Science Fiction Memes For Geeky Jokesters (June 8, 2023)

Ada Elder

Jun 8, 2023 3:00 PM EDT

Happy Thursday! Here at Memebase, we're revving up to take a hyperspace jump to a relaxing weekend after an extra challenging workweek. What is our protocol droid's directive for leisure? Engaging light-speed and setting course for the vast universe of escapism, of course. And what's our favorite form of escapism? Well, memes of course.

The act of escapism is as ancient as Yoda, with humans likely partaking in its various forms since the days of dwelling in caves. While some individuals prefer to drown their week-long tribulations at a dive bar or cantina (Mos Eisley, perhaps?), others become one with their sofa, rerunning familiar shows like 'The Office' that they've seen enough times to recite by heart. For some sci-fi fans, such as myself, that's just a bit too boring. Instead of watching a show where people sit in an office (like I do all week), I crave adventure. I yearn for the mystical, the thrill of unreal feats, the complexity of fabricated worlds, costumes, and extraterrestrial makeup. I'd rather travel through space while staring at my screen. That's why I love science fiction.

To honor this galaxy-spanning genre that we hold dear, we're bringing you the finest selection of science fiction memes that have infiltrated our feeds this week. We hope they offer you a mini-vacation to a galaxy far, far away, even if it's just for a brief interstellar moment.