20 Night Owl Memes That Burn the Midnight Oil

Ally Perry • Writer and Editor

Jan 28, 2025 1:00 PM EST

Sanctimonious as those with a strict 10 PM bedtime may be, they are missing out on the magic that comes from being awake during the witching hour. It can be fun to feel like you're creeping about when the rest of the world is asleep (so long as you don't have any commitments in a few hours). For those who get overwhelmed by the business of life during conventional working hours, being a night owl is a chance to recoup and recharge in the dark. Sure, it would be healthier to commit this time to sleep, but where is the fun in that? Late-night lovers may have a circadian rhythm that is wrecked beyond comprehension, but they are also more likely to have great taste in memes from all that early hours doomscrolling that they do. If you don't believe me, just take a look at the memes that relate to them below.