Who doesn’t love a well-crafted, funny meme? It’s an instant source of good vibes that can turn any dull day into a few moments of amusement. If you’re stuck in a queue at the DMV, these images can make the wait feel less excruciating.
Here are some examples that are worth checking out. These are from the Best Hood Humor Instagram page, which, by its name, should give you an idea of what to expect. But as a bit of a spoiler, it features posts for a specific demographic that nonetheless resonates with everyone who loves to laugh.
Enjoy scrolling through, and as always, don’t forget to upvote your favorites!
As you scroll through this list, you may find yourself in moments of hearty laughs. And apart from the expected mood boost, laughter brings other benefits that people don’t typically talk about.
As Yale lecturer and best-selling author Emma Seppälä pointed out, incorporating something funny into learning can help you engage with the material more. This is also true for toddlers.
You’ve likely read about the mental benefits of laughter. Studies have suggested that humor can help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. And according to Seppälä, even small bursts of chuckles can help manage feelings of distress.
“Ever had nervous laughter in an awkward or difficult situation? That’s because laughter may help you regulate your emotions in the face of challenge,” Seppälä noted.
They say laughter is the best medicine for a good reason. A study published in the National Library of Medicine found that frequent laughter, especially in social situations, was associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
“Laughter is known to buffer the effects of psychological stress, which is proposed as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease,” an excerpt from the paper reads.
Apart from this list of memes, there are many other ways to incorporate more laughter into your life. The Mayo Clinic shared some suggestions, including trying laughter yoga.
Developed in 1995 in India to provide stress relief, mood boost, and increased oxygen flow, the participants laugh for no real reason. They begin with fake laughter that eventually turns genuine, as everyone becomes more relaxed.
We would also like to hear from you, our readers. Which of these memes cracked you up the most? Which ones are your favorite? We would love to hear from you in the comments section below!
Having a pet, unfortunately, isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes it’s a true test of patience when they chew up furniture or decide to strike up a serenade in the middle of the night. In those moments, we suggest taking a deep breath and firing up a list of memes that just might be the best therapy for fur-induced chaos.
Today, we’ve prepared one featuring cats, with serious potential to turn your day right around. To find it, all you have to do is scroll down!
While you’re at it, make sure to check out a conversation with certified feline behavior consultant Heather Alvey and cat behavior consultant Molly Kelsey, who kindly agreed to talk about quirky cat behaviors and how to keep felines well-behaved and happy.
Cat behavior experts tell Bored Pandathat they’ve loved cats from a very young age. But what pushed them to turn their passion into a career was seeing felines and their owners in need of help.
“I’ve always loved cats. Growing up as an only child, my cats were my closest companions,” shared certified feline behavior consultant Heather Alvey.
“I initially worked in aviation, but after 9/11, the industry became unstable, and I experienced several layoffs. Before my final layoff, I had started developing a cat-only pet-sitting business as a side project.
When I lost my job, I decided to give it a try full-time. Fortunately, the business took off right away—cat owners appreciated finding a sitter who focused exclusively on cats. Within six months, I was earning enough to support myself, and within a year, I hired my first employee.”
After running her cat-sitting business for 14 years, Alvey discovered the field of feline behavior, and it immediately resonated with her.
“Over the years, I had seen cats surrendered or euthanized for behavioral issues—often after a baby arrived—and I knew those cats were simply reacting to stress or change in their environment. I just didn’t yet have the tools to help. That realization led me to pursue a certification in cat behavior and ultimately start my current business, Felidae Behavior Consulting.”
Similarly, cat behavior consultant Molly Kelsey also grew up with cats.
“My love of cats was fostered from a very young age, my parents were gifted two kittens at my baby shower, who I grew up alongside,” she shares.
“Before I became a feline behavior consultant, I was a veterinary nurse and came across countless cats and their owners who needed behavioral help, but at the time didn’t know where to turn to. I found there were not too many people out there with the skills to help these people and their cats, so I thought, Why not me?”
Having grown up with cats, these feline experts have probably seen every possible cat behavior. So we were curious to know about their favorite ones.
“I love all the quirky, individual preferences and behaviors that cats display,” Alvey says. “Each cat is truly unique, and those little peculiarities highlight just how distinct their personalities are. That individuality is one of my favorite things about working with them.”
Meanwhile, Kelsey adores when felines’ tails quiver like an animated exclamation point.
“Depending on the context, it can mean they are excited, greeting someone, focused, anticipatory, or frustrated. We also sometimes see this when they are urine marking, often for territorial purposes,” she explains.
These are just a few behaviors that are typical of cats. But there are many more that are unique to them that first-time cat owners might not be aware of.
“They are obligate carnivores and tend to drink a lot less water for their body size compared to other animals (which is why encouraging water intake is very important),” says Kelsey.
“People often tell me they had no idea that their cats require small, frequent meals vs. one or two big meals a day to mimic their wild counterparts. Most appear to come ‘pre-programmed’ to use a litter box, versus dogs, who require toilet training. Being both a prey and predator species, cats are risk-averse and can take some time to get used to changes that may seem small to others,” she listed further.
Something else that people should know before getting a cat is that they aren’t low-maintenance, Alvey notes.
“There are a lot of myths about cats, but one that really frustrates me is the idea that they’re aloof or low-maintenance. While some cats may be more independent, most form strong, loving bonds with their people. Compared to dogs, cats might seem low-maintenance because they don’t need walks, but they have their own species-specific needs. When those needs aren’t met, behavioral issues often follow.”
So to help owners keep their kitties happy, healthy, and well-behaved, experts kindly agreed to share their top tips. Kelsey suggests doing the following:
Adequately socialize them as kittens so they are better prepared for things like strangers of all types, car rides, and vet visits.
Be proactive with their healthcare, monitor their habits and behavior. These can provide clues if something is amiss.
Respect their personal space and boundaries, they are sentient beings and should be treated as such.
Stimulate their mind and body every day with enriching activities, a bored cat is a sad cat.
Alvey once more emphasizes the importance of regular veterinary visits and enrichment for cats.
“Cats are experts at hiding pain or illness, so you might not realize anything is wrong until they’re very sick. On the emotional side, enrichment is non-negotiable. Think about all your cat’s senses and look for ways to give them new and interesting experiences. I always say, ‘A busy, tired cat is a well-behaved cat.'”
We all hold some unpopular opinions and have done some things we’re not proud of. We keep them to ourselves because we’re afraid of being judged, shamed, and ridiculed. Fortunately, the Confession Bear is here to lend us a helping and healing paw. The well-known meme format helps people share their secrets while staying anonymous, and Bored Panda has collected some of the best new confessions.
Remember to upvote the confessions that you related to the most and, when you’re done, check out our previous post about Confession Bear posts right here. Do you have anything that you want to get off your chest? Share your thoughts in the comment section (in bear form if you want) because bottling everything up isn’t good for your health.
Know Your Meme’s Senior Editor and expert in all things related to memes, Matt Schimkowitz, told Bored Panda that the Confession Bear arose at a time in meme culture when Advice Animals were everywhere. “In very much the same way that people look for unique reaction images today, back then, people wanted advice animals,” he said. Read on for the rest of Matt’s insights into the iconic Confession Bear, the reasons for the meme’s popularity, as well as its staying power.
The Confession Bear format was born in June 2012 when redditor F-18Bro wanted to confess a lot of weird stuff anonymously. Their post went viral and the friendly-looking Malayan sun bear leaning against a log was forever cemented in meme history. It has even become the focus of scientific studies.
According to Matt from Know Your Meme, people related to the Confession Bear because it had such an original look. “It was also the same year that the secret sharing app/website Whisper launched. I guess secrets and confessions were in the zeitgeist,” Matt pondered about why the bear became so popular on the internet at the time.
“I think animals just have more staying power than other memes,” Matt explained why the Confession Bear meme is still in use to this very day. “Maybe people get tired of people’s faces or seeing the same memes. But when it comes to animals, I think people find them more endearing and therefore they endure. I mean the bear is very cute and sad!”
#4 Should I Tell Her?
I made a joke that she can come be my private teacher now, but I guess she took me seriously? She’s been stopping by most nights after class to talk/hang out.
