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 image depicts a satirical or conspiracy-style graphic that alleges the CIA supposedly uncovered a plan for Chinese officials to simply wait around and enjoy the collapse of the United States. The caption below th...

Topic: Anti-America Posted:

This meme is categorized as "Anti-Fascist" by highlighting a contrast between the peaceful declaration of readiness and the potential for federal troops to intervene. In this context, supporting Mayor Newsom's stance...

Topic: Anti-Fascism Posted:

This anti-neoliberal meme critiques the idea that Ronald Reagan’s economic policies were merely a necessary trade-off for stability. It depicts a graph where a public benefit labeled **"Good thing"** (green) remained...

Topic: Anti-Neoliberal Posted:

This meme critiques the idea that economic systems follow a natural, harmonious equilibrium where everything eventually settles into balance. In the graph, the red line—labeled "Bad thing" and the baseline for "Good t...

Topic: Anti-Neoclassicalism Posted:

This anti-American meme posits that the concept of "Manifest Destiny" (the historical belief Americans have a right to expand their borders) is identical to Nazi ideology ("Lebensraum"). The tweet argues that the Amer...

Topic: Anti-America Posted:

This anti-reactionary meme satirizes the often hyper-spending habits and "megalomania" found within certain conservative voting groups. The top caption explains the absurd scenario: a wealthy MAGA supporter who is str...

Topic: Anti-Reactionary Posted:

This Anti-Neoliberal meme satirizes conservative rhetoric by including the text: "**No 'kings' is a lot like when the right wing calls everything socialism, a system we do not exist under, in order to avoid condemning...

Topic: Anti-Neoliberal Posted:

This image serves as an anti-neoliberal commentary by Peter Daou, a prominent critic of government-led economic interventions and deregulation. In this context, he is labeling modern Democrats like Pelosi and Schumer...

Topic: Anti-Neoliberal Posted:

This shirt is a reference to René Descartes' famous philosophical statement, "Cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am). Because the design features black and white graphics and text, you cannot see the actual color...

Topic: BWB Posted:

This meme presents a cynical take on traditional masculinity, suggesting that everything is actually weak instead of strong. The quote states, "The windows of army surplus stores constituted hymns to male powerlessnes...

Topic: Anti-Toxic-Masculinity Posted: