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From ChatGPT and Duolingo to Great Britain and Canada, over the years, we at Bored Panda have covered a lot of meme niches.

But we have a soft spot for those widely accessible universal ones, too. And the Instagram account 'Meme Goates' is full of them!

Touching on work, family, and other essentials of everyday life, its feed pokes fun at the highs and (mostly) lows of our relatable experiences. So, clear some space on your device because you'll probably want to save a bunch of these pictures. Happy scrolling!

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

The number of times I've done that and it's often a little old lady who can only just see over the steering wheel

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Memes serve many purposes and functions, but at a fundamental level, they're an expression of people’s thoughts and emotions, and their cultural significance is bigger than many of us realize.

The 2011 introduction of Meme Studies, an actual major at Northwestern University in the US state of Illinois, can be used as a marker of how much of an impact the internet has had on society, including shaping language and beliefs.

"We live in a meme-based world, there's no denying that,” said Northwestern sociology professor Grant Richards at the time.

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"While it might not be considered standard academic material, I believe that ... it shows we're embracing the changing culture and not remaining stagnant."

The material included courses such as 'Introduction to Redditology,' 'History of the Internet: IRC, /b/, and Beyond,' and 'The Sociology of Rage Comics.'

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

ugh i can't even imagine working for so long on something then dropping it that would ruin my entire year

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Anthony Nizza
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I put off watching the last couple episodes because I don't want it to be over.

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According to researchers looking at modern forms of communication, memes can even be thought of as a language in themselves, with a capacity to transcend cultures and the ability to construct collective identities between people. No wonder they can be so universal and relatable.

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

It's not uncommon for me to go from one part of my house to another part, and I had something in my hand when I started (maybe a book, or a drink). When I arrive at my destination whatever I had in my hand is gone, and I have no idea where I sat it down.

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

Ever walk backwards out of the room and then back in to 'reset'? Sometimes it works. Other times I sit down in my chair and THEN I remember why I got up.

Bremusa4u
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believe most people with ADHD go through this several times a day (even when well medicated). 🙄😕

Manasvi Tupe
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yea and then the loading fails, and you have to restart your brain.

Ga Di
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how do you do that? never got an instruction manual for my flesh suit

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Ima Manimal
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You walked in on an alien, and he erased your mind in order to escape

naylene hess
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have ADHD this is every 5 minutes while im doing something lol

Riley Quinn
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doorways. When we pass through a doorway, our brains reset, hence we forget why we're in the next room. It's called the 'doorway effect' or 'location updating effect', and it messes with our short-term memory.

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

When you go to the store because you really need that coffee and you buy everything on your list except for the coffee.

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

I've gotten to the point where I walk into a room to do something, but just do something else and then remember a day or two later what I was supposed to have done that I walked into the room for.

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

When you load into a new area but your conscience hasn't loaded in yet

Sneaky Snake
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WHY IS BABY YODA SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUUUUTTTTEEEEEEE???????????

Courtney Christelle
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always go back to where I first had the thought. Usually reminds me.

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

Have a few seizures, you'll forget why you walked into every room.

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

In my case, loading usually fails only to succeed five hours to five days later and sometimes it never loads for eternity.

Mimi La Souris
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this happens to you before your 30th birthday, the rest of your life will be groovy :D

Nadine Debard
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then I guess my life is kind of... Interesting. I wasn't even a teenager when this began.

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Internet memes "are one of the clearest manifestations of the fact there is such a thing as digital culture", Paolo Gerbaudo, a reader in digital politics and director of the Centre for Digital Culture at Kings College London, explained.

Gerbaudo views memes as "sort of a ready-made language with many kinds of stereotypes, symbols, situations. A palette that people can use, much like emojis."

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

I don't necessarily "need it" but I do keep it to store the stupid little "pin key" to open the SIM/SD card slot and my Micro SD to USB adapter. Otherwise I'd lose both to a junk drawer and would never be able to find them.

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The beautiful thing about the Instagram account 'Meme Goates' is that you don't have to be deeply embedded in internet culture to understand its content. It's fun to look at and share as it is!

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

procrasination (yall im sorry if thats not how you spell it its 12 38 AM on a thursday and im on break) at its finest

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

screenshotting to send to my ex who keeps spamming me asking for another chance because "he's changed"😊💅🏻

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

"He's not worth crying about." Yup, know that too, but this is now about *me* and *my* hurt feelings, not about him.

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Daya Meyer
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is comforting, isn't it? Hearing music that we we're used to in our teen time. Everytime me or my husband are listening to the radio and one of us says "That one is a great song!" it is from the nineties.

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Chihuahua Mama
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12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At that point I'd be half awake, debating how much I really need a job

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

This photo helps to explain why that new house, building or store that was supposed to be completed 7.5 months ago is no where near finished yet the budget for said project has tripled?? If possible pay for the job as a flat rate or have something in a contract stating they can't just drag out a project without being penalized in some way.

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

Ugh, and once you've eaten you have to start planning for the next day.

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

y'all recently try some mysterious prototype gum offered to you by the eccentric and reclusive owner of an old candy factory? did it taste like blueberries??

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

Whatever you want to eat, I just want YOU to be happy! But also, not Asian, Mexican, or Italian.

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

when i was in a car as a child i'd imagine someone running alongside me while playing an epic game of "the floor is lava"

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

To be fair, sleeping is probably one of the most important things. At least that's what I tell myself

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

If you think I'm getting close enough to notice if you've shaved, and then stopping because you haven't, you don't know me very well.

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

thats why you always end it with, "but i honestly dont know thats what i think"

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

I want her to get some glasses so bad, that squinty thing bugs the hell out of me

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

The beauty of reaching your 30s is realizing the best party is at home with a glass of wine and not having to deal with random people

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