I’m not sure if I’m being mean lying to her but it seems to make her happy so I guess I’ll play along for now.
The Confession Bear had some spin-off relatives, including the Confession Tiger (who was very jealous of the ever-popular bear) and the Confession Kid. However, the bear proved to be the most enduring and people are still asking for its help to share their peculiar secrets 8+ years later.
Confessing secrets and opening up can have very powerful positive effects on your physical and mental health, as well as improve your relationships with others. For instance, one study found that self-disclosure on Facebook helped students cope with stress.
Meanwhile, other researchers explain that keeping secrets (especially in close relationships) leads to increased stress and anxiety. We tend to obsess and constantly think about secrets and it drains us. Letting go is freeing in more ways than one.
#7 There Are Nice Karens
I’m a nice person and my name has become an embarrassment.
On the flip side, sharing secrets in a non-judgmental environment reduces stress and helps individuals actively deal with their issues. Writing down a secret for yourself to keep, sharing it anonymously online, or telling it to the people closest to you can all be great ways to deal with inner turmoil and to get a different perspective on what’s eating you up inside.
It might be something small like actually enjoying Nickelback’s music (I’m guilty of this) or something much more personal, but sharing secrets with others increases trust and reduces the burdens on our minds and emotions. So if you’re feeling like you’re overwhelmed with secrets, ask the Confession Bear to help you voice it all online. The bear’s there for a reason.
Recently had all my money stolen from out of my account. Bank is working on refunding me all the cash, but in the mean time i need to try and find as much loose change as possible to buy food
Went to the supermarket and bought some milk and things, came up 70 cents short
I asked the attendant if she could unscan one of the items for me but she just shrugged and gave me the rest of the money i needed
I know it’s only small but i wish her all the best
#12 This Is What I Get For Teaching Them About The Rebellions That Happened Throughout History
They’re in 8th grade and I had them write a children’s book based on their history textbook. I already extended the deadline by a week, so I could not be more disappointed in them right now.
I do better than a large portion of the country. I still get bent over. I know people making less than me get bent over even further. Then we get lectured by these pigs about the ethics of “Hard Work” and “doing whats right for the country” while they rail us from behind. It’s disgusting… I don’t know what to think anymore…. But the IRS can go shove it up their a***s.
#15 I Know I’m A [Crappy] Person For Feeling This Way
I feel crappy for seeing parents who have a lot of kids and are complaining about their problems, and thinking they shouldn’t have had so many kids in that case.
I have sympathy for the kids, but not these parents.
Getting very sick of the “heroes work here” messages plastered all around my hospital. I know it’s well-intentioned, but it feels impersonal and like the public is saying it to relieve guilt. The COVID crisis should not be as bad as it currently is in the supposed “best healthcare system in the world”. I am no more of a hero now than I have been for going to work for the past five years taking care of people with infectious diseases. Why are we being celebrated now? Because we’re going to work in unsafe conditions? Because we as a country can’t get our [c**p] together enough to obtain enough N-95s to prevent workers from dying unnecessarily?
#18 Worst Employer Award Of The Year Goes To Mine. I Don’t Regret It. Love You Grandpa.
My grandfather served in the Korean War in the Army. He was such a light in my life, finding it hard to move on. My best friend and my fishing buddy. Bye Grandpa.
The universe had something totally better planned for me. Higher paying job with peeps I know & a kick a*s manager. I told my manager at the other job that it was their mistake letting me go, but it wasn’t. It was my mistake choosing a sleazy company to work for. Moral of the story, choose your employers wisely. Very wisely.
During the installation process I got a text saying that Kobe Bryant, his daughter had died in a helicopter crash. Needless to say, my Dad and I were both shocked and lost for words. Eventually we continued our work and finished the install. The water heater worked amazing. Afterwards, we got Jimmy John sandwiches and attempted to work on a crossword together. As the day wrapped up and my dad was about to leave he told me how happy he was that he was able to help me with a project like this and how much it meant to him. Now, I’m just crying, thinking about how important it is to always say I love you. You never know when it will be the last you’ll see your father, or kiss your wife, or play with your little brother. I love you, Dad.
