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:

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:

Okay, let's break down this image through the lenses you've requested. Keep in mind that applying these frameworks can be subjective and interpretative, and it's often about identifying *potential* readings rather tha...

Topic: Gen X Posted:

This meme is an image of a house on a hill at night, with a trail of stars in the sky above. The image is captioned "I've been waiting 3 years for this moment". The meme is likely referencing a popular TV show or movi...

Topic: Futurism Posted:

Okay, here's an analysis of the image of Spaceship Earth at Epcot, broken down into the requested sections. Some sections will be more robust than others, depending on how directly the concepts apply. --- ## Visual De...

Topic: Futurism Posted:

Here's an analysis of the image and quote, broken down into sections as requested, with notes on which sections are *not* strongly applicable. **1. Visual Description** The image is a black and white photograph featur...

Topic: Futurism Posted:

i-am-that-guy

Topic: Expanse Posted:

Okay, here's an analysis of the image, broken down into sections based on the theoretical lenses you requested. Note that not all theoretical frameworks will apply strongly, so some sections will be more developed tha...

Topic: Economics Posted:

Okay, let's break down this graph of GDP per capita across several nations, and attempt analysis through the frameworks you requested. I'll indicate where a particular framework *doesn't* strongly apply, too. **Please...

Topic: Economics Posted:

Okay, let's break down this meme through a few of the requested theoretical lenses. It's worth noting that applying these theories to a meme is often about *finding* potential avenues for analysis, rather than a defin...

Topic: Drugs Posted:

Okay, let's break down this meme/image using the requested theoretical lenses. Note that applying some of these lenses to a meme can feel a bit… stretched, but it's a good exercise in applying the frameworks. **Visual...

Topic: Drugs Posted: