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It’s interesting how Saturdays don't get the same credit as Fridays despite being the sweet spot of the weekend — a day when you are fully rested, with plenty of time to kick back and forget the worries of the looming workweek.

True — Saturdays may sometimes feel like a whirlwind — packed with errands, catching up with friends, and prepping for a fun-filled Saturday night. But that doesn't mean Saturdays deserve no praise.

Shout-out to Saturday for all the relaxed mornings, wholesome brunches, frenzied shopping trips, and wild game nights. And what better way to celebrate than with a Saturday meme to ramp up the excitement? 

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    No Mercy for Peeps Who Work Saturday

    A Saturday meme featuring a close-up of a sad orange cat with teary eyes. The text above the image reads, "When everyone keeps saying 'Wohooo, it's Friday'," and the text below reads, "But you work on Saturday," highlighting the disappointment of having to work on the weekend.

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    The Dark Origins of Saturday: From Saturn’s Blessings to Sacrifices

    The idea of a seven-day week originated in Babylon, based on the seven known planets: the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. (Britannica, 2024) (1).

    The Romans later cribbed the system and chose their God, Saturn, to represent Saturday. Saturn was traditionally depicted as a Gandoph-looking old man with a long white beard. He watched over agriculture and brought strength, fertility, wealth, and abundance. 

    According to the University of Warwick’s 2017 feature, Saturn also had a darker side (2). The post notes that the Roman philosopher Livy refers to human sacrifice during the festival of Saturnalia.

    Interestingly, many historians believe that the festival marked the origins of modern-day Christmas. So, if you work Saturdays, know things could be way worse. 

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    “Why Does the Weather Only Cooperate on Mondays?”

    A Saturday meme showing a tweet by Lindsey Adler with the text, "they should invent a sunny day that happens on a weekend." The meme humorously expresses the common frustration of having good weather occur on weekdays rather than on weekends when people are free to enjoy it.

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

    There’s an old saying in Seattle: what is a sunny day after two rainy days? Monday.

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    “It's Saturday So...Do Something Pointless”

     A Saturday meme featuring three kittens hanging in cloths on a clothesline, looking playful and relaxed. The text above reads, "Weekends don’t count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless." The bold text at the bottom exclaims, "IT'S SATURDAY SO!!" emphasizing the joy of spending a Saturday doing lighthearted, unproductive activities.

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    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Each one has seven points. Four feet, a tail, two ears, and a nose. If they let loose their baby murder mittens and teefs, they have even more.

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    The Science of Time and Boredom

    A 2020 study published in Acta Psychologica Journal found that time passes more slowly when test subjects are waiting or bored (3). Bored people are worse at estimating the passage of time, and taking note of time more often skews their perception.

    On the other hand, people who were engaged and interested in what they were doing felt that the time spent on a task was shorter than it was. In other words, boredom makes people more aware of themselves and their discomfort.

    Another interesting study, published 2021 in the Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews Journal, linked our body’s natural feel-good chemical dopamine to time perception (4). Dopamine significantly influences how we experience time, speeding up our perception.

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    Well, that explains why Saturdays seem to fly by, while time spent at the office waiting for the moment to leave feels excruciatingly painful.

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    “Bring on the Saturday Morning Smiles!”

    A Saturday meme featuring a two-panel comparison of dogs' expressions on different days. The top panel shows a disheveled, grumpy-looking dog with the caption "MONDAY MORNING," capturing the feeling of dread and exhaustion at the start of the workweek. The bottom panel shows a relaxed, content dog lying in bed with a peaceful smile, with the caption "SATURDAY MORNING," reflecting the joy and comfort of a lazy weekend morning.

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    “Where the Hell Did the Weekend Go?”

    A Saturday meme featuring a confused-looking white cat sitting upright with its paws out, as if shrugging. The text above reads, "AND JUST LIKE THAT," and the text below reads, "POOF WEEKEND. GONE." The meme humorously captures the feeling of how quickly the weekend seems to disappear.

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    Brian Droste
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is me when I was working. I am retired now. So I don't have to think about it anymore.

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    The “Saturday Flit” Curse

    The Irish and Scots have a saying, “Saturday flit, short sit, which applies to moving houses and hospital stays. The old superstition bears that moving into a new abode on a Saturday means your stay there will be short-lived.

    Even more bizarre is the hospital stay superstition, which warns patients not to leave their sick beds on Saturdays or they will soon be back. And it seems that, until fairly recently, some still take the old sayings seriously.

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    In fact, a paper published in 2000 in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology found that out of 77 018 patients discharged from the maternity ward, 8097 were likely affected by the “Saturday flit superstitionchanging their Saturday departure dates to other days to avoid the curse (5).

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    The Morning After

    A Saturday meme featuring a close-up of a sea lion with its eyes half-closed and a sleepy expression. The text at the top reads, "SATURDAY MORNING SEA LION," and the text at the bottom says, "DRANK TOO MUCH LAST NIGHT," humorously implying that the sea lion is experiencing the effects of a hangover on a Saturday morning.

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    “Some Saturdays, You Just Wanna Chill”

    A Saturday meme featuring a cat sitting on a couch, dressed in a fluffy blue onesie with Cookie Monster designs, holding a plate of cookies. The text above reads, "ANOTHER WILD SATURDAY NIGHT," humorously suggesting that the cat's cozy and relaxed evening is the opposite of a typical "wild" night out.

