Blank Nut Button
The 'Blank Nut Button' meme features a hand poised to press a large blue button, originating from a 2017 video by YouTuber MatPat of The Game Theorists. This meme symbolizes an overwhelming, often impulsive, desire or urge to do something, especially for immediate gratification or pleasure, irrespective of potential repercussions. Users caption the blank space above the button with text describing the irresistible action or outcome they are tempted by. It's widely used as a reaction image to convey strong temptation or an uncontrollable impulse in a humorous and relatable way, often highlighting a choice between sensibility and indulgence.
Trump Bill Signing
The "Trump Bill Signing" meme originates from a C-SPAN broadcast on February 9, 2017, showing then-President Donald Trump holding up a blank executive order while signing it. The original intent was for him to sign the order on the right page, then hold it up. However, the blank left page became the focus, leading to its memetic spread. The meme's meaning revolves around presenting something ostensibly important or official that is, in reality, empty, absurd, or lacking any real content. It is widely used in image macros where the blank page is edited to display humorous, ironic, or critical statements, policies, or ideas, often highlighting a perceived lack of substance or an ironic gesture. The meme can convey confusion, humor, or mild frustration over empty promises or actions.
You Guys Are Getting Paid
The "You Guys Are Getting Paid?" meme originates from the 2013 American comedy film "We're the Millers." It features actor Will Poulter, portraying the character Kenny Rossmore, looking bewildered as he utters the line, expressing surprise and disbelief. The meme is widely used to convey a feeling of being left out, uncompensated, or unaware of a common benefit or advantage that others are receiving. It's particularly popular in humorous contexts when someone realizes they've been missing out on something obvious, often related to work, school, or social situations, highlighting a stark contrast between their own experience and that of others.
Who Killed Hannibal
The "Who Killed Hannibal?" meme originates from a surreal segment on the Adult Swim sketch comedy show, *The Eric Andre Show*. In the scene, host Eric Andre suddenly shoots his co-host, Hannibal Buress, then immediately turns to the camera with a bewildered expression and asks, "Who killed Hannibal?" The meme typically uses a two-panel format, showing Andre shooting Buress in the first panel and then his "confused" reaction in the second. Its meaning revolves around feigned ignorance, hypocrisy, or deliberately overlooking one's own role in a situation. It's popularly used to satirize situations where someone is clearly responsible for a problem or outcome but pretends to be oblivious or assigns blame elsewhere, often with a humorous and self-aware undertone.
Squidward Window
The "Squidward Window" meme comes from the beloved animated series *SpongeBob SquarePants*. It features Squidward Tentacles looking longingly or indifferently out of his window at SpongeBob and Patrick enjoying themselves. Originating from the episode "Opposite Day," the meme typically conveys feelings of exclusion, loneliness, or FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). It's widely used to express situations where one is observing others having fun while feeling isolated, stuck, or unable to participate. The meme perfectly captures the relatable feeling of wanting to be part of something but being unable to.
Clown Applying Makeup
The "Clown Applying Makeup" meme is a four-panel image series depicting a person transforming into a full clown, complete with makeup and a colorful wig. Originating on Reddit, it gained widespread popularity to illustrate situations where someone (or a group) embraces absurdity, denial, or a foolish persona to cope with an inconvenient truth, maintain a facade, or proceed with a clearly flawed plan. The meme signifies a progression into willing self-delusion or an acceptance of ridiculous circumstances. It's commonly used to express feelings of frustration, resignation, or the ironic humor found in situations where one must put on a "brave" or "ignorant" face despite obvious, escalating problems.
Megamind Peeking
The "Megamind Peeking" meme features the titular character from DreamWorks' 2010 animated film, "Megamind," cautiously observing from the bottom of the frame. This particular shot captures Megamind's large, expressive eyes and part of his forehead, giving the impression that he is discreetly looking up at something or someone. The meme is typically used to represent a person subtly watching an unfolding situation, often with a sense of curiosity, surprise, or mild apprehension, while trying to remain unnoticed. It perfectly conveys the feeling of "peeking in" on an event or conversation without being directly involved, or reacting to an unexpected and perhaps awkward moment from a hidden vantage point. Its versatility allows it to be applied to various scenarios where one is observing silently or making a subtle appearance.
This Is Where I'd Put My Trophy If I Had One
The "This Is Where I'd Put My Trophy If I Had One" meme originates from the animated TV series *The Fairly OddParents*. It features the character Denzel Crocker, who in the episode "The Big Victory," points to an empty trophy case, exclaiming the iconic line. This meme conveys a sense of humorous disappointment or a lack of a desired achievement, reward, or possession. It's used to express a hypothetical success that hasn't materialized due to various circumstances, often implying a missed opportunity or personal shortcoming. People typically employ it to sarcastically highlight their own unfulfilled expectations, struggles, or failures in a relatable and self-deprecating manner, making it a popular choice for situations involving ironic longing or relatable frustration.
Boardroom Meeting Suggestion
The "Boardroom Meeting Suggestion" meme, also known as "Man Thrown Out Window," originates from a comic. It typically depicts a corporate meeting where a character proposes an idea (often logical or unconventional) and is subsequently thrown out of a high-rise window by an enraged superior. Another character, usually the "yes-man" or the one with a more conformist idea, remains seated and unfazed. The meme is used to satirize corporate culture, rigid thinking, or situations where common sense or innovative suggestions are met with extreme rejection or punishment, often in favor of less effective but politically safe alternatives. It highlights the absurdity of power dynamics and decision-making processes.
Y'all Got Any More Of That
The "Y'all Got Any More Of That" meme features comedian Dave Chappelle as his character Tyrone Biggums from *Chappelle's Show*. Tyrone Biggums is a crack cocaine addict, and the image captures him in a desperate, craving state, often with white residue around his mouth. The meme's meaning is rooted in expressing an intense, insatiable desire or addiction. It's humorously used to convey a strong craving or dependency on anything, from coffee to new content, implying an "addiction" and a desperate need for more of something enjoyable. It's a popular reaction image when one has consumed or experienced something good and wishes for more.