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 is an example of post-structuralist humor, which often employs absurdity and irreverence to subvert traditional notions of language and meaning. The image features a dog looking at the viewer with a caption...

Topic: Queer - Post-Structuralism Posted:

The meme is a play on words, where a sentence about a dinosaur is rewritten to sound like a sentence about a language. The original sentence is "Category context: Language. Explain the meme from the perspective of thi...

Topic: Language Posted:

The meme is a humorous comparison between the urban planning of 1980 and 2022. It shows a side-by-side image of a city street in 1980 with a wide, empty road and a city street in 2022 with a bike lane and a pedestrian...

Topic: Urbanism - Road Design Posted:

This meme is a play on the idea of a small, insignificant object (the "it" in the phrase "it's not a big deal") being compared to a massive, overwhelming entity (the "it" in "it's a big deal"). The meme uses a humorou...

Topic: Anti-Tech Posted:

This meme is a play on the Cottagecore aesthetic, which emphasizes a cozy and rustic lifestyle. The image shows a picturesque cottage surrounded by lush greenery, with a caption that reads: "I own the land my ancestor...

Topic: Aesthetics - Cottagecore Posted:

The meme is a humorous commentary on the challenges of urban planning in a futuristic, sprawling city on Mars. The image shows a sprawling metropolis with towering skyscrapers and a grid-like street pattern, but with...

Topic: Urbanism - Road Design Posted:

Topic: Anti-Homophobia Posted:

Topic: Anti-Toxic-Masculinity Posted:

The meme is an image of a futuristic, sustainable, and cozy shelter, often referred to as a "Permaculture" shelter. The image depicts a small, eco-friendly dwelling made from natural and recycled materials, with a foc...

Topic: Permaculture - Shelter Posted:

The meme is a humorous illustration of a permaculture shelter, featuring a simple, DIY-style hut with a sign that reads "Permaculture Shelter: Where you can live off the land... and still have Wi-Fi." The image is mea...

Topic: Permaculture - Shelter Posted: