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Money problems? More like in desperate need of money solutions!: 20 memes for people in budgeting situations

María Cetra — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:45:00 -0700

Money, finances, budgets, issues…

Being financially responsible is not something that you learn in school. But maybe we should. When you get to adult life, you realize that, out of nowhere, you now have a lot of responsibilities that you have to take care of. Almost all of these new responsibilities will have something to do with money. Soon you notice that you actually have no control over money. You have no knowledge about finances or how to budget. And you will learn, but you will make a lot of mistakes first. But what if we had more financial knowledge before we had to jump into adulthood? Maybe that would have saved all of us a lot of problems.

I started my adult life without knowing how to take money out of an ATM or how to get a credit card in my name. Not many years have passed, but I have learned a lot from every single mistake that I made along the way. I do firmly believe that a finance class should be compulsory in high school. During the development years, it is important to learn what your future will be like and have enough tools so that you can make wise decisions and avoid mistakes. The main problem with those "mistakes" is that they can cause actually harmful problems that may even ruin your life. Is important to be mindful about money, not spend more than you earn, and to know how to budget your monthly income so that you can have savings and spending money.

I could give out a lot of tips about finances that I learned these last years. But I'm not someone who should be giving out this kind of knowledge. It would be best to have a specialist explaining everything they can so that we can all learn from it. So why don't we all have the possibility to take a class like that? Maybe I'm the only one who thinks this way. But wouldn't you have liked to take a finance class that taught you how to budget when you were a teenager? I really want to know if anyone else finds them as necessary as I do.

College student refuses to drive old classmate home after she assumes she'll be her ride during the school year: ‘I'm trying to come up with a rational excuse’

Cata Holmes — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0700

Back-to-school season comes with plenty of adjustments, but becoming someone's designated driver without being asked shouldn't be one of them…

This back-to-school season is coming with a lot of issues and problems. In this case, we're talking about back-to-college and some carpool misunderstandings that are hard to solve. Let me explain: at a college reunion, a girl met up with an old classmate from high school and realized that both were going to the same school, so they were happy to have someone to talk to and hang out with. Although they weren't friends before, they still knew each other.

Fast forward to September, and now both girls meet up for lunch just to talk and get to know each other better. During that time, the car conversation came up, and the classmate told her she didn't bring her car, without any big reason why. The OP assumed it was because she was probably staying close to campus, so there was no point in driving. But later, things changed, and the girl became more pushy.

Mind you: they never talked again after that lunch, but then Labour Day weekend came around…

The friend texted the OP and asked if she was going home, and she said no because it was pointless to drive three hours just to stay three days and then drive back. The other girl said she was not going either but assumed she was going to drive her anytime she was going home. And that's the thing that bothers the OP the most: that she's being entitled and pretending she doesn't mind driving her.

On one side, she recognized that this attitude might be selfish, but on the other hand, she doesn't like the way she's approaching the topic. And I agree with her. If I were in that position, I wouldn't like it if someone assumed that I was her chauffeur… I'd prefer for them to ask and give me the chance and the space to decide. At the end of the day, of course I would drive them, but having manners and being polite is as important as doing the favour.

24 Memes for a Breezy Weekend in September

JR Atkinson — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:30:00 -0700

Put on your dancing shoes because it's time for the weekend.

Already? It's the weekend already? That's what you get when you have a short workweek. It's the greatest invention in the world. Not only do you get the joy of a day off, you get to enjoy a short workweek that's over before you know it. That's what we're here to celebrate. That short week is over and now we're diving into a beautiful September weekend. There is so much possibility in the air. It's the beginning of a new season, a new quarter, or a new chapter. The leaves are getting ready to turn and the kids are going back to school. And we're here looking at memes, because what else would we be doing? Memes are here for us any time of year. They don't need us to be perfect, they just need us to be. And we just need to sit back and relax and scroll through them. Because that's our prerogative and we're not going to ignore that. Memes always make us feel better. They can snap us out of our current reality and snap us into a world of laughter and un-seriousness. You can't be mad while looking at a meme, it's physically impossible. So if you're looking for a little bit of internet humor today, then look no further. We've got your back covered in all things meme and all things silly. Keep scrolling and enjoy them post haste, s'il vous plait.

‘Back-to-school, back-to-caffeine’: 23 Chaotic Teacher Memes for Educators Testing the Limits of Their Patience

Cata Holmes — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0700

Teachers deserve medals for many things, but keeping a classroom together before the coffee kicks in might top the list.

I understand and empathize a lot with teachers because I grew up surrounded by them. My grandmother was an English teacher and worked in schools during her entire career. With time, she managed to become a principal and be at the top of the pyramid, but those were the longest and most tiring years of her life. It's not like she didn't like the school. She loves schools and students, and is one of those teachers that you never forget you had. She didn't like the parents and how annoying they would get when things didn't go the way they wanted to.

When we talk about back-to-school and school things in general, we often forget the parents and the impact they can have on teachers. Especially if we're talking about teaching little kids. Educators in general have a huge armour of patience that surrounds them and protects them from the chaos that involves working in a school. But let's not pretend they don't enjoy it. Teachers have the calling, and they do like spending time with kids and teaching them not only school subjects and harder information, but also life lessons that they won't forget.

Because let's face it: kids spend more hours at school than at home, so the relationship they have with the teacher is going to be fundamental for their upbringing. Also, it's probably that we never forget those teachers who were able to leave a trace on our hearts and spirits. Some of them probably inspire us to pursue the major we want, and they were so supportive about it… With teachers, you learn how to be respectful and to understand the power of knowledge.

So, if you're a teacher, these memes are for you. They are here to honour your work and to remind you that everything you do matters and will be remembered by the kids you teach. Thank you for your endless patience… we know that a classroom can get chaotic, so good job at keeping it quiet.

Going to the grocery store may be the only thing that I’m consistent at: 19 grocery store memes

María Cetra — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:15:00 -0700

Don't you just hate going to the grocery store?

Some people love it. Others hate it. I think that a great question to discover what kind of character or personality you have depends on whether you like to go to the grocery store for food or if you'd rather just order it for delivery to avoid the whole situation. If you like going in person, you may be easygoing and social. You like to see what they have to offer instead of going straight to what your list says you need. You may even like checking for coupons or sales to pay less, like if they were some kind of accomplishment, a mini trophy. If you prefer delivery, then you probably are very anxious about talking to people, you whole body sweats at a simple hello. You hate going out and having to look around the store for an hour to get the 3 things that you needed. You don't care if delivery costs more. You just want to avoid the grocery store at all costs.

I may not be the best personality analysis person, but I'm sure I'm not that far from reality. For me, going to the grocery store is not the best activity, especially because I'm usually only able to do it in the afternoon when it's full of people deciding what to have for dinner, or on the weekends, where I rather do anything else with my life. Spending an hour or sometimes more in a close space where I have to play treasure hunt to find milk and eggs stresses me out. But I also hate spending more money than I should. Couponing and sales are my thing. That's why if I can get food cheaper, I will do everything in my power to get it. Paying extra for someone else to do the shopping or because sales don't apply for deliveries was never a real option.

You may love or hate going to the grocery store. Whatever the choice and the reason, we all have to somehow get the food. That's why it is really nice that nowadays we have a bunch of ways to buy things from a store without having to physically be there. Whatever method you use for grocery shopping, the important thing is to get the food.

The Most Entertaining Takes From TikTok This Week (September 12, 2026)

Ally Perry — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:45:00 -0700

Ask many people what the first app that they look at in the morning is, and many will say TikTok.

What started as a place for teens to do sub-60-second dance routines somehow became one of the most influential ephemera of the 2020s, and wherever we go on the internet these days, we can usually see a trace of the clock app. TikTok is the place that made us accept short-form video as the default mode of online content that is easy to scroll through for hours on end, and its impact shows no sign of letting up.

People have realized that the most consistently effective way to get attention on social media is to regularly post videos of themselves, and TikTok is the most obvious vehicle for doing that. We are now in an era where everybody can give themselves the benefits and drawbacks of online celebrity if they just know how to correctly game the algorithm (or they get lucky). Potential niche internet microcelebrities are everywhere, and every last one wants to give us a piece of their mind.

While it can sometimes get exhausting to be constantly exposed to new, random individuals via video, it is also true that the novelty of their unique viewpoints never truly wears off. There is always something new to consider, or some weird happening to be amused by. These people are giving up their valuable time and energy to entertain us, so the least we can do is find a moment to appreciate that. If nothing else, it can be quite entertaining.

30+ of the Freshest and Funniest Tweets of the Week (September 12, 2026)

JR Atkinson — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0700

A platter of tweets for the lady, perhaps?

Presentation is very important. Sometimes, when something doesn't look good, we don't want it, even if there is something good within it. Humans are simple creatures. We can't help it. We like when things are wrapped up in a little bow for our consumption. We're not going to buy a perfume if it has an ugly bottle. After all, it's going to sit on our shelf, and we're gonna have to look at it every day. This is why design and packaging are important. Sometimes it's too important, and we realize that we've been fooled by nice packaging into buying something subpar. This happens to me all the time in the grocery store. I'll buy the olive oil that has the nice label and then realize that it's probably not as good as the one with a simpler label but better quality. We can't blame ourselves for falling for this every now and again. There are whole teams of people working to trick us in this exact way. But presentation is important on the Internet as well. You're not going to spend very much time on a website that has a poor design. You want to spend your time online in places that feel good, not places that challenge you so much that you end up leaving. This is why the tweets list is important.

Dad offers to take son and girlfriend on free Europe vacation, girlfriend protests when he ends up charging them $5000: 'I have barely enough to pay for rent'

Ally Perry — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:15:00 -0700

You can't take a holiday unless you have the finances for it.

Vacations are great, but the cost of going on one quickly adds up, even for those who are conscious of sticking to a budget. If you want to see the world, you have to dig deep for the price of the flights alone. This means that for most people, going on some kind of trip requires some careful financial planning.

Of course, this isn't the case for anybody who has a generous benefactor who is willing to cover the expense of their travels. It is not uncommon for a family member or partner to cover the cost of a vacation for their loved one, and maybe even their family, too.

On the surface of it, this looks like a deal that you would be crazy to refuse, but it can come with some hidden strings attached. Sometimes, it may require more financial input than it looks like it will at first. Other times, the price to pay may be more emotional than financial. There are also the fun instances when there are surprises of multiple kinds in store, turning what should be a happy memory into a stressful and regretful one.

A dash of 80's nostalgia to spend the weekend reminding the days when leg warmers were popular and Blockbuster was a thing

Giuliana Tiscioni — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:30:00 -0700

Many of us are too young to have actually lived the true 80's, but that doesn't mean we can't hop on the nostalgia train with the rest of you!

For millennials and Gen Z, the 80's are more of an aesthetic than an actual decade. Our parents and maybe even older siblings (depending on how old you are) lived and enjoyed this decade right as it was passing. They got to see the crazy fashion, the neon colors, the big hair, the amazing music that was coming up, and most importantly, they still remember what the world was like before technology took over everything.

The summers spent playing in the street with friends and riding a bike, listening to the radio, waiting for their favourite song to pop up, the ugly wallpaper that was in fashion, everything! Granted, the real 80's were not as playful and crazy as the media has made us believe. No, they were probably a lot more normal. Just ask your closest Gen X what their childhood/adolescence was like. One thing is for sure: there were no such things as iPhones, flat screens, artificial intelligence, or anything like that. Everything was more… analogical.

According to some Gen Xers, life was quite different for young people. When they wanted to talk to their friends, they had to call the landline and hope the parents were in a good mood to put their kids on the phone. Some other times, they would just show up randomly at other people's houses to see if the children wanted to play outside. They had to use their imagination, their energy, and not spend the entire day glued to a screen.

We were basically born alongside tech, so we learned to pick it up quickly enough. Unlike Gen X, tech has always been a part of our lives, and we didn't get to experience life as they did. All we have left is pretending that we did, putting on our favourite 80s playlist and enjoying nostalgia with our fellow Gen Xers and memes!

‘I'm old and I’m tired. Please do not play me’: 22 Back to School Memes for Teachers Waking up Way Too Early

Olivia Arocena — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:45:00 -0700

Back to school! Oh, but now we're the teachers

We did it; we got there; being tired became more of an identity. We never thought it would happen to us, and we expected vacations to heal us completely and restore our energy, but they didn't, and we came back to work with no more patience to draw on.

It's that time of the year when we set our alarms again, and we can't believe we do this for a living. Or at least we don't know how we do it. We begin to understand our tired teachers because we've morphed into one of them.

Paradoxically, kids connect us with a more youthful approach to life, and we learn valuable new pieces of knowledge, like the meaning of 67 and the differences between Bombardino Crocodillo and Ballerina Capuccina.

I remember teachers used to think that if they sat me with the most problematic kids in the classroom, they would chill out and finally listen. I'm here to tell you it didn't work, and it actually worked all the way around.

What ended up happening is that I learned to be more mischievous, and my life had a turning point. I went from nerd to popularesque nerd, so thank me later when you think the solution for problematic behavior is sitting the kid next to the class dork.

That said, the only way out is through, so here are the finest, old'n stressed teacher memes to help you kick-start the school year with a smile!

21 Bad food memes for people who followed the recipe and still have questions

Celeste Mello — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0700

Cooking looks simple when a recipe reduces dinner to six steps. It seems easy until something begins smoking, the sauce separates, and the dish ends up looking nothing like the photo. You even bought an ingredient you may never use again. These bad food memes celebrate the proof that you cooked.

You followed the recipe and ended up with more questions than answers, but at least you learned what not to do and created a story for next time. That's the learning process of every skill. If you want to be good at something, first you need to be bad at it. And the fact that you tried something more ambitious than cereal is already a reason to celebrate.

Recipes lie to us. How can preparation time take only fifteen minutes? No way. That is only possible if the ingredients appear automatically chopped and every measuring spoon is in the correct drawer. It doesn't include ten minutes spent searching for garlic, another five for an emergency cleanup, and another ten more for getting that missing ingredient you forgot to buy earlier. By the time you put the food in the oven, you need a break from the meal that was meant to save time. The truth is, cooking takes time. It can only take fifteen minutes once you're confident and remember all the steps by heart. But first, you need to learn. And learning is never too fast.

Sometimes the recipes need to be more specific, though. "Cook until done" or "add enough flour" are too vague instructions. How much flour is enough flour? What kind of "done" are we discussing? A little more precision would be greatly appreciated here.

The taste is what truly matters. Your plate doesn't need to look like that amazing recipe photo. If the edges got burned, you can cut them off, and it will look totally fine. But if your dish has too much garlic, then there's no going back from that. There is nothing to do at that point. Still, cooking badly is proof that you tried. You'll have that in mind next time.

My emotional support plant has my back: 36 gardening memes for plant lovers

María Cetra — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:30:00 -0700

My plants are, actually, my purpose in life.

Do you have an emotional support plant? That living thing that you have near a window and take care of every day by keeping it hydrated? That thing that is not an animal but you take pictures of every time it blooms as if it were? That green thing that is proof that you can indeed take care of another living thing. That is an emotional support plant. If you don't know, this is a common acquisition for millennials who don't have pets or kids, so that they can feel accomplished for taking care of a living being without risking a dog or a human. No judgment in my words. I probably would be happier if I had a plant companion.

I do have to say that I have a garden at my mom's house, and even though I'm not big on taking care of it. I do make sure that the plants are watered. I don't want them to pass away, even if I'm not emotionally attached to them. I do like spending time in the garden and enjoying the green nature surrounding me. It's relaxing and peaceful. I believe one of the best solo activities is lying on the grass with a good book and the sun bathing me in its light. Is like a meditation, some kind of reset that completely relaxes me and makes me aware of my surroundings enough so that stress stops affecting me, at least for a moment.

Maybe nature, plants, or gardening is not some blessing to save your existence. But if it works for you to relax your mind and be happy again, then I do think that you deserve to enjoy that. When I say I don't judge the emotional support plant community, I mean it. They found something great and low-maintenance to take care of that doesn't have real consequences if something happens to it. Having a little garden can be relaxing and good for your well-being. So if you didn't know about this group of people, I strongly suggest that you look into it. Being around nature has proven to be good for you. The least you can do is give it a try.

'Cash envelopes, zero-based, 50/30/20’: 21 Budgeting Methods to Getting Your Finances on Track

Cata Holmes — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0700

The right budgeting system can make managing finances easier, whether you're trying to spend smarter, save more, or simply know where your money goes.

We all have goals in life. Some people want to travel; others want to buy a house… no matter the desire, you need money for everything. So, many start saving to reach these final destinations… but sometimes, things don't go according to plan. It's very hard to save money, especially when there's temptation to spend everywhere you go. Sales, discounts, coupons… there's always something that's going to make you spend, but you have to be mindful not to go over your budget.

Wait, you don't have a budget? That's because you never understood how to keep track of all the money that touches your account once a month. So, if it's the first time that you are even listening to the word "budgeting", here are some methods that you can try. Most of them were tested by real people who could actually achieve their goals because they were super mindful of where their money went.

Besides the budgeting method, finances happen inside the mind. What do I mean by this? It all comes down to the relationship you have with money and how you see it. It's that simple. If you consider that every penny you have needs to be spent because "you only live once," then you probably won't have any savings. But if you're careful and understand that's only a path to help you live the life you want, then BINGO!

Budgeting methods are not only here to help you save some extra cash, but they can also teach you how to bond with money and to even improve your relationship with it. So, grab yourself a notebook and a pen and start reading the following tips on how to actually stick to a budget. After you implement this strategy, you are going to be able to set some good life goals because you'll have the money to achieve them!

'My partner loves to rage bait people': 29-year-old dad constantly bothers and teases 2-year-old daughter, mom is fed up with it

JR Atkinson — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:30:00 -0700

When you have different parenting styles than your partner, conflict is bound to ensue.

There is no one way to parent a child. There are as many different ways to be a parent as there are stars in the sky. And each child is different and requires a different level of attention and care. Even different children within the same family. Some kids respond well to rules and routines, while others will fight against them with their last breath. And when you're raising a child with a partner, it helps to be on the same page as them about the basic stuff. This is easier said than done, though. Opposites attract, which means couples often have very different outlooks on life and ways of being than each other. So when you come together to raise a child, you hope those opposites complement each other, but they might end up repelling each other.

'Laughter is the best medicine': 21 Laughs That Will Guide You On Your Inner Journey to a Happy Brain This Weekend (September 11, 2026)

Elna McHilderson — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0700

You catching the train to crazy town too?

Then come sit next to me! I'm a regular. The cart lady is basically my bestie now. Toot toot! Ahhh, if it were that easy to explain, but it isn't like just one crazy train speeding through life? You never know what little town you're going to stop in and learn a new life lesson in. The conductor is you, but you are also the passengers and the ticket guy. But who is that person sitting next to you and listening to you while you ride? That is your bestie, your family, or your therapist.

The ride can be scary, fun, chaotic, confusing, anything, and those who help you through it are priceless. Well, I suppose except the therapist, since they usually cost money. But the help they provide is priceless!

How can we thank the ones who join us on our crazy train ride that is life? We can join them on theirs sometimes and hold their hands, and we can fill their DMs with hilarious memes! What is life without laughter, anyway? You can't just ride the crazy train and be serious the entire time. You simply have to LOL along the way. Even when times are hard, LOLing can help.

And your therapist can help you figure out the things you are LOLing at. Sometimes we laugh when we don't understand something or are sad, scared, whatever. Send your therapist a meme about it, and they can dissect it and figure out exactly what you need to hear. After laughing at it themselves, of course.

Want to change your situationship into a relationship?: 20 memes to send your special someone to make it official

María Cetra — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:15:00 -0700

Situationships and relationships can be more alike than you would think.

I have always identified myself as a fan of love. Being in a relationship has never been a goal, but I have always enjoyed it. I do find a calm, lovable, and happy feeling from it, and I do like my life better when it's accompanied by someone you genuinely love. Wanting to spend a lifetime with someone feels like the purest and most romantic gesture ever. It's sweet to want to share your experiences with someone else. To know that you can do things on your own, but you decide to share them with someone instead, just because you love them that much. Everything is better when that person is around, and no problem seems like the end of the world anymore. Being in love may be my favorite sensation.

Having a relationship and being in love is possible. These last few years have proved to us that not every lovable affection between two people has to end in a relationship. I don't mean being friends. That is a whole different thing. I mean the situationship. The moment when you have been dating someone for a while, and normally it will be time to be more than just dating buddies and become a couple. But that moment, that question, never forms. So the two people are trapped in a limbo where they aren't sure if their strong feelings for the other person are reciprocal.

Being in a situationship is uncomfortable and complicated. You act like a couple, but you aren't actually one. The feelings have gotten mixed up, and the terror of confessing your feelings feels like the worst nightmare. So what do you do? I have to say, I'm not sure! But maybe these memes work something out. So you can finally be truly honest. So, maybe it goes wrong. So what? We only have one life, and you can't spend it trying to figure out if someone likes you as much as you like them. You need to own your feelings and be brave. Life is for the people who live it, not for the ones who just wait for things to work out.

'Attention, Walmart shoppers': 21 Walmart memes for people pushing a full cart with one bad wheel and pretending they're still budgeting

Celeste Mello — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:30:00 -0700

Attention, Walmart shoppers! If you came in for one thing, this is your reminder that you are pushing a cart full of items you never planned to buy. Yes, you stopped budgeting three aisles ago.

A quick Walmart run can become the biggest purchase of your month before you realize what happened. You stop for toothpaste, remember you need paper towels, spot a snack you haven't seen in years… and what can you possibly do? You surrender. You have to buy it. It's always good to have a snack. The problem is $2 + $2 + $3 + $5 equals $354 for some reason. And why do you end up comparing air fryers under fluorescent lighting? You don't need an air fryer. Oh, no, sorry. You clearly need an air fryer. You don't know how much you need it until you buy it. Trust me.

Budgeting sounded simple at home. You wrote a list with an estimated total and promised yourself you wouldn't wander through the seasonal section. Then a few small extras landed in the cart. They seemed harmless on their own, but by checkout, the total feels different. It's all part of the Walmart experience: buying stuff we really don't need, buying what we need, getting distracted by plenty of things you didn't know existed, and complaining about the prices. And of course you picked the cart with that one bad wheel that refuses to cooperate. It squeaks, pulls to the left, but you already loaded it with groceries. Now this noisy metal companion is coming with you for the rest of your stay at Walmart.

Self-checkout adds another job to the errand. Now you are the one responsible for the scanning and the bagging, and it sounds simple, but it's not actually that simple. We all had to wait for assistance after an "unexpected item" error. That moment when the cashier calls the other cashier who knows all the codes for each item, so they help you, and then you are finally free to go with your groceries. All of them, except the one you originally came for. Yep, and you notice when you get home. Just leave that for your next trip to Walmart.

South Park Is Now 'South America,' So Here Are 21 Memes to Get Fans Hyped for Season 29

Celeste Mello — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:45:00 -0700

South Park is now South America, because apparently 28 seasons under the same name were enough. Trey Parker and Matt Stone renamed the show for its upcoming 29th season in a very South Park way, doing what they do best: mocking and using sarcastic comments.

The newly renamed "South America" premieres September 16, and while the title might be new, that doesn't mean Cartman has changed at all. Most probably, he still hasn't learned empathy and will likely keep saying the same kind of wildly inappropriate opinions with the confidence of a grandmother at a family dinner. Kenny probably hasn't found a safer group of friends either, and Randy will most likely turn every manageable situation into a disaster involving the whole city.

The renaming proves that South Park doesn't need a full episode to start a joke. South Park has always turned world news into funny content, and this time they are doing it again. Sometimes the news changes so fast that the show feels less like satire and more like a weekly recap made with characters that look like baby boys wearing little hats. Until the new episodes arrive, fans have a few days to practice saying South America without picturing an entire continent. Anyway, whether the new name lasts or disappears as soon as the joke has run its course, it has already done its job. People are talking about the show again. And how could we not? We miss South Park.

These South Park memes will get you hyped for the new season and keep you entertained while you wait. Consider them a warm-up for whatever Parker and Stone have planned next. Rewatching the previous series is also an option, although choosing where to begin is the problem. We can still come back to the old favorites, where the jokes feel as if they don't age. Some episodes become even funnier over time. Well, 28 seasons provide more than enough material to fill the days before South America is officially out. In the meantime, scroll down and enjoy some classic South Park memes!

Employee constantly shows up 1-2 minutes late to their 7AM start time, coworker makes a huge issue out of it: 'They are being petty and toxic'

JR Atkinson — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0700

Is it that big of a deal to be a little late?

Lateness is a spectrum. There are different ways we can be late, and they all have different effects. Being 10 minutes late to a lunch with a friend is different than being 10 minutes late to a job interview. And if you're someone who is late to things all the time, you get treated differently than someone who is always on time. It might not be fair, but this is how it works. And lateness varies from job to job. Some jobs don't care if you breeze in when you breeze in, as long as you get your work done. But other jobs can discipline you for being even a couple of minutes late. You have to figure out what kind of job yours is and act accordingly. The person in this story wasn't comfortable with how they were being treated in terms of lateness, and wanted to get to the bottom of it.

22 Studying Memes for Students Trying to Convince Themselves They’re Happy Going Back to School

Ally Perry — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:15:00 -0700

It brings me no pleasure to report that nobody can be a student without studying.

Yes, it may be true that plenty of people try, but a lot of those people also do not end up making it to graduation. Just because it is easier than ever to let a computer do your assignments for you, there is actual value in trying to learn at least some of the stuff that teachers and professors insist is important. Our knowledge is one of the few things that nobody can try to take away from us, but we have to put in the effort if we want to cultivate it.

The back-to-school period is often full of hopes that this year, you are really going to lock in, you won't leave everything to the last minute, and you will find a way to study consistently that doesn't drive you completely insane. Whether or not you actually make good on this promise is a matter of willpower, and many students fail that task.

It's all good, so long as they know enough to pass the exam and maybe even carry forward some fun facts or practical skills that they can use in life. Sometimes a dose of motivation is the only thing you need to encourage yourself to make everybody proud and be a dedicated student who respects the dedication needed to become a master of the art of learning. While memes may be top of the list when it comes to distractions that stop us from achieving our educational goals, they can also serve as an amusing reminder that staying in school requires some real effort.

20+ of the Funniest Pokémon Names You Can Get Away With Naming Your Child

Bar Mor Hazut — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:30:00 -0700

Picking up your future baby's name is a huge deal.

Most parents aim for their kids' names to have meaning, sound beautiful to their ears, and not be so crazy that the name might ruin their kids' future lives. And even though there are quite literally millions of names that fit the bill, young parents are still struggling to choose one. Sure, you can go with an ordinary name like 'David' or 'Emily' and be done with it, but when you want the name to mean something to you personally, these easy choices become a lot harder.

Every parent out there who has also spent the majority of their single life at conventions or fan events will also tell you that it is very tempting to name your child after your favorite character. When a piece of media gives you so much joy and purpose as a young fella, you can't help but want to honor it, and what better honor is there than your first-born child?

That is what led many of us to hear about young girls named "Hermione" or "Daenerys" and adorable little boys who are called "Thorin" and "Han." Every fandom has so many options to choose from, and every fan has at least one character who is truly close to their heart. You can obviously find fandom names that are less on the nose, like Luke and Harry, but where's the fun in that? You want people to hear your kid's name and know exactly what inspired it, without you having to explain the history.

The question that Twitter user battymoth asked was probably inspired by this concept. They wanted to know what Pokémon names people can give their children and get away with. Some creative answers to this fantastic query were given by Pokémon fans who obviously have given this question some thought in the past. Other answers, however, provided a good laugh and proved that where there is a will, there is a way. So, if you're considering calling your kid Pikachu, just know that you might not be the only one…

Kindergarten teacher has 1 student every year who has never colored, written, or drawn anything with a writing utensil before: 'They have to be explicitly taught how to apply pressure to write on paper.'

Emmy Pratt — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:45:00 -0700

Should kids know how to write their own names before they start kindergarten?

It's no secret that many kids are getting left behind in the education system. When I was a kid, America was all about not leaving kids behind in this exact setting (when I was a kid, I thought that policy was about parents not leaving their kids behind at the grocery store), but now that it's been 20 years since that initiative, many kids have been promoted when they shouldn't have been

There is still some debate about what kinds of activities set children up to be successful in an academic environment. It's well known that reading to your kids is good for them, especially in early childhood, but some parents don't want their kid to learn how to read too early. They don't want them focused on academics; they want them focused on play instead, and they think reading will get in the way of their kid just being a kid. Kindergarten used to be more like preschool, focusing on play instead of learning to read, but it's probably more advantageous for your child to know how to read, write their name, and follow basic instructions before they go to 1st grade.

It's one thing for a kid to be bad at holding a pencil in kindergarten, but the kids in this story have never actually held a pencil and written anything on paper. It's as if they never colored with crayons before, which is just unthinkable for 5-year-old kids. Back in the day, when our parents wanted us to be quiet at a restaurant, they gave us a coloring book. Now, when parents want their kids to be quiet, they give them an iPad, which makes developing motor skills much more difficult.

'Thrifting is my passion': A thrift store of memes for shoppers and vintage item lovers

Giuliana Tiscioni — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0700

There's nothing more exciting than entering a thrift store and finding a hidden jewel among the piles of clothing and other items!

For all of us who are fashion icons (or try to be at least), shopping is one of our top priorities in our month. We need to have enough pieces to mix and match so we can put together the most amazing and eye-catching outfits. We're always going for that head-turning look that not many can achieve.

Unfortunately, buying clothes requires a big budget… A budget that we don't really have. Obviously, sometimes you'll see us showing up with a Louis Vuitton pair of shoes or a Prada purse. All we can say about it is: don't hold it against us. You spend your savings however you want; we do the same. Still, it's something that happens once in a while, not all the time. For our regular shopping, we don't go to Channel; we go to thrift stores.

In the last few years, thrifting has started coming into fashion, and we could not be happier about it! Vintage items tend to be more expensive if you buy them anywhere else, but if you look carefully, you might find some amazing hidden treasures among the giant pile of blouses, dresses, and coats in a thrift store. Some pieces are perfect and absolutely amazing, and we cannot believe someone chose to get rid of them, but we sure are happy when we find them! Other items look terrible, we have to be honest, but the key here is to see the potential. If the fabric is pretty enough, who says that ugly ruffled dress from the 80's can't transform into a perfect matching set to wear during your summer vacation? It's all about having a lot of imaginations a little bit of skill with a sewing machine. After all, fashion doesn't necessarily has to be about having a lot of expensive things; it's about expression and imagination! So take a look at this thrift store of memes to get inspired before your next trip to the thirft store or your next sewing project!

Freeloading 21-year-old expects mom to make $200 monthly car repayment, dad protests that he should pay it himself: 'He went through 7 jobs before he was 20'

Ally Perry — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:45:00 -0700

At what point does being a supportive parent turn into becoming someone's enabler?

The transition to adulthood is rarely easy for any young person, and some find it to be more difficult than others. The reality is that there is so much to think about when it comes to being a responsible, independent human being that many prefer to take the easy option and opt out of putting in the work it takes to get to that particular point.

Naturally, problems arise when someone decides that they are not cut out for adult life. Sooner or later, it is going to become apparent that the path they are going down is not sustainable in the long term. The people who pay the price aren't always the individual who is stuck in a perpetual adolescence, either. More often than not, those closest to them are the ones who have to suffer because they are in denial.

The truth is that everybody has to grow up someday, and there are going to be parts of that process that will be difficult. It is understandable that their loved ones might want to make that journey a little smoother now and then, but that doesn't mean that they should constantly cover for them.

College memes for students going back to class and fighting their teachers over their grades

Giuliana Tiscioni — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:30:00 -0700

Raise their hands, all students dreading to go back to class and meet that annoying teacher!

Going to college is a wonderful experience to have while you are young. You get to meet new people, enjoy parties, move away from your parents for the first time, and yes, study as well. Not our favourite part, but a necessary one to get our degree in the end.

It's a pain in the neck to go back to school for the second semester, that's for sure. Again with the endless lectures, the never-ending books, the sleepless nights we spend studying for an exam that we're not even sure we're going to pass… Ah, yes, the amazing life of the college student.

We manage, eventually. We're used to living on the edge, and we already handle crises like total pros, so there's nothing they can throw at us that we can't overcome. Except maybe, having a disagreement with a teacher… Yeah, that is an easy way to ruin our college life, especially because they are the ones grading our papers, so we might as well do our best to stay in their good graces. It's not always easy, but it's the most convenient thing to do anyway. Obviously, we're not going to enter class and lick their boots (they'll see what we're doing a mile away), but being polite and asking questions nicely never hurt anyone.

Having one of those teachers is a bummer, but almost inevitable throughout our college trajectory. The best we can do is keep our smiles plastered on our faces and just say yes to whatever the crazy teacher is asking. That is, as long as it doesn't go against academic rules. In that case, you have carte blanche to complain to all academic authorities and make the biggest fuss of your life. You'll definitely have one heck of an anecdote to tell your grandchildren in about fifty years.

The semester is only just starting, so we still have a few weeks of grace before entering the craziness of exams and disagreements with teachers. In the meantime, we can just enjoy the few days we have left of peace with a bunch of memes.

20 Food memes to send your foody friend to convince them to go out to eat

María Cetra — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0700

If there's food, I'm happy!

Food can actually alter our emotions. I have some irrefutable proof that it is true. You wanna know why? If you are sad because your boyfriend broke up with you out of nowhere, and you ate the biggest pot you can find of your favorite ice cream flavor, then you would stop crying. In the end, you would be less sad than you used to be. You will remain a little bit blue, but it actually modifies your mood, at least a little, for the better. So, if you are sad, EAT!
I do think that food is the best response to deal with problems. It doesn't affect anybody and is easier than going to therapy. So next time that you are crying for hours while you watch a romance movie where the love interest ends up in a coma. Add to that mix a big bowl of ice cream, and everything will get better. If you don't like ice cream –Do know that I'm judging you a lot for that– you can change it to any other food, preferably a sweet one. You will have that same effect.

