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 frustration of using complex software, specifically the CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) website, which is known for its complexity and technical requirements. The i...

Topic: Science Posted:

The meme is a screenshot from the anime "Psycho-Pass" featuring a character with a shocked expression and a distorted, glitchy background. The text "I can see your data" is overlaid on the image, implying that the cha...

Topic: Aesthetics - Cyberpunk Posted:

The meme is a satirical commentary on the intersection of philosophy and popular culture. It juxtaposes the iconic "Star Trek" franchise with the philosophical concept of post-modernism, implying that the futuristic u...

Topic: Philosophy - Post-Modernism Posted:

This meme is from the Star Trek franchise, specifically from the TV show "Star Trek: The Next Generation". The meme features a quote from the character Jean-Luc Picard, who says "The needs of the many outweigh the nee...

Topic: Star Trek Posted:

The meme is a commentary on the post-modernist idea that our understanding of the past is constantly changing and that we can't truly know what happened. The image shows a person on a bike with a quote that says "you...

Topic: Philosophy - Post-Modernism Posted:

The meme is a playful critique of the notion that the past is inherently "dead" or irrelevant. The image features a cartoon character with a speech bubble saying "The past is dead" with a tongue-in-cheek tone, implyin...

Topic: Philosophy - Post-Modernism Posted:

The meme is a play on the phrase "the goal is not to own the means of production, it's to own the means of production," a slogan popularized by the 2019 film "The Lovers" but originally coined by the 1918 Russian Revo...

Topic: Aesthetics - Cottagecore Posted:

The meme is a quote from Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics" book 2, chapter 1, where he discusses the concept of "just and unjust" laws. The quote is presented in a modern, humorous, and satirical way, poking fun at the...

Topic: Anti-Criminalization Posted:

The meme depicts a serene, rustic setting with a wooden desk and chair nestled among lush greenery, evoking a sense of cozy, natural simplicity. The image is captioned with a tongue-in-cheek, humorous take on the idea...

Topic: Aesthetics - Cottagecore Posted:

This meme is a playful representation of the Cottagecore aesthetic, which emphasizes a cozy and natural living space. The image depicts a whimsical, hand-drawn illustration of a tiny, rustic village nestled in a lush...

Topic: Aesthetics - Cottagecore Posted: