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I don't know if it's possible to prepare yourself for what's about to come. The "I Want to Leave" Instagram account makes you feel so uncomfortable, going through its uploads is pretty much the same as walking around in wet socks.

We're talking pineapple slices on pizza-flavor Pringles, cats blowing booger bubbles, and all that good stuff. Sounds absurd, right? Well, the lack of context doesn't help in understanding what's going on, too. Trying to figure them out is just inviting trouble.

But in a weird way, that's what attracts you to them. Like a true masochist, you just can't stop scrolling.

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    According to influencer marketing agency Mediakix, meme accounts have been among the fastest-growing on Instagram. And I don't know about you, but I'd say "I Want to Leave" definitely belongs to this category. Its pictures are like templates, begging for captions.

    "Home to funny images, gifs, and short videos accompanied by culturally relevant captions, meme accounts appeal to audiences of all types," Mediakix explained. "Meme account popularity has exploded in the last couple of years ... [and there are] thousands of them in hundreds of different categories."

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    One huge factor lies in the format. "Compared to more traditional forms of media like news articles or YouTube videos, memes require little time and effort to consume and understand," Mediakix said. "They also align well with the fast-paced nature of social media. A user can consume a meme in mere seconds and do so virtually anywhere he/she has access to the internet."

    Memes are especially good for Instagram, which is likely related to their explosive growth on the platform. Here, users don't spend a great deal of time viewing analyzing content but instead scroll quickly. The expediency and accessibility of memes adhere to this behavior — memes tend to be incredibly topical, so these bite-sized snippets continue to feel fresh to audiences.

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    Unlike other social media influencers that create content within specific niches like beauty, family, or sports, Instagram meme accounts usually operate on a broader scale. As you can probably tell at this point of the list.

    In this sense, they function more like celebrity accounts in that they appeal to a wider spectrum of audiences instead of, say, one type of millennial. To do so, Instagram meme channels frequently share content focused on shared experiences like widely popular TV shows that so many of us grew up watching.

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

    "REVENGE FOR ALL THOSE CROCODILE SHOES HUMANS WEAR!!"

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

    What happens when an unstoppable force encounters an immovable object?

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

    Either that is a small alligator, or that was one big guy who used to own a pair of Crocs

    Julia Mckinney
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boy, that's an existential question. "Am I the Croc being eaten or am I the Croc doing the eating?"

    Nazda Pokmov
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yum...now where's the other one and the shoe owner. I need another snack for the road.

    Jenifer Riggs
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That croc is going to be a sick possibly dead one if he eats that shoe. It may seem funny, but artificial products like croc shoes can harm animals!

    Starlee87
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A croc in a crocodile mouth.....but wait is this an alligator or crocodile

    Gail Nicholson
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is this in here? This is cute and funny! Who wants to leave?

    Gail Nicholson
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After a moment's reflection, I guess the idea is the gator [croc] might have eaten someone to get that croc? But I doubt it. They pick up all sorts of stuff. But that's also not good for it. So maybe less cute/funny.

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

    *cue music* Interior crocodile alligator I drive a Chevrolet movie theater 🐊

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

    if i were a pilot i totally would hold that in my hand while greeting the guests and tell them it's my first day at the job :D

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    "Perhaps because they're frequently created on the basis of universal experiences, like waiting for your crush to text back, memes incite sharing," Mediakix wrote.

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    "Meme accounts generate content full of humor and nostalgia – two entities that bond people together. Frequently, Instagram users will tag friends in the comment section or share posts through direct messaging ... Top memes are so incredibly on point that they can almost seem to mirror an inside joke. This sharability increases the discoverability of Instagram meme accounts and in turn, boosts the rate at which they grow."

    Whether you're a dad, cat lover, sports fan, or struggling model, there's a meme account full of humor and wry observation for you to follow. Like "I Want to Leave!"

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    Eva the Egg
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hello? I would like to tell you about our saviour, Lord Beezus Christ

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    Skara Brae
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honest question to sunbathers: Why would she pick that spot? There must be other choices nearby.

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    Tassenküchlein168
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course not. Health business is sustainable if it keeps people somewhere in the range between sick and dead. Now you know why it mustn’t be a BUSINESS.

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was curious to know if this was real or photoshopped and it is in fact real. This photo was done for a Patagonia catalogue in 1995.

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    Skara Brae
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If sailors perform burials at sea, maybe mermaids do burials at land?

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    White Paper Tsuru
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm going to guess a training site where they purposely torch a building to give their people a controlled planned burn to get practical experience.

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