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When you look at the works of the great masters like Rembrandt, Botticelli, Rubens, Holbein and a bunch of others, it seems like the reality portrayed there couldn’t be further from today.

Things like rabbit hunting, an afternoon tea in a busy salon, rocking full armor in historical combat, and pottery wheel throwing are now replaced by UberEats, Meta-connecting with friends (Facebook, what are you up to now?), treating yourself with a fancy avocado toast on a so-called healthy evening, and even fancier margaritas on the indulgent nights.

But creative people on the Reddit community ‘Tripping Through Time’ have found a way to make these classical paintings not just relevant, but basically translate them into the language of our times. How? By making memes!

So scroll down through the hilarious list of memes that transgress time and give us some universal and lasting things to cringe at! Psst! After you’re done, check out more art history memes here and here, and don’t be greedy, share the link with that friend who drinks their tea from a cup with Mona Lisa.

#1

The Nemean Housecat

The Nemean Housecat

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

Please, Mods, can't you let us give extra upvotes once or twice a day???

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    Damn, I Hate It When This Happens

    Damn, I Hate It When This Happens

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    #7

    Medieval Artists Never Saw A Cat

    Medieval Artists Never Saw A Cat

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    Zzzzzzzzz

    Zzzzzzzzz

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

    Furthermore, I'm not "a pouty bitch who doesn't own a comb", I'm "a pre-Raphaelite diva"

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    #11

    Please Leave

    Please Leave

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    #14

    The Other Side Is For The Cameraman

    The Other Side Is For The Cameraman

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    Bee / she/her
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was actually common during their time. This is why you don't put your elbows on the table--it can fall over.

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    #16

    Gotta Get Creative With All That S**t

    Gotta Get Creative With All That S**t

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    #17

    Thanks I'm Cured

    Thanks I'm Cured

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

    And wondering why you didn't think of that yourself

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    #22

    Grammar

    Grammar

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

    If he doesn't know how to use there, their and they're, is he really the one?

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    #25

    The Moment Of Regret

    The Moment Of Regret

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

    When you realise that the hat that looked so flattering in the shop just doesn't look the same when you get it home

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    #26

    He Had A Type

    He Had A Type

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    #31

    Every Single Time

    Every Single Time

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    #35

    Word Problems

    Word Problems

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    #39

    We Don't Do Science Here

    We Don't Do Science Here

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    #40

    Listening To The Floor Creak Ominously

    Listening To The Floor Creak Ominously

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    #42

    Infinity Crisis

    Infinity Crisis

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    #44

    I'd Just Pretend To Be Busy All The Time

    I'd Just Pretend To Be Busy All The Time

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    #45

    Relatable

    Relatable

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

    Your item costs $1,50. Shipping costs are $50. Order for $2498.50 more to get free shipping. Order now!!!

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    #48

    Life-Bro Tips

    Life-Bro Tips

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    #49

    Richard In Accounting Approves Of This Meme

    Richard In Accounting Approves Of This Meme

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    #52

    Damn, That's Crazy

    Damn, That's Crazy

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

    'Please stay away from me, Karen. You have already told me a countless number of times how the covid shot is bad and how masks are weird.So just... stay away.'

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    #55

    It Be Like That

    It Be Like That

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    Miss Cellania
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Speaking as an old person, you have to let your mom do what she needs to do because her hearing and eyesight aren't what they used to be. The notifications, however... you'd be doing her a favor to delete them all.

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    #56

    So This Is How It All Started

    So This Is How It All Started

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    #59

    Source: Trust Me Bro

    Source: Trust Me Bro

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    Jackie Turnquist
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Come on, let's go for a test drive! I'll get fired if I don't make a sale today!

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    #65

    They Did It First

    They Did It First

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

    Back in the day if you wanted to share what you had for breakfast, you had to paint it yourself, then get it shown in a public art gallery and send each of your friends invitations by messenger, which might or might not make it to them due to plague, war, literal highway robbery, and the messenger just plain getting lost and/or drunk.

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    #67

    The Best Boy

    The Best Boy

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

    You're totally a good boy, but take the treats anyway because you're a good boy. Treats for everyone.

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    #70

    Add The Yellow/Orange Filter, Here We Go Belly Dancin Our Way To Destruction

    Add The Yellow/Orange Filter, Here We Go Belly Dancin Our Way To Destruction

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    #73

    Just Girl Talk

    Just Girl Talk

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

    I made eye contact. Then I vacated the store because it was embarrassing.

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    #75

    Big Brain

    Big Brain

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

    Maybe that's what the red queen did in Alice In Wonderland (live-action version), only she kept it on the top of her head instead...

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    #76

    They Don't Deserve

    They Don't Deserve

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    #77

    Not What I Expected

    Not What I Expected

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    Derpy Demon Hound

    Derpy Demon Hound

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    #81

    It's Me, I'm The Friend

    It's Me, I'm The Friend

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    Royal Treatment

    Royal Treatment

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    #83

    When Your Horoscope Says You'll Finally Find Love When You're 40

    When Your Horoscope Says You'll Finally Find Love When You're 40

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    I'm The Guy On The Right

    I'm The Guy On The Right

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

    I suspect the young lady is about five seconds away from a technicolour yawn

    #91

    Youtubers Thumbnails These Days

    Youtubers Thumbnails These Days

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

    Yep. Yep yep yepperson. Yeah, totes, and a thousand times yea. Yes, and furthermore, yes.

    #92

    So Anyways This One Time In Third Grade

    So Anyways This One Time In Third Grade

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    Really Makes You Think

    Really Makes You Think

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    #96

    True Story

    True Story

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    #97

    Professional Procrastinator

    Professional Procrastinator

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    #99

    Laughs In Bolshevik

    Laughs In Bolshevik

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    #100

    Vibe Check

    Vibe Check

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    #104

    There Is No Doubt Now

    There Is No Doubt Now

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    I Use The Ceiling Light To See If There Is Money In The Envelope

    I Use The Ceiling Light To See If There Is Money In The Envelope

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    At Least He Got The Front Half - No Poop To Pick Up

    At Least He Got The Front Half - No Poop To Pick Up

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    I'm In This Picture

    I'm In This Picture

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    I Think You Already Know The Answer

    I Think You Already Know The Answer

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    #123

    Those Were The Days

    Those Were The Days

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

    They just say it because they wrongly assume they are expected to say it.

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    #125

    Happens Every Time

    Happens Every Time

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

    All the time. And none of the guests takes a snack because they are on a diet but you can't have one because there's not enough to go round.

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    #128

    Mild Shock

    Mild Shock

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    Hate It When This Happens

    Hate It When This Happens

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

    Damn why was my camera on during that Teams/Zoom meeting

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    #133

    Must Be A Rich People Thing

    Must Be A Rich People Thing

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

    I hated that part when I was waiting tables. Like the guy really knows what the rando bottle of cheap italian wine is supposed to taste like 10 seconds after uncorking it.

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    #134

    It Can't Get Worse Than That, Can It

    It Can't Get Worse Than That, Can It

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

    Covering a negative comment, don’t bother to see what it is, it might make you mad :) Have a nice day!

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    #136

    I'm Going To Be More Productive And Start Eating Healthy: Also Me

    I'm Going To Be More Productive And Start Eating Healthy: Also Me

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    M O'Connell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because I found this one confusing: It is the work of Italian comic book artist Milo Manara.

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    #138

    Woody

    Woody

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

    guy on the right..."this is kind of ice...torture is better that I thought"

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