These days, it’s easy to feel like nothing is going right. When someone figures out the key to coping with an extended pandemic, let me know ASAP.
Until then, let’s cheer on and lift our spirits with a healthy serving of new memes.
Inhale, exhale, and scroll to take in 12 wholesome memes to power you through the rest of our pained existence.
1. Ah, a person of culture
This is the type of energy we need in 2021.

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2. Incoming
Prepare yourself for the ultimate onslaught of sadness.

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3. Here’s a top-tier meme for you
Who knew the many faces of Mike Wazowski could tell a 10-minute scene in five seconds?

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4. Some of us can’t help it
It’s called a defense mechanism, Karen.

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5. Yikes
Not that DMs are ever good, but this is definitely one that no girl wants to wake up to.

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6. Wow
Is this what all you tall people are thinking?

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7. This one
Repeat this mantra to yourself, and you’ll be sure to have glowing self-esteem in a matter of days.

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8. I mean, yeah
It’s because we lived through 2001, 2008, and 2020.

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9. And the cycle repeats
Do we even need to get much more specific than “something” at this point? Maybe we can just go with “everything?”

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10. Oh no
I have a feeling that this would happen to most of us.

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11. Depression evolution
This is what it feels like when your mental illness finally levels up.

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12. OMG
If Grogu doesn’t automatically put a smile on your face, I don’t know what will.

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I hope those memes instilled you with even a little bit of hope. It’ll come in handy as we look to the bleak world ahead.
What are some of your favorite memes to get you through dark times? Share them with us in the comments!