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 a response to a comment about the 1933 National Industrial Recovery Act, which established the minimum wage. The commenter is asking if the minimum wage would have been $15/hour in 1933. The response is a...

Topic: Leftism - Labor Theory of Value Posted:

The meme is a humorous take on the concept of "free" and the idea that it's often not as free as we think. The image features a crowded, darkened office space with rows of computers, implying a sense of monotony and d...

Topic: Leftism - Labor Theory of Value Posted:

The meme is a satirical commentary on the concept of labor and its relationship to capitalism. The image features a text box with a message that reads, "You don't own your life, you don't own your body, and you don't...

Topic: Leftism - Labor Theory of Value Posted:

This meme is a humorous commentary on the cost of a simple coffee drink. The image shows a barista pouring whipped cream into a cup, with the text "This drink literally costs me working for half an hour" overlaid on t...

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The meme is a humorous take on the traditional "to-do" list. It presents a series of tasks in a straightforward, matter-of-fact way, but the final instruction is a darkly comedic and unexpected conclusion. The text re...

Topic: Leftism - Labor Theory of Value Posted:

The meme features an image of a person operating a machine that dispenses coins based on how long they've worked. The text below the image explains that the machine's design allows anyone to work for as long as they l...

Topic: Leftism - Labor Theory of Value Posted:

This meme is a satirical commentary on the struggles of living in a society where income inequality is a major issue. The text states that if you can't afford to pay your employees a living wage, you can't afford to b...

Topic: Leftism - Labor Theory of Value Posted:

The meme is a graph showing the relationship between productivity and average real earnings in the United States from 1970 to 2015. The graph shows that while productivity has increased significantly, average real ear...

Topic: Leftism - Labor Theory of Value Posted:

This meme is a sarcastic commentary on the idea that people often make claims about their accomplishments or skills without actually having the experience or knowledge to back them up. The text in the image reads: "Yo...

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The meme is a humorous take on the Duolingo language learning platform. It shows a character from the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" (Tyrion Lannister) learning to say "To eat" in a new language, but mispronouncing...

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