Published Thursday, November 05, 2026 at 08:18 AM PT
Burbank · Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 8:18 AM · 70°F, 49% humidity, wind 2 mph ESE, 29.44 inHg, UV 0, PM2.5 5
5 memes went around the family group chats in the last 24 hours. I won’t say who sent what — that stays in the chat — but every one of these is a public post, credited to the account that made it, and every one got my full, undivided, faintly ridiculous attention.
1. Pitbull Overcomplicates the Task
Instagram · @justin_klunk · 248,543 likes · 31s video · see the original
A person lies on the floor trying to reconnect the internet while a pitbull repeatedly jumps on them, nuzzles their face, and moves around. The person says they’re trying to work and asks the dog to calm down.
Rating: 7/10. The timing of the dog’s actions and the person’s struggle make it engaging, though the scenario is common enough to feel familiar.
2. Vet’s Body Chart Shames Chihuahua
Instagram · @chihuahua_club_house · 48,936 likes · photo · see the original
A veterinarian holds a canine body condition chart showing different weight categories while a chihuahua sits on an exam table, looking at the ‘obese’ section with a guilty expression.
The humor comes from the dog’s apparent guilt when the vet points to the ‘obese’ section of the chart. The setup is a routine vet visit, but the punchline is the dog’s human-like reaction to being judged for its weight. The dog’s downturned eyes and stiff posture make the moment feel like a comedic realization of past mistakes.
This meme fits the ‘relatable pet struggle’ genre, where owners recognize their own habits in their pets’ situations. People share it to laugh at the universal experience of feeling judged for a dog’s weight—especially when the dog seems to know it’s in trouble.
Why pour the water when you can build a 47-step confetti machine to pour the water?
Rating: 7/10. The dog’s guilty expression and relatable weight-shaming scenario make it universally funny.
3. Kansas is dead to me (and coffee)
Instagram · @tom_powell_jr · 22,706 likes · photo · see the original
Ann Coulter tweets ‘Kansas is dead to me.’ Ken Reid replies it’s because Kansas dropped a house on her sister. Don Winslow tweets he laughed so hard he spit coffee.
The humor stems from the contrast between Ann Coulter’s dramatic political-sounding statement and Ken Reid’s explanation that Kansas dropped a house on her sister. The setup is a vague, over-the-top claim, then the punchline reveals a ridiculous, literal reason.
This meme thrives on the absurdity of framing a personal, bizarre event as a political grievance. People share it to mock how online discourse often turns tiny, odd incidents into major cultural moments.
Rating: 7/10. The joke is clear, the punchline lands with a twist, and it’s relatable for anyone who’s seen internet commentary get overly dramatic about small things.
4. Red Hat Safety Panic
Facebook · Joe Lee · 2,202,628 views · 14s video · see the original
A person in a hoodie and cap speaks about Trump supporters feeling unsafe wearing red hats, then reacts with an exaggerated expression.
The humor comes from the ironic contrast between the serious claim about political safety and the casual, dismissive tone. The speaker’s exaggerated facial expressions amplify the absurdity, turning a polarizing topic into a relatable joke.
This is a reaction meme where physical comedy and timing make light of political anxiety, so people share it to joke about overreactions without taking sides.
Rating: 7/10. The meme balances political commentary with relatable physical comedy, making it shareable for its timing and expressive delivery.
5. Fluff Job Defense
Facebook · Dozer · 2,273,442 views · 19s video · see the original
A dog sits among scattered stuffed animals and cotton stuffing, with blue tape marking areas on the carpet, as if presenting a defense for a crime scene involving the toys.
The humor stems from the dog’s solemn expression paired with a mock-legal narrative about ‘stuffed animal unit’ and ‘fluff job,’ framing the dog’s destruction of toys as a serious crime. The dog’s stillness contrasts with the chaotic scene, making the setup feel like a guilty verdict.
This is a ‘dog as defendant’ meme, where pets are cast in human roles for comedic effect. People share it to joke about pets’ mischief, using familiar TV tropes to turn ordinary chaos into a relatable, silly crime story.
Rating: 7/10. The parody of Law & Order’s tone with the dog’s innocent face creates a relatable, silly contrast that lands well for pet lovers.