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We live for witty and high-quality memes. They provide a wonderful break from many of life’s problems. Not only that, but they can be quite educational as well if you’re willing to look beyond the surface and do a little bit of solo research about art and history.
The ‘Classical Sarcasm’ social media project is truly an internet gem. It has been making people laugh for years by combining classical art with relatable modern quips. Today, we’re featuring some of the most hilarious memes, as shared on the project’s Facebook group, ‘Classical Sarcasm - Classical Art Memes.’ Scroll down for a good laugh, and don’t forget to upvote your fave pics!
Bored Panda got in touch with the friendly team running the entire social media project, and they were happy to answer our questions. Check out what they told us below!
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We reached out to the team behind 'Classical Sarcasm' and all of its projects. One of the members of the team was kind enough to share their thoughts on everything.

They explained to us that the 'Classical Sarcasm' account has been up and running all the way since 2019.

We were curious to get their take as to why the project has been so successful over the years. "It’s been growing because of the unique content created every day," the representative told Bored Panda.

"Everyday struggles are the reason why so many young and old followers are enjoying the memes," they shared their perspective.

Bored Panda asked the 'Classical Sarcasm' team member whether they think that the content they share helps others appreciate classical art more. They believe so! In their opinion, social media has a very positive impact in this regard.

"Surely, classical art was almost forgotten without social media! Every painting has a story behind it, and those stories are being told with every meme we make," the representative said.

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Meanwhile, they had some advice for anyone hoping to create high-quality memes using classical art as templates.

"Just be creative, and let your imagination make someone laugh." On top of that, they explained to Bored Panda that there’s no such thing as ‘bad’ memes because everything’s so subjective. "Every person looks at memes from a different angle."

The ‘Classical Sarcasm’ project is extremely well known on social media. It’s incredibly likely that you’ve seen some of its memes on your feed, whether shared by the original account itself or reposted by someone who’s a big fan of the content.

At the time of writing, the’ Classical Sarcasm’ Instagram account boasts 128k followers. Its Facebook page has a jaw-dropping 728k followers. Meanwhile, the Facebook group is home to 560k members from all over the globe.

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In order to spread, memes have to be relatable. At least on some level. The beauty of ‘Classical Sarcasm’ is despite the fact that not everyone is an art historian or a fan of galleries, they can still vibe with the emotions, expressions, and comments portrayed in the images.

The added layer of humor further elevates the quality of the meme, and makes you more likely to (re)share it with the people you care about. And that’s how this unique combination of art and sarcasm has carved out such a popular niche for itself.

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During a previous interview, Bored Panda spoke to the founder of the entire ‘Classical Sarcasm’ project, Adnan Cirak, from Bosnia and Herzegovina. “My inspiration is to promote art and also young artists who are painters and creators,” he told us earlier, adding that art memes help break cultural barriers, as his pages are followed worldwide.

"The success behind the page is original content and constant hard work. My team consists of me and my parents," Adnan told Bored Panda about how integral his mom, Sifa, and his dad, Sefik, really are to the project’s popularity. Aside from the ‘Classical Sarcasm’ Instagram account, Facebook page, and Facebook group, they also run a couple of similar Instagram pages.

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Toothless Feline
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It absolutely does! Sometimes it just takes a foot, or even just toes. But a hand or arm is not a suitable substitute.

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“Paintings are perfect [templates for memes] because they all have a story behind [them]. Also, everyone has an opportunity to tell the story in their own way,” the founder shared with us.

According to him, a core part of the appeal is the freedom to interpret things as one sees them. Not only does this apply to the works of art featured in the images but to the memes, too.

“When creating memes, I just need to look at one painting, and immediately, the brainstorming starts in my head. Also, many followers are sending their own creations. I'm so proud that my page has motivated so many people to express their own creativity."

According to Adnan, he’s open to all young artists and companies to work together. Anyone who’s interested can contact him via the email he has shared publicly on his Facebook page.

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One art historian previously explained to Bored Panda that many people have a wrong assumption about art history. They believe that it’s incredibly serious and important, which, in turn, leads to them feeling overwhelmed with the very idea of digging deeper into it.

That, however, isn’t true. Art history, according to the historian, is basically just old memes full of humor and humanity.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fun Fact: Saying "calm down" has never actually calmed down anyone in the history of the universe. It does, however, drastically shorten the life expectancy of whoever said it.

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Meanwhile, an art expert, who previously headed a gallery, told us earlier that many people find art history intimidating exactly because it’s not taught in schools. The reality is that it’s not inaccessible despite being viewed as hard to grasp. Broadly speaking, people tend to feel intimidated by things that they aren’t experts in.

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Art, according to the expert, can feel intimidating for some individuals because there’s an element of subjectivity to it that’s not found in subjects like, for example, math. A good way to get more people into art and art history is to democratize it: the subjects should be made accessible to individuals, no matter their background.

That, in turn, should make the subjects less scary and ephemeral. The point is to discuss and create art, not to be ‘right’ with your opinions. It’s about self-expression, emotions, and opinions.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Question: was Washington an admiral, or a general. Answer: a general. How can you tell? Because only soldiers and fools stand up in small boats.

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Which of the memes featured in this post did you enjoy the most? Which ones did you send to your friends? What’s your relationship with art and art history like, Pandas? We’d love to hear your thoughts! If you have a spare moment, scroll down and leave a comment or two.

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taarna23
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, yes. I had one bad date that ended with being told to enjoy my life alone with my cats. I quite did, until I met someone to enjoy life with my cats along with.

Tabitha
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah. You should’ve told him, “Don’t threaten me with a good time, buddy-ro”.

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Toothless Feline
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Almost any experience is better than spending time *aware* of “alpha men”.

Tyranamar Seuss
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Serious question. Has anyone ever met a woman who says she's really attracted to men who call themselves "alpha males?" I've never met a woman who finds that quality attractive. I'm curious if they actually exist.

_-DungeonKeeper-_
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me that I went to the 4-H pool yesterday and a locker was labeled with no name but instead with "ALPHA... awoooooooooooooo"

Chich
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

IIRC the whole "Alpha" thing started with a study on chickens (hens, not roosters even) back in the 20's. Not a wolf in sight :P

Nykky
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This, or guys too scared to do any changes because things might happen

Nalana Phillips
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like an alpha in certain aspects but not in all walks of life. Otherwise they can take a long walk off a short cliff.

Bernie j. Janinsky
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Skinny Noodle Here. And the Alpha is ALWAYS named Lloyd. As in Lloyd "YeOo Are SOOO Cute!" to EVERYTHING Schattyn!

D00FINSHMERTZ
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure why you got downvoted when it totally applies equally to any sex.

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Right, I guess I accidentally stumbled into the it's cool to be a misandrist section apparently.

Gaerwing
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww babes, no. Hating Alpha men is not misandry, it's just common sense.

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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who the hell put clothes on her? Sacrilege! Edit to add the original is by Titian.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then you struggle to create a new one, only for it to be rejected as a "previous" password

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