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 utilizes a high-contrast monochromatic color scheme, characteristic of the cyberpunk aesthetic. The layout features a stark black-and-white split-screen design with crisp white typography against a solid bla...

Topic: Aesthetics - Cyberpunk Posted:

This meme illustrates **incompleteness** by visually representing a disconnect between human understanding and the vast, complex reality surrounding us. It suggests that while humans are trying to reach out or engage...

Topic: Incompleteness Posted:

In an anti-neoliberal context, this meme serves as a sharp critique of sustained government overreach and market deregulation. It explicitly lists conservative-era policies—such as Guantanamo Bay detention, mass surve...

Topic: Anti-Neoliberal Posted:

This anti-Elon meme mocks his claim that he could turn someone into a butterfly using mRNA, framing it alongside an unrelated statement where Elon joked about being an "Axel Springer Award." The text satirizes his ide...

Topic: Anti-Elon Posted:

This image captures a fluffy parrot awkwardly wrapped in a large roll of toilet paper, sitting next to the unspooled paper on the kitchen counter. The caption "PREDICAMENT" implies that this chaotic and messy situatio...

Topic: Meta - Reactions Posted:

This political meme from The New Republic ridicules the idea that Donald Trump's high scores on cognitive tests prove his mental stability. The headline mocks his "bragging rights" regarding these exams, specifically...

Topic: Anti-Trump Posted:

The image presents a satirical comparison using large red headers: "IRAQ," captioned "weapons of mass destruction," and "VENEZUELA," captioned "drug trafficking." The top section shows industrial workers in hard hats...

Topic: Anti-Imperialism Posted:

This meme serves as a correction to false accusations against innocent speech. The top panel features Elmo saying that "kids need food and safety and a place to live." However, the bottom caption interrupts this by in...

Topic: Anti-Nationalism Posted:

This image displays a Christmas tree decorated with glittery ornaments, often symbolizing festive stress or celebration. The overlaid text '@rachelali' and 'putting my meds in an advent calendar' humorously describes...

Topic: Mental Health Posted:

This tweet humorously claims that software developers have evolved from a passive waiting mode into an active thinking process, noting their change to 'thinking..' after replacing all 'loading...' states with simple t...

Topic: Artificial Intelligence Posted: