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 the amount of water used by humans (1.9 trillion gallons) and the amount of water used by animals (0.02% of that amount). The text "1.9 trillion gallons" is shown in a large,...

Topic: Urbanism - Water Use Posted:

This meme is a play on the Klingon Honor Code, a phrase from the Star Trek franchise that emphasizes loyalty and duty. The image features a Klingon warrior, but the text "I'll do it" is written in a child's handwritin...

Topic: Star Trek - Klingon Honor Posted:

The meme is a play on the concept of "cottagecore," a aesthetic that celebrates cozy, natural, and rustic living. The image likely features a serene, countryside setting with a warm and inviting atmosphere, perhaps wi...

Topic: Aesthetics - Cottagecore Posted:

This meme is a commentary on the lack of effective solutions to homelessness, using a Star Wars reference to convey frustration. The image depicts Darth Vader, a symbol of authority and control, being held back by a c...

Topic: Urbanism - Homelessness Posted:

The meme is a photo of a statue of Christopher Columbus with a cardboard box covering its head, implying that Columbus is being "canceled" or removed from public recognition due to his controversial history of coloniz...

Topic: Anti-Colonialism Posted:

The meme features a character from the Star Wars franchise, Boba Fett, saying "I am a master of the kitchen, but I will not cook for you." The text is humorous because it takes a tough, intimidating character and appl...

Topic: Food Posted:

The meme is a screenshot of a tweet from the official HBO account, announcing the premiere of a new series called "The Last of Us" and a new series called "The Last of Us: The Series". The tweet is a play on the popul...

Topic: Queer - Post-Structuralism Posted:

The meme is a humorous take on nihilism, a philosophical idea that life has no inherent meaning or value. The image is a black-and-white photograph of a person surrounded by potatoes, with the caption "I can explain i...

Topic: Nihilism Posted:

The meme is a humorous image of a woman surrounded by potatoes, with a caption "I can smell the desperation" implying that the woman is feeling hopeless and trapped, much like the nihilistic concept of finding no inhe...

Topic: Nihilism Posted:

The meme is a humorous comparison between the complexity of modern computer software (represented by the "Computer" image) and the simplicity of a child's game from the past (represented by the "Game Boy" image). The...

Topic: Millenihilism Posted: