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

    have a feeling this was not in an English speaking country and that shirt is equivalent of the random Chinese character

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

    In the city of L.A In the city of good ol' Watts In the city, the city of Compton We keep it rockin', we keep it rockin'

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

    Time to be judged by Santa Clause again. Wonder if Billie will get coal again.

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

    Ah yes, the old “our religious dude must be decorated like a king” tradition.

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

    He knows what you did; you're on a list he checked twice... He's clearly unimpressed!!!

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

    California knows how to party, but it is not California here... Party like a Russian!

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

    Orthodox Church introducing a new generation. Maybe they should have checked his background a little bit harder.

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    California love California knows how to party California knows how to party In the city of L.A In the city of good ol' Watts In the city, the city of Compton We keep it rockin', we keep it rockin' Now let me welcome everybody to the Wild Wild West A state that's untouchable like Eliot Ness The track hits your eardrum like a slug to your chest Pack a vest for your Jimmy in the city of sex We in that Sunshine State where the bomb-ass hemp be The state where you never find a dance floor empty And pimps be on a mission for them greens Lean mean money-making-machines servin' fiends I been in the game for 10 years makin' rap tunes Ever since honeys was wearin' Sassoon Now it's '95 and they clock me and watch me Diamonds shinin', lookin' like I robbed Liberace It's all good, from Diego to the Bay Your city is the bomb if your city makin' pay Throw up a finger if you feel the same way Dre puttin' it down for Californ-i-a California knows how to party California knows how to party (yes, they do) In the city of L.A In the city of good ol' Watts In the city, the city of Compton We keep it rockin', we keep it rockin' Shake, shake it, baby Shake, shake it, shake it baby Shake, shake it, mama Shake it, Cali Shake, shake it, baby Shake, shake it Shake, shake it mama Shake it Out on bail, fresh out of jail, California dreamin' Soon as I step on the scene, I'm hearin' hoochies screamin' Fiendin' for money and alcohol, the life of a Westside player Where cowards die and the strong ball Only in Cali where we riot, not rally, to live and die In L.A. we wearin' Chucks, not Ballys (yeah, that's right) Dressed in Locs and Khaki suits, and ride is what we do Flossin' but have caution, we collide with other crews Famous because we program Worldwide, let them recognize from Long Beach to Rosecrans Bumpin' and grindin' like a slow jam It's Westside, so you know the Row won't bow down to no man Say what you say, but give me that bomb beat from Dre Let me serenade the streets of L.A From Oakland to Sac-town, the Bay Area and back down Cali is where they put their mack down, give me love California knows how to party California knows how to party In the city of L.A In the city of good ol' Watts In the city, the city of Compton We keep it rockin', we keep it rockin' Shake, shake it, baby Shake, shake it Shake, shake it, mama Shake it, Cali Shake, shake it, baby Shake, shake it Shake, shake it mama Shake it, Cali Uh, yeah, uh, uh, Long Beach in the house Uh, yeah, Oaktown Oakland definitely in the house Frisco, Frisco And you know L.A. up in this Pasadena, where you at? Yeah, Inglewood Inglewood always up to no good Even Hollywood tryin' to get a piece, baby Sacramento, Sacramento where you at? Throw it up, y'all! Throw it up, throw it up I can't see ya Let's show these fools how we do it on this Westside 'Cause you and I know it's the best side Yeah, that's right West Coast, West Coast California love California love, yeah California knows how to party California knows how to party In the city of L.A In the city of good ol' Watts In the city, the city of Compton We keep 'em rockin', we keep 'em rockin' Just come on shake, shake it, baby Baby, baby, shake it mama, shake it mama, shake it mama

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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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    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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