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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This meme is a play on the concept of nihilism, which is the philosophical idea that life has no inherent meaning or value. The meme shows two Grim Reapers, one asking the other if they are on their way to a party, an...

Topic: Nihilism Posted:

The meme is a visual representation of the Cottagecore aesthetic, which emphasizes a whimsical and cozy atmosphere. The image features a serene landscape with flowers and a gentle stream, accompanied by the text "I dr...

Topic: Aesthetics - Cottagecore Posted:

The meme is a humorous image of a computer screen displaying a prompt for an AI art generator, with the text "I want to create a new species of cat" and the AI's response "A cat that's also a toaster". The image is a...

Topic: AI Art Posted:

This meme is a humorous example of "Millenihilism," a category that pokes fun at the apathy and nihilism of younger generations. The meme features an image of a missile with the text "I can die for my country, but I'l...

Topic: Millenihilism Posted:

This meme is a humorous image of a cobblestone road with a faint line of chalk or paint running through the center, indicating a designated path or lane. The image is captioned "Roman roads were actually just bike lan...

Topic: Urbanism - Road Design Posted:

The meme is a humorous comparison between the road construction techniques of ancient Rome and modern times. The image shows a side-by-side comparison of a Roman road (laid in 1 AD) and a modern highway (laid in 2023)...

Topic: Urbanism - Road Design Posted:

The meme is a humorous take on the concept of millenial nihilism, which is a philosophical and cultural movement that questions the meaning and value of life. The meme is a play on the phrase "I'm sorry" which is ofte...

Topic: Millenihilism Posted:

Topic: Literature Posted:

The meme is a play on the idea that people often have a fear of being alone in the dark, and the phrase "they live" is a reference to the 2013 film "They Live" starring The Rock, where aliens are hiding in plain sight...

Topic: Millenihilism Posted:

The meme is a humorous critique of capitalism, specifically the idea that capitalism is a system that prioritizes profit over people. The image shows a cookie with a missing ingredient, "love", implying that capitalis...

Topic: Anti-Capitalism Posted: