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 illustrates a historical permaculture tradition called "cobblering," where Philadelphia residents gathered chestnuts from massive trees to harvest sustainable free food. It reflects the permaculture ideal o...

Topic: Permaculture Posted:

This meme is a joke about the incredibly short, short-lives of male bees. It explains that once a male bee mates, his entire existence ends—he literally "dies" because he was just a tiny snack. The humor relies on a p...

Topic: Animals Posted:

This meme acts as a counter-argument to the headline about Ubisoft executives claiming that gamers must accept "not owning" their games. It references the famous movie meme text: "If purchase isn't ownership; then pir...

Topic: Sharing Posted:

This image serves as a visual representation of the "life" of a Permaculture Mutual Aid Network member, showing a group of friends gathered around a campfire in a forest setting. The scene emphasizes community living...

Topic: Permaculture Mutual Aid Network Posted:

This meme compares the rough, natural path on the left—the "User experience"—with the neat, geometric pavement on the right—the "Design". It suggests that while "Design" creates a planned, orderly layout like a digita...

Topic: Urbanism Posted:

This image depicts a **DIY rainwater catchment or windbreak** system constructed entirely from off-cuts of hay bales and wooden frames. From a permaculture perspective, this structure demonstrates a circular design wh...

Topic: Permaculture Posted:

This anti-billionaire meme illustrates a power dynamic where "Regular people trying to live" are the common citizens attempting to navigate the economy under the rules of a free market. In this context, the humor sugg...

Topic: Anti-Billionaire Posted:

This meme uses the "anti-oligarch" perspective to mock the privileged class by contrasting the viewer's responsibility with Taylor Swift. It features the text "Me: *Takes public transit to reduce my carbon footprint*"...

Topic: Anti-Oligarch Posted:

The meme satirically mocks the idea that being wealthy grants one the privilege to be environmentally friendly. The image shows a person claiming to "Me: *Takes public transit to reduce my carbon footprint*" but whose...

Topic: Anti-Billionaire Posted:

This meme plays on the irony of people who claim to hate technology while simultaneously needing it. It depicts a humorous exchange where the partner is demanding their beloved (or ex-favorite) tech accessory—a comput...

Topic: Anti-Tech Posted: