High Vs Low Cortisol
The 'High Vs Low Cortisol' meme is a viral internet format used to contrast chaotic, highly stressed, or unhinged behavior (high cortisol) with a peaceful, calm, or unfazed state of mind (low cortisol). Originating from health and wellness trends discussing stress hormones, the meme typically features two gauge meters. The high cortisol side often appears distorted, shaky, or glowing aggressively to represent panic, while the low cortisol side remains steady and clear. Users apply this format humorously to daily habits, absurd scenarios, or emotional reactions.
Iceberg
The 'Iceberg' meme format originates from a popular stock photo showing an iceberg split by the ocean's surface. In meme culture, it is used to represent the 'tip of the iceberg' concept—where surface-level knowledge represents mainstream or well-known facts, while the massive submerged portion symbolizes increasingly obscure, deep, or bizarre trivia about a specific topic, community, or franchise. Users typically add tiered text layers descending into the ocean to map out levels of depth in lore, conspiracies, or esoteric information.
Odyssey Sirens
The 'Odyssey Sirens' meme originates from a cinematic adaptation depicting Odysseus tied to the mast, screaming in agony or intense temptation as he listens to the seductive yet torturous songs of the Sirens. In meme culture, this image is widely used to represent extreme temptation, overwhelming distress, or fighting hard against irresistible urges, often paired with humorous captions about modern struggles like resisting junk food, spending money, or checking an ex's social media.
What Do We Want
"What Do We Want?" is a classic rage comic meme format featuring an angry mob or individual chanting demands followed by an immediate, ironic, or pathetic answer. Originating from the early days of internet rage comics, the template typically shows an enthusiastic character shouting a question, setting up a punchline that highlights procrastination, impatience, or absurd desires. It is widely used to express relatable frustrations, humorous desires, and everyday complaints in a nostalgic, MS Paint art style.
Table Flip Guy
Table Flip Guy is a classic rage comic meme depicting a stick figure angrily flipping a table in frustration. Originating from early internet forums in the late 2000s, it symbolizes extreme annoyance, losing one's temper, or giving up in exasperation. Users frequently post this image or use the text equivalent (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ to express anger, stress, or a dramatic reaction to absurd situations.
I'm The Dumbest Man Alive
"I'm The Dumbest Man Alive" is an exploitable webcomic meme created by popular artist SrGrafo. The comic features a crowned character proclaiming himself the "dumbest man alive," only to be challenged by another person who says something even more foolish, prompting the king to immediately hand over his crown. It is used in online discussions and image macros to mock particularly absurd, idiotic, or questionable statements, decisions, or opinions by swapping the text in the middle panel.
Okay Grandpa Let's Get You To Bed
"Okay Grandpa, Let's Get You to Bed" is a popular reaction meme featuring a stock photo of a younger man gently helping an elderly man with a walker. Originating from online image macros, the meme is used humorously to mock someone—often a friend, internet user, or public figure—whose opinions, references, or behaviors are perceived as outdated, overly nostalgic, or out of touch with modern trends, as if they are senile or belong to a bygone era.
Matt Damon Meme
The Matt Damon meme originates from a promotional image or film still featuring Matt Damon looking distressed, screaming, or showing intense emotion. It is widely used on social media to express extreme frustration, despair, overwhelm, or being pushed to one's absolute limit by daily stresses, work, or unexpected life events. Users often caption the image to depict moments of mental breakdown or agonizing stress.
Shrek Running
"Shrek Running" is a popular meme featuring the DreamWorks animated character Shrek sprinting with intense speed and determination, often accompanied by motion blur or dramatic action music. Originating from the Shrek franchise, this meme is widely used to express extreme urgency, rushing towards something desirable, escaping an awkward situation, or adding comedic effect to situations requiring fast movement. Users frequently share the image or GIF in reaction to relatable scenarios of panic, excitement, or being late.