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The internet is filled with wonderful things and nothing defines our use of it as clearly as the concept of the meme. Recently, they have become as powerful as language itself, covering literally any topic you can think of—from cute and comfy animal jokes to expressions of your own identity.

Enter the r/traaaaaaannnnnnnnnns subreddit (or r/traa for short), a place where transgender people can make fun "of themselves, others, and the situations they find themselves in." Known as one of the most legendary trans-centered communities, it is dedicated to posting meaningful content ranging from serious, to relatable, to completely hilarious.

Bored Panda collected some of the most spot-on memes and jokes from the sub, so check them out below and make sure to upvote your favorite ones!

#1

Hail Human Mountain Friend

Hail Human Mountain Friend

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Stoopham McFernybabes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love that people around were sticking up for her, I don’t love that it comes down to threats of violence to get someone to behave themselves - that’s lowest common denominator stuff.

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#2

Do You Seriously Think I’m Just Gonna Leech The Nutrition From Your Body Until You Die? How Did You Know?

Do You Seriously Think I’m Just Gonna Leech The Nutrition From Your Body Until You Die? How Did You Know?

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Ever since its creation in 2012, r/traa has become a true powerhouse with more than 297K members posting memes that have something to do with being trans, or about the trans community. The subreddit asks its subscribers not to be too political and simply have fun. Many people share posts about the struggles they run into every single day, from transphobia to transitioning and many more.

Still, their take on tackling such serious issues is to disguise it with humor. This isn’t the place to argue but rather to embrace the weirdness, absurdity, and hilariousness of random situations that trans people find themselves in.

Being one of the most popular online trans-oriented pages, the subreddit is also dedicated to building a supportive and meaningful community, not only serving memes. One of the moderators told Mashable: "When I started, it was a lot more edgy memes. Now it's more like a place where people can leave events, support others, and comfort others while seeking humor."

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"We didn't realize the user base had changed so much. It was just a couple thousand people just making crass jokes." But really, it had become something more than that.

Over the past few years, the page has seen an enormous increase in subscribers. "I think a lot of it has to do with increasing acceptability," the mod said. "Of course during [Trump’s] presidential administration we've regressed a lot in terms of human rights. But in terms of social consciousness, people are more aware of what being trans is." 

They added: "People want to know what options there are for people who experience gender dysphoria or who are not their assigned gender at birth. It's really hard to be able to explore those things alone."

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#6

This Man Has The Full Respect Of My Heart And Soul

This Man Has The Full Respect Of My Heart And Soul

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Daniel (ShadowDrakken)
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So true! Like, how many children did Loki give birth to? Including a friggin six-legged horse XD Edit: correction, eight-legged. Sorry it's been a minute XD

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#7

"So What's In Your Pa-" 401 Unauthorized. Content Forbidden

"So What's In Your Pa-" 401 Unauthorized. Content Forbidden

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The moderator mentioned that they’ve noticed an increase of younger users who are feeling more open in their lives to come out. At least to come out online, and that's why a lot of trans people turn to the r/traa subreddit.

Such online communities are great for people who might not be ready to talk loudly about their struggles but need to vent and let those feelings out in some way. It allows people to know that there are others like them who are going through the same issues in their everyday lives. This creates a sense of belonging and reminds them that they have a place to turn to. 

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#9

Best Take On Elliot Page And Future Season Of The Umbrella Academy Yet

Best Take On Elliot Page And Future Season Of The Umbrella Academy Yet

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#11

I'm Having A Pretty F***ing Good Day People

I'm Having A Pretty F***ing Good Day People

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"Trans people are often some of the most marginalized people in society," the moderator explained. "So they develop thick skin, which translates into humor. Because a lot of trans people's experiences are pretty dark and pretty sad, there has got to be some way to keep the hope up [and this is one]."

Since the trans community has only grown more visible in recent years, it is critical to represent their thoughts and feelings. The content r/traa posts shows that it is a safe environment with a purpose. Even if that purpose is to share the most absurd and ridiculous memes out there, trans people have a chance to feel free and express their own voices.

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#12

A Nice Meme I Came Across

A Nice Meme I Came Across

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Sky Render
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ever notice that the most vocal transphobes are also almost all cishet white men? As soon as you imply that they might not perfectly fit that mold, they get really upset. Makes you wonder, doesn't it?

Elizabeth Guss
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep. There are some tremendously transphobic boys/ men (and girls/ women) in the world. It seems like a lack of understanding coupled with fear. What bothers me about ANY of the phobic/anti persons, especially those who behave so abhorrently, is this: HOW is someone else's identity any of their business??! (It's NOT, so why can't they leave well enough alone?!)

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AugustTheLeaf
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This once again brings the question to my mind. Where do non-binary people go to use the restroom if there’s only Male and Female restrooms

Mercedes
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Speaking from personal experience, in order of preference: At home, gender neutral bathroom, single occupancy bathroom, hold it, bush, pants

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Jupiter Ely
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG!! Damien Delarge, if you see this, I kinda think you are secretly the blonde dude here. Call me Jupiter not saturn, idiot. Jupiter is A GOD!!!!

Emily Dixon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine being a woman and having to use the same restroom as Buck Angel....

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2 years ago

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"Trans Men" are women. I'll explain why here: A woman is an adult human female, the word "Female" means denoting to the sex that should have the capacity to produce offspring. Before you hit the reply button to rant about infertile women, notice the key word: "SHOULD". All functioning females SHOULD have the capacity to produce offspring, and even though some women are infertile, past menopause, pre-pubescent, etc, this does not eliminate the fact that they are still of the sex that should have the capacity to produce offspring. As well as this, I should probably mention that your sex is determined by your chromosomes - if you have a Y chromosome, you're male, if you don't, you're female. Again, before you hit the reply button to rant about chromosomal defects - let me remind you those are chromosomal DEFECTS. It's not meant to happen, it's just a mutation, and does nothing to disprove the fact that there are only two biological sexes.

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#14

Being Yourself Is A Right And Not Something That Should Be Seen As An Agenda

Being Yourself Is A Right And Not Something That Should Be Seen As An Agenda

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#17

Trans Rights Are Human Rights

Trans Rights Are Human Rights

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XSpooky_Mint
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you were born a baby, then you still are a baby, it doesn't matter what you tell everyone

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#18

Have You Ever

Have You Ever

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XSpooky_Mint
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless you don't have a classroom because you're homeschooled so your parents can shove a bunch of conservative propaganda down your throat

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#20

Hope Your Holidays Go Better

Hope Your Holidays Go Better

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#22

A Intesting Title

A Intesting Title

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Orange is aging
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At first reading this, I thought he was being a transphobic idiot himself, but then I realized what the other people were doing

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#23

Trans Rights Are Human Rights

Trans Rights Are Human Rights

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Vlacas12
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fun fact: Divorce rates are a sign for the progressiveness of a country.

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#24

Things Cis Say

Things Cis Say

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Casey McAlister
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The culture where in order to attack someone you insult their mother who never did anything to you must die. Really bad taste and kinda misogynistic.

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#25

Problems???

Problems???

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#27

We're Not Sideshows, Our Bodies Are Not For Public Consumption

We're Not Sideshows, Our Bodies Are Not For Public Consumption

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#28

Priorities In The USA

Priorities In The USA

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Andy Acceber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are daily mass shootings in the U.S. Conpared to similarly wealthy countries, this is a uniquely American problem. We also have a disproportionately gigantic number of civilians already in prisons. I don't know how to make us more concerned about this.

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#29

That’s The Idea!

That’s The Idea!

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Mad Dragon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son finally feels good in his skin and doesn’t want to commit suicide. I am hoping it is irreversible!

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#32

Psa!

Psa!

