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Art can inspire a person to create great things. And sometimes those great things are memes. And sometimes those memes are so good, they end up on the r/TrippinThroughTime subreddit.

The community has over 3.9 million members, constantly proving that good paintings are timeless. For example, they take a portrait from the 1500s, slap a modern caption on it, and voilà—it works. The expression of the subject, the situation he's in... It's all relevant, no matter what year or how we look at the artwork.

"In historic art pieces depicting multiple humans, there is a law that at least one of those humans will look like they have no clue how or why they got there," the moderators of the subreddit write. "It's like Where's Waldo? except instead of looking for Waldo, you're looking for the dude that looks like he just dropped acid."

Continue scrolling and you'll understand what they mean.

Our loyal readers probably know just how much we here at Bored Panda love contemporary takes on classic art, but in case you missed anything, here's our earlier collection of art memes and an equally-amusing list of hilarious museum snapchats. While you're at it, check out this brilliant guide on how to recognize famous paintings to know what you're looking at as well!

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Ironically while traveling because of the pandemic is impossible, you can become a virtual globetrotter and see exhibits, arts, and learning materials from over 1,200 thousand museums around the world with Google Arts and Culture. Have you ever thought about visiting the Hammer Museum in L.A? Or walk through the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam? How about taking a peek inside the National Museum of Indonesia?

Some works provide an interpretive text with an exploratory zoom capability too!

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#4

A Nude Painting

A Nude Painting

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

Is it just me, or does the painter have kind of a weird tan line?? 🤣

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#5

How It Went Down

How It Went Down

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

They weren't wrong... they have been providing entertainment for the rest of the world. It's usually, "how can they be so dumb", but it's still entertaining

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#7

This Is Some Good Stuff

This Is Some Good Stuff

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#9

Christ Speaking Facts

Christ Speaking Facts

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#11

Good Ol' Days

Good Ol' Days

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

Alice we are not supposed to look at the painter... pay attention to your needles

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#12

Got Worried For A Sec

Got Worried For A Sec

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sorlag110
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1820: Pulls up device from pocket to tell time — 1920: Looks at wrist to tell time like a boss — 2020: Pulls up device from pocket to tell time

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#13

That Do Require Full Armour

That Do Require Full Armour

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Ty Stratton-Quirk
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Much more challenging, with a higher mortality rate. Seriously, the Dread Beast of Caerbannog has nothing on an angry cat.

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#14

Not Again

Not Again

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

..and that is how John and Jane learned how to make a Molotov cocktail.

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#18

The 1st Year They Said

The 1st Year They Said

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#23

They Don’t Make Horses Like They Did Back Then

They Don’t Make Horses Like They Did Back Then

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MrsPossum
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3 years ago

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#24

Wink Wink

Wink Wink

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

[Jesus goes over the bill at the last supper] "Why would- [closes eyes & rubs bridge of nose] -why would anyone order wine?

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#30

History Channel

History Channel

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#33

Cats Are Assholes

Cats Are Assholes

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#34

Just Wait

Just Wait

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

I do this all the time, but by the time I find the meme, it's not funny anymore. 😂😭

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#35

Not Clickbait

Not Clickbait

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#36

The Ultimate Fantasy

The Ultimate Fantasy

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I'manoob!
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

haha *sigh* mine is getting to play outside and not have to think about school

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#38

Lunch Of Shame

Lunch Of Shame

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Who? Me?
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me internally dying to tell my mom that I need URGENT school supplies at dinner

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#41

I'm About To End This Man's Whole Career

I'm About To End This Man's Whole Career

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

Proceeds to answer with: "Now I'm writing this very slowly, so it's easier for you to understand, but......"

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#44

Even Beethoven Was Patient Three Times Only

Even Beethoven Was Patient Three Times Only

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

"Don't worry sir, It is a momentous decision and I have all day"

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#50

Calm Down

Calm Down

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

If a god asks you to kill your kid, it's time to get a new religion, I think.

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#51

Not Worth It

Not Worth It

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Who? Me?
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I buy something else exceeeeding that price and my dumb brain then thinks it's a bargain

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#54

Leave Your Essays Here

Leave Your Essays Here

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#56

It's Fun And Also Social Distancing

It's Fun And Also Social Distancing

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Who? Me?
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And eventually if the game continues...... you'll be 6 feet under

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#59

Always The Same Story

Always The Same Story

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

Me at midnight with a test the next day: Gotta get these apples for them sweet sweet Bells

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#60

And Humanity Has Yet To See Something Greater Since

And Humanity Has Yet To See Something Greater Since

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#61

No WiFi

No WiFi

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

People had to make their own entertainment in those days. Get the accordion, mother!

