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The Philosoraptor is like a Bad Luck Brian in that it is one of the more historical memes, meaning that like the Bad Luck Brian meme, it has survived the grueling task of maintaining relevance in the Internet age. Philosoraptor can poke fun at social…

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Poor Keanu Reeves can’t seem to catch a break with the memes based on this picture of him. Reeves has come a long way since the Bill & Ted days, however this meme always provides a humorous pseudo-philosophical realization that really takes the mind…

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This still from Gene Wilder’s portrayal of Willy Wonka has become the backdrop for many memes. Something about that sarcastic look has given many writers a blank canvas to work with. These types of memes are always very sarcastic in nature and also…

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Bad Luck Brian is perhaps one of the most storied characters in meme-lore. This poor kid’s yearbook photo has been the premise for so many memes it’s almost applaud-worthy. This meme presents a good solution to a problem, but still yields a negative…

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The starter pack meme trend is one that combines a series of images and condenses them into a stereotype. There are varying ones, however most play into the assumptions of stereotypes. This example falls in line with some of the meme themes mentioned…

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After Donald Trump won the election, America seemed to be in need of some comic relief. The Obama/Biden meme series surfaced thereafter and helped a nation laugh again. In this series, Joe Biden is the lovable fool while Obama is the mature friend,…

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Awkward moments are a common topic in memes. Michael Cera is a common person referenced when discussing awkward moments—it’s a match made in meme heaven. This can be attributed to Cera’s now archetypal role as “that awkward teenager” in films. Social…

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The image is of a woman trying to figure out a complex equation. The caption is often a humorous anecdote that doesn’t require as much thought as the image entails. Successful memes trigger some type of response—whether that be physical, emotional,…

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Netflix and other streaming sites have become an integral part of today’s culture. People bond over binge watching their favorite shows, which can often lead to impromptu yet in-depth debates about these shows. This meme capitalizes on not only the…

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Ah, cats. Cats have made their mark on the Internet with viral videos of them doing just about anything. It’s only natural that they make their way into the meme-sphere. The point of relation with this meme is that it is targeting anyone who has seen…
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