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 satirizes the internalized anxiety White American security agencies, specifically ICE agents, feel regarding black individuals. It uses absurd text to suggest that officers are more terrified of being mistak...

Topic: Anti-Fascism Posted:

The image portrays a lone warrior standing triumphantly atop golden sand dunes under a hazy sky with two moons, creating a vivid atmosphere reminiscent of the desert universe from Frank Herbert's classic novel *Dune*....

Topic: Dune Posted:

A tiny figure stands alone at the very peak of a massive desert dune under a dark, starry sky. Floating high in the air above them is a speech bubble that reads "LONG LIVE THE FIGHTERS!". This caption humorously sugge...

Topic: Dune Posted:

This meme showcases a vast, rolling desert landscape of golden sand dunes stretching into the distance under a dramatic twilight sky with two moons visible high above. Standing atop one of the peaks is a lone silhouet...

Topic: Dune Posted:

This meme features a close-up shot of Bob Dylan performing on stage, frozen in a moment of joyful intensity as he sings into a microphone. At the bottom, white text overlays an image that reveals a surprising quote at...

Topic: Dune Posted:

This meme represents **self-determination** (specifically against imperialism), arguing that people living under colonial rule should not be forced to fight for a foreign nation. It suggests that those subjects lose t...

Topic: Anti-Imperialism Posted:

In the context of Urbanism - Road Design, this meme visualizes the frustration that arises from a relentless stream of traffic signals and constant stops. The red streaks in the background represent a continuous wave...

Topic: Urbanism - Road Design Posted:

The image presents a stylized figure of the Sun, a motif often used to represent our internal solar system or core biological energy. The accompanying text suggests that this fundamental force has been obscured by art...

Topic: Queer - Post-Structuralism Posted:

The meme uses philosopher Jordan Peterson to critique the idea of objective standards in preference, arguing that one cannot define what another person *needs* based on their personal *liking*. By stating "**Liking is...

Topic: Philosophy Posted:

This meme is a prime example of Neo-Dadaism because it deliberately uses the layout and typography of classic pulp books or early comic covers to create an absurdity. The bold, blocky sans-serif fonts used for the use...

Topic: Neo-Dadaism Posted: