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.

Meme Categories:

Okay, let's break down this meme through various theoretical lenses. **Visual Description** The meme is a classic "Drakeposting" format, but adapted. Instead of comparing preferences like Drake, the meme presents a di...

Topic: Meta Posted:

Okay, let's break down this image with the requested theoretical frameworks. It's a *very* loaded image, and each approach will yield different insights. **Visual Description** The image features a dog (likely a Shiba...

Topic: Meta Posted:

Okay, let's break down this image using the frameworks you requested. It's important to note this is an intentionally simple, internet-meme-style image, so applying rigorous theory may feel a bit forced, but it *can*...

Topic: Mental Health Posted:

Okay, let's break down this Twitter post by Andrew Nadeau through the requested theoretical lenses. **Visual Description** The image is a screenshot of a Twitter post. A circular profile picture featuring a man in a s...

Topic: Mental Health Posted:

Okay, let's break down this meme using the requested theoretical lenses. **Visual Description** The image is a still from the animated television show *Adventure Time*. It depicts Finn the Human and Jake the Dog, both...

Topic: Mental Health Posted:

Okay, let's break down this image, utilizing the theoretical frameworks you've requested. It's a complex meme/image, so we'll go into some depth. **Please Note:** The interpretations below are based on the imagery, te...

Topic: Marxism Posted:

Okay, let's break down this image, which is strongly evocative of the "backrooms" internet meme, through the lenses you requested. It's a deeply unsettling image, and the theoretical approaches below reflect that. **V...

Topic: Liminality Posted:

Okay, here's an analysis of the image, broken down into sections based on the theoretical frameworks you requested. Note that some sections won't apply, or will be limited, based on the image's content. ## Visual Desc...

Topic: Liminality Posted:

Okay, here's an analysis of the social media post, broken down into the requested theoretical frameworks, with headings indicating where each framework applies. I'll indicate if a section is not applicable. **Visual D...

Topic: Geography Posted:

Here's an analysis of the image, broken down into the requested sections. It's a dense meme, so the analyses will be similarly layered. Keep in mind this is an interpretation, and the meme is designed for multiple rea...

Topic: Gen Z Posted: