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Greta Jaruševičiūtė

“If You Need It Explained, You Won’t Understand”: 52 Funny Posts That Range From Random To Deep (New Pics)

It’s summertime, and the sun is shining. But you wouldn’t know that by looking on the internet. Because it seems like news about tragedies and posts about atrocities are everywhere. Sometimes, you just need a break from it all. And what you really need is to sit back, relax, and enjoy a list of hilarious memes.

That’s what we’ve got for you right here, pandas. We took a trip to Delusions of Adequacy on Reddit and compiled a list of their funniest posts below. These memes are all over the place, but something that they all have in common is that they should make you smile. Enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote all of your favorites!

#1 Also, The United States Have Oil

#2 Church Is Honestly The Worst Bookclub Ever, If It Wasn't For The Wine No One Would Go Xd

#3 The Right Is Deliberately Undermining Public Services That People Love Inorder To Put More Money In The Pockets Of Those Who Already Have Too Much

Everyone loves a good laugh. And one of the best ways to get one is by looking at hilarious, relatable memes. But have you ever stopped to consider why exactly memes make us so happy? According to Parthshri Arora at Vice, these silly little images are so beloved because they make us feel less alone.

You can send them to your friends, bond with strangers on social media over memes, and even use them to grow closer to your colleagues. You can make a meme about literally any situation, and when you find out another person relates to it, you’ll be reminded that we’re all in this together. After all, a sense of belonging is a very significant part of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

#4 Hypocrisy At Peak

#5 Traditional X-Mas Rap Battles Are Greater Than Carols Xd

#6 It's Not A Wonderful Life After All

As amusing and entertaining as memes are, they can also serve a greater purpose. The BBC published a piece exploring how memes have been used to further political movements, in protests, and to help communities cope with injustices in society.

Memes have been a part of the #MeToo movement, used to criticize Russia’s war in Ukraine, and to share residents’ unfiltered thoughts on political elections around the globe. The best jokes have a shred of truth in them, and political memes are no different. They’re a clever way to call the government a joke without explicitly saying it.

#7 In Case You're Wondering Where The Mess We're In Now Began

#8 The Gift That Keeps On Not Giving

#9 Which Is Why Everyone Hates Insurance Companies And Everyone Loves The Fire Department

According to Theodora Blanchfield, AMFT, memes can even play a significant role in therapy. Blanchfield explained that many of her own patients have used memes to help explain what they're going through or feeling when they don’t have the words. Memes can also make it easier to share how much you’re struggling in a humorous way. It’s a lot easier to share a meme joking about being depressed than to outright admit out loud that you’re struggling with depression.

#10 Think About That!

#11 And Also Why Isn't It Declining Faster?

#12 As A Middle Aged White Man, I Approve This Message For Our Culture Xd

Meanwhile, memes can benefit our mental health by creating connections. Perhaps there isn’t anyone in your life that you feel comfortable opening up to about your anxiety, your depression, or your PTSD. And it’s easy to feel like nobody else in the world could possibly understand.

But if you share a meme about it on social media, you might see that hundreds or thousands of people relate enough to like or repost the image. This is a great reminder that there are people out there who understand, and you shouldn’t be scared of building connections with them.

#13 The Puns Of Your Hall Is Somewhat Lessened Of Late

#14 That's So Unrealistic, Who Would Watch That?

#15 These Wretched Humans Always Ripping Of The Style Of Their Betters ;p

Another great aspect of memes that Blanchfield pointed out is how they can contribute to a shared language. Memes can keep you informed about pop culture, politics, weather, what’s going on in the world, what movies are trending, etc. They’re an easy way to stay connected with society, and when you understand the references, you’ll feel like you’re really a part of your community. Memes are an extremely fast and efficient way of spreading information.

#16 I Don't Hate Theater, But Unless It's Traditional Korean Theater About Eating The Rich, I'm Not Interested

#17 If You Think Things Got Worse On Your Watch, Guess Whose Fault It Is Xd

#18 Yeah, Yeah, The Bible Sucks, Where's My Free Ice Cream Already?

Finally, Blanchfield noted that memes really do help us feel seen. No matter what you’re going through, you are not the first person to experience it. Memes can really help validate your feelings and help you explain to someone else what you’re experiencing. No, they won’t make it any easier to go through a breakup or lose a loved one. But they can help you at least smile through the pain and remember that if everyone else has been through it, you can definitely survive this too.

#19 Looks Like The Lobbyist For The Packaging Company Is Getting A Stupidity-Bonus Xd

#20 The Holy Grail > Game Of Thrones, It Is Known!

#21 All Worries Is My New Mantra! Xd

Are you enjoying these random yet hilarious memes, pandas? Keep upvoting the ones that you find particularly amusing, and let us know in the comments below what you are smiling about today. Then, if you want to check out another article from Bored Panda featuring silly images that will make you laugh, look no further than right here!