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At this point, we don’t think any convincing is really necessary in terms of funny memes. They’re memes. They’re funny. Yes, you deserve to indulge in some. Take a friend with you.

Incidentally, there’s an Instagram page that dishes out chucklesome and relatable bits of internet content to waste everyone’s time because of course you can’t help but show at least one of them to your friends.

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Anyone Else? 😂

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

Always. I never leave without telling my baby that we'll be back soon and not to worry. He also doesn't care less. But he is the bestest of dogs

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I’m sure you’re already aware of the nooks and crannies where memes flow freely. We’re also sure you won’t mind getting a new venue to virtually peruse too. @EpicFunnyPage on Instagram is one such venue, currently on its way to 13,000 posts uploaded since late 2013 (averaging at 1,300 posts per year). Plenty of mileage there.

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Lmao 😂👏🏻

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

When your Grandma’s a Lady from the House of Knitsalot 🧶👵🏻❤️

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It goes without saying that memes as an internet phenomenon don’t really get old. By that, we don’t mean that memes themselves don’t age—they do. New ones are created as others die and fade into obscurity. Thus is the cycle of internet life.

No, we mean that people just don’t stop consuming memes. And there’s a lot of reasoning behind it. Some of which is inevitable and the other is unavoidable. Embrace it.

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Funny-Memes-Epicfunnypage

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

Wait... Who read my mind? Especially if the blood is shiny on the neck and the shadows move.

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#9

Story Of My Life 🙃

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

One time my cat actually stepped on my keyboard and send a very important mail to my uhm academic counselor (?) without the files and he didn’t believe me. No one did. But I swear my cat was smirking at me the next few days 🥲

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The inevitable and unavoidable comes from the fact that memes are by nature viral. They spread across the internet and just never go away. Why? Because they are relatable and funny—they provide a sense of comfort by showing just how universal some human experiences are, all the while throwing out some gags and goofs about it.

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What A Legend 😂👏🏻

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

Where can I get this guy's number? I mean, I'm married. Just...asking for a friend...

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Another factor of their inevitability is how ingrained they have become in our lives as a form of communication. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, sometimes a meme is worth just as much, and it actually uses words. Just that there aren’t that many of them. But match that up with an appropriate image and you got yourself volumes at this point.

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But the one thing which is more seldom considered is the idea of memes as a form of escapism. Considering that everything has been seemingly going down the drain since, maybe, 2015, with things like the pandemic, economic crises, war, and that’s on top of the already problematic world we live in, it’s no wonder why people need to find some room to breathe.

Addiction and mental health help venue Fort Behavioral Health discusses escapism as a form of coping with real life challenges and struggles. Among the more conventional methods of escapism, like reading, music, and exercise, things like video games and scrolling through memes have become viable options through which to escape a stressful reality.

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Escapism, while sweet and juicy at times, can be taken to an extreme and, seriously, nobody wants that. Drugs and alcohol are the more traditional modes of escapism and that in and of itself doesn’t lead to good things. So, if you get addicted to memes, the results might be quite similar—both you and your ability to face reality might start to change in ways where you wouldn’t be able to cope, creating a vicious circle of sorts.

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

I'm a millennial and I hate calling the doctor's office. Or really anyone. Please don't make me.

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And if you think you can’t ever get addicted to memes, don’t forget what empowers that: dopamine.

Because memes are predominantly found on social media and relevant websites, and we often gravitate there as a reward for a job well done (or nothing done at all, still applies), we get that sweet dopamine release making us feel good. Memes have the same effect.

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😂😂😂

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

I think we should change. that "customer is always right" BS to "you wanna buy something here or not?"

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

I am baffled by people who design windows without curtains. How are you supposed to sleep?

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In such a case, just remember that everything should be taken in moderation. Pace yourself, take breaks from memes and keep yourself busy with other things. If it does get out of hand, seek help. Ain’t no shame in that.

But if you’re more than fine, continue scrolling and keep another article open in a new tab for an encore.

#31

😂😂😂

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

Given a choice of various types of monsters, this is the best kind! 😎

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#35

It Is What It Is 😩

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

Couldn't agree more. And now there is an image to accompany said statement.

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😂😂😂

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

I honestly don't understand why hight matters. Do they make you feel good about yourself or not?

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#53

Doctors Be Like:

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Analyn Lahr
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does Pharmacist School have a special course on translating Doctor's handwriting?

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#55

This Is So Evil 😂

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

Unpopular opinion: joking about pregnancy is tasteless and insensitive.

#59

What Song Is It For You? 😩

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

This looks like a still from that scary movie, want to say it was called Jesus Camp, scariest movie I've ever seen.

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#63

Dogs Or Cats? 🥺

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

My cat Macho, when my dad died, stole a handkerchief of his, and cried the most pitiful sounds at regular intervals for about three weeks until she figured out he wasn't coming home at all. He had named her because she was so brave when he rescued her. She followed him home one night when he had a flat tire close to the house, and tiny kitten that she was, she had hissed and spat at a neighbor's dog that was sneaking up on him. So he carried her the rest of his way, named this little tuxedo "macho" after his favorite wrestler , macho Camacho, and so the legend was born....miss both of them.

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Facts

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

tbh i hate that phrase. very few things are what they are with no potential for change; you can nearly always do something to change the situation!

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Tag That Girl 😂

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Tag Your Squad 🤣

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Nothing But Facts 🤣👏🏻
via @pickuplines

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

It is funny because in most cases, is true. I am a woman, so I know what I am talking about.😄

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

Very 20th century, this ‘humor’. Next up: mother-in-law jokes and mention of the ol’ ball and chain

Zoe's Mom
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some folks on this platform have forgotten what comedy is.

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#75

Lmao

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

I guess she is talking about the show "You" . It's about a serial killer.

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#78

Tag That Girl 😂

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7 months ago

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#79

If You Know, You Know 😩

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Bro Just Wanted To Smell Nice 😂

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

Send kinda toxic to have to walk on eggshells like that.. Get out while you can.

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