'It all started when...': Pour a dash of these laughs into your morning meme coffee for extra energy (October 20, 2026)

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Cata Holmes • Writer
Oct 20, 2026 2:00 PM EDT

What would your boss think if they knew you scrolled through memes before getting to work?

It depends on the boss, but if they're good and chill, they'll probably ask you to share them. Believe it or not, many people need a dose of laughs and giggles before starting the day. And if you think about it, it makes a lot of sense. When we smile, giggle, or laugh out loud, our brains release a chemical that tells us it's safe to relax, and before the workday, it can be a great way to get things on the right track. Science backs it up: a recent study found that laughing can lower cortisol levels, the hormone associated with stress.

I've been testing this theory on my own, and the results are consistent. Scrolling through some funny memes before an important event, or before dealing with something that's nerve-racking, is a great way to feel grounded and at ease. I've even tried it when I can't sleep for whatever reason, and it tickles my brain to indulge in some internet comedy. If this is your first time, sit down and let the memes take you wherever they're funny.

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    When your boss finally goes away and you can start looking at memes @wtfyoumemel Now I can get some real work done.
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    Boss: Can you please pay attention??? Me: I can't. My salary is so low I can't pay anything... 289 276 C ClickShare @passtherigatoni
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    When your boss tells you what to do like you don't do the same sh every day
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    When my boss asks where I'm going... I have to go before I put your head through a wall.
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  • Before you keep scrolling, have you even sent your boss a meme? I have, and I'll tell you about my experience. It all started with some jokes in my work chat, and at first, some people reacted to my messages. Even though I wanted my boss to react or respond, I was okay with someone validating my behavior… it made me feel less crazy. Weeks later, I sent a meme to the same chat, and my boss commented on it when we met at the office kitchen. Alright, that's something. After that, I went all in, and after asking him something, I sent him the one you'll find below. Can you guess his reaction?

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    how I feel when my boss gives me a shout out in a meeting
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    When your boss replies "ok" instead of thank you Queen you're a superstar and my favorite employee. Please take a paid week off: 8
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    Me talking to my boss: @thebasicbitchlife I hate looking at your face. I wanna smash it. Just please stop talking to me, or looking at me, or breathing around me
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    When your boss thanks u for staying late to work but u were just looking at memes and lost track of time
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    I know my boss sick of me Did you call a customer dumb tonight? No I said "are you dumb"? Do you think that was appropriate? I was asking him Very much so
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    @9GAG My boss looking at my negative dog test results So... You're just weird?
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    Emailing my boss like: Me: *polite greeting, multiple paragraphs, perfect grammar* Boss: "sure"-sent from my iPhone
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    When my boss congratulates me for solving the problem, but they don't know I'm the One who caused the problem..
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  • Of course, he laughed a lot! And our relationship was never the same. Now, we share memes from time to time, some work-related and some about other common things in life. Nothing personal, really, since I don't really know him that well. But my experiment works. Having a funny, meme-based relationship with your manager can be a great way to find comfort at work, especially during those crazy weeks you desperately want to be over. As I said, it depends on your boss, but if you know they'll enjoy a meme, try sending it and see what happens. You might be surprised by what can unfold from just one meme.

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    When you show your boss something you are working on that you are really proud of and they say "cool" and change the subject
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    When you ask your boss for structure but then hate being told what to do @ndmediahq
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    When your boss calls you into his office to question why you haven't liked the last 4 memes he posted to his IG.. @girls thinkimfunny
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    When your boss asks you a question in the morning meeting and you have to act like you were actually paying attention. DAR ES SALAAM 28 Oktoba 2018
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    Boss: I can't put into words how valuable you really are to the team Me: Okay, use money please
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    My Boss talking with his friends in office My Boss watching me talk with my friends
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  • If you're not sure what meme to send them, I've got you. Whatever you find here is a good option. You can trust my meme-picking skills; I've been a writer for a while and know all about internet culture and memes. If your boss is a lot, why don't you start with the work group chat? I'm sure there's a coworker who loves memes, and they'll likely reply. It's all about finding people who get the humor and can back you up, even with an emoji.

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    When I ask boss for a quick explanation on literally ANYTHING Xantisocial butterly_x I'M GOING TO MAKE THIS WAY HARDER THAN IT NEEDS TO BE.
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    When your boss asks to talk in private with zero context and now you're trying to remember if you did anything illegal lately:
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    < B BOSS Where are you? You're not at your desk. Carry on.
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