Instagram has become a haven for meme pages. Don’t believe me? There’s a page for everything from very Finnish problems to parenting humor to photography to delightful news to The Office. You name it, it quite probably has it.
So, it should come as no surprise that there are gonna be some more general garden variety meme pages. And A Memeingless Life is a great example of such.
The page shares relatable memes on everything that really matters in life, providing a good laugh along the way. And, just to be clear, when we say relatable, that's not just on a personal level. The memes focus on modern-day situations, problems, and references that, when you really think about it, are spot-on commentary.
As of this article, the page has over 2,200 posts already up for its 192,000 followers to enjoy. Besides the “passed out with a frozen pizza in the oven” description, it also points out that some of the posts are original content, as seen by the complementary watermark, so not all is just reposting.
Now, we will ruin memes for you for just one second because we very much need to explain the necessity of memes in our society. An article by the BBC elaborates on the power of memes, pointing out how memes have become a language in and of itself—one that can transcend cultures and create a constructive identity among people.
Memes, among many things, are a form of self-expression and influence. The stronger the emotion, the more likely it’ll be shared, which is why most memes are of a comedic nature and which is why most use it as a means to communicate with audiences.
There’s also a nuance with memes that they can be very niche in their content. It’s not for virality, but relatability, as one study has deduced that folks who feel more depressed find depressing memes funnier and more relatable. This in turn helps foster inclusiveness and community and reinforce individuality and personality along the way.
And while memes have so much positivity to offer, they can also be used for not-so-good means, like spreading misinformation, hate and prejudice, among other things. So, just like with everything else on the internet, keep in mind to stay skeptical of the things you see online.