It’s no joke. Laughing feels pretty damn good. 

When it comes to humour, the internet never fails to give us what we need. From crying hamsters to grumpy cats, judgemental dogs, entertaining kids captured mid-twirl and that one guy who became iconic just by blinking (bruh), memes are the perfect blend of comedy and wit.

Is comedy the cure we all need? What have memes got to do with mental health? Sometimes, what you do in the moments that you choose to be online can also aid mood and wellness. You might find that memes can help you feel a little better, a little happier, and a little less lonely. Let’s see just how good these memes can get you feeling…

What Do You Meme This Isn't Normal?

We looked up the origins of the word “meme” and it revealed something interesting and even heartwarming. The word meme comes from the Greek “mimēma” meaning “that which is imitated”. In French, the word “même” translates to “same”.

Here’s what makes the word interesting:

As humans, we like to repeat and share. We repeat the things that give us pleasure and like to share these things with others.

A meme is essentially a piece of content or information that is shared by people. Every time we tell the same joke or alter or imitate a meme, we are replicating a meme that itself imitates our lives. Since memes are almost always produced from relatable real-life scenarios, they capture universal human emotions and experiences.

Think of it as a creative way to journal your life! It’s no news that humour is vital to maintaining physical and mental well-being. Sometimes it might just feel good to laugh away your troubles. Or to laugh with someone else about the same troubles, realising that none of us are alone in the things we face.

How many times have you used meme humour to cope with your struggles?

Think about the number of online conversations you have with friends that consist of just memes.

Who said language could only be words and paragraphs? Memes have grown to become a universal form of expression. Even the idea of seeing a meme and thinking of someone before you privately share it with them is such an intimate one.

Memes are nothing less than a shared language of their own. Private and relatable, they not only gift you joy but also the knowledge that someone is thinking of you.

Wait, that's too much pressure.

Lucky for you, there are people online to do all the hard work.

Memezar has been leading the charge of contributing to the hilarity of internet culture with memes that the whole world can relate to. For memes created for all our unique Indian contexts, check out Log Kya Kahenge!

Have you laughed today? Memedroid is one of the best sites to find your community of meme seekers, likers, makers and sharers. 

Or there’s always Reddit with community members from all over the world making their lives more entertaining through memes.

Now these guys definitely have your back when it comes to providing the most entertaining content online. Otherwise, you could just go out on a limb and create your own like we did here. Of course, only you can tell us if we succeeded in making you smile, if not laugh…