This is an ironic take, of course. But I do think there is a little bit of truth in my investigation. I claim that food makes us happy, and that isn't necessarily false. We feel better because calories are energy, and we stop being grumpy when we aren't hungry. So, in reality, is it that bad to try it out? I do eat sweets when I'm sad, and it works for me. I really hope that if you, reader, try it out, it works as well as it does for me.

27 Baffling Design Choices Found in the Wild (September 10, 2026)

JR Atkinson — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:30:00 -0700

These designs are in their flop era.

A flop era is something that everyone has to go through, no matter who they are. None of us are immune to it in the end, nor should we be, because they teach us everything. Nothing like a mistake to cast into relief all the times you did something right. These designs take a page out of that book and take that lesson to heart. Things don't always work out, and that's okay. We may have been attached to a certain outcome, and it didn't come to pass, and that can hurt. Maybe you were really rooting for your team to play in the baseball World Series, and it didn't work out. That can sting; I get it. But the problem was with the expectation in the first place. As a wise drag queen once said, "Expectations are just premeditated resentments." You can't sit around hanging your hat on something to work out just the way you thought it would because you want it to.

23 Random Things We All Did As Kids and Secretly Keep Doing as Adults

Melissa Knudson — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0700

Joy comes in many shapes and sizes, and in this case, in many memes.

We often reminisce about the good old days by talking about our friends and the things we used to love. Perhaps some very specific anecdote that we have told absolutely everyone we've met a million times, but keep recalling anyway. Perhaps an embarrassing incident that never really leaves our heads and likes to torture us when it's time to go to sleep. One by one, the images start rolling, and we see ourselves as wonderful, innocent, beautiful children. That's when we start to realise that there is something else behind those moving memories. As sweet as childhood can be, once we time travel to the golden years, we inevitably have to come to terms with one universal, unavoidable truth: we used to be kind of weird. We might look like functional adults now, but it took eating mud pies and decorating our faces with random kitchen ingredients to get here.

It's no secret that kids can be a little…random at times and that our minds used to exist in a world of their own, not really worried about common sense or useless things such as "natural physics". We truly believed we could fly by jumping from one step to another on a long staircase, and we really believed we could move objects with our mind.

Here's the real secret, however: some of us never really stopped. From time to time, amid an important but very boring meeting, a troublesome family reunion, or in between dissociated thoughts, we find ourselves going back to old habits. On other occasions, we just really need to connect with our old selves by acting as silly and nonsensical as we used to be. No worries, just give it a try and prove to yourself that the weird (sometimes a little scary) kid in you never really left.

So, next time you have to talk to your intimidating manager, your scary neighbour, or your secret crush, just remember that they most likely did some (let's face it, most) of the things in this list when they were kids (and let's face it again, as adults too). Be honest: which of these things do you keep doing as a so-called "functional adult"?

The Best Heartwarmingly Wholesome Memes and Posts of the Week (September 11, 2026)

Ally Perry — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:15:00 -0700

Wholesomeness is a salve that we all seek out at one time or another.

It is what we often turn to when we are having a hard time and what seems to come naturally when we are feeling good about our lives. For many of us, it is the motivating factor in why we do the things that we do, because we hope to find that the next wholesome moment is just around the corner. With any luck, that is exactly what we find.

There is no denying that even the most upbeat of individuals can find that the world can be lacking in positivity now and again. With everything that goes on, it is only natural that we get overwhelmed by the bad stuff that happens and maybe even lose sight of that all-important silver lining. Nonetheless, we have to make it a matter of importance that we always do our best to find our way back to the good stuff.

Prioritizing the wholesome is a task that requires sustained effort, but not all of it has to be overly complicated. It can be as simple as making time to do something that we like, or being considerate of somebody else in a way that is likely to brighten their day. We can also benefit from the hack of looking at wholesome memes; it is a simple way to give yourself a boost and maybe even encourage those around you with the simple, heartwarming moments that they choose to portray. They show us that being good doesn't have to seem like an impossible effort.

Stepdad blames teen for his 6-year-old daughter’s constant stealing and problematic behaviors, so she starts documenting every incident to prove it isn’t all in her head

Etai Eshet — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:45:00 -0700

A six-year-old with access to debit cards, cash, electronics, phones, watches, collector's items, school IDs, perfume, remotes, private writing, and an extraordinary ability to declare herself innocent after every disappearance sounds like a very real problem

Because this little girl is being taught that if she looks confused enough, somebody else will be blamed and the adults will call it sibling conflict.

The teenager has reached the point where keeping a list is basic record-keeping, because living with someone who takes belongings, hides them, threatens people, and repeatedly crosses every privacy boundary becomes surreal when the adult in charge responds with "stop blaming her for everything."

25+ Back to School Shopping Memes Taking any Excuse to Buy a New Notebook

JR Atkinson — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0700

The best part of going back to school… that fresh pack of pens.

If you cringe at the thought of going back to school, at least you can experience the sweetness of back to school shopping. It's a wonderful time of year when, whoever you are, you get an excuse to buy some new writing supplies. If you're anything like me, you relish the chance to buy the heck out of a new notebook. Your whole life seems like it will unfold for you in a new way. You're going to be a different person this year. You're going to do everything on time and have the perfect pen for the perfect occasion. You're going to be organized and goal-oriented. You're going to write everything down and not forget it. This is the promise of back to school shopping. Of course, a couple of weeks into the fall, you're back to your old habits, but it was nice while it lasted. We all have to have aspirations every now and again, or else we won't end up anywhere.

Office work-life memes so we can laugh through the stress of daily life

María Cetra — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:15:00 -0700

Sitting all day in an office can be hard… and funny!

Nobody likes spending more than 9 hours a day in an office full of people that you wouldn't even say hello to if it weren't because they are your coworkers. You feel stressed all day because of all the work and tasks that you have to complete. You are uncomfortable due to the awful chair you use that is definitely not ergonomic. Your brain hurts because you were watching a computer screen for the whole day. And you are sick of your coworker who keeps telling you about their personal life when you don't even care. All that can be so draining and tiresome that you don't even seem to catch your breath. The whole day you spend at the office is a fully bad and sad day. But that needs to change now.

Days like that seem to never go by. You are constantly waiting for some holiday or festivity in which you can avoid going so that you can finally and properly rest. You need some kind of stress relief that helps you calm down from all the tiredness that has been accumulating in your body from the moment you started working in that office. And that stress relief is here. When you complain about your job, it's normal to hear some advice that goes along the lines of "romanticize your work life". I don't really know if that is even possible, but it sounds too hard.

So today I have a better alternative to make the days fly by and relieve the stress that is going to make you bald. Memes. There are a bunch of them about working in an office and work-life balance. They are the solution: instead of romanticizing your life, find the funny side. If something has taught as the show The Office is that an office can actually be pretty hilarious. So here are some memes that you can either send to your coworker or laugh at to relieve stress and find happiness in the dark times.

30 Horse Memes for Equestrians, Racing Fans, and Horse Girls of All Ages

Emmy Pratt — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:45:00 -0700

Neigh!!!

I've known several horse girls throughout my life, and I've always been fascinated by their passion for the sport. I'm from Texas, so obviously, horses are kind of a big deal there, so horse girls are not some novel thing. At the same time, it takes a whole heck of a lot besides loving horses to be a proper horse girl with her own horse. It never ceased to amaze me how much horses cost to own and maintain. When you get a dog, you have to pay for the dog, its supplies, and medical expenses, but at least you don't have to build or buy a house for your dog! With horses, you've got to find a place where they can live while they're not outdoors, and unless you live on an actual farm, that's going to cost you.

I have only ridden a horse once, and I think that's good enough for me. I've since read Equus and watched Gone With the Wind, so I know that horses can be more trouble than they're worth. However, if you're one of those girlies from feel-good father-daughter horse movies in real life, or you're watching horse races at the racetrack, these equestrian memes are the perfect fit.

21 Money Memes for People Whose Bank Account Disagrees With Their Budgeting for the Weekend

Celeste Mello — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0700

Getting closer to the weekend is a dangerous time for personal finance. You have been responsible all week. You packed leftovers for lunch, ignored shopping ads, and told yourself there would be no unnecessary spending. But the weekend arrives, and your budgeting plan becomes a mere suggestion.

Of course you want to order food. Maybe you can also go out for a drink tonight. Maybe buy a coffee too on your way to your friend's house.

Budgeting is easy when it exists inside a spreadsheet. Real life refuses to stay inside those little boxes. You can write down your income, your expenses, your rent, and calculate every dollar to make ends meet this month. Then, a birthday appears. Your friends suggest visiting that new restaurant that opened near your house. The weather is also nice enough to justify spending money. You only live once.

Staying home doesn't guarantee you're not going to spend money either. You'll end up ordering food because you don't feel like cooking. Ice cream for dessert, perhaps, is also a good deal. And if you are scrolling through your feed for a long time, you'll get compelled to shop online. I don't have proof of this, but I don't have any doubts either.

As soon as you get your paycheck, don't trust that bank balance number. The number shown in your account tricks you into believing you have a greater amount of money available to spend. You have to pay billls first, don't forget that. Pending charges make it even more confusing. You check the app, see a number that looks encouraging, and forget that many purchases haven't arrived yet. They certainly will.

An expensive weekend doesn't mean your entire budget has failed. Don't worry. You just need to make adjustments and cook at home for a few days. After all, we want to be responsible, but we also deserve to enjoy life. The weekend has two precious days you wait all week to reach, so enjoy them. You can try to save money, but the only thing that keeps us alive is spending it responsibly.

20 Gym memes for my gym bros and sis to feel better about their gym journey

María Cetra — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:45:00 -0700

Getting the motivation to go to the gym can be hard.

I'm pretty sure that nobody really likes going to the gym. And if they say they do, they are either lying or they have been brainwashed. You get up earlier to put on some awful clothes that are stretchy and weird, start exercising and running before your brain has even fully woken up. You are hitting machines that are making you sweaty and tired. And the tiredness of your poor sleep is catching up with the tiredness of the exercising. You feel like a train has been over you. After around an hour, sometimes more, of pure torture has passed, you get a shower, and you go to work feeling extremely tired and still have the whole day ahead of you. You can't tell me that makes you happy.

Is even worse if you go at night after working for 9 hours. You'd much rather be eating or sleeping, or at least doomscrolling on your phone, but no. You decide that after some long day that has completely drained you, the best activity to do is going to the gym. I completely get why someone would go to the gym. I really do. Even I go. But we can't be telling ourselves that it's this magical experience that makes you fulfilled and happy. I don't believe you. Is draining and tiresome, but we do it anyway.

As someone who has completely accepted her fate as 'a gym rat', I won't lie and say that I love going to the gym. That would be lying, and I'm not like that. But I will say that seeing the results is a great motivator. I love the feeling you get after using a machine for a while till one day you can make it heavier. That moment when you realise you're stronger is a pure shock of adrenaline to me. I also love discovering the powers the gym gave me for normal daily life. Like when I have to run to catch the bus and "magically" now I can without having to catch my breath after. Going to the gym is useful and great for you, but it's not easy to keep motivated. So today I bring you some memes for gym rats to get the motivation you need!

21 Back-to-School Memes for Parents Who Need a Vacation After Summer Vacation

Celeste Mello — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0700

Summer vacation sounds restful until you're the one responsible for remembering the sunscreen, locating the goggles, and explaining why the collection of stuffed animals can't come. Everyone is having fun, but you've done enough work to qualify for more PTO days.

Now school is back, and your next assignment involves going shopping. Your kid lost their pens and pencils, so you have to buy all the school supplies over again. It happens every year. You'll miss summer, though. The slower mornings without rushing to make it to school drop-off on time, your peaceful afternoons knowing that your kids are playing in the pool while you read a book, eating outside, buying ice cream… You really enjoyed summer vacation after all.

It's frustrating to get up early again to go to school, even if you're not the one who is going to school. The first-day-back-at-school routine is exhausting, and you haven't even reached the school homework yet. Every exhausted parent will understand the feeling. Your child's backpack from June contains notes you would rather have discovered in June, and your child has developed strong opinions about their pencil case design, which is now apparently embarrassing.

Bedtime is also a subject of negotiation. Your children spent the whole month of August insisting they were not tired, and now they need to go to sleep early and wake up at an hour they consider unreasonable. You agree with them about the hour, but that is not enough to get anyone dressed. You still need to wake up your kids in a rush and make them get up and get dressed in record time. You check that everyone has their bags and their lunchbox, and for a moment, you see your kids looking a little older than they did before the break, and you miss them already. These memes are for parents back from vacation, starting the school routine again, and wishing they could have another vacation for themselves.

Workplace fires receptionist then splits her job between 11 people: 'So twice a week I now spend two hours answering the door'

JR Atkinson — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:30:00 -0700

Is it "shared ownership" or just cheaping out on a new receptionist?

When someone leaves or is laid off, it's not uncommon for their job to be absorbed into everyone else's. This is far from fair, but that doesn't stop it from happening. There is a right way and a wrong way to do this, though. If you're going to give everyone else more work, you should make sure it makes sense with the workload they already have, and if that means taking some tasks off the table, then you should take some tasks off the table. Or you should be given a raise commensurate with the amount of extra work you're doing. This doesn't always happen, though, and sometimes employees are just expected to take on more than they're comfortable with just to keep their jobs. This was an extreme example of this, and one that would have gotten under anyone's skin, even the chillest employee.

Nobody wants to have to carve out time from their workweek to do someone else's work. You probably have enough to do of your own accord; you don't need someone else's workload to round it out. Especially if it's something you're not necessarily trained to do. A receptionist is a big job in and of itself. You need someone at the front to field all sorts of things that come through the door. You have to be attentive and available, and it's not a great time to do other work. So why would you split that up between people who probably don't want to do it?

‘Replaced by memes:' Highly anticipated fall season film release “Primetime” is already being meme-ified online, and lead actor Robert Pattinson admits he loves it

Elna McHilderson — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0700

Do you love Robert Pattinson for his films or for his memes?

If you are a millennial, then you probably liked him from Twilight at first, but now your love for the 40-year-old actor has evolved to be meme-leaning. I mean, he's a great actor, don't get me wrong! But his level of royalty online is unbeatable. He truly is the meme king. If you have ever been scrolling on the internet, then there is no way you have not seen a Robert Pattinson meme.

His filmography is impressive, and he has grown in his art form immensely since Twilight. He's voiced masterpieces and starred in uniquely creative and classically notable films. He's known to be a professional in both huge productions and small indie films. And now he is becoming known and loved for his appreciation of being meme-ified.

25 Whimsical Memes Adding a Little Sparkle to Your Day

JR Atkinson — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0700

September is the most whimsical month… let's lean into it.

There is so much that happens energetically over the changing of the seasons. There is something in the air that runs a chill straight down our spines. The leaves are about to turn, and it makes everything seem a little more whimsical. We can't help it; it's just the truth. It's the time of year when we want to run off to the forest and jump in a lake and forget about all of our worries. We want to brew a cup of tea and curl up in a forest bed. We want to forget everything about human life and connect with the animals. If any of this is making sense to you, then you should take a look at these memes.

These memes make you feel like you're a forest witch and the internet is your enchanted forest. They prioritize all things whimsical and nature-loving. They know what it's like to be fed up with the regular world and want to be delivered into something greater and more fulfilling. They have dreams and aspirations beyond a bigger paycheck. They're tapped into the spiritual realm, where things are a little more ethereal. And if you're not feeling like this is you, then these memes and images just might help you get there.

‘No squatting in the texting rack’: 22 Gym Memes for Future Gym Rats Who Are Just Starting to Build the Habit

Olivia Arocena — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:15:00 -0700

If you want to start going to the gym but struggle to build new habits, this is the way to go

I think I cracked the code of building a habit. I never thought I'd say this, but I can't live without the gym now.

I spent years without practicing any sports and was rather comfortable with that. I think that working a remote job was the last straw for me.

I used to have a pretty active life even though I didn't go to the gym, so I didn't notice I wasn't using my muscles that much, but when I started working remotely, everything changed.

I've never been sitting for so many hours. My back started feeling weird, and I honestly became tired of not moving. I started to feel a physical need for movement. That's when I knew I had to start hitting the gym.

I did it out of pure necessity, but what built the habit for me was a very specific choice I made right at the beginning of my fitness journey. I wasn't going to fall into the trap of going from zero to 100 in one week. I wasn't going to set myself up for failure.

I believe habits are built by going little by little. If your goal is to go to the gym every day of the week, and you start doing so the first week, you will most likely drop it in two months. The key is to start at two or three days a week and build from there.

Once you hit your goal consistently for a couple of months, then you can add another day. Our body has to get accustomed to our new habit. It has to become second nature to you before you reach for more. If you do this, after a while, going to the gym will be something you'll naturally do without making a conscious effort.

It's so much easier to stick to a habit you enjoy than to something you do out of obligation.

So, if you are about to start a fitness journey, or are in the middle of yours, here are the latest, funniest gym memes for motivation!

21 Tennis Memes for Players With Serena Williams Confidence and a Very Different Success Rate

Celeste Mello — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:30:00 -0700

One good shot is all it takes to send your confidence through the roof. You feel like Serena Williams winning Wimbledon. Never mind the five balls you just hit into the net. Still, that forehand was beautiful. Someone should have filmed that.

