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In adulthood, we tend to rob ourselves of fun, focusing on our work, to-do lists, family, and all other kinds of responsibilities. Over time, all this pressure builds up, making us overwhelmed and unfulfilled. However, allowing for small moments of fun and play in our day can shift our mindset to be more positive and bring more joy into our lives. 

Let’s all start small with this list of hilariously random and relatable memes, courtesy of the ‘That’s So Meme’ Instagram account. This collection of Internet jokes is guaranteed to take your mind from stress-inducing thoughts and replace them with funny ones. Scroll down to find them, and don’t forget to upvote your favorite ones!

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    Cat meme featuring a kitten talking to an Egyptian cat statue, sharing humorous dialogue.

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    ABC NrTen FCK CENSORISM
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh are you FÙCKING SERIOUS, BP? In the original post on Instagram, there's the friggin POOP EMOJI there instead of [poop]. How stuck-up can they be????? Here, have a little extra: 💩💩💩💩💩💩

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    In a previous interview with Bored Panda, joy experts Julie Vincent and Robin Shear reiterated the importance of having small moments of fun in our day, as even the little things can improve our well-being.

    "I cannot stress enough the importance of dripping in small things each day that just make you feel good. Despite modern society's mindset that silliness, play and good old fun isn't a priority, there is growing evidence that is actually an essential part of our well-being (I'd even say it's the secret ingredient!)" said Vincent.

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    Random meme text joke about finding someone obsessed with you, humorously suggesting it might be a dog.

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    Lost Panda
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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It better be a dog. I don't want a human's obsession.

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    #5

    Kermit the Frog meme looking puzzled with caption about disliking someone without reason, embodying a hilariously random vibe.

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    BeesEelsAndPups
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hate is a strong word. I don't really hate anybody. But some people have a punchable face.

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    #6

    Cozy bed with white pillows and sheets featuring a humorous meme text about favorite greetings.

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    Joshua David
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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I literally called off today because of this. Even though Im off on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Today is Monday lol.

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    However, somewhere along the way, a lot of adults have robbed themselves of fun, intentionally or not.

    "Think back on the joy of childhood. Do you remember how exciting it was when the recess bell rang? What did it feel like to play and have fun for 15 minutes? While you may not realize it, your teachers were counting on these intentional joy breaks to energize you and keep you on track for the rest of the day. And then, we grew up and became adults, often leaving fun behind, focusing instead on success," said Shear.

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    She explains that it might have happened because we were prepared to be productive members of society, so fun was discouraged in many aspects of adult life from a very young age. However, living with such a mindset just makes us unsatisfied with our lives.

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    "All of the shoulds, beliefs, and stories pile up, adding in the unnecessary pressure that keeps us busy, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled. With mindset shifts and small daily rituals, you can consciously create more fun and joy. It’s a whole new way to see and move through life—one where you’re deeply connected to yourself, family, and friends,” Vincent proposed.

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    Random meme showing "planet fitness" with a fast-food shadow, humorously highlighting health struggles.

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

    My old gym was across from a McDonald's. Being hit with the smell of fries while leaving after a workout and not buying food took a special level of self control

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    #11

    Two dogs laughing hysterically at a pink laptop, with funny meme text above.

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    Victoria
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Does your dog bite?" "No". Dog bites. Dude looks at the other dude like WTF? ,"That is not my Dog". Classic from a pink panther flick.

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    #12

    A relaxed cat on a couch, resembling a TV remote in a hilarious random meme.

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    Lost Panda
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You trained your cat to change the channel? My cat needs to step up its game.

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    The good news is that including some fun in our day is far from difficult. Most times, it just means that we need to remove some things from our schedule to pause and allow for play and fun.

    The Harvard Business Review determined that regularly pausing a couple of times during the workday not only improves our well-being, but when we avoid screens and include movement (the new recess!), it helps us be more productive. What a win! Imagine how you'd feel on Monday morning if you expected your day to be less stressful and more successful because recess breaks were scheduled in," Shear suggested.

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    A funny meme featuring a monkey with the caption about awkward birthday singing moments.

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    Lotekguy
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially when it's the wait staff at a restaurant. They don't want to do it any more than I want to hear it.