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#62

Hit Me Up

Hit Me Up

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Who? Me?
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a squeeze when it be your sanitizer........ Squeeze squeeze squeeze when your friend's

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#67

2021 Is Gonna Be My Year

2021 Is Gonna Be My Year

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Vikram Bedi
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3 years ago

When trying to sleep and Brain reminding me of something stupid I said in kindergarden.

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#68

They Wouldn't Miss A Couple

They Wouldn't Miss A Couple

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#71

No, I Can’t Eat Another Bite

No, I Can’t Eat Another Bite

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#75

Sleep With One Eye Open

Sleep With One Eye Open

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Ty Stratton-Quirk
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Whipped cream in the hand and a feather to the nose, or fire alarm at max volume?"

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#76

The Invention Of Glue

The Invention Of Glue

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#81

The Most Horrible Feeling In The World

The Most Horrible Feeling In The World

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#82

Listen Here You Little

Listen Here You Little

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#83

Without A Clue

Without A Clue

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#84

It Do Be Like That Sometimes

It Do Be Like That Sometimes

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#86

I Have No Attention Span

I Have No Attention Span

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#87

When You’re A Kid In Church

When You’re A Kid In Church

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#88

Midlife Crisis

Midlife Crisis

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3 years ago

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Would be a splendid thing if that happens... Corona virus rules

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#92

Passive Aggressive

Passive Aggressive

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#93

"I Don't Know Why It's Still Frozen, We Must Have A Great Freezer"

"I Don't Know Why It's Still Frozen, We Must Have A Great Freezer"

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#94

Oops

Oops

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#95

Girls Night Out

Girls Night Out

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

It's like they went shoplifting in the fabric store and tried to get out by wrapping it around themselves. Or trying to steal a modular sofa between all three of them.

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#97

Keep Your Distance Please

Keep Your Distance Please

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

Other than the meme, what the heck is this painting? "Leave me and my frog child alone you inferno skeleton! Begone!"

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#98

I Hate It When That Happens

I Hate It When That Happens

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#99

No Personal Space

No Personal Space

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#102

Once Again

Once Again

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#103

It's All Coarse And Rough, And Irritating And It Gets Everywhere

It's All Coarse And Rough, And Irritating And It Gets Everywhere

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#104

Timely

Timely

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#108

Please Stop

Please Stop

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

Death looks super awesome, like the coolest person you'll ever meet

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#110

I Have Got To Stop Doing That

I Have Got To Stop Doing That

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

So we censor this but not a person farting to make bubbles. This may be triggering but that person farting for bubbles gave set my anxiety off

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#111

Drinking In America

Drinking In America

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#113

Can We Leave Already?

Can We Leave Already?

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#114

Wear A Mask And Stay Safe

Wear A Mask And Stay Safe

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#115

Who's That?

Who's That?

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#116

Telling The Truth

Telling The Truth

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Ty Stratton-Quirk
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"And, let's be honest. Current medical knowledge being what it is, 'nothing' is probably the best thing I can do here."

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#117

Matching Outfits Too

Matching Outfits Too

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#118

Unintentional Zoom Bombing

Unintentional Zoom Bombing

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Blue of the yams (They/He)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was on a zoom meeting once holding a dog. The dog shook. His ear whipped me in the eyeball and it hurt like the dickens. I yelled F*CK! at the top of my lungs. I realized shortly afterwards that I was not muted. Fun times...

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#119

What Happened?

What Happened?

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#122

New Shoes And A Haircut

New Shoes And A Haircut

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#123

It's Not What It Looks Like Dad

It's Not What It Looks Like Dad

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#125

Looking For Active Dry Yeast Is The New Geocaching

Looking For Active Dry Yeast Is The New Geocaching

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

Bread through out history has been used like a bowl or plate, it still so in some cultures.

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#127

After I Post This, I Will Go To Bed

After I Post This, I Will Go To Bed

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#128

Getting Old Sucks

Getting Old Sucks

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#129

Relatable

Relatable

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

Getting a Brazilian wax...or was the friend- friend with benefits...

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#132

Need A Power-Up

Need A Power-Up

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

“I’m depressed cuz my egg cup is empty, perhaps I will just go back to bed if that’s what this day is gonna look like”

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