Need to vent a bit. I have been a police officer for a little over 5 years now. Got promoted to Sergeant a year ago because I didn’t like how some of the supervisors were treating officers and I wanted to start making change from the inside. My agency has always been a gold standard in how to police. I stress being respectful to the people we come in contact with my mantra is that just because they did a bad thing does not make them a bad person. Whenever we have issues with officers the charging paperwork is immediately started and the proper consequences follow, including termination. Lately the media has made me unbelievably morose to be at work. It makes me not want to go out in public or see my family for fear they will bring up the bad cops they see on tv. My whole career I have never had a single complaint and have always been a good officer. But s***s getting tough out here. The public don’t care if I saved a child’s life. They see some bad cop from across the country and want me dead or think I’m a huge piece of s**t. I love this job and I love helping people, but I honestly feel like if I could find another job making this kind of money to support my family I would take it, and that makes me incredibly sad.
I wouldn’t describe myself as an introvert but I really appreciate being at home playing videogames or watching movies/TV shows all day and not having to leave the house for anything besides grocery shopping once a week, so these last few weeks have been great for me, I even got to work from home, a thing that would never have been possible before. Now I have become so comfortable with the whole ‘social-distancing’/’self-quarantine’ thing that I am afraid of the day when I’ll have to go back to the office and restart my social life outside of my home.
With the latest trend of kids being sent to ask for baseballs caught by adults at games, I wouldn’t give it up. It’s always been a dream of mine to catch a game ball, and although I’m a grown man, my inner child wants nothing more then a game ball I caught to be on my mantle. People argue that it would fulfill a kids dream, but they didn’t earn anything so I think it sets a bad example. It’s today’s “participation trophy” for a kid just pressuring someone for something they didn’t actually earn.
long story short is that I didn’t want to meet her child until we have dated a bit so I know how I felt about her. I have had many step dads and “uncles” (who I knew were not family) so I stressed I wanted to wait on meeting her daughter.
Three months into this I really care for this woman, and thought it would be a good time to start with a meet and greet. I got toys, and cooked a big fancy meal and made sure I had plenty of activities planned so I knew it would be a fun day.
When they arrived, she just plopped her in front of my tv and ignored her the whole time except for dinner/bath time. No rules, no trying to include her in anything. I tried my best to bring the focus to her daughter and kept explaining this weekend was about meeting her, but she kept getting b****y about me focusing my attention on her daughter who is content on just watching tv. Literally boxed up all the toys and stuff I set out and put them in her car saying she can play with them at home.
I want to give it another shot, but am on the fence, if I am not feeling the same after this I don’t want to be another dude in/out of a childs life.
I gave them her fb info which was public where she posted all her trips. I saw later she posted that they contacted her and cut her off. Was a petty thing to do but I was young and a p***k
People keep asking me what I’m most looking forward to about my wedding, and I think they’re expecting me to say “walking down the aisle” or “the first dance” or something romantic, but honestly the main thing I’m excited about is coming home from our honeymoon and life going back to normal.
I appreciate that people are thankful for the men and women who serve, but when I’m at the store after work I really just want to get my things and leave. I can’t be the only one who feels like this.
Just like every nation has its own culture, traditions, and, ultimately, identity, it’s also natural to think that every nation also has its own personality and quirks when it comes to things that people do or believe in collectively as a nation.
Very Finnish Problems is one of many internet projects dedicated to celebrating cultural and national identity—the Finnish one, to be precise—whilst also having some fun with it in the form of memes.
And it’s not just an Instagram page, as there’s also a “branch” on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and it even has its own website. Heck, there’s even a book with the same theme by Joel Willans, the guy behind all of this.
Bored Panda has collected some of the best memes shared on the Very Finnish Problems Instagram about all of the very Finnish things that may or may not raise an eyebrow outside of Finland. And while you’re scrolling through the list, why not vote and comment on the entries you enjoyed or related to the most!
Very Finnish Problems is the brainchild of Joel Willans, author of the Spellbound and Very Finnish Problems books and Creative Director at Ink Tank Media with whom Bored Panda got in touch for an interview. The VFP book in particular shares amazing insights into the everyday trials and tribulations of life in Finland.
