25+ Memes That Build Character

Emmy Pratt • Senior Editor

Jan 12, 2024 7:00 PM EST

I wouldn't classify memes as having a super virtuous reputation. Usually, when they're in the news, they're tied to some wild political movement or dangerous trend where kids are hurting themselves. Memes are a moral grey, and there's nothing wrong with enjoying something that doesn't make you a better person. In fact, what media consumption actually makes you a better person? I remember sitting in an English class in college and listening to my fellow students make the claim that studying literature makes you a more empathetic and virtuous person. I was appalled by the smugness and narcissism of these claims. Now that I think about it, maybe looking at memes DOES make you better because you're at least better than those numbnuts who thought reading a book made them Mother Theresa. Memes are by the people, for the people, and haven't been co-opted by foolish academics, and that's what makes them the greatest modern form of media consumption.

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via @obaa_boni
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via @PeachBumz
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via danat101
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via @nlyonne
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$the stupid angry goblin @lesbianmcdyke thinking abt when i was 12 and i posted "so many houses. never had a home <\3" on my Facebook and my mom printed it out to use in a custody battle with my dad$

via @lesbianmcdyke
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via rofl-pictures & yourmutualfriends
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via @pollen196
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via danat101
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via hootenanie & mr-ticky
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via vivemarco
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via @diavolowo
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via @hash__mi
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via @wolfhamet
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via gladosofficial & egghammer
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via danat101
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via @Juicysteak117
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via @connolly_reece
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via @NORMALHOROSCOPE
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via its-pronounced-eye-gor & devastyle
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via askthewhiteboard
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via @1AbbyRoad
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via @labyerenth
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via @TheHyyyype
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via @lolumOKUR
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via mumincore
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via @NoahPasternak