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 uses a visual metaphor to highlight the disparity between human wealth and planetary fragility. On the left, a train is pulling a moving Earth along tracks, symbolizing how human progress and inequality are...

Topic: Climate Change Posted:

This meme satirizes the idea that humanity has enough time to solve the climate crisis. The text asks if the situation is a "Revolution or apocalypse?" and the response is, "I thought we had more time to choose," impl...

Topic: Climate Change Posted:

The image displays a powerful statement from climate activist Greta Thunberg arguing that human progress and wealth are built on destroying nature. The text in the image reads, "OUR CIVILIZATION IS BEING SACRIFICED FO...

Topic: Climate Change Posted:

This meme illustrates the concept of nihilism by juxtaposing a terrifying, meaningless void with a trivial, human distraction. The text "The pervasive rot of existence" describes the hollow nature of life, while the a...

Topic: Nihilism Posted:

From a feminist perspective, this meme is a critique of the idea that gender and class are separate political spheres. The text on the left asserts that "This gender stuff has nothing to do with class!" while the text...

Topic: Feminism Posted:

The image showcases a homemade, "baiting" style weapon that mimics the gritty, high-tech aesthetic of video game sci-fi weaponry, complete with exposed circuit boards, copper wires, and a small LCD screen. The meme le...

Topic: Aesthetics - Cyberpunk Posted:

This meme satirizes the idea that buying a home is a massive financial victory that frees you from consumerism. The couple claims they stopped buying luxury items like avocados and expensive coffee because they bought...

Topic: Anti-Capitalism - Housing Posted:

In this anti-fascist meme, a speaker argues that hating fascists makes you an oppressor, but this gets interrupted by a character who responds with enthusiasm, claiming they are psyched to be an opponent. The irony li...

Topic: Anti-Fascism Posted:

This meme uses a figure in a mask and anarchy cap to represent a rebellious, perhaps counter-cultural persona reacting to hostile rhetoric. The top text sets up a typical anti-queer argument, accusing queer people of...

Topic: Anti-Homophobia Posted:

This image displays a split-screen meme featuring two characters, with the text at the bottom reading "YOU'RE GONNA DIE FOR SOME DRAG QUEENS AND QUEER FOLK ?" followed by "SOMEONE IS." The visual humor plays on the li...

Topic: Anti-Homophobia Posted: