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Thursdays can be a real struggle as we make our way toward the weekend. To help get through the day, we’ve compiled a hilarious collection of Thursday memes. Whether at the office or working from home, the memes we’ve picked are sure to get through the last stretch of the workweek.

Weekdays can sometimes feel endless, with Monday blues leading into the humdrum of Tuesday. But Thursday marks a turning point – the weekend is just around the corner! With one day to go, all you need is something to make the wait more bearable. That’s where the Thursday memes come in.

The memes we’ve included cover many relatable Thursday moments. From the excitement and weekend anticipation to the dreadful realization that there’s still one more day of work left. You’ll find memes that capture the Thursday morning mood, the slow-moving Thursday afternoons, and the Happy Thursday greetings. So, take a break from your work (or whatever else you’re doing) and let these Thursday memes help you sail smoothly into the weekend. 

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    “It’s Wednesday, My Dude”

    A humorous image of a black frog meme captioned "It's not Wednesday, my dude," for weekend excitement.

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    Gentleman Fish Has an Important Announcement 

    Fish in a top hat declares it's Thursday, with a whimsical background, evoking excitement for the weekend.

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    The Pain of Realizing It’s Only Thursday

    Man in suit laughing, then facepalming with text about realizing it's Thursday. Thursday memes about weekend anticipation.

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    The Origins of the Word Thursday

    The origin of the word “Thursday” is deeply rooted in Norse mythology (just like many other old English words). To be more precise, it is a tribute to Thor, the god of thunder (1). Thor, the eldest son of Odin and the goddess of Earth is a prominent figure in Norse mythology, renowned for his immense strength and association with thunder, wind, lightning, and oak trees. The day itself, “Thor’s day,” reflects this influence. 

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    The naming for Thursday traces back to Roman times when the fourth day of the week was dedicated to Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder. During the Roman occupation of Germanic territories, this association merged with Thor’s attributes, leading to the adoption of “Thunor's Day,“ which finally evolved into “Thursday.”

    The Norse influence is evident in various Germanic languages: “Torsdag” in Scandinavian languages, “Donnerstag” in German, and “Donderdag” in Dutch. The spread of Christianity in Germanic-speaking regions further solidified Thor’s cultural significance, making Thursday a homage to the Norse god.

    Today, Thursday memes are a popular way to celebrate this day, adding a fun twist to the workweek. The memes often highlight the anticipation for Friday and the weekend, making everyone happy as they get through their workday. So, next time you see a hilarious Thursday meme, remember the history of the word Thursday.

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    #7

    “Foursday”

    Man sitting at a table with a sign saying, "Thursday should be called Foursday," enjoying Thursday memes.

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

    Monday, one day. Tuesday, two day. Wednesday - what day? Thursday, the THIRD day!

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    A Wild Ride to the Weekend

    Mad Max-themed meme with "Thursday" caption over a man and "Friday" over a woman, humorously depicting excitement for the weekend.

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    #9

    “Me Every Time”

    Baby with hand on face, expressing frustration over it being Thursday instead of the weekend.

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    Happy Thursday

    Smiling gecko meme with text "It is Thursday my dudes," captioned for Thursday memes excitement.

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    #12

    “Are You Serious?”

    Baby with a skeptical expression, captioned "Thursday! Are you serious?" for Thursday memes and weekend anticipation.

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    #13

    “It’s Thursday”

    Two men in conversation, expressing the feeling of Thursday, with city buildings in the background.

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    #14

    How I Look on Monday vs How I Look on Thursday 

    Monday vs. Thursday meme with bears, capturing excitement for the weekend.

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    #15

    “Happy Thursday Boo”

    Pug with funny expression captioned "Happy Thursday Boo, Almost the Weekend," showcasing new Thursday memes.

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    #16

    “Friday Will Be Here Soon, Promise”

    Child and adult sharing a Thursday meme about anticipating the weekend, sitting on a park bench.

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    #17

    “May Your Friday Feel Like Saturday Morning”

    Winking puppy with paw up, captioned about Thursday feeling like a Saturday morning.

