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 an image of Mariah Carey, the singer, but her body is made of ice and she is surrounded by snow. The text "It's Cold...All the Time" is written above the image, referencing her hit song "All I Want for Chr...

Topic: Anti-Anti-Christmas Music Posted:

Topic: Anti-Imperialism Posted:

This meme is a play on the contrast between the aesthetic of a cottagecore-inspired garden (a lush, natural space with a cottage-like atmosphere) and a more industrial or utilitarian space (a garden with a focus on fu...

Topic: Aesthetics - Cottagecore Posted:

Topic: Anti-Neoliberal Posted:

The meme is a humorous image of a person's hand stuck in a plastic bag, with a caption that pokes fun at the idea of being stuck in a situation. The text "I'd rather risk getting stuck in a plastic bag than... " is im...

Topic: Urbanism Posted:

The meme is a screenshot of a conversation between two individuals, with the left person expressing anxiety and self-doubt about their identity, saying "I'm not gay, I'm not straight, I'm not bi, I'm not trans, I don'...

Topic: Queer - Anxiety Posted:

The meme is a play on the classic "I can talk to trees" phrase, but with a cyberpunk twist. The image depicts a tree with a futuristic, neon-lit trunk and branches, with a speech bubble saying "I can talk to trees" in...

Topic: Aesthetics - Cyberpunk Posted:

The meme depicts a person who has been dead for so long that their memory has become a distant, fading recollection. The image shows a person sitting on a couch, surrounded by old furniture and dusty decorations, with...

Topic: Liminality Posted:

The meme is a playful take on the concept of cottagecore, a aesthetic that celebrates a cozy, natural, and rustic way of living. The image features a whimsical illustration of a cottage surrounded by lush greenery, wi...

Topic: Aesthetics - Cottagecore Posted:

The meme is a play on the stereotype of a wealthy investor, in this case, a caricature of a billionaire, who is shocked that a company like BlackRock, a large investment firm, is being "forced" to sell a home in a nei...

Topic: Anti-Capitalism - Housing Posted: