Welp, it happened. I watched The Lord of the Rings: The Ring of Power . And despite my low hopes (which have nothing to do with the cast) and disdain for Amazon, I really, really enjoyed the first two episodes. They were beautiful, compelling, and exciting - and Galadriel is nothing short of a badass. As a huge fan of the incredible trilogy from Peter Jackson (not The Hobbit, y'all), it's easy to be skeptical of new media that is based on Tolkien's work. And while we can't say it measures up co…

As rock and roller Tom Cochrane (and later, regrettably, Rascal Flatts) once sang, "Life is a highway, I want to ride it all night long." Though I really do want to ride that highway all through the evening, I have an awful lot of adult responsibilities like most semi-functioning members of society. The fantasy of being a carefree drifter on a shiny motorcycle, traveling the world and indulging in my every whim is pretty damn appealing. Sadly, however, I am chsined to my computer and homebase,…

Shamone!

We love roasting people as much as the next guy, but we have got to admit that it doesn't take a whole lot of wit or bravery to insult a person. It is a sacrificial self-own, in an attempt to really roast someone else, that garners our highest respect. It takes guts to brutalize oneself for the greater good. Since 2018, memers have started circulating some seriously fire examples of these sacrifices by using a Call of Duty perk, Martyrdom. Most of the time these meme creators pair it with examp…

Hey Siri, define "stupid"

Some mistakes were made this past weekend. What was supposed to be a chill day at the beach followed by a fun show in a basement turned into an all-out mezcal-soaked bacchanal that lasted until the sun was coming up. Unfortunately, I can't party like I used to, and I'm still feeling the consequences of my reckless actions. Whenever my brain isn't operating at the level I'd like it to be, I find it helps to take frequent breaks. The brain needs chill time to start working to its best ability, ev…

Just like you, these memes have nowhere better to be. Might as well make the best of this situation and keep each other company. These memes probably wish they were on a one-way ticket to the Bahamas right now. I mean, who doesn't? But instead they're here. Stuck on the internet. Condemned to a life of thankless servitude. At least you have a choice. You can log off right now if you really want to, but these memes are in it for life . Think about that the next time you comment “old” or “trash”…

Heads up: I'm a millennial. As a small child I used to play in the dirt, create morbid stories starring my American Girl Dolls, and play old Star Wars games on the family PC. Memes didn't exist, and I didn't have access to the internet. Many Boomers take pride in the fact that their means of entertainment were extremely analog when they were youths, but I don't. It's actually my belief that memes would have enriched my younger days. I mean, it's obvious that being exposed to memes as a kid woul…

Sometimes existence feels completely pointless. You know, life's a b*tch and then you die type stuff. It really does feel as though we're meant to struggle, living paycheck to paycheck, while some person who says “yes” or “no” lives richly thanks to our hard work. While we try not to think of the sad reality, it has become increasingly hard to ignore. But when the going gets tough, and reality begins crushing our poor, sad, little brains, we have to turn to humor to turn things around in our mi…

The internet can get an individual into a pretty sticky situation if they aren't careful. One minute you're innocently checking your work inbox and the next you're three years deep into your ex's Instagram, very carefully trying not to accidentally "like" any thirst traps even though you're creeping them from a burner account like an expert stalker. "Who am I?" you ask yourself as the palpable shame permeates your entire being. It wasn't always this way. Before the internet, people sat around a…

Well hello again, nerds. Welcome back to another edition of Tolkien Tuesday - a chance for Memebase, Captains of the Internet to show our quality. Or,, honestly, lack thereof. We're serving up yet another collection of amusing Lord of the Rings memes and Tolkien-related stupidity. These nerdy memes are some of the most consistently funny tidbits on the internet, and because we're die-hard fans, we know they're also extremely fun to make. It's true: getting paid to look at and make memes is pret…

We mean specific.

Life is feeling a little bad. The whole world is feeling a little bad. It's normal that we might want to drop all our money on Prime Day or on clothing we probably won't even like. We're here to support you in the quest to fulfill your most frivol ous, wasteful urges. Because it is actually okay to treat yourself to that greasy breakfast every once in a while, even if the delivery fee is $5. Maybe you're the kind of person who is more guilty about the calories than the price. Our point still st…

There's no denying it: Frog memes are definitely a thing. They may not quite as popular as the racoon, possum, or " monke" memes that have been flying around over the last year, but popular nonetheless. It's not hard to see why. The critters are usually cute as hell - and as a fun bonus, they come in all kinds of sizes! Did you know that the the biggest frog known to humans s the aptly named "Goliath frog?" The behemoth grow to a massive 12.5 inches and weigh more than half that. The smallest?…

I am a college dropout. And I get a lot of shit for it. It's terribly hard to get hired, which is why I'm still working here. But people also assume that I'm lazy, stupid, or that my priorities are out of whack. The truth is that I love learning, but I hate being told what to do. That said, I happen to feel a lot smarter than some of my friends who did go to four year college, or even graduate school. These pals of mine decided to study philosophy. Many of them took out insane loans to do so. D…

"People of the Internet! Of the world wide web! Of Reddit, of Facebook, of Discord , of Instagram ! I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when men do not appreciate (or yearn for) Lord of the Rings memes, when sad souls on the web do not desire stupid, and accessible humor, when Lord of the Rings marathons lose their comfort and allure. But it is not this day. An hour of viruses, phishing, and responsibilities, when the Age of Internet Nerds comes cras…