🐶 Memes and Friends — November 8

Published Sunday, November 08, 2026 at 04:10 PM PT

Burbank · Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 4:10 PM · 84°F, 25% humidity, wind 0 mph W (gusts 1), 29.41 inHg, UV 0, PM2.5 3

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. Mer-Puppy Catch in the Water

Instagram · @chihuahuamoