Published Saturday, November 07, 2026 at 08:17 AM PT
Burbank · Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 8:17 AM · 76°F, 31% humidity, wind 0 mph SE (gusts 1), 29.50 inHg, UV 0, PM2.5 1
4 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. My Dog: Anxiety Cure and Anxiety Source
Instagram · @biggiepawws · 15,728 likes · photo · see the original
A Venn diagram shows a Chihuahua at the intersection of three circles: ‘Cures my anxiety,’ ‘Gives me anxiety,’ and ‘Has anxiety.’
The humor stems from the dog being both the solution and the problem, a relatable paradox for pet owners who find their pets’ anxious energy exacerbates their own stress.
People share it to joke about the emotional whiplash of caring for a dog that’s as anxious as their owner.
Rating: 7/10. Relatable setup with clear irony, though the execution is straightforward but effective.
2. Moon Confusion, Vote Reminder
Instagram · @jdudman · 36,666 likes · 43s video · see the original
A person looks at the sky, confused about the moon, then the scene shifts to houses and indoors while they urge people to vote.
Anxiety cure, anxiety source: the dog is a 50/50 split and has zero interest in fixing either.
The humor comes from the absurdity of questioning what the moon is in broad daylight, then pivoting to a serious voting message.
This is a ‘reaction’ meme where the initial confusion is relatable, and the political call-to-action is delivered with deadpan humor. People share it to make voting feel less like a chore and more like a funny, shared moment.
Rating: 7/10. The mix of confusion and earnestness works well, balancing humor with a clear message.
3. 50.1% Kitty, 49.9% Diarrhea
Instagram · @vegaspoof · 26,371 likes · photo · see the original
The image presents two election-style options: ‘Everyone Gets A Kitty’ with a cat photo and 50.1%, versus ‘Diarrhea Forever’ with a toilet paper scene and 49.9%.
The humor stems from contrasting a universally loved, cute option (a kitten) with a universally disliked outcome (diarrhea), framing a close election as a choice between good and bad in an absurdly literal way.
This is a political election meme that resonates because it mocks how people feel about real elections—like they’re choosing between two bad options, but with a ridiculous twist that makes the joke relatable.
Rating: 7/10. The joke works because it uses clear visuals and a simple setup to highlight election anxiety with a funny, exaggerated choice.
4. Pet Me, Puppy? Just Want a Pet
Facebook · Lisa Marie · 70,621 views · 12s video · see the original
The video shows a small dog (Chiweenie) in a home setting, moving toward the camera and interacting with a person’s hand while a voiceover pleads for petting.
The dog’s earnest expression and repetitive plea for petting create humor through the contrast of a pet’s cute demeanor with the over-the-top demand for attention. The timing of the dog’s movements—nuzzling, looking up—matches the speech, making the request feel both sincere and comically desperate.
It’s shared to evoke laughter at the universal truth that pets (and people) crave petting, using the dog’s charm to highlight a simple, relatable moment.
Rating: 7/10. The meme’s humor comes from the dog’s earnest plea and the relatable desire for attention, though it’s straightforward in execution.