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Nobody said being a mom would be easy. But as soon as you become one, you realize how much time, energy, sacrifice, commitment, and patience it requires for something that yields little outside reward. Add the societal pressure to be not just a mom but a perfect one, and it becomes too much.


No wonder parenting-related memes are on the rise in times of the post-pandemic world, where parents, educators, and entire households have faced unprecedented challenges in leading their lives as normally as possible. From dad jokes to mom memes, it’s a whole new form of absurd comedy that points out the reality of parenthood and wraps it in the internet’s language.


Just like this Neat Mom Instagram account, which is home to a whopping 1.1M followers who chuckle over “moms will get it”-type content. Below, we selected some of the funniest, so scroll down and upvote your favorite ones as you go!

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

Look at the admiration on their little faces. The ultimate coolness level a parent can achieve.

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

Fantastic idea! I'm so fed up with having to choose (no idea how that fell to me!) and then being told 'don't fancy it'. Argh!

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Memes used to be seen as something that belonged to a younger generation. Part of the miscellaneous language, they have power to point out a particular situation by showing it in a very relatable manner. Today, more and more parents are browsing the internet for humor-related content, much of which is made of memes. So how did that happen, you may wonder?

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

Omg I want to be a fly on the wall for this so much. Lmao

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When life gets bumpy, and in the lives of parents, this is daily business, humor can become a savior. Funny parenting memes are one type of humor easily accessible via social media. On the more fundamental level, parenting memes reflect some of the quintessential aspects and experiences of raising kids that many families have in common. Memes help parents to recognize that they are not alone in their parenting journey, and this becomes a form of light-hearted relief.

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Chris Jones
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My inlaws had the same problem with their dog. We have such an inconsistent bedtime that our dogs are too confused.

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Chris Jones
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Getting ready for bed wakes you up! Particularly that flipping minty fresh toothpaste malarkey. Why has no one come up with flavours that will promote sleep? Chamomile toothpaste or something?!

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Many moms and dads are under the immense stress of being perfect parents. But through the shared sense of absurdity that memes offer, they get a much-needed sense of encouragement. Parents realize that they will get through the challenging days, the rough patches, the uncertainties, and the worries. A little gesture like sending a parenting meme to a friend can be an excellent way to send some encouragement their way, share a laugh, and brighten their day.

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Brendan Roberts
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmmm...perhaps I should ask my wife if I'm honestly the world's greatest lover.

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At the same time, memes can be about anything and everything, and younger generations share the most memes. So understanding memes and knowing how to communicate using them is a way for parents to bridge the communication and generation gap between them and their children.

They also learn about their children’s culture and trends, as well as giving parents a sense of how they can better relate to their kids. For that reason, parenting memes can open doors to more in-depth conversations with our kids so they surpass the sole purpose of having a laugh.

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

LOL when I worked in home care I took care of a 96 year old. I would go in in the morning and say " how are you today?" Her answer was always a snarling " how do you think I am? I woke up AGAIN!" I never really understood until I hit 65. Sigh

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

that;s so damn relatable, i'm 36 old morning person with zero kids who likes to be in pyjamas by 9; if thing won't start by 6, i'm definitely not going

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

Imagine if field trips were a thing for employees. No, not a team building activity. Just a field trip where you take a day off work and learn how a medieval farm was run.

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

It’s cute but cats don’t work that way. It can take weeks for a cat to take to a new environment and feel safe. And that’s with their family not with complete strangers.

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

Aw, bet that was a fantastic laugh! I grew up on a farm and my dad would put us on the back of an old trailer, pulled by a tractor, and drive around the bumpiest fields with deep ruts in them. We would be jolted and thrown about and had to hang on for dear life! Dangerous? Yep! Fun? So much fun! We would be shrieking with laughter. If I had kids I wouldn't do it in a million years!!

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

It is probably more interesting and relatable. And more reflective of reality.

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

As if somehow the discipline will happen to me in the night

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its a "had to be there moment" but during the 90s I used to watch a TV chef called "The Frugal Gourmet". I was watching one episode where he was making both Lebanese and Greek style baklava. While laying a layer of phyllo dough and happily talking about types of honey he likes to use for different recipes, he angrily put down everything and screamed at the top of his voice "YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MUCH GARLIC!!!!" into the camera. He then calmly returned to talking about honey. There is no garlic in the dish and 30 years later it still makes me laugh as my favorite non sequitur of all time.

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jazz cat
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Devided them into small packs and put into freezer, they don't have to peel garlic for the rest of year.

Samantha
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I chop it up and put it into an ice tray with olive oil, then freeze it. Next time I need garlic, I just pop it out of the tray and into the pan.

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Dixie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Found out you can buy it already peeled and minced in jars of olive oil and I’ve Never. Looked. Back.

