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 humorous commentary on the concept of "wage slavery," where workers are exploited by capitalists for their labor. The image depicts a person eating a burger, with the text "The bourgeoisie" on top and "T...

Topic: Anti-Capitalism Posted:

The meme is a playful jab at the idea of the "proletariat" (working class) being the revolutionary force that will overthrow capitalism. The image shows a child playing with a toy, but the caption "proletariat" is jux...

Topic: Anti-Capitalism Posted:

The meme depicts a person sitting at a desk, staring at a computer screen with a concerned expression. The text on the screen reads "The internet is down" and the person's caption is "When you're trying to doomscroll...

Topic: Doomscrolling Posted:

The meme is a screenshot of a character from the Expanse series, with the text "That's a good smile" overlaid on top. The character, Bobbie, is known for his stoic demeanor, so the caption is ironic and humorous, impl...

Topic: Expanse Posted:

This meme is a play on the phrase "you can't have your cake and eat it too" and is used in the context of criticizing the wealthy elite (oligarchs) who have accumulated vast fortunes through questionable means. The im...

Topic: Anti-Oligarch Posted:

The meme is a humorous critique of billionaires, with the image of a whale (a common symbol for wealth and power) being told to "stop" or "get out" of the ocean, implying that it's out of place and should return to it...

Topic: Anti-Billionaire Posted:

The meme is a play on the classic "I can see your face" scene from the 1994 film "The Lion King." In this context, the image features a character from the movie, Simba, with a caption that reads "I can see your face"...

Topic: Artificial Intelligence Posted:

The meme is a play on the concept of Millenialism, a hypothetical event where a significant number of people born in the 21st century experience a collective, catastrophic event that changes the course of human histor...

Topic: Millenihilism Posted:

The meme is a humorous take on the stereotype of experts being overly confident and dismissive of opposing views. The image shows a math teacher explaining a complex equation, but with a caption that implies he's bein...

Topic: Anti-Anti-Experts Posted:

The meme features a photo of a person sitting in a cozy, rustic cottage, surrounded by plush furniture and warm lighting. The image is captioned "i'm not lazy i'm just conserving energy for my cottagecore aesthetic"....

Topic: Aesthetics - Cottagecore Posted: