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 concept of "winning" in the context of space exploration. It pokes fun at the idea of making the colonizers (or "heroes") of a space-faring civilization, suggesting that the "w...

Topic: Expanse Posted:

This meme is a table with 9 images of characters from the Expanse series, each labeled with a "personality type" (e.g. "Charming", "Fierce", etc.) in a humorous and satirical way. The table is meant to poke fun at the...

Topic: Expanse Posted:

The meme is a play on the popular internet game "Would You Rather," where you're presented with two difficult choices and must choose which one you'd prefer. In this case, the meme is asking you to choose between two...

Topic: Executive Function Posted:

The meme depicts a gas station with a sign reading "Electric Cars Are Silent, Except for the Driver's Cackle." This is a play on the common notion that electric vehicles are quiet, but it adds a humorous twist by impl...

Topic: Electric Vehicles Posted:

The meme is a humorous representation of the typical range and speed of electric vehicles (EVs) compared to gas-powered vehicles. The graph shows that EVs have a much shorter range and slower speed compared to gas-pow...

Topic: Electric Vehicles Posted:

The meme is a humorous take on the common experience of feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of education. It features a cartoon image of Tom Cat from the classic cartoon series, with a mathematical equation writte...

Topic: Education Posted:

The meme is a humorous commentary on the economic impact of the gig economy, particularly in the context of job creation. A Walmart employee is jokingly explaining the economy's success to a customer, citing the 5 mil...

Topic: Economics Posted:

The meme is a screenshot of a tweet that reads "I know Zuck lost 7 billion dollars yesterday but like. Where did it go. Who has that money now. Is anything real?" The image is not necessary to understand the meme, but...

Topic: Economics Posted:

The meme is a humorous take on the idea that astrology is only for straight men, implying that economics is similarly only for straight men. The text reads: "economy is for straight men" with a joke about the stock ma...

Topic: Economics Posted:

The meme is a play on a common phrase "this tree was cut down to make space for a billboard" but with a twist, it's actually a child who was "cut down" (hugged) by a tree. The meme is humorous and ironic, using a comm...

Topic: Ecology Posted: