22 Possum Memes for People Who Literally Can't Even Today

Fellow trash pandas and masters of the tactical nap, this one's for you.

Have you ever reached a point in your week where you just... can't? We've all been there. Some mornings, the world feels way too loud, the to-do list is way too long, and your only real survival strategy is to simply curl up in a ball and pretend you don't exist. If that sounds like your current vibe, then you are officially channeling your inner opossum.

These misunderstood backyard icons are the ultimate spirit animals for anyone who has ever felt a bit overwhelmed. On oine hand, you can find them wandering through the garden looking for a snack, but then again, they're also showing off their legendary "playing de*d" skills because life got a little too intense for a moment. Honestly, we have to respect that level of commitment to opting out. Whether they're hissing at their own reflections or hanging by their tails in a state of pure chaos, opossums remind us that it's okay to be a little rough around the edges.

To help you navigate those "literally can't even" moments, we've gathered these possum memes that perfectly capture that mood. It's time to embrace the scream, find your favorite dumpster snack, and celebrate your beautiful, feral self!

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via @WholesomeMeme
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via @some_bull_ish
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via @equine__dentist
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via @equine__dentist
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via @equine__dentist
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via @XMemeMachine
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via @BadQualityMemes
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via @ryancduff
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via @hometoursandotherstuff
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via aborteddreams
Well, for us it's easy. We're number 4, the opossum, if it wasn't clear from the plethora of opossum memes presented here today. We scream at the garbage, we scream at people, and we scream in general because what else could one be doing? Just scream. Like the opossum. The spirit animal of all screamers - from shrilling introverted souls to loud death metal vocalists. All are possums, really.
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via @jzux
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via @mischiefanimals
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via @FivePajeets
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via @facelessDumba**
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via @woofknight
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via @woofknight
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via Gladysopossum
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via @wholesome-animal-images
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via @RespectfulMemes
Opossums may look like they just crawled out of a haunted sock drawer, but these misunderstood little oddballs are actually some of nature’s most helpful roommates.
For starters, they’re tick vacuum cleaners: a single opossum can eat thousands of ticks in a season, which helps reduce the spread of tick-borne illnesses. They’re also remarkably resistant to snake venom and rarely carry rabies thanks to their unusually low body temperature, which makes it harder for the virus to thrive. That dramatic “playing de*d” routine they’re famous for? It’s not acting - it’s an involuntary defense response called tonic immobility, complete with drooling and a convincing eau de doom smell to discourage predators. Ecologically, they’re cleanup crew champions, eating carrion, fallen fruit, and pests that might otherwise spread disease.
Despite their spooky reputation, opossums are generally gentle, non-aggressive, and far more interested in snacks than scuffles. In other words, they’re not villains - they’re shy sanitation workers in little gray coats, quietly improving the neighborhood while everyone else unfairly judges their fashion sense.
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via @TrashOpsAgent
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via @TrashOpsAgent
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via @nocturnaltrashposts