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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Based on the image, this meme playfully satirizes the sci-fi concept of an **arcology**, which is defined as a self-contained, dome-like city where residents live and work under a single authority. The image shows a f...

Topic: Arcology Posted:

This humorous image depicts a massive, futuristic metropolis built on land and water, contrasting it with a more organized "arcology" style. The caption asks if this specific type of city should be the goal for every...

Topic: Arcology Posted:

This meme utilizes the concept of **arcology**—a futuristic, highly integrated planning model designed to combine living spaces, infrastructure, and greenery into a single "super-block"—by suggesting a utopian vision...

Topic: Arcology Posted:

This spray-painted graffiti is written on a massive concrete highway support pillar, which is a fundamental component of urban infrastructure. It represents the use of public buildings and roadways as a canvas for str...

Topic: Urbanism Posted:

This image features a meme that satirizes the "Anti-Oligarch" category, which uses humor to mock a wealthy or powerful figure by highlighting their humble and seemingly struggling reality. The text in the image includ...

Topic: Anti-Oligarch Posted:

This image presents a satirical critique of the wealthy, detached lifestyle often associated with the "Anti-Billionaire" meme. It satirizes the billionaire's seemingly indifferent nature by jokingly describing his 11...

Topic: Anti-Billionaire Posted:

From an urbanist's perspective, this image illustrates the concept of **adaptive reuse**, where a traditional **shopping mall** is repurposed as a **community college campus**. The photo reveals the **old mall archite...

Topic: Urbanism Posted:

This image features a collage and a text caption sharing a story of visiting a former mall. A user named Allison Berryman describes a 'weird but cool' experience where an 'old mall' has been transformed into a communi...

Topic: Urbanism - Decay Posted:

From the perspective of anti-Christianity, this image presents a satirical conspiracy theory suggesting that older Christians are suffering from lead poisoning. The caption claims that their intense emotions and stron...

Topic: Anti-Christianity Posted:

This image illustrates a **mechanics and force** scenario. The monkey is attempting to crush two large half-moon objects: the left one appears to be a hollow block of ice or viscous fluid, while the right one looks li...

Topic: Science Posted: