Memes are one of the greatest inventions ever to be thought up by humans. They’re the gift that keeps on giving, especially because they don’t need to say much to spread happiness or laughter. The ‘sillyanimalspost’ meme page that inspired this list was created by Zadkiel Sanchez. The account has 267k followers and over 1.2k hilarious pictures of various animals.

Although memes might seem like a tool for entertainment and something not to be taken too seriously, they’re actually so much more. These simple and silly pictures often serve as a language in themselves and can connect people from different cultures.

If you’re an expert meme connoisseur, you probably already know all the different types and which ones are loved best. But have you ever stopped to think about why memes are popular? It’s because they:

1. Use simple visual elements to convey complex ideas and tell stories.
2. Are made up of inside jokes and reference important cultural moments.
3. Don’t require you to have in-depth knowledge of a particular topic to understand what’s going on.

The endless debate of cats versus dogs also extends to memes. It might seem like the internet loves crazy cats and funny dogs equally, but there actually is a clear preference. Research by the popular site Cheezburger in 2013 found that more folks made memes involving cats than dogs.

Regardless of which furry friend is more popular on social media, it’s undeniable that our animal companions absolutely rule the internet. So, if you’ve got a pet, they’re probably your golden ticket to online fame.

Even though it might seem like a bunch of propaganda, studies have found that people can actually use memes as a collective coping mechanism as it helps reduce stress. For example, during the pandemic, folks would often share humorous pictures and GIFs as a way to cope with the fear and uncertainty of that time.

It’s incredible to think that simple pictures can have such a huge impact on peoples’ well-being. But it just goes to show the importance of humor in our lives.

Whatever side you’re on about the dog and cat debate, we hope you still loved all of these adorable pictures. Tell us in the comments which meme was your favorite from the list. Don’t forget to share even more dog and cat memes for us to enjoy.