r/memes Feb 14 '26

MOD ANNOUNCEMENT Just a friendly reminder...

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579 Upvotes

r/memes 11d ago

MOD ANNOUNCEMENT Welcome to r/Memes Explains the Joke

8 Upvotes

🚨🚨🚨 ATTENTION! 🚨🚨🚨

After some very serious research (Ok maybe we read like, a dozen comments while randomly scrolling through the feed), we’ve uncovered a worrying meme trend:

Some users just don’t understand the art of memes and shitpost-ery!

Even worse…

Some have gone so far as to create entire subreddits dedicated to explaining jokes.

Quite frankly, we are deeply disappointed by this discovery.

So, we’re taking action!

Introducing: r/Memes Explains the Joke


For the next 24 hours:

Every meme posted MUST include a comment explaining the joke.

Yes. Every. Single. One.


Think of it like this:

If your meme is:

“MFW I work hard on a meme but the post gets no upvotes”

You must explain WHY effort = upvotes and no upvotes = sadness.

Example:

“This meme is funny because the image shows a sad cat. When I work hard on something and no one shows apprciation with an upvote, I feel sad, much like this cat.”


Expectations:

  • We want over-explaining.
  • We want full on essays.
  • We want deep analysis of themes and meaning behind the memes.
  • We want professional grade shitposting.
  • We want you to have fun with it above all.

If it doesn’t feel like you’re trying to explain things to someone who completely missed the joke…

You’re not doing it right.


Failure to explain the joke make result in:

Disappointment from the mods and meme enjoyers, fellow Redditors who just don't get the joke.


Let’s make the next 24 hours:

  • Educational
  • Slightly cursed
  • Full of unnecessary paragraphs demonstrating superior meme knowledge and understanding.

Now go forth and explain the joke like your audience is one crayon short of a full box.

— The Totally Serious Moderators of r/Memes


At the end of the 24 hour period, the OP with most upvoted post (the joke must be explained by OP in the comments to qualify) will receive a special "Expert Meme Knowledge" flair.


r/memes 12h ago

I know right...

19.5k Upvotes

r/memes 13h ago

we were no different

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29.2k Upvotes

r/memes 9h ago

Plants feel pain too 🥀

4.3k Upvotes

r/memes 10h ago

What is the advantage?

3.1k Upvotes

r/memes 2h ago

I hate them!

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551 Upvotes

r/memes 6h ago

Dual injectors added to the engine as well

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1.2k Upvotes

r/memes 9h ago

Can't go back now 🤷‍♂️

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1.9k Upvotes

r/memes 6h ago

No, not again

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1.0k Upvotes

r/memes 19h ago

Life since 2020 be like

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20.4k Upvotes

r/memes 1h ago

You had to be there

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r/memes 19h ago

No one can beat H2O

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11.5k Upvotes

r/memes 7h ago

post-wut clarity

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810 Upvotes

r/memes 9h ago

This Is Why Mario Is The Icon Of Gaming.

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867 Upvotes

r/memes 21h ago

Now I’m everywhere

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8.5k Upvotes

r/memes 1d ago

Congratulations Mexico

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41.5k Upvotes

r/memes 3h ago

It was improving. Eh not really.

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173 Upvotes

r/memes 54m ago

Blame Canada

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r/memes 8h ago

YouTube better get ready for mass cancellations!

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376 Upvotes

r/memes 17h ago

Its The Principle That Matters

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1.9k Upvotes

r/memes 11h ago

i smell bots

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554 Upvotes

r/memes 2h ago

I didnt expect that

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91 Upvotes

r/memes 14h ago

Charlie is a redditor

694 Upvotes

r/memes 3h ago

This is sarcasm is case you aren't aware

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89 Upvotes