Very appropriately, the Instagram page kind of does the same, except in the form of hilarious internet memes. Speaking of memes, these cover a variety of very Finnish things!
These include taking a jab at Finnish personal space, their natural facial expressions and reactions, their love for hockey, disdain for small talk (and talk in general), linguistic intricacies, and, of course, COVID jokes!
“I’m the Creative Director at a digital marketing agency, Ink Tank Media, and I bet one of my clients that I could create a Facebook page of 10K fans in a month without spending a penny,” explained Willans the origins of Very Finnish Problems. “The bet was made during Finnish winter, which was typically dark and very, very cold. The pavements were super slippery and it was taking me ages to walk to work, and I remember thinking how winter is trying to k**l me, and what a very Finnish problem that is.”
He continued: “Then it struck me that it was one of very many Finnish problems faced by an Englishman in the far north. That was how it all began, and it clearly resonated with lots of people, because I won the bet and got nearly 20K fans in a month.”
But it’s not just memes. It’s really anything about Finland. On the various social media that this project is on, you can find Joel Willans himself running his “Working Wonders” series where he talks about innovative Finnish companies.
There are also videos discussing iconic Finnish music, how to do things like a Finn, and videos listing very Finnish things, like stuff that should never be sold in Finland, the happiest Finnish words, the weird things to love about Finland, reasons why Finland is the future of humanity, and many more.
“Just like most observational comedy, Very Finnish Problems are usually observations dramatized or exaggerated for comic effect. Normally, they come from things I’ve experienced or conversations I’ve had, which seem more strange to a foreigner than a native Finn. I’ve now written two best-selling Very Finnish Problems books. 101 Very Finnish Problems: The Foreigner’s Guide to Surviving Finlandand More Very Finnish Problems: An Even More Essential Guide, and while doing research for these I got loads of new material for memes and videos. Once I come up with an idea, I either create it myself or if it’s more complicated, our Graphic Designer will work her magic or I’ll work with our filmmaker on a video,” explained Willans.
Now, the page has gone a very long way, and it has started looking more like Very Finnish Things rather than Very Finnish Problems. Willans commented on this:
“We always try to craft everything as a “problem” with the copy because literally everything can be a problem if you frame it in the right way. So, if it’s a really hot and sunny day, which most people would consider a blessing, we might write, ‘When your body is allergic to sunshine’ with a comparative meme, ‘What you think you’ll look like in summer/What you actually look like’. So, in short, even when it’s Finnish ‘things’, we try to make them into fun ‘problems’.”
The Instagram page currently has a little bit over 400 posts, most of which are “problems”, and 122,000 people are following the page. Facebook, however, is home to a Very Finnish Problems fan page with nearly 435,000 followers.
Lastly, we’ve asked Willans about his favorite Finnish problem that he had posted over the span of the page’s existence. He had this to say:
“This is a really tough question. Probably my favorites are the ones that highlight the extremes of weather, national character and language. Weather because it really is so beautifully weird and you don’t really appreciate it until you live it and national character because in many ways it’s so different to the British national character. Possibly the best example is how we deal with small talk. Brits love it, Finns typically avoid it at all costs, which can make for some very awkward social situations when they get together. As for language, it’s one of the most challenging in the world for an English speaker to learn, but it has some really happy words, which always put a smile on my face.”
A thrift store is a truly wonderful place for sustainable fashion enthusiasts and those looking to broaden their fashion horizons with some unique clothing pieces. Though if you’ve ever been to one, you probably know how bizarre they sometimes tend to get.
People following this one Instagram account called thriftstoreartknow this quite well. The account we’re talking about is purely dedicated to all kinds of weird and questionable art objects found at thrift stores, and it currently has over 6,000 posts and more than 183,000 followers. Yes, this account is pretty popular, and we’re not surprised about it at all.
Approximately half a year ago, we published an article highlighting some of the most bizarre thrift store finds shared on the account, but since then, a lot has happened and a lot more questionable items happened to be discovered. With that being said, we invite you to look through an updated list of some of the weirdest art objects ever found in thrift stores.
