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Believe it or not, we can all fit into some kind of archetype. Whether you're a Mac DeMarco fan, with your vintage baseball cap and a thrifted combo of a Nike jacket and worn-out Vans, or a cookie-cutter Fox News host, r/starterpacks does a hilarious job of riffing on stereotypes in the best way possible.

With almost 5 million community members to this day, it's no surprise that this subreddit is so popular. After all, scrolling through the sea of starter packs and recognizing that it's a spot-on description of one of your K-Pop listening friends can be pretty funny. Now, if only could someone make a Bored Panda reader starter pack...

Only a few memes resonate with us quite like starter packs. These captivating visual collages, known for their witty amalgamation of objects, stereotypes, and clichés, have become a cultural mirror reflecting the quirks and idiosyncrasies of our times. The best part: no one is safe from their satirical scrutiny; from subcultures to societal archetypes, each starter pack is a work of art that encapsulates the essence of its subject matter.

While starter pack memes have gained immense popularity for their humorous and satirical take on various cultural groups, it is crucial to acknowledge the ethical concerns surrounding them. These memes often rely on stereotypes, which always is a slippery slope. For instance, r/starterpacks has taken steps to ban memes that perpetuate racial generalizations, recognizing the potential harm such content can cause.

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    The Original Bruno
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those stools are way too practical. And where are all the pipes and ducts? You need to cover the black ceiling in 5 feet of hanging ductwork! (I just realized how impossible to clean the spaces ABOVE the food are...)

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

    Should read extremely attractive waitress who is made to look plain, but it doesn't really work.

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

    Thats why use ad blockers and only watch youtube in browser and not use the Youtube app. Or any other app when that service is available by browser.

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

    Oh, my dear, sweet, innocent pandas … I attended elementary school in the 1970s, and we had every one of these.

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    TotallyNOTaFox
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Will send one guy on a hyper important mission instead of Special Forces Units + support"

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

    I never really got the air fryer hype. Then I got one and... still thought it was overrated.

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

    For those unfamiliar with first picture i suggest search for "Kung Fury" on YouTube :)

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    Randi (she/they/he)
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially when the MC is late to school and their parent sets a huge breakfast on the table expecting MC to finish it all

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

    The children of today are becoming the Monster High dolls from 10 years ago.

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

    Archaeologist here. Most of us work in offices like anyone else. Either writing desk based assessments, conducting research or managing data. You can't easily make a viable career as a field archaeologist (I.e. digging stuff up). Those managing digs are very much the minority in the profession and most of those doing the actual digging are fresh graduates or people with rich parents who can fund their lifestyle choice.

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

    Omg yes! Kids keeping the gym machines occupied forever because the're talking to their friends / taking selfies / watching tiktok, while pushing weights lighter than my handbag are the reason I started working out at home.

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

    I am utterly offended by this meme. It's practically impossible for a cat, whose front paw has FOUR toes, to extend the MIDDLE one!!!! Also, cat people rarely expose their Snuggle-Wuggle Snoogie-Woogie Snooki-Wookie Snookums to strangers if they are particularly excitable. Besides, you forgot to include the lint roller and the bedraggled mouse toy in the bed! I'm kidding, of course. Or am I? O.o

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

    Yes, all of these. For every one of the cheap hotels I've stayed at, the bed is 10% better than the bed I have at home. How do they do it?

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

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

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

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

    This is me. And then my mum is always ranting to me about my dad. She once forced me to call my dad up to yell at him even though I didn't want to otherwise she yells at me. And she's always telling me to "use my dad for money" even though I don't want to.

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

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

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