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 example of nihilism, a philosophical idea that life has no inherent meaning or value. The image likely features a cartoon or illustration of a person (or a creature) with a blank or unimpressed...

Topic: Nihilism Posted:

The meme is a humorous take on the concept of millenial nihilism, which is a philosophical and cultural phenomenon that explores the meaninglessness and absurdity of modern life. The image likely features a quote or p...

Topic: Millenihilism Posted:

This meme is a satirical take on Elon Musk's Twitter presence, where he frequently shares updates about his personal life and business ventures. The image shows a screenshot of Elon Musk's tweet, where he boasts about...

Topic: Anti-Elon Posted:

The meme is a play on the idea that someone with a degree in a field is not necessarily proficient in that field, just like a carrot with a green top (which is actually a parsnip) is not a carrot. The text "I have a d...

Topic: Academia Posted:

The meme is a photo of a small, cozy cabin in the woods, with a sign on the door that reads "I'm not lazy, I'm just on cabin time." The image is meant to evoke a sense of relaxation and simplicity, with a focus on nat...

Topic: Aesthetics - Cottagecore Posted:

The meme is a humorous take on urban planning and road design. It shows a person looking at a highway with a puzzled expression, captioned with a quote about the lack of parking spaces and the need to drive to a nearb...

Topic: Urbanism - Road Design Posted:

This meme is a humorous example of anarchy, poking fun at the idea that someone who claims to be an anarchist might not actually live by their own principles. The image juxtaposes a woman asking if the person is a man...

Topic: Anarchy Posted:

The meme is a play on words, comparing the prioritization of people in urban planning to the prioritization of parking in road design. The image is likely a photo of a crowded street or public space, with the caption...

Topic: Urbanism - Road Design Posted:

The meme is a screenshot of a news headline from The Economist, with a picture of a nuclear explosion in the background. The headline reads "What a third world war would mean for investors" and is accompanied by a pho...

Topic: Anti-Capitalism Posted:

The meme is a play on the Star Wars franchise, where a character (Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader) is told "no" by his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and then later becomes the villain of the series. The meme is comparing a per...

Topic: Star Wars Posted: