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Museums and art galleries can become an overwhelming experience for the casual visitor. Luckily, some people untangle centuries-old ideas and dumb-down them into language us mortals can understand, too. Previously, we covered museum museum snapchats; now it's time for something else - an array of hilarious art memes. After diving into this list, you might just feel as a highbrow art critic yourself.

Though memes and classical art is not a combination that we are used to seeing, some of the museums and galleries have recently allowed their visitors to take pictures and publish them in their social media profiles, thus making the art more accessible and visible to an ordinary human being. While Da Vinci might not have planned for his work to turn into a classical art meme, this way his and other classical artists work becomes more relatable to us.

Bored Panda has collected some of the funniest classical art memes that are impossible not to laugh at, and they will please your inner snob. From explaining what girls are up to when they go to the bathroom to proving some hustlers tried to sell Jesus merchandise at the crucifixion, these art history memes prove that nothing has changed in hundreds of years. Scroll down to check out how the hilarious list and vote for your favorite entries.

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Crazy Horse
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually had that happen to me 25 yrs. ago. I thought I was in a drama class, but it turned out to be International Law. I guess I forgot to read the numbers above the classroom doors.

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Giorgio Prodoti
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and the last on the left is simulating to tie his sandals because is sick of running

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Olga Vol
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You'd be surprised, but when I was a kid, we actually did try to get some spirits to "show up" when we went to the bathroom in a group :D

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Zori the degu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I normally grit and bare my teeth and close my eyes, resulting in a painful grimace as though I had stepped on my corgi's rawhide half-eaten bone.

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Jello Pi
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With an arrow in the eye,I think he's as fit as a fcking fiddle.

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Magpie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or: when you realize Viagra is subsidized but menstrual supplies are not and even have gst . ( Australian situation Goods and Services Tax )

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Mylah Rose
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks very much like she's trying to get away from being raped. Very strange thing to paint.

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Dustin Kerksieck
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...but if you name your files with yyyymmdd[filename], they will automatically sort by date!

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Mick Gi
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah I never got why you would ask the year first and then the month... First thing you want to know is what day it is, not what month or year.. Who came up with that idea ? Show yourself you monster

Molly Coates
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

but can we all just agree the American (MM/DD/YYYY) version is stupid?

Justi
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

her shoes are too small! women, always and forever suffering to look fashionable...

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

I present to you y/d/y/m/y/m/y/d format. For example may third 1987 is now 1/0/9/0/8/5/7/3

Lorrie Williams
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Scientific dating begins with the year, then month, then day. This way you can add time of day ie hour, minute.

Rodolpho Pajuaba
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"What? Who says "Today is the 15th of April, year of our Lord 2015"? Write it like you say it. MM/DD/YYYY (unless you're a psycho)" ... or the whole world, except US.

李米娜 (Mina)
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was born in England (DD-MM-YYYY for the win guys) but moved to China and got married here and still suffer the confusion of it being YYYY-MM-DD

Miss Cris
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does she put her skirt in that way? So we see her underclothes... ???

Piper
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This painting kind of reminds me of the end of City Lights

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Jello Pi
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*takes one step* "What just happened?" This literally relatable for me.

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Zenozenobee
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's an interesting canvas...If someone knows about it, please tell us what the hell it is and what kind of drugs the painter used. This is too weird for me to understand without more informations

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Lydia Curio
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*raises hand* that's me. I read, but don't feel part enough of the group to join in unless i have a question.

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Hari Onago
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, but does she mean it in a good or a bad way? Proceed to spend 50 minutes just on that.

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SexyEggPlant
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my teachers allowed despacito but not a small part shakira because it was too inappropriate...wut?

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Lara B.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup, definitely seems familiar... Especially as he weighs more than the half of me...

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Lara B.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would you not be satisfied with that for lunch?! Sorry, really don't get it.

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Magpie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But what are the naked couple in the corner doing?...sorry nevermind.

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Cheryl Hopper
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Been there! Subs get no respect. Seriously, kids, don't give us s**t. We just want to do our jobs and go home.

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Alex
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No the right answer is I have eleven cause I instead I gave one of my apples to the teacher(he says trying to suck up to the teacher)

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Kristen Hdz
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's some wicked magic he's performing, writing with a pen he's balancing on top of his fingers.

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SnoopyCereal
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you have a dream where you about to make out with your crush and then you wake up

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Kristen Hdz
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL... I believe that's supposed to be a stovepipe behind him. Yet. That's the first thing I thought was, OMG that hat

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Jenn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that little guy in the bottom left is not on the other hand!! haha!

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Micki Van Patten
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are they all smiling!? Even Christ is looking pretty self satisfied like, "told you I'm full of wine!"

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SnoopyCereal
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When your friend farts but they're your friend so you don't call them out

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

Im that friend... when I get wasted... I sleep like the dead

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

This happened to me at the airport. I was running back and forth, pulling luggage.

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Faylyn Addams
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks more like a new mothers face after 48 hours of labor with no epidural and people keep congratulating the father on his good job.

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Jeri Cooley
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of an episode of Mrs Brown's Boys a couple years ago ..LOL

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Jilltdcatlady
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or clearing the goop from the drain when letting out the dirty water.

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

Am I the only one who sees the crazy turkey face on the top of the "tent" above the woman on the left?

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Jello Pi
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Act normal,act normal..." *friend make a joke* "I'll kill you later."

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Daniel Sipes
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You: I want to be the prettiest little devil Barber: Say no more. I gotchu fam.

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Erin Hunter
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When she's drunk and horny but you get and wish you had walked to the uber with her brother instead...

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

Any chance I can see this in it's bigger picture ? I am fascinated , wish I knew what was going on here.

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Niala Terrell-Mason
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just discovered this painting a couple of months ago and I'm so glad to see it here! The expressions on everyone's faces kills me. Those two dudes are like "Martin, why are you always so extra?" lol

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

https://reliquarian.com/2014/11/11/the-head-carriers-headless-saints-from-saint-denis-to-saint-nicasius/ Although this one in particular I believe to be Denis.

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

Or when you're not in the right state of mind, and you have to try and stop yourself from doing something stupid.

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

That's Ross reading Rachel's letter which was of 18 pages.... FRONT & BACK

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Cyndi Moring
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mom, I'm the son of god. You know I don't do anything wrong and if I did, I could make it right.

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Eyad Babikir
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They r all looking at him like, come on we know u r gonna devour it once we turn our backs.. pmsl

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Sarah Garcia
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always loathed that person.... except the one who was in the hospital for most of project; though worked really hard during presentation.

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

That there is exactly what full on tetany seizure looks like. You scream in hell for days. and days. then if you are lucky you die. THIS is why we MUST have our tetanus vaccines and boosters. You may thank your lucky stars / or whatever that you have probably never seen and heard this. Because you are younger than i am.

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