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.

Meme Categories:

Here's an analysis of the image, broken down into sections as requested. I'll indicate if a heading isn't particularly applicable. **Visual Description** The image features a person's hands holding two distinct elemen...

Topic: Millenihilism Posted:

Here's an analysis of the image, broken down into sections based on the requested theoretical frameworks. Note that some frameworks don't apply particularly strongly to this image/quote, so those sections will be brie...

Topic: Education Posted:

Okay, let's break down this comic panel set, analyzing it through the lenses you've requested. It's a richly layered image, so we'll have a fair amount to say. **Visual Description** The artwork is high-contrast black...

Topic: Media Posted:

Okay, let's break down this image using the frameworks you've requested. Be warned: this image is *highly* loaded and provocative. I will attempt to be objective in my analysis, even though the imagery inherently carr...

Topic: Anti-Colonialism Posted:

Here's an analysis of the image and quote, broken down into sections as requested, focusing on relevant theoretical frameworks: **Visual Description** The image is a simple, stark presentation of a quote attributed to...

Topic: Anti-Propaganda Posted:

Okay, let's break down this image and its meme-like adaptation through several lenses of critical theory. Be aware that applying some of these theoretical frameworks to a comedic image based on a fantasy epic like *Lo...

Topic: LoTR Posted:

Okay, here's an analysis of the meme, broken down by the requested theoretical frameworks. Given the meme's content, several frameworks are *very* relevant, while others are less so. I'll indicate where a section is o...

Topic: Anti-Capitalism - Jobs Posted:

Okay, here's an analysis of the image, broken down into sections as requested. I'll include sections only where the image readily lends itself to those theoretical frameworks. Note that applying complex theory to a si...

Topic: Urbanism - Road Design Posted:

Okay, here's an analysis of the image and its accompanying text, broken down into the requested sections, with explanations of where these theoretical frameworks apply. Note that not *every* framework will be relevant...

Topic: Anti-Capitalism - Food Posted:

Okay, here's an analysis of the image and its accompanying text, broken down into the requested sections. Note that some sections will be more applicable and developed than others, as the image and quote don't automat...

Topic: Anti-Christianity Posted: