Memes Are My Love Language
Memes are a godsend. Period. Whoever came up with the idea of slapping the perfect caption on a random photo to sum up a whole human experience? Seriously, who are these people? They deserve alllllll the awards. I hope they’re out there living their best life, knowing they’ve given the world a gift.
Yes, memes are a fucking gift. They’ve saved me more times than I can count. In seasons of grief, heartbreak, uncertainty… when the news feels too heavy or my brain just won’t shut up, a perfectly timed meme shows up and says exactly what I’m feeling. And suddenly, I’m not in it alone. Suddenly I’m cracking up. They’re my love language because they tick all the boxes for how I give and receive connection, comfort, and laughter — the same way some people use words of affirmation, hugs, or acts of service.
Connection:
I once read that a meme is just a little inside joke for a group of people who care about a certain thing. And that’s it — that’s the magic. It’s not just the humor, it’s the connection. It’s the “ohhh snap, you get it” moment that makes you feel a little less alone. And when you share a meme with someone, you’re saying, “I thought of you.” It’s like a little inside joke without needing to explain a thing.
Comfort:
Scrolling, receiving, sending memes is actually part of my self-care. Not in the “I’m avoiding my problems” way, but in the “phew, thank goodness there are reminders that life is absolutely bonkers — and that there’s humor and weirdness in it too” way. It’s five minutes of permission to laugh, ease up, and soften my edges a bit. A really good meme can instantly shift my mood.
Laughter:
We all know that humor is medicine. It’s a light. It doesn’t erase the hard stuff — but it gives you a moment to breathe, to laugh, to remember you’re still human. That we’re all human. That we all share similar thoughts, ideas, fears, feelings, and life experiences together. Sometimes that alone can make the difference between a shitty moment and a good one. And for that reason alone, I believe humor can save us — not in a fake-it-til-you-make-it way, but in the very real way it keeps our hearts soft, our humanity intact, and our spirits from shutting down.
Memes are tiny reminders that we’re all just out here, doing our best. They’re proof that even in the middle of the chaos, we can still find each other — all it takes is one perfectly timed “omg SAME” moment.
So yeah, I’ll always love memes. They’re bite-sized hope. They’re solidarity. And in their own weird, beautiful way, they’re saving me — and hopefully you — one laugh at a time. ♥️