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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The meme is a photo of a group of children in a greenhouse with solar panels on the roof, surrounded by lush plants and a warm, sunny atmosphere. The image is captioned "Solarpunk: where the kids are alright" and feat...

Topic: Aesthetics - Solarpunk Posted:

The meme is an image of a chatbot interface with a "404" error message, implying that the chatbot is unable to understand or respond to user input. The text in the image reads "I can explain it better than a chatbot"...

Topic: Artificial Intelligence Posted:

The meme is a photo of a house with a distorted, dreamlike quality, as if it's being viewed through a warped lens. The text "I woke up in a house that looked like this" is overlaid on the image, implying that the spea...

Topic: Liminality Posted:

The meme is a humorous comparison between a single-story grocery store and a high-rise residential building, implying that a small grocery store can be replaced by a large apartment complex. The text "Grocery Store +...

Topic: Urbanism - Housing Posted:

The meme is a humorous critique of the "I'm not a racist, I'm just a nationalist" and "I'm not a fascist, I'm just a patriot" ideologies. The image juxtaposes two contrasting personas, one with a punk rock aesthetic a...

Topic: Anti-Reactionary Posted:

The meme is a satirical comparison between two individuals, one who is a stereotypical "left-wing" activist (represented by a cartoonish image with a red "X" symbol on their forehead) and a stereotypical "right-wing"...

Topic: Anti-Conservative Posted:

The meme is a commentary on the capitalist system, specifically the idea that the "market" is often used as a euphemism for "the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer." The image shows a person with a confus...

Topic: Anti-Capitalism Posted:

The meme is a photo of a poorly designed road intersection, with a sign on the left side of the image reading "LEFT TURN ONLY" and a "LEFT TURN ONLY" arrow pointing to the left. The text above the image reads "It's li...

Topic: Urbanism - Road Design Posted:

This meme is a commentary on the Cottagecore aesthetic, which is a romanticized and nostalgic view of rural life. The image likely features a cozy, rustic scene, such as a family gathered around a fireplace, with warm...

Topic: Aesthetics - Cottagecore Posted:

The meme is a humorous expression of frustration with the way people share their opinions without considering the audience or context. The image shows a person looking out at a beautiful view, but the text "I don't kn...

Topic: Communication Posted: