28 Memes of the Silly and Serious Variety

Emmy Pratt • Senior Editor

Aug 17, 2024 7:00 PM EDT

Not every meme has to be the height of comedy. Yes, a huge part of the reason we like memes is that they make us laugh and are easy to share with others, making them laugh in turn. But they can also deliver some serious truths that we need to hear. While every meme doesn't have to be funny, not all memes should be serious. If you scroll through 28 unfunny memes, those aren't memes; they're probably mostly infographics. These memes find a good balance. Most of them are jokey jokes, but a couple spill some true tea all over your face, giving you a facial burn that will never heal. If you aren't willing to accept the reality of being mildly disfigured for the sake of hearing the meme gospel, then clearly, you aren't strong enough to scroll through this listicle of 28 memes. If that's you, come back when you're ready.