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    #18

    “Get a Hold of Yourself, Bob”

    Two cats with one comforting the other, humorous Thursday meme about getting ready for the weekend.

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    #19

    Thirsty Thursday

    Man splashing water on person in rocking chair, text reads "Happy Thirsty Thursday," capturing Thursday meme excitement.

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    #20

    When It's Thursday, But It's Hard To Remain Serious

    Funny Thursday meme with a muscular figure labeled "Thursday" and character in a pink outfit labeled "Friday Eve."

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    “What Do You Mean It’s Thursday?”

    Close-up of a surprised husky with text: "What do you mean, it's only Thursday" overlaid; funny Thursday meme.

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    #22

    “You're Scheduled Friday”

    Ginger cat meme with text about Thursday storm passing, getting ready for the weekend.

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    #23

    A Happy Turtoise Brings Exciting News

    Smiling turtle with text: "It's Thursday, my dudes," humorously celebrating Thursday memes.

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

    He is not happy. He's attempting to snap your digits off.

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    “We All Know What That Means”

    A fancy frog in a suit with text reading, "Yesterday was Wednesday," reflecting a humorous Thursday meme.

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    #25

    “Narrow Dog”

    Dog wishing you a happy Thursday with a playful tongue out, perfect for Thursday memes excitement.

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    “The Weekend’s Right Around the Corner”

    Cat meme with text: "Hey, Look! The Weekend’s Right Around the Corner! Happy Thursday."

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    #27

    “Arise My Fellow Chaps”

    Toad wearing pink hat with Thursday meme text, humorously getting ready for the weekend.

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    #28

    Kermit Wishes Everyone a Great Thursday

    Kermit the Frog at a table with coffee, captioned "Good Morning, Have a great Thursday," in a Thursday meme.

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    “I'm Here to Inform You…”

    Cute axolotl with text: "I am here to inform you that today is Thursday," relating to Thursday memes.

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    #30

    “What?!”

    A surprised cat meme expressing disbelief that it's only Thursday.

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    #31

    “Some People Call It Thursday…”

    Excited crowd meme with text: "Some people call it Thursday, I call it FRIDAY EVE!"

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    #32

    A Lucky Thursday

    Cartoon man in a boat holding a fish, with a speech bubble referencing Throwback Thursday.

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    #33

    “According to My Calculations… “

    Cute dog wearing glasses with text: "My calculations say it’s Thursday! Woof!" Perfect Thursday meme for the weekend.

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    #34

    “If Thursday Could Actually Be Friday…”

    Office worker in glasses, blue shirt, and tie expressing humor about Thursday memes wishing it was Friday in a busy office.

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    #35

    “Curly Chicken Says It's Thursday” 

    Curly chicken meme expressing excitement for Thursday and the weekend.

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    “If Thursday Could Be Friday”

    Cat wearing glasses and a red tie with text humor about Thursday wanting to be Friday, hinting at weekend excitement.

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    #37

    “What Day It Is Today?”

    Man in bed looking surprised with text about Thursday, a meme to get you excited for the weekend.

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    “When You Thought It’s Friday…”

    Cat looking surprised with open mouth, captioned "When you thought it was Friday, but it's only Thursday." Perfect Thursday meme.

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    #39

    “Ta Da!”

    Bulldog posing humorously, celebrating Thursday and the upcoming weekend, conveying excitement and fun.

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    #40

    Fancy Axeloti Has Important News to Share

    Axolotl wearing a monocle and top hat announces Thursday, making it a fun meme for weekend excitement.

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    “Thursdays Are Just Wannabies”

    Playful dog expressing Thursday memes humor, highlighting its desire for the weekend with a funny caption.

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    “I Need More Coffee...”

    Squirrel looking surprised with Thursday meme text about needing more coffee for the weekend.

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    References
    1. “Why Is Thursday Named For A Comic Book Character?” Dictionary, October 18, 2018. | https://www.dictionary.com/e/thursday/