti-Fascism Posted:

The meme is a humorous take on the frustration of dealing with complex software issues. The image shows a hand-drawn diagram of a house with a single pipe leading to a toilet, with the words "This is the backend" abov...

Topic: Software Engineering Posted: