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 side-by-side comparison of a busy city street in 1980 and a similar street in 2022. The text "Same place, different time" is often used to describe the meme, but in this case, it's more accurate to say "...

Topic: Urbanism Posted:

This meme is a humorous commentary on the perceived lack of attention to pedestrian-friendly infrastructure in urban planning. The image features a character from the anime "Hellsing" with a sarcastic expression, juxt...

Topic: Urbanism Posted:

The meme is a play on the idea of urban planning and the concept of "urban utopia" vs. "urban dystopia". It features a quote from a fictional character, "I want to live in a city where the only thing I have to worry a...

Topic: Urbanism Posted:

The meme is a humorous comparison between two architectural styles, "Art Deco" and "Brutalism". The image shows a stylized illustration of a futuristic cityscape with a skyscraper in the background, while the foregrou...

Topic: Urbanism Posted:

The meme is a humorous commentary on the differences between urban and rural lifestyles, with the image of a wealthy person ( likely a "1%er") being juxtaposed with a stereotypical "urban" individual. The text reads:...

Topic: Urbanism Posted:

The meme is a humorous take on the popular dating app, Tinder, where users create profiles to find romantic partners. In this case, the meme presents a fictional Tinder profile that pokes fun at the common practice of...

Topic: Urbanism Posted:

This meme is a play on the concept of urban planning and the design of cities. The image shows a person carrying a massive block of concrete on their shoulders, with the caption "Urban Planning: Where the only thing w...

Topic: Urbanism Posted:

The meme is a play on the idea of urbanization and the concept of "downtown" or "city" as a place of anonymity, where one can blend in and be "lost" in the crowd. The image juxtaposes a densely populated cityscape wit...

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The meme is a humorous take on the concept of urbanization, where a person is suddenly transported to a city from a rural area and is overwhelmed by the sights and sounds of the city. The image shows a person's reacti...

Topic: Urbanism Posted:

The meme is a photo of a train with a caption that reads "I can smell the desperation of every passenger on this train". The image is meant to be humorous and relatable, poking fun at the idea that people are eager to...

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