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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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Cartoon character driving a race kart, illustrating a relatable meme about drivers' expressions.

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Michael P (Perthaussieguy)
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1 year 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.

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

"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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Two clay sculptures: one detailed, one distorted, humorously depicting self-perception versus reality. Relatable memes theme.

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dorothy gale from kansas
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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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Monkey meme showing shock with text about finishing a series; relatable moments captured in memes.

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Anthony Nizza
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1 year 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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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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Social media post with a relatable meme about millennials and phone box clutter.

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SonicAlchemy
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1 year 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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Relatable meme of Kermit talking to hooded Kermit about procrastination at 7:01.

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1 year 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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Shoe price meme with unchanged $79.99 tag, humorously highlighting relatable situations.

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kazuha
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1 year 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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A relatable meme showing a woman with her head in her hand, distressed about going out.

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Baby Yoda meme in a dim room, capturing relatable humor with a thoughtful expression.

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Relatable meme text about crying and unrequited feelings in a playful font style.

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Deborah B
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1 year 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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Child with oversized pink backpack, humorously reflecting a relatable meme about leaving a situation.

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Baali Venomax
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never did that. I'd say I was gonna then I'd find a good hiding spot and wait to see if they came looking for me. They never did. I'd reappear around dinnertime and no one would say a word. I guess they didnt care either way *shrugs*

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Nykky
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is either a massive backpack or a very tiny child

Shiva Ho
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it was me I'd be empty handed and naked! Let someone skank steal everything from me!

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Relatable meme showing person labeled 'me' listening to the same 20 songs for months, looking thoughtful.

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Daya Meyer
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1 year 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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1 year 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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I heart Boo-BI-es
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1 year 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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Bec
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1 year 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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Ent Hugger
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1 year 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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Bec
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1 year 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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SilverSkyCloud
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1 year 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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Chihuahua Mama
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1 year 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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VonBlade
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1 year 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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Sarah Rassier
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1 year 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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Chihuahua Mama
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1 year 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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