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 comparison between a person's ability to navigate a city using public transportation and a person's ability to navigate a city using a self-driving car. The meme is saying that just like a perso...

Topic: Urbanism - Transit Posted:

This meme is a play on the idea of post-structuralism, a philosophical movement that challenges traditional notions of identity and meaning. The image of Muppets' Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog, with Miss Piggy dresse...

Topic: Queer - Post-Structuralism Posted:

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Topic: Star Wars Posted:

This meme is a humorous take on the idea of having a mental health "breakdown" or "meltdown" as a way to cope with stress or anxiety. The image is likely a scenic landscape or a calm environment, with the text "have a...

Topic: Mental Health Posted:

This meme is from the context of "The Lord of the Rings" (LoTR) and is a play on the famous line "You shall not pass!" spoken by Gandalf to the Balrog in the book and movie. The meme shows a photo of two hobbits, Sam...

Topic: LoTR Posted:

The meme is a photo of a crowded subway car with a caption that reads: "I'm not arguing, I'm just explaining why I'm right. I'm not yelling, I'm just passionately expressing my point of view while completely dismissin...

Topic: Urbanism Posted:

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Topic: Star Trek - Queer Posted:

The meme is a humorous take on the idea that women are often expected to be polite and not use strong language, while men are often allowed to use more aggressive language without consequences. The image shows a woman...

Topic: Anti-Misogyny Posted:

This meme is a humorous image that uses the text "I can explain it in 2 minutes" in a context where someone is trying to explain a complex topic, such as AI or a technical concept. The image likely features a person o...

Topic: OC Posted:

The meme is a humorous commentary on the rising cost of living in urban areas, specifically in relation to housing. The image shows a graph of the median household income in the United States from 1960 to 2020, with a...

Topic: Urbanism - Housing Posted: