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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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#6

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
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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
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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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#78

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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#82

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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#90

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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#95

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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#105

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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#114

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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#115

I'm In This Picture

I'm In This Picture

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#117

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
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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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#129

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

#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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