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 meme plays on the feeling of nostalgia by depicting a silhouette covered in static, evoking memories that are fading or non-existent. The text at the top reads, "you can easily return to the past," while the bott...

Topic: Liminality Posted:

This meme presents a stark visual contrast between the "beautiful surroundings" of the top half and the hard labor below to make a point about happiness. The upper portion features a lush, jungle-like paradise filled...

Topic: Aesthetics - Cottagecore Posted:

This meme depicts a wealthy real estate investment firm, BlackRock, successfully purchasing a luxurious apartment from a poor single mother. The contrast between the professional suit-wearing agent and the "single mot...

Topic: Anti-Capitalism - Housing Posted:

This meme features a man in a suit holding his jacket open, presenting a confusing and absurd trade deal. The text reads "TRADE OFFER" at the top, followed by the specific agreement: on the left, "i get: you build me...

Topic: OC Posted:

"Liminality describes a transitional, ambiguous space that often feels eerie and strangely familiar, as if standing on the periphery of something. In this image, the dark security door serves as a physical manifestati...

Topic: Liminality Posted:

This meme plays on the perceived difference between workers and business owners, a central argument in union discussions. The top image displays grimy, blackened hands held up, accompanied by the text "My hands look l...

Topic: Unions Posted:

The top section of the image features two hands covered in grime with the caption "My hands look like this," symbolizing the raw physical labor involved. The bottom section shows a man in sunglasses holding lobster ta...

Topic: Anti-Capitalism - Jobs Posted:

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Topic: Queer - Post-Structuralism Posted: