In today's meme culture, our entire news feed is filled with people tagging each other in posts. If I'm being completely honest, I think memes are the only reason Facebook is still relevant and fun anymore.
Don't lie. When you go on Facebook and see this in your notifications, you feel happy and get excited. Besides the fact that they are relatable, why do memes make us feel so good?
1. It's nice to know that someone thought about you.
Whether they are out to roast you or it's a sweet little tag, just the fact that someone thought about you during their day warms your heart. Sometimes a meme is enough to brighten up your day and make you smile.
2. A lot of them are inside jokes that no one else will understand.
More often than not, the comment section is funnier than the meme. Almost no words following the tag are needed for the other person to catch on to the inside joke. Maybe the meme perfectly describes a situation or it secretly hints at something only you two know. Either way, they're so much fun!
3. It's a quick way to show someone you appreciate their friendship.
If you are anything like me and do not outwardly show affection (or any emotion, really) too often, memes are a perfect way to show someone that you care. They're quick, funny and light-hearted. On the contrary, memes are also great for people who LOVE expressing love to their best friends! Memes exist for almost any situation and, chances are, your best friend is the first one that comes to mind to tag.
4. They relate perfectly to things you've done together.
Throwing it back to that time when you were in the car with your friend who is a terrible driver or that final you almost failed together is why memes are hilarious. Sometimes, they serve to foreshadow things you HAVE to do together, like making that mouthwatering recipe, going on a Starbucks run or finally meeting up after not seeing each other for months.
5. The meme itself is too accurate.
Some memes are literally hilarious and spot on. Either the caption is completely relatable or the picture/gif matches the situation perfectly. Getting tagged in these types of memes actually makes you laugh out loud.
I doubt memes will ever become irrelevant because they continue to stay relatable and exciting. Life is much more fulfilling when you can instantly share it with others and laugh alongside the company of your friends.