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    Something else that can help bring more joy into our lives is to channel our inner child. “Seeing our situations through the eyes of a child changes everything. To feel less depleted and more alive, inviting your inner child's voice back into the conversation is a game-changer,” Shear explained.

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    “When's the last time you blasted your favorite song and enjoyed a rowdy 4-minute dance party in the kitchen? Or started a timer just to see how quickly you could walk around the perimeter of the building... aiming to beat your record by one second a day, just because you could?" she asked.

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    Person in dark clothing humorously guessing password at a computer, illustrating a random meme.

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    Spacey Stacey
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A person only has so many passwords in them and I'm old and starting to go blank?

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    #18

    Funny-Hilarious-Memes

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

    "My damaged áss", BP. That means "I". Replacing ÀSS with BÙTT won't cut it here. This is so stupid.

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    Meanwhile, Vincent proposes making a 'menu' of activities that one enjoys and choosing from it each day to allow for more fun moments in day-to-day life.

    "It can include things that are pure fun, like a dance party to your favorite songs or simple things that boost your mood, like a sunset walk with your dog after dinner. You can also make the mundane things more fun, like listening to your favorite podcast while doing the laundry or calling a close friend while you make dinner!"

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    #21

    Squidward from “That’s So Meme” showing skepticism next to a blurred crowd, humorously avoiding interaction.

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

    That's me without my glasses. And with no hearing aids? "I don't hear nuthin'." (ain't old age fun??!!)

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    All of this sounds fairly easy, right? But what about those days when everything seems to be going wrong? How should we not let it get to us? 

    “I always look at a 'bad day’ as temporary and have the mindset that things will improve soon, especially if we want them to. Meditation helps a lot to release a bad day and refocus on what matters to you. I also practice gratitude when things are challenging - that simple perspective shift can bring you from focusing on the hard things, to appreciating what is going well in your life,” Vincent suggested.

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    Stone statue holding head, capturing the essence of hilariously random meme about sarcasm.

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    Luke Branwen
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lately tho I'm kinda tired of people who are always like "lmao I speak fluent sarcasm 🤪🤪🤪" - I also wanna talk to someone genuine for a change.

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    Shear adds, saying that to recover from a tough day, you have to consider it as a part of a game. “The game's not over. If you're keeping score and want to have more fun, focus on the good as well. To recover from a setback, train yourself to ask, "What went well? Where's the good?" Kids love rewards, but so do adults. We all like to be caught doing it right, but often only acknowledge the difficulties of life.”

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    A small dog with a comical expression next to a glass of wine, capturing the essence of a hilariously random meme.

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    Snowkit
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    rude comment below, commenting so you aren't forced to read it if you don't want to.

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    "So, to bounce back from a bad day, keep track of your wins, good choices, and things that were positive,” she further explained. “Keep a sticker chart, a tally sheet, put your favorite emoji in your online calendar, or throw a paper clip into a jar... the game is won when you watch the good visually outnumber the bad. It won't mean that the bad didn't happen, but you'll be training yourself to see the whole picture. Be sure to play the full game: Intentionally tracking the good raises the fun factor of even the toughest day,” Shear concluded.

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    Woman in bed humorously responding to Netflix prompt, capturing a hilariously random meme moment.

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

    You should work on your image quality, BP. "Bítch" and "dámn" are almost unreadable.

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    #31

    Random meme with an empty chair in a group setting, illustrating feeling isolated in a conversation.

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    Person humorously self-diagnosing with Google, lying in bed with a fake medical setup.

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

    Oh no, runny nose & sore throat..I think I may have terminal brain cancer

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    #34

    Elderly man leaning playfully on a pillar, embodying random meme humor with text "Me: *Depressed* Me, 2 weeks later: heyyyyy".

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    Verfin22
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This guy could cure anyone's depression. RIP Leslie Jordan.

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    #35

    Animated character pouring coffee with text: “Conversations that start with ‘you can’t tell anyone, but’.” Hilariously random memes.

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    Auntriarch
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry, I'll have forgotten by the time I see the person you're about to trash

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    #40

    Man in a green jacket steps off a cliff with a meme caption about a playful eye compliment.

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    Ace
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Well, eh-heh, yeah, they're just the old five seven nines with the automatic 15 f-stop cornea. If you like, I could pop them out and you could borrow them."

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