Cats are comedy gold. Even some people who claim they’re not animal lovers have found themselves caught up in a not-so-vicious cycle of cat content when they’re supposed to be doing that other important thing.
While humans spend time perfecting their punchlines, clapbacks, and one-liners, cats don’t even need to try. They can knock a vase off the table at 2 a.m., or run away from a cucumber, and instantly achieve viral status. Effortlessly hilarious with equal parts chaos and cuteness.
If you’re one of those people who can’t think of a better way to spend your day than scrolling through countless cat memes, you’re in for a treat. Bored Panda stumbled upon the Meowingtons Instagram account, and it’s a wall of purr-fection. It’s not hard to see why the page has clocked up more than 768,000 followers. We’ve put together a list of the best posts from the page to serve as yet another reason for you to procrastinate.
Cats rule the internet. And don’t be surprised if one day, they rule the world too. It’s hard to get your scroll on without coming across cat content, in one form or another.
Just recently, we stumbled upon some interesting research published in November 2025. The quirky study reveals that cats yell more at men than at women. And here’s how the experts came to that conclusion…
The researchers “recruited” cat caregivers via social media platforms and mailing lists. Each of the participants had to have cared for their cats for a minimum of 6 months, and the pets had to be at least 8 months old at the time of the study.
“We asked primary caregivers to record a 5-min video of their interaction with their cat immediately upon returning home from work/school using a chest-mounted camera… They were instructed to start recording before opening the door to ensure that the cat’s spontaneous greeting behavior upon their arrival was fully captured,” reads the paper, published in Ethology: the International Journal of Behavioural Biology.
The caregivers were told to behave as naturally as possible and had to leave the camera rolling throughout the entire interaction phase.
“The only significant finding was that cats used vocal communication more frequently when greeting male caregivers,” noted the research team. They added that this could be because female caregivers are generally more verbally interactive, more skilled at interpreting feline vocalizations and more likely to mimic the vocalizations of their cats.
“It is therefore possible that male caregivers require more explicit vocalizations to notice and respond to the needs of their cats, which in turn reinforces cats’ tendency to use more directed and frequent vocal behavior to attract their attention,” they concluded.
A separate, interesting study conducted in 2023 found that having a cat as a pet is linked to an increased risk of schizophrenia-related conditions – especially if you had a pet cat during your childhood.
A psychiatrist named John McGrath and some of his colleagues at the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research in Australia analyzed 17 papers published over the last 44 years in 11 countries to come to that conclusion.
The link between human schizophrenia and cat ownership has nothing to do with the feline’s behavior but more likely, say experts, a parasite found in the animals.
“The proposed causal agent is Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), an intracellular protozoan parasite found in domestic cats,” explains the paper. “Infection with T. gondii has been associated with close contact with cats, ingestion of tissue cysts in undercooked meat of infected animals, and oocysts from food or water contaminated by cat feces.”
Scientists say the parasite can stay in someone’s central nervous system and has been linked to a bunch of physiological changes in the brain.
A third study, published in 2021, pours cold water on the idea that cats couldn’t give a rat’s behind about their owners. A team of researchers found that felines “mentally track the locations of their owners by their voice, even when they can’t see them.”
The co-author of the paper, Dr. Saho Takagi of Kyoto University, and her peers “invited” 50 cats to participate in the study. The animals were played audio recordings of their owners calling out their names. The team observed that when the source of their owner’s voice moved, the cats appeared the most startled.
“These findings suggest that cats are quite concerned about their owners,” Takagi told the Guardian. “They may be watching their owner’s every action carefully, thinking about what will happen next.”
Cats often get a bad rep for not being cuddly and loving enough. They’re seen as aloof, and sometimes even arrogant. But experts say the felines are just misunderstood.
“Cats are not people, and they are not dogs,” explains Dr. Carlo Siracusa from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. “Humans hug and kiss. Dogs become very excited and jump around. Cats don’t do anything like that. They are much more elegant. They approach us. They bump their heads. Then they have some contact with us and walk away.”
Perhaps this is exactly what makes them so endearing and keeps human beings hooked… Always coming back for more and more cat content. All. The. Darn. Time…