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Jo Choto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know a good number of trans people (close friends and also acquaintances). All of them transitioned as adults and none of them pass. They are the ones whose rights I will fight for the hardest. I've had a lifetime of being judged for my appearance. They don't need that bullshit on top of everything else they have been through.

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#35

Yeah I Have Had Surgery (When I Broke My Arm)

Yeah I Have Had Surgery (When I Broke My Arm)

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Andy Acceber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brilliant! If it works, it works. Your gender is valid, even if you never medically transition.

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#36

I'm Only A Victim If We're Roleplaying

I'm Only A Victim If We're Roleplaying

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Andy Acceber
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Infamous TERF J.K. Rowling believes transwomen are a threat to lesbians. We all know how much Rowling supports lesbians because in roughly 4,000 pages of Harry Potter, she included exactly 0.

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#37

(Place Title Here)

(Place Title Here)

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Jaguarundi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Try to get surgically sterilized in the US under age 30 and childless by choice without a huge layer of BS to wade through. I truly feel for the trans folks, I had a walk in the park by comparison.

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#40

Im Just Concerned For Your Health

Im Just Concerned For Your Health

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#41

An Interesting Title

An Interesting Title

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#43

Not Exclusively A Trans Thing, But Certainly Relatable

Not Exclusively A Trans Thing, But Certainly Relatable

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#44

Seriously Guys, It's Not Fun Living In These Countries...

Seriously Guys, It's Not Fun Living In These Countries...

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#45

Finally Caught A Break I'm So Happy

Finally Caught A Break I'm So Happy

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Fat Harry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I saw the picture I was concerned it was related to the article, and that Gordon had been in the news for firing gay or trans staff, or something.

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#46

An Exact Conversation I Had With My Therapist

An Exact Conversation I Had With My Therapist

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Jo Choto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a cis woman who has never liked girlie things. My version of womanhood is 100% valid. So if a trans woman feels the same way I do, then her womanhood is also 100% valid.

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#47

I F*cking Love Janet

I F*cking Love Janet

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Sky Render
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's interesting how any post relating to J. K. Rowling brings out the downvotes for anyone speaking against her. It's almost like her devoted fanbase can't accept that she might not be a shining beacon like they've always believed. I have bad news for those of you who think like this: a LOT of authors have met that fate. Orson Scott Card was one for people around my age, and just like with Rowling, he had a swarm of defenders despite his awful homophobic comments and behavior. Just like with Rowling, his defenders were all too happy to downplay and spin-doctor his homophobia and make it sound like everyone else was the problem. And does anyone hear about Mr. Card nowadays? No, no they do not.

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#48

I Highly Doubt It Would Be Unfair To Anyone If I Joined A Basketball Team. Maybe Whatever The Little League For Basketball Is

I Highly Doubt It Would Be Unfair To Anyone If I Joined A Basketball Team. Maybe Whatever The Little League For Basketball Is

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#50

It Is The Way

It Is The Way

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Ayra
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen the exact same photo on the left without the cat ears... I must assume it's phozoshop. (cute not the less)

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#51

Trang Be Like:

Trang Be Like:

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Jo Choto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the same thing for people of colour. It's the same for all oppressed and suppressed minorities.

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#52

Detransitioners In A Nutshell

Detransitioners In A Nutshell

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Andy Acceber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Detransitioners are rare. Think of it like people who have a bad reaction to a COVID vaccine. That DOES happen. But if you're going to base your entire science on those rare extreme cases, you're missing the broader point entirely.

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#53

It's Really Not Actually Helpful

It's Really Not Actually Helpful

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Monday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can be both valid and depressed at the same time though....I'd imagine most people want to look like the gender they feel like.

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#55

Facepalm

Facepalm

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Andy Acceber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ugh. I really hope OP was able to find a new doctor. There REALLY needs to be better, required, continuing education to teach healthcare providers to be more inclusive.

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#56

Two Steps Forward, One Therapy Session Back

Two Steps Forward, One Therapy Session Back

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