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    Social Battery Status

     A Saturday meme showing a man sleeping peacefully on a fluffy cloud, with the text above saying, "Me recharging for 6 months after going out one Saturday night." The image humorously conveys the exhaustion felt after a single night out, implying it takes an extended period of rest to recover.

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    “Monday Comes Way Too Fast”

    A Saturday meme showing two panels depicting the contrast between the weekend and the start of the workweek. The top panel shows a man enjoying a thrilling ride with two friends on motorcycles labeled "Saturday" and "Sunday," representing a fun and exciting weekend. The bottom panel shows a solitary road with a tree in the middle, labeled "Monday," humorously suggesting the abrupt and unwelcome return to reality as the weekend ends.

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    “When Your Boss Says ‘Have a Good Weekend...’”

    A Saturday meme showing a black-and-white image of a man with a skeptical expression, wearing glasses. The text above reads, "WHEN YOUR BOSS SAYS 'HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND'," and the text below says, "BUT YOU WORK ON SATURDAY," humorously expressing the irony and frustration of being wished a good weekend while having to work on Saturday.

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    Leslie Holton-Mumenthaler
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 This Reminds Me of The Film "Office Space " .It's Hilarious!! If You Haven't Seen it , It's on Hulu & Disney +

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    “When You Decide To Stay In”

    A Saturday meme featuring a chubby cat lounging on a couch with a relaxed expression, holding a stack of cash. The text above reads, "When you decide to stay in and save your money instead of going out," humorously depicting the cat as content with its decision to stay home and keep its money rather than spending it on a night out.

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    Howl's sleeping castle
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But I am still going to order food, rent some newly released movie and buy unnecessary stuff online. Yes it will be less in comparison but no way i am saving money by staying home

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    Saturdays May “Evolve” As You Get Older

    A Saturday meme styled as a someecards image, featuring an illustration of a woman sitting in bed with a smile. The text reads, "Congratulations on reaching an age where you wake up at the time you used to go to sleep on a Saturday." The meme humorously reflects the shift in sleep habits as one gets older.

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    Saturday Night Plans

    A Saturday meme showing a man with a mustache, wearing casual clothing and sunglasses, walking a cat on a leash at night. The text above reads, "Her: What are your plans for Saturday night? Me:" The image humorously suggests a laid-back, unconventional choice of spending Saturday night walking a cat instead of engaging in typical nightlife activities.

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    “When Your Boss Asks You To Work on Saturday”

    A Saturday meme featuring a large bear standing inside an office cubicle. The text above reads, "BOSS ASKS YOU TO WORK ON SATURDAY," and the text below says, "EAT HIM," humorously suggesting an exaggerated response of unleashing a bear's wrath on a boss who demands weekend work.

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    “Sometimes the Best Saturday Plans Are No Plans at All”

    A Saturday meme featuring a cat wrapped snugly in a thick, cozy blanket, with only its face peeking out, looking wide-eyed and relaxed. The text above reads, "Friends: Saturday night plans?" followed by "Me:" The image humorously suggests that the person's idea of a Saturday night plan is staying in and getting comfortable rather than going out.

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    Mike F
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tons of plans that all involve making a dent in a chair cushion with my @ss, when the laundry is done of course.

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    “Weekend Comittments Creeping On You”

    A Saturday meme featuring a scared-looking puppy labeled "My weekend" cornered by five small kittens labeled "Laundry," "Homework," "Friends," "Social media," and "Homework." The text above reads, "Me: Finally!! It's the weekend!" The image humorously represents how weekends often feel overwhelmed with tasks and distractions, despite the anticipation of relaxation.

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    Weekdays vs Weekends

    A Saturday meme featuring two panels from a scene in a movie. The top panel shows a large figure labeled "weekdays" standing over a smaller figure labeled "me working," conveying the oppressive feeling of the workweek. The bottom panel shows the large figure smiling and holding out a hand labeled "weekends," suggesting a welcoming or positive attitude towards the weekend, which is a time of relaxation and enjoyment.

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    References


    1. “Week.” Britannica, 2024. | https://www.britannica.com/science/week
    2. “Sausages, sponges, and silver: Modern New Year vs Roman Saturnalia” Warwick University, December 21, 2017 | https://warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/sausages_sponges_and/
    3. Joanna Witowska, Stefan Schmidt, Marc Wittmann. “What happens while waiting? How self-regulation affects boredom and subjective time during a real waiting situation” Science Direct, Acta Psychologica Journal, April 20, 2020. | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691819301209
    4. Bowen J. Fung, Elissa Sutlief, Marshall G. Hussain Shuler. ”Dopamine and the Interdependency of Time Perception and Reward” Science Direct, Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews Journal, June 2021. | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0149763421000841
    5. Dermot o Reilly and Michael Stevenson. “The effect of superstition on the day of discharge from maternity units in Northern Ireland: ‘A Saturday flit is a short sit’” Researchgate, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, March 2000. | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51365094_The_effect_of_superstition_on_the_day_of_discharge_from_maternity_units_in_Northern_Ireland_A_Saturday_flit_is_a_short_sit
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