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

Jarred minced garlic is convenient and all but you’re missing out on a lot of flavour and health benefits (allicin in preminced garlic is HUGELY reduced). If you’re just looking for mild flavour, jarred is fine, but to get all the healthy oils and compounds and the best flavours, fresh always wins :)

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Rebecca Ann
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean. How did they even get 102 garlic cloves. Did the go through the trouble of finding out how many cloves are in a head of garlic and then buying like 21 of them. I feel like something should have tipped them off before this happened. And how good was this recipe that they were willing to do this. And yet it happened. There is the picture, it happened.

AngelWingsYT
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No no they did it right 1-2 is not enough unless its a single swrve dish

spideroni
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once had someone cook garlic chicken for dinner for my family, and the recipe said 12 cloves of garlic... But she used 12 JARS OF GARLIC

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

Perfect to make a couple of dishes of 40 cloves and a chicken.

Jaqi Hegland
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That the recipe only wants 1 or 2 is enough to make me sad. They probably don't need 102, but I'd throw in 3 or 4 at least.

Adam Miller
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's the problem? That's just a Sunday dinner at my house!😉

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

My daughter has a recipe involving 40 cloves of garlic and a roaster chicken in the crockpot, so these people are well past 2 of those meals.

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

My friend did the same for 18 garlic clove chicken thinking a pod was a clove...

Chelle Jones
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We're they making sauce for all of Italy? That would be an insane amount of garlic.

Adam L
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Found a bag of Combos crackers snacks with garlic parmesan flavor.... I died and went to heaven

Hagen Radcliffe
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG hot oven, disposable cookie sheet, olive oil, kosher salt. Roast. Mash onto crusty bread….so many things to do! Pig out, enjoy, don’t burp or fart near anyone for at least 24 hours.

CammyCat
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why on earth would u think that is correct and not double check?!

Hugo Santos
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's just lack of common sense. What recipe would need 102 garlic gloves? Vampire killer stew?

François Carré
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope they converted it into a massive supply of picked garlic. It's quite easy to make and absolutely delicious.

Jihana
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mince them, and put them in those ice cube trays with teeny tiny cubes, like 5mm*5mm. I always do that whenever I get fresh garlic, not that dead, desiccated abomination you get at the supermarket.

Ashley Schriber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean, in a lot of those cooking tips lists people advise you to always use more garlic than the recipe asks for...

SuePrew
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

put them in a jar, cover with olive oil, refrigerate. Done!

Sue
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A friend's husband wanted to start taking garlic for his heart health. They said take one clove a day. He thought a clove was the whole head & his stomach was MESSED up.

Terry Tobias
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Put them in ice cube trays with olive oil and freeze them. Then put all of the frozen cubes into a ziplock bag. The next time you need garlic, just take out what you need and then chop it or leave whole depending on your need.

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

Fair play to them. I just have my dogs who never question my decisions or argue with me!

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

Coming from someone who grew up poor to the point that our summer "consisted of playing in a kiddie pool filled with the laundry rinse water (cause water cost money) I still don't understand the allure of Disney. Over priced garbage.

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

Seems like I was always 36 years old - I can't handle multiple people talking.

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

I remember 1 year my grandkids had been complaining that my pancakes were bad because I didn't have a non stick frying pan but I couldn't afford to buy one. 2 weeks later I got one from my daughter lol. Her boys had told her I needed a new frying pan. Last Christmas I'd told my daughter not to buy me anything as I knew she didn't have much money to buy gifts because of being on maternity leave. Imagine my surprise when she gave me a an electric heating blanket because she knew I couldn't afford to have the heating on.

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

I'm 19 and feel this is it. Like I'm just going to graduate get a job maybe get married and kids. Like Meh.... Nothing interesting

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

I miss this too! Best part was there were barely any selfie duck faces too.

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

Yeah! My niece is 19, and her pictures look like 1-2 years old. Mine were overexposed, underlighted, with red eyes, typical ugly 90's baby clothes... And I'm just 5 years older!!!! (That's the difference between a camera with celluloid film and digital photos...)

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

Honestly, I have always been that way because my mom kept a one page laminated bird chart next to the window to identify the birds at the feeder. Great winter activity when it was too cold to go out.

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

I would be moving if my bathroom trash was watching me like that. 😆 🤣 😂

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

And you only see them when you’re en-route to another nearby destination and you take the long route so you can meet up for coffee and catch up.

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

Just weird, tell the inlaws to leave the room and wait at home 'til the baby is born like sensible people.

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

My husband and I saw a Dawn dish soap commercial the other day. He got excited that it's a squeeze bottle and I got excited that it can be used to pre-treat laundry. We both stopped for a second and burst out laughing.

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

I had a babysitter once that made us a giant cookie on a pizza pan. We got “slices” of cookie pizza for dinner. It was incredible. Now that I’m an adult I think of this often 😂

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

Accept there filled with a random bag of chips that looked good, and this bottle of soap your kid said smelled good.....

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

to be fair its like 3000 AUD so honestly its still pretty expensive for a bike

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

Oh historians will absolutely study our social media. It gets worse. Technology in the future will easily be able to crack all your passwords and access your most private documents and images. They'll use AI bots to make connections between all the public and private things you did online, so nothing will be anonymous. Search histories, text and messaging app histories, and so on, it could all be public.

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