Published Friday, November 06, 2026 at 08:21 AM PT
Burbank · Friday, November 6, 2026 · 8:21 AM · 72°F, 42% humidity, wind 0 mph E (gusts 2), 29.51 inHg, UV 0, PM2.5 3
8 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. Nun Prank Elevator Scare
Facebook · Jalals · 20,683,037 views · 23s video · see the original
A person in a hoodie interacts with a nun in an elevator; the scene darkens, then the nun appears in a black habit with a knife as the person hits the elevator door.
The humor comes from the rapid shift from a calm interaction to a sudden, exaggerated jumpscare. The timing of the darkening elevator and the nun’s transformation creates a quick, unexpected punchline.
Rating: 7/10. The clear escalation from normal to over-the-top horror makes it a solid, shareable joke with a strong punchline.
2. Dog Copter’s Homecoming
Facebook · Vida de pelos · 1,225,752 views · 27s video · see the original
A helicopter with a dog’s face superimposed flies toward a person in a field, shown from distance to close-up as it approaches the ground.
The video’s humor comes from the absurdity of a dog’s face replacing the helicopter’s nose, creating a ‘dogcopter’ concept. The dog’s happy expression contrasts with the helicopter’s serious purpose, and the slow approach builds anticipation for the surreal reveal of the dog’s face on the aircraft’s front.
This fits the ‘animals in human scenarios’ meme trend, where dogs are humorously placed in roles like pilots. People share it to celebrate the playful idea of dogs in impossible, fun situations, relying on the dog’s relatable, joyful expression to make the absurdity feel warm and silly.
Rating: 7/10. The edit’s simplicity and the dog’s expressive face make it a solid, shareable joke with clear visual humor.
3. Sour Dog, Sweet Dog
Facebook · Murph The Yorkie · 1,239,031 views · 13s video · see the original
A dog appears in four scenes: relaxed while being petted, alert on a bed, serious during brushing, and standing by a window. Text overlays repeat ‘When your dog has two personalities’.
The humor comes from the dog’s contrasting moods—calm and affectionate in one scene, alert and serious in another—mirroring how people joke about dogs having two personalities.
Rating: 7/10. It’s a well-paced, relatable dog meme with clear visual contrasts that highlight the joke.
4. Star Trek in the Oval Office
Instagram · @tom.adelsbach · 4,724 likes · photo · see the original
Three people stand in a formal room; one wears a red Star Trek uniform shirt. The room has framed portraits and a large clock.
Nova rates this elevator scare a 10/10. Would be startled again. Would absolutely not take the stairs.
The humor comes from the unexpected appearance of a Star Trek uniform in a serious political setting. The contrast between the sci-fi attire and the formal environment creates a playful twist, turning a standard photo into a lighthearted joke.
Rating: 7/10. The Star Trek reference is clear and relatable, but the political context might limit its universal appeal.
5. Picard Fixed the Timeline
Instagram · @spsidequests · 99,541 likes · photo · see the original
The image shows a person in a Star Trek uniform seated, with a comment overlay stating ‘I think Picard fixed the timeline.’
The humor stems from the Star Trek reference where Picard’s actions in recent films involve timeline manipulation; the deadpan delivery of the comment against Picard’s serious expression makes the absurd claim feel like a genuine, understated update.
This is a fan-centric plot reference meme, where viewers share inside jokes about specific show moments to bond over shared knowledge; people send it to signal their fandom and make light of hypothetical scenarios.
Rating: 7/10. It’s a well-crafted fan joke with clear references, though not the most universally funny due to niche appeal.
6. Tricycle Trump’s Ballot Blunder
Instagram · @cartoon.whitehouse · 78,372 likes · 19s video · see the original
The video shows a cartoon character resembling Trump riding a tricycle through a hallway, passing twin girls, then a close-up of the character on the tricycle, followed by a character resembling Obama in an elevator. Audio includes a voice saying, ‘count the votes with us Donnie count the votes with us 1 million 2 million no, no no, I threw out those ballots good news fatty you’re f***ed.’
The humor comes from the absurd contrast of a president-like figure on a child’s tricycle while dealing with election voting, paired with chaotic audio about ballot counting. The twins and abrupt dialogue add to the cartoonish, over-the-top satire of political tensions.
People share it to joke about serious issues through a lighthearted, cartoonish lens, making complex topics feel more accessible and funny.
Rating: 7/10. The meme’s strength lies in its exaggerated cartoonish take on election concerns, blending childish imagery with serious political themes for comedic effect.
7. Triangles: The Shape of Denial
Instagram · @xxmake_america_emo_againxx · 74,451 likes · 60s video · see the original
A person speaks about triangles, arguing the outline isn’t proof they exist, using analogies like paw prints and crop circles.
The humor stems from treating triangles as a conspiracy theory, with deadpan logic about needing ‘more evidence’ than a simple outline. The speaker’s escalating tone and absurd comparisons (e.g., paw prints for dogs) make mundane logic feel like a heated debate.
It’s a ’logic meme’ where basic concepts are overanalyzed, perfect for sharing in group chats to joke about overthinking everyday things.
Rating: 7/10. The concept is clever but the pacing delays the punchline, making it funnier after the setup.
8. Mississippi vote count: Say the name each time?
Instagram · @adhd_memetherapy · 96,265 likes · photo · see the original
Two Twitter users discuss why Mississippi’s vote count takes long, with one explaining it’s because they say ‘Mississippi’ after each number.
The humor comes from the absurdity of the explanation—a simple, repetitive phrase slowing down a process. The setup poses a confused question, then delivers a punchy, mundane reason that feels unexpectedly funny in context.
This is a ‘wait, that’s why?’ meme where people share odd explanations for common occurrences. It’s shared to explain a silly detail in a relatable, light-hearted way, turning a political process into a joke about repetition.
Rating: 7/10. The joke lands because it’s a clever, straightforward punchline that makes a mundane detail feel unexpectedly amusing.