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 contrast between urban life and the natural world. The image shows a person, likely a city dweller, being attacked by a wild animal, such as a bear or a wolf, in a forest or wi...

Topic: Urbanism - Energy Posted:

The meme is a humorous comparison between the cost of filling up a car with gasoline and the cost of a high-performance vehicle, with the latter being an absurdly expensive luxury. The image is likely a photo of a fut...

Topic: Urbanism - Energy Posted:

The meme is a visual representation of the increasing popularity of electric vehicles in urban areas. It shows a cityscape with a mix of traditional and electric vehicles, with the latter growing in number. The text "...

Topic: Urbanism - Electric Vehicles Posted:

The meme is a photo of a dilapidated, abandoned building with a broken window and a makeshift ladder leading to a second-story entrance. The image is captioned "I just moved into a new apartment".

Topic: Urbanism - Decay Posted:

The meme shows a before-and-after comparison of two neighborhoods, with the first image depicting a thriving suburban area with well-manicured lawns and homes, and the second image showing a decaying urban area with o...

Topic: Urbanism - Decay Posted:

The meme is a photo of a beige-painted wall with a faint, creeping green mold pattern. The text "Creeping Beige" is written in a bold, graffiti-style font above the mold, implying that the wall's beige color is slowly...

Topic: Urbanism - Creeping Beige Posted:

The meme appears to be a screenshot of a Twitter post from an account named "Creeping Beige". The text reads "urbanism is a lie" with a series of emojis, including a trash can, a skull, and a red circle with a line th...

Topic: Urbanism - Creeping Beige Posted:

Topic: Urbanism - Creeping Beige Posted:

This meme is a commentary on the gentrification of San Francisco's Mission District, where the "creeping beige" of new, upscale businesses is replacing the area's vibrant, eclectic atmosphere. The image shows a street...

Topic: Urbanism - Creeping Beige Posted:

The meme is a humorous image of a person with a shocked expression, captioned with the text "I've never been in a union, but I've worked with people who have. They always complain about how unfair it is that they have...

Topic: Unions Posted: