20 Unapologetic Raccoon Memes for People Who Are Trying Their Best

Sometimes you're good. But sometimes you're a trash panda who needs a yummy treat.

Not saying that it's not good in and of itself, but usually the days when you feel like raccooning, and nothing more, might not be the best of days. Some days you want to just be a cat - cuddle something soft under a fluffy blanket and sleep for 20 hours. Some days you want to be a bird - go on a journey like you migrate far away and scream at 5 AM undersomeone's window. Some days all you wish is to be a gigantic jaguar - so impressive and intimidating, no one will ever dare defy you.

But some days are days for raccooning. Just like a ruckus raccoon, all you crave is chaos, snacks, and the whimsy vibes of the forest (or the trash back alley). And today? This is one of these days. Just sneaking around everybody on the way to the kitchen, hoping nobody notices us stealing yet another treat from the snack cupboard. This is the day to embrace the animal chaos that raccoons bring with them. And it's all condensed into this list of raccoon memes.

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via @WholesomeMeme
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via @CabbageCatMemes
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via @SuperMightyMM
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via @MemmWithoutCon
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via @s8n
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via @hometoursandotherstuff
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via aborteddreams
We're obviously number 6, the screaming raccoon. Today, of all days, is the day to scream like a raccoon: Because someone dared to knock on your door - how absolutely dare they. Because the sun is too sunny or the rain is too rainy - we hate the weather in general. Because people are too people-y, and society is to society-isg - everyone must turn into raccoons right this instant. Because the annoying Karen from work came to you in a dream - what is she even doing in your brain outside of working hours, shoo! Because a raccoon just jumpscared you when you were throwing the trash - wait, no… that's actually a raccoon's right to scream at you when you do it. Close the trash lid, walk away slowly, and don't disturb their peace. Thanks.
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via @hometoursandotherstuff
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via @SpillTheMemes
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via @hopes_revenge
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via @SpillTheMemes
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via @DailyWholesomeDoggos
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via @Brendameow1
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via @wholesome-animal-images
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via @RespectfulMemes
It’s funny for a very good reason that the Swedish word for raccoon, tvättbjörn, literally means “wash bear”. Raccoons often dunk their food in water, a behavior that looks like careful washing but is actually about increasing sensitivity in their paws. They have extremely dexterous, touch-sensitive hands, and water helps them feel food better. Early European observers saw this habit and thought “Ah yes, this animal is very committed to hygiene”. Add the raccoon’s round body and busy little hands, and suddenly “wash bear” feels less like a translation and more like an accurate job title.
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via @nocturnaltrashposts
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