28 Memes That Are Art Imitating Life

Ally Perry • Writer and Editor

Apr 24, 2025 7:00 AM EDT

Memes are living proof that a thing doesn't have to be fancy and highbrow for it to be a kind of art, and that art can be inspired by the most ordinary and unassuming of things. Relatable humor is one of the cornerstones of internet culture, and it is undeniable that memes have turned it into a contemporary art form that many other forms of art could only hope to imitate. Luckily, they do not have to, because we have so many memes made precisely for our viewing pleasure, many of which are all about the real life that we hope to have a brief escape from. For some reason, it's more fun when we are looking at a screen telling us how we feel as we go about our daily business, even if it happens to be negative. The human brain is silly in that way, but it's not like we can stop it.