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 commentary on the absurdity of modern society's obsession with technology and social media. The image depicts a person sitting in a field of flowers, surrounded by a sea of smartphones and laptops, with...

Topic: Millenihilism Posted:

The meme is a play on the idea of post-structuralism, a philosophical movement that challenges traditional notions of identity and power. The image juxtaposes a traditional expectation of "exposing" one's genitals wit...

Topic: Queer - Post-Structuralism Posted:

The meme is a screenshot of a tweet that reads: "I'm not poor because I'm irresponsible with money, I'm poor because I'm living in a world designed by rich people, for rich people, with no intention of making it equit...

Topic: Anti-Capitalism Posted:

This meme is a play on the New York City subway map, with the character Rias Gremory from the anime series "High School DxD" superimposed onto the map. The image is captioned "When you're trying to navigate the NYC su...

Topic: Urbanism - Transit Posted:

The meme is a screenshot from the 2015 film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" where a character says "It's a trap!" in a dramatic tone. The image is captioned "It's a trap!" and shows a character from the Star Wars franc...

Topic: Star Wars Posted:

The meme is a screenshot from the Star Wars film "The Empire Strikes Back," featuring the character Admiral Ackbar, who exclaims "It's a trap!" when the Empire reveals a trap for the Rebel Alliance. In this meme, the...

Topic: Star Wars Posted:

This meme is a play on the phrase "I can explain it in 2 minutes" and is used to respond to someone who is trying to simplify or downplay complex issues related to racism and discrimination. The image is likely a phot...

Topic: Anti-Racism Posted:

The meme is a humorous comparison between two individuals, one being the actor Jeffrey Tambor, known for his portrayal of Maura Pilsky in the TV series "Transparent", and the other being the author and philosopher Mic...

Topic: Queer - Post-Structuralism Posted:

The meme is a humorous take on nihilism, where the speaker is expressing a sense of existential despair and hopelessness. The image is of a hospital sign with a doctor's name, "Dr. Death," and the phrase "I'm not a do...

Topic: Nihilism Posted:

The meme is a play on the phrase "the man" from the perspective of anti-capitalism, specifically focusing on the idea that the wealthy and powerful (often referred to as "the man") are more likely to take risks and ha...

Topic: Anti-Capitalism - Jobs Posted: