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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Topic: Music Posted:

This meme contrasts the political success of Canada and Mexico with Donald Trump in the United States. It suggests that while other nations have elected extremely intelligent individuals with PhDs, the US has elected...

Topic: Anti-America Posted:

China is the absolute star in this comparison, with a thick blue line shooting a massive rocket trajectory to nearly 300,000 units, completely dominating the chart. Meanwhile, other top countries like the US and Japan...

Topic: China Posted:

This image evokes the feeling of a "liminal space"—a place that feels empty, deserted, and slightly uncanny, like wandering into a forgotten hallway where no one is expected. The quiet, yellow lighting and the solitar...

Topic: Liminality Posted:

The meme is a satirical take on the "Stay at Home Dad" trope. It contrasts the single mom who dedicated her life to science with the single dad who raised 5 scientists. The dad is sarcastic, suggesting that if he had...

Topic: Anti-Misogyny Posted:

For someone who cannot see the image, this meme features a dark, grey aerial photo of vast, identical concrete apartment blocks designed for collective living. The top text, "Is there anything more depressing than lef...

Topic: Urbanism - Housing Posted:

The image illustrates the frustrating trope of "armchair political engagement," where a user claims to share a "recent discovery" only to reveal that their "find" is just a cynical re-imagining of a joke they’ve heard...

Topic: Urbanism Posted:

This ecology meme features a powerful quote from Assata Shakur that explains how to protect the planet. Because I cannot see the text, the image reads: "Revolution means protecting the people, the plants, the animals,...

Topic: Ecology Posted:

This infographic functions as a comprehensive visual cheat sheet for learning Machine Learning, breaking down specific hyperparameters for algorithms like Linear Regression, Logistic Regression, and K-Means. It serves...

Topic: Artificial Intelligence Posted:

This meme subverts the popular "cyberpunk" aesthetic by treating the genre as a dangerous cautionary tale rather than a desirable future lifestyle. In the grim, neon-drenched scene, a hooded figure holds a sign that r...

Topic: Aesthetics - Cyberpunk Posted: