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Varkey’s classical art memes have already made a few appearances on Bored Panda, and it’s easy to see why. His edits take the dramatic faces, poses, and gestures of old paintings and drop them into situations that feel much closer to everyday modern life than a quiet museum wall.

In this new feature, we’re sharing another batch of Varkey’s clever edits, in which classical figures navigate contemporary issues such as dating, work, awkward moments, and technology. What makes the project so funny is how naturally the old and new seem to fit together: a centuries-old expression makes a perfect response to today’s problems, proving that some human emotions really are timeless.

Scroll down to check out all of the memes, and don’t forget to upvote the ones that you feel are the most relatable.

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

    I bet he pronounced it Juh-la-peno. Then she shuddered with want. Haha

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    I'm sorry, I'm occupied spinning this invisible ball on my finger.

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact: brides do not walk down (or up) the aisle. The central passage in a church is the nave, and the aisles are at the side between the seating and the wall.

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    Premium     1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel ya, Ophelia.

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    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doc, it hurts in these two places. Doctor; then, don't go to those places - Henny Youngman

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of an old joke. Doctor: "Mrs Jones, you have acute angina." Mrs Jones: "Thank you, doctor, I trim it myself."

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    Premium     1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trending strong is this one.

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's where all the interesting people are.

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    Premium     1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm disappointed by the spelling.

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's not bothered about his short comings.

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    Premium     1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Odds make Grumpy much more likely, especially when Sleepy people keep voting for Dopey.

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

    Again? Can nobody spell 'disappointment'?

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    Premium     1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are they hoping for the second coming?

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see a beautiful cockatoo .........my lady, its the short tunics they wear, oh you mean the bird.

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

    "Fair knight, will thine journey be treacherous?" "Aye, it shall be long and hard." "Tis what she proclaimed."

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    Marriage is about solving problems together. Problems you wouldn't have if you were single.

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    Oooh, don't tell anyone about the you-know-what word!

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this painting always brings brutal anxiety and sadness to my heart...

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    Is it though? 1 container = 1 portion.

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