There's always an explanation, though. The sun was in your eyes, so you couldn't see the ball very well. Or the wind picked up. These tennis balls also feel different. You also need another racket, which will help you hit the ball with better precision. You also need months of practice, but buying new equipment lets you feel committed to improving in this sport.

You may not play like Serena, but you should give yourself credit for getting better as a tennis player. Keep practicing, and challenge your friends. Playing with a friend adds to the fun, but you both should make something clear: this is a casual game. No ambitious shots, no overplaying; just hit the ball a little gentler, try to hit it back, and that's it. Until that questionable line call makes the game more challenging. You say, fine, take the point, but then the incident happens again. And then you're not playing gently anymore. You want to win. After the game, you'll remember that questionable match point for the next six weeks.

Doubles can be fun too. I don't know if many players like the experience of playing with a partner, but to me, the more, the merrier. As long as you can agree on who was supposed to hit the ball that just bounced between the two of you. Once you get a good rally going, the ball goes back and forth, and you're actually playing the sport you pictured when you booked the court. Afterward, everyone can grab something to eat and discuss the match. It's part of the experience and the fun of practicing a sport.

You can admit there's a gap between your game and Serena's while still enjoying your afternoon match with your friends. And you can celebrate a good shot like a big victory, because it really is. Besides, your friend saw that ball land perfectly and pretended they didn't, but you'll bring that up over lunch.

School Forces Teachers to Pay $200 to Wear Jeans on Fridays: 'I feel like after a week of putting up with these kids, it’s my right to wear jeans on Friday.'

Emmy Pratt — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:45:00 -0700

Why are jeans considered a luxury?

There is something so convenient about wearing a uniform, whether it be for school or work. You don't have to think about what you wear in the morning or if it's appropriate. All you have to do is put on the same thing you wear every day and get about your business. If your job demands that you dress in a very specific way, you might have to buy a whole new wardrobe just for your work life! That's sure to be tough on your wallet. What if you leave or get fired after a year? Then you have a whole closet full of clothes that don't really represent you at all, that you feel forced to keep, because what if your next job also demands that you dress like a boring drip?

When buying a professional wardrobe or donning a Catholic school uniform, there are a few little things you can do to incorporate your own personal style into outfits that you wouldn't wear on the weekends. You can style your hair in a special, beautiful way that makes you feel confident. You can wear accessories that highlight your unique aesthetic so you don't feel like Dilbert. One of my favorite ways to express myself through fashion is to wear bright colors. I love everything yellow and pink, and I would be devastated if my workplace suddenly said that brightly-colored clothes were no longer permitted in the office.

While teachers usually don't have a uniform, their professional dress can be incredibly restricted depending on their school district. The teacher in this story is technically allowed to wear jeans to work, but with one huge catch. She has to pay $200 every time she wears jeans, and she can only wear them on Fridays.

The sun always comes out after a storm: 21 rainy day memes

María Cetra — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0700

Rainy day? It sounds more like a free day!

Rainy days can be sad are glomy or relaxing and calm depending on your personality. In my case, they are so relaxing. It actually brings me so much joy when it rains. Is the sound of the water hitting the roof. The smell that is felt everywhere is a little humid. The way the plants seem to grow overnight after a small storm. I love those days. But I would love them even more if I didn't have to go anywhere.

When it starts raining and you have to run errands or catch the bus, then the day becomes unbearable. There is a constant reminder that you are going to catch a cold due to the water falling from the sky and the wind that is almost taking you up. Now you don't only have a hard day like you would any other day of the week. But you are also wet, cold, and moody. That's why rainy days only work out when you can stay home and relax, maybe read a book or watch TV. The moment you put one foot out the door, your day is ruined!

20 elephant memes so we can finally talk about the elephant in the room

María Cetra — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0700

Elephant in the room? Elephant in the room!

I don't think a normal person knows a lot about elephants. We know that it is a big mammal with a gigantic trunk that helps them grab things to eat, and we think they eat peanuts –based solely on what animation studios have shown us in TV shows and movies. But is that all? Are we doomed to know nothing about these amazing-looking animals? Not anymore. I put together a list of facts and some memes, so we can all learn a bit more about these creatures.

Let's start with the peanuts thing. Is that even true? Where does it come from? Elephants do not love peanuts. That's just a popular belief. They are herbivores, so they mostly eat vegetables, greens, roots, etc. They will most probably eat a peanut if given one. But it's not something they would normally eat in the wild, nor something they love. This myth originated in circuses and zoo's, this places used to sell cheap bags of peanuts to visitors so they could throw them at the elephants. They encouraged the idea that it was their favorite food so they would sell more, and then cartoons and media replicated it, making it a popular belief.

Nowadays, circuses don't have animals, and zoos are really different from what they used to be. So if all that has changed, let's change our knowledge also. Elephants don't love peanuts. They are not their favorite food. Let's debunk that old myth and start to tell the truth. Elephants' favorite food is vegetation, grass, roots, that kind of thing. It's actually not even good for them to eat peanuts. So let's stop the misinterpretations and spread out the true facts. Being misinformed can actually cause these animals health issues, as peanuts have too much protein, and making them eat that can alter their diet. So let's make the idea of being informed a trend. Knowledge is key.

Young employee wonders if it's unethical to not inform new job they're going back to school in 2-3 months: 'They'd drop you in a heartbeat'

JR Atkinson — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:30:00 -0700

Have you ever left a job earlier than your bosses were expecting?

You're allowed to leave a job whenever you'd like to, no matter the reason. You're not bound or obligated to be there; you decide to be there. This is true at any point in your tenure of work. You can quit on the first day for any reason at all. You can quit a month in. You can plan to quit in 6 months. All of this is valid, but it can feel like you're doing something wrong, especially if you don't keep your employers informed. That's the situation this employee was in when they signed up for a new job.

When you're starting somewhere, you probably want to do your best. You're signing up for a new job, and this can come with a lot of expectations. You're going in with a clear heart and mind and a hope that you'll find a situation that works for both you and your employer. In the best-case scenario, you're benefiting each other and both getting something out of it. This is sometimes easier said than done, though, and you get off on the wrong foot. If you do this, it can be hard to recover from, no matter who you are. The young employee in this story wanted to make sure she was doing the right thing before signing on.

The Best Food Memes of the Week (September 8, 2026)

Emmy Pratt — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:45:00 -0700

It's time to feast on some memes.

You never realize how much of a food snob you are until you eat at a mediocre restaurant that everyone else claims is great. You have to have eaten some good pasta and pizza made by professionals to be able to distinguish a great Italian restaurant from a middling Italian restaurant. If you've only eaten spaghetti from a box and tomato sauce from a can, you probably think that a restaurant that serves the same thing is pretty great, even though it's objectively pretty bad. But what do I know? Is there objectively "good" food that most of the population can agree upon? I'm not sure.

Some of us are content with eating mediocre food. We know that certain fast food restaurants serve higher-quality burgers than others, but that won't stop us from eating the burgers from our childhood because they are nostalgic. We know that if we put more time and money into the kitchen, we could whip ourselves up a delicious and amazing meal, but we don't want to put the effort into that, because we know that making a frozen pizza will achieve the same result of satisfying our hunger, and it will do so quicker than more actual recipes.

I think the most important thing about being happy with what you're eating is to have normal expectations. If your buddy who only knows how to cook scrambled eggs offers to make you dinner, you should expect that his meal is going to be barely edible. If your girlfriend wants to go to a nice restaurant for her birthday, it's going to be a little more expensive than your average takeout night. If you eat frozen green beans that have been living in your fridge for years, it's going to taste like cafeteria food. If you don't expect all of your meals to be great, you'll want for nothing.

These food memes are for foodies and normal people alike. If you need to eat to live, you will eat these memes up, and you won't have any room for dessert.

‘September is my new January’: 22 Funny Girly Memes for the Ones Choosing Peace (and Some Glitter)

Cata Holmes — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0700

Girlhood is a lot more fun when you stop taking the plot too seriously and enjoy the glittery chaos along the way!

If there's something that I love about the life that I'm living is that I'm a girl. I don't know how to explain this feeling, but I'll try my best. Being a girl - or a woman - comes with all different things. It's like a weird concoction between feeling empowered, but a bit sad, but productive and strong, and yet a bit anxious. It all happens at the same time… and you don't really know what feeling is the correct one and which one is coming along.

Don't get me wrong: I'm very aware that being sensible is a superpower, because it makes me relatable and super empathic. I can put myself in other people's shoes and see how they're doing… and not everyone gets to do that. But it also has a downside, and that's the confusion and how overwhelming it can be sometimes. And the only people that really get you are the fellow girlies who are in this moment with you.

Also, being a girl comes with loving the girly things. And those little things, such as a sparkly primer, a pink handbag, or whatever it is that you like, are awesome because they can really change the mood of your day. It actually happened to me the other day: I got up and was feeling pretty weird. So, I went for a run and then thrift shopping with a friend. Got myself a $2 dress and wore it that same day, and I felt amazing! I didn't even remember why I was upset in the first place…

If you're a girl, then you know what I'm talking about… and if you do, then you'll love the meme collection that I gather to honour us and our roller coaster of emotions. So, sit tight, grab yourself a matcha latte, preferably with strawberry puree on the bottom, and dig into these hilarious memes that you'll find one more relatable than the other! Send them to your friends if you like them!

Toxic startup manager becomes direct report of employee they used to victimize 15 years prior: 'Karma really is a boomerang'

JR Atkinson — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:30:00 -0700

Sometimes life has a cruel sense of humor.

Coincidences are a strange thing. If you're the type of person who believes in a higher power, then you might take coincidences as a sign of this. And who is to blame you? Sometimes things unfold in such a deeply ironic way that we just have to laugh at. And if you're looking for meaning in all of this, you just might find it. Like when you're thinking about a song, and then it comes up on shuffle. Or you dream about your favorite baseball team winning the World Series and then they do. Or if you fantasize about quitting your job and then you get fired the next day. Life is full of little moments like this, and we can stand to learn a lot from them if we give it a chance. This story is an example of one of these twists of fate that made everyone believe in karma.

Have you ever had a horrible boss? If you've worked long enough, you probably have. They are pretty hard to avoid. But the worst ones have a way of getting under your skin and staying there. You likely spend so much time with them that they start to spill into your consciousness even when you're not there. You dream of exacting your revenge one perfect day, and you imagine what you might say to them if you were finally allowed to speak freely. This day rarely ever comes, though, unless you're the person in this story.

'I can't control it, so I shouldn't worry': 22 Hopecore Memes to Kick Off The Workweek With a Pure Heart

Olivia Arocena — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:45:00 -0700

Hopecore is all we need in these desperate times

To me, weeks officially start on Tuesdays. Mondays are a blur; everything moves slowly, and energy doesn't seem to appear or flow. On Tuesdays, you are already moving past the vibe of horror and despair that Mondays bring but to far away from the weekend, so something has to keep you going.

After quickly scrolling through the news, you might start to feel hopeless. Lately, the world always seems to be ending, and wherever you look, you might find some drama, so it's good to remember other kinds of news or messages exist. I'm not criticizing the news role, because it's necessary to be informed, but is it really necessary to leave out any information that can bring us joy and a sense of hope? Isn't that important as well?

We're bombarded with alarming stuff 24/7; we can't completely escape it, but we can collaborate to replicate positive energy, just as we sometimes replicate the negative. We're certainly not gonna beat the constant news reports, but we are going to do our bit. You truly never know who's watching.

Maybe someone was having a bad day and came across one hopeful meme, and their day changed. I believe small things can make a big impact. I know they do on me. Life is not the same when you switch up the mood and put a cheerful song or go out for a walk. Hope definitely has to be part of the daily mix. If we're going to be watching screens all the time, at least lest watch something that brings us positive feelings.

So without further ado, here are the most hopeful, sunny memes to infuse you with good energy for the rest of your week, for you to (hopefully) replicate in good vibes.

'We can work from home': Home Office memes for all remote workers going to work in their livingrooms and wearing pajamas

Giuliana Tiscioni — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0700

Working from home has some pretty good advantages!

For starters, when you have the chance to work from home, you get to sleep a little bit more. You don't have to leave your house at six in the morning to commute for two hours till you get to the office. And that's another thing: you don't have to commute. In my opinion, commuting takes years off your life, so saving it keeps you younger and stress-free. Well, maybe not completely stress-free, but at least you don't have to bear standing in the middle of a subway that is as full as a can of sardines. You can have your breakfast in peace while you check your emails and stay there wrapped in a blanket.

Another advantage is your lunch break. Instead of having to spend 30 minutes of your one hour finding a place to eat, you can just fix a quick meal at home, or make it easier and have it delivered. And, since no one is looking, you can be as messy as you want without worrying about ketchup spilling in your new white shirt. Here, appearances don't matter. No one can see you, and you don't have to see anyone. What a bliss.

If you ask me, all companies should consider going fully remote. The only reason why they don't do it yet is because their afraind of their employees not actually working, but that would be pretty easy to determine. They should definitely consider it: it's faster, people are more relaxed, and it's even cheaper! Maintaining an office is expensive. Granted, not everything can be done remotely, but the people whose jobs are answering emails, talking on the phone, and filling forms could definitely do it from home. Everybody's lives would be easier, we would all be happier, and everything could continue to function perfectly fine. Seriously, they should give it some real consideration.

In the meantime, while our employers figure out that remote work could be beneficial for them as well, we have remote memes! All people who alredy work at home will relate, and all people who want to will be convinced.

College student humor: 21 memes to get ready for back to school

María Cetra — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:15:00 -0700

Sometimes you just want to give up!

Getting up in the morning to go to a lecture where a teacher doesn't stop talking about something that you haven't read or have any interest in can actually be the worst thing when you are a student. Yes, you are studying, and that is an amazing opportunity that not everyone has the chance to experience. But that doesn't mean we can't complain. Some classes are really hard, and you have to spend hours reading and rereading the same materials. Others seem to be of no interest at all, and you keep thinking about why you need it. Sometimes you just want to stay in bed instead of attending class.

Whatever it is that you are hating doing right now, it's fine. You are not alone in that feeling at all. Almost every student has had the idea of giving up due to tiredness and stress. But we keep pushing, because we can. It may seem extremely hard sometimes. But it's not impossible. You can actually get that degree, but maybe you will need to put your everything towards it to make it. Is hard leaving behind great actvities you rather be doing just so you can study. But it is an effort you HAVE to do, and it's not up for discussion. You have to prioritize to conquer!

After all, being a student can be hard, but real life is harder. Everyone keeps telling students that they must enjoy this time of their lives because it is the best part, but it doesn't seem like it. It just feels draining. But we just have to accept it. If you are a student, you need to study, pay attention, and attend lectures. Your main priority is that. So manage yourself and make your future self proud of the things that you did. If you need some extra encouragement, here are some memes about college life and being a student, so you can start to prepare your mind for the back-to-school life. Let's be better prepared for the disappointment and stress beforehand!

Job candidate refuses to accept rejection after 4 weeks of interviews, messages the CEO directly to prove themselves: ‘He gave me a second chance’

Cata Holmes — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:30:00 -0700

Rejected after four weeks and four interviews, she skips the usual "thank you for your time" and takes her case directly to the CEO.

This story proves a big point for any young person that want to start dipping their toes into the job market: although there may be a "no" as an answer, that's never definitive, and there's always room and a place for people to keep trying, especially when that entails proving themselves and their worth. Even though this writer was not a beginner, they did think that this job was made for them. That's why they landed four different interviews during four weeks.

Things didn't go as they planned because eventually they were rejected from the position. Here comes the good part: instead of feeling sad or discouraged, they were more convinced than ever about their abilities, and they really wanted a chance to show themselves and how good they could be at this position. So, instead of talking to HR or the hiring manager, they decided to reach out to the company's CEO through a message. They weren't expecting too much from him, since these types of roles involve a lot of messages and hard work… but luck was on OP's side because the man responded!

And they landed a three-week trial! It's crazy to think how life can change from one moment to the next if you don't keep to yourself and you fight for the things you want. In this case was a job position, but it could be a scholarship, a person, a trip, money… whatever it is.

This story is a good lesson for everyone who may be struggling with rejection and not feeling accomplished. If you believe in yourself, nothing and nobody can stop you from reaching your maximum potential. So, next time you're worried or concerned about reaching your goal, remember that receiving a "no" for an answer doesn't mean that the journey stops there; on the contrary, it could be only the beginning.

Couple buys a camper and gets reported to authorities by a neighbor who assumed they were living in the RV on their own property when they return from their first camping trip

Etai Eshet — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:45:00 -0700

This neighbor is from the breed of people who treat themselves as a street security firm of one, with no budget and unlimited free time

They don't need rules, a board meeting, or even a real problem. All they require is something parked in a driveway that does not match their personal vision of correct, and the neighborhood has become a danger zone that demands official attention.

This is the same brain that calls the city because a lawn looks two inches too tall, or reports a house because a truck sat in the same spot for an entire afternoon. Their issue is that somebody made a choice without submitting it for approval first. A camper is just a vehicle, but to the right kind of neighbor it becomes evidence that standards are slipping and something must be done before the whole block turns into a travel park.