24 Memes and Posts to Show Gratitude For

Ally Perry • Writer and Editor

Nov 12, 2026 9:15 AM EST

Some of the most commonly touted but least appreciated life advice is to start feeling more grateful for things.

Heck, the whole holiday of Thanksgiving is basically centered around this entire concept, even if these days that kind of gets swallowed up by all the food and family arguments. Most of us spend quite a lot of time thinking about what we want but don't have, but it really pays off if we learn to live in the moment more and appreciate what good things are already a part of our lives. There's got to be something, even when it isn't your favorite season of your life.

Seeing as the official vacation of gratitude is coming up fast, it is probably a good idea to start thinking up those things that you are thankful for. They don't have to be anything crazy; they can be as simple as the opportunity to eat your favorite candy bar or step on a really crunchy-looking leaf. The small things are often some of the most fun to enjoy, because they are low-stakes while also being extremely satisfying.

Memes definitely fall into the category of something that is seemingly insignificant, yet it is also possible to feel very grateful for. They may be dumb, and many of them we forget almost as soon as we scroll past them. Still, they give us the gift of distraction, as well as a reminder that there are countless individuals out there who want to bring a smile to a bunch of strangers. Even the memes we don't like that much are often a good thing, because they have likely brought some cheer to somebody somewhere nonetheless.