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If you really think about it, the world is pretty crazy. But realistically, how much can the average person change? Sure, we can vote, protest, choose which brands to boycott, and try to make small changes in our daily lives. But on an individual level, in the grand scheme of things, we’re often limited.

We can rage against the machine, even reject it and go live in the woods. Or we can say, “It is what it is.” That’s not a bad mindset if we need to find the strength to keep going. The Instagram account ‘Cheerful Nihilism’ embraces these words and shares memes that help us laugh at all the meaninglessness. Hard times persist, but so do we.

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#1

Text meme about self-doubt and humor from people who gave up on life but not on relatable humor.

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sbj
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20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I with you on this one

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    Tweet humor listing unconventional traits for traditional manliness, featured in relatable memes about giving up on life but not humor.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (dawning realization) How did we allow that world to slip away???

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    #9

    Tweet humor about failing an open note test, part of relatable memes from people who gave up on life but not humor.

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    KatWitch57
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only thing we have learned from history, is that we do not learn from history - Churchill.

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    #12

    Tweet about hating extra stops after work, relatable meme from people who gave up on life but not on humor.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    22 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to make two stops on the way home tomorrow, and I'm already hating it. EDIT: ... And now, it's three stops. *sigh* Might also have to turn around after I get home and head for the hospital. Housemate has a broken ankle. EDIT: Made it home successfully, safely. No trip to the hospital. But I have to go to Andrews Air Force Base tomorrow, when I'm supposed to be working from home.

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    #13

    Diagram explaining jester's privilege as a humorous meme about depression and cognitive restructuring humor.

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    Rex-a-Roni
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well then, how T F am I Jester who says nothing that matters, AND have depression??!? Check and mate!

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    #15

    Relatable meme showing an embroidered pillow of a screaming goat, capturing humor from people who gave up on life.

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    Ipetmykitteh
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    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m gonna need a link to buy 20 of these assp.

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    #17

    Cat staring closely at a clock on the floor in a relatable meme about humor and giving up on life.

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    Bewitched One
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    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Missed opportunity to say “idiot son watching TikTok”

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    #21

    Meme contrasting 2007 excitement about touchscreen computers with 2026 despair, reflecting hilarious relatable humor on life.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I refuse to believe that time is real. Or Society.

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    #26

    Text meme about feeling abandoned and vulnerable, capturing relatable humor from people who gave up on life.

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    WubiDubi
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    12 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They will end up at the wateringhole. Could be the kitchen or bathroom.

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    #28

    Side-by-side image of Albert Square Manchester painting and 2018 photo, showing relatable humor in everyday life moments.

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    Arthur Waite
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least, they grew a tree.

    #30

    Funny meme ad showing retrain as a swan course with humor relatable to people who gave up on life.

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    Yvonne
    Community Member
    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a free webinar on that website on how to become a swan. Now that's dedication 🤣🤣🤣

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    #32

    Deer standing alone in a sterile underground passage, capturing relatable memes of humor and life struggles.

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    Doug Moyer
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know exactly where I am. I just don't know how to escape.

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    #33

    Two cats jumping on a bed in a minimalistic bedroom, fitting the humor in relatable memes about giving up on life.

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    Louise
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    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I told you to get off the kdhsvdufmedk!"

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    #34

    Relatable meme about developing a strong sense of justice, from people who gave up on life but not humor.

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    Fire Singer
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously! I was raised on fantasy books and shows where there was always clear good/evil and now I'm expected to just ignore the obvious? I don't think so.

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    #35

    Three men posing outdoors with mountains behind, featured in a relatable meme from people who gave up on life humor.

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    Phantom Phoenix
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is Loki dressed like a cranberry farmer?

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    #37

    Chicken with fluffy white feathers under a blue sky, featured in relatable memes about humor and giving up on life.

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    Phantom Phoenix
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can a chicken have such a judgemental expression? Especially with that haircut?!

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    #38

    Humorous meme about the oldest flute and ancient humans wearing no pants, relatable content from people who gave up on life humor

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    23 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact. Pre-European Australian aboriginal people had music but no pants. That was only 250 years ago, and in some localities only 100 years ago.

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    #39

    Tweet about stopping feeding bagels to crows as they stash them in trees, a relatable meme about giving up on life humor.

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    Bill Swallow
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    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YOU HAVE CROWS THAT BRING YOU BAGELS AND YOU'RE *COMPLAINING*??!?

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    #40

    Two trucks parked side by side showing the same bed length, captured in a relatable humor meme about life.

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    Fitz_N_Fartz
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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give me the dinky over the 'look at how big my ego is' anytime.

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    #42

    Grey cat meme with text about outsmarting, illustrating relatable humor from people who gave up on life but not on humor.

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    Nota Robot
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    23 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, they can. But they might not bother.

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    #43

    Screenshot of a humorous Twitter annotation on a book page showing relatable memes about life and humor.

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    TaylorSwift
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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But before we dive in, be sure to hit that like button and subscribe!

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    #44

    Marge Simpson in a car with a skeptical expression, featuring a relatable meme about humor and giving up on life.

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    Miriam Insidecor
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    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always liked Marge's quote "Stop swearing kids, this isn't Sunday School!".

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    #47

    Tweet about emotional support pile of stuff next to bed, relatable meme about humor and giving up on life.

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    David Paterson
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    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    babe, steal the pile of stuff next to my bed, please.

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    #48

    Hospital hallway sign humorously directing to Dunkin' Donuts IV infusion therapy, featured in relatable memes about humor and life.

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    Remi (He/Him)
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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What would be the superhero name when you get radioactive donuts in your blood

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    #51

    Text meme about spoons as general energy and carnival tickets as specific energy costs, from relatable life humor posts.

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    sweetpea
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    perfectly articulated the thing in my head

    #52

    Relatable meme text about being on the verge of a psychotic break, showing humor in life struggles.

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    David Paterson
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    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What you really need is to have the money to hire someone to have a complete psychotic break on your behalf.

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    #53

    Medieval-style meme showing a king with a spear and a person with a lute captioned with relatable humor about giving up.

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    Louise
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    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Think you know someone else that plays the harp? Go ahead, make my day, punk."

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    #55

    Plate of breakfast food with coffee and orange juice, paired with humor about grief in relatable memes.

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    Rali Meyer
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you were only supposed to have a sip of the orange juice

    #56

    Relatable meme showing a tamandua caught eating snacks, humor for people who gave up on life but not humor.

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    Ipetmykitteh
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    23 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn’t the correct phrase be “red-snouted”?

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    #57

    Meme featuring a humorous Trader Joe’s cashier moment with text about liquid time and serendipity humor.

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    Bill Swallow
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    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Aurora Borealis, shinin' down on Dallas, Can you picture that?"

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    #58

    Tweet about enjoying being rude in response, displayed over a colorful bubble background from relatable memes about humor and life.

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    Elladine DesIsles
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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I enjoy being perfectly, pointedly polite to those who are rude to me first. The bewilderment can be highly satisfying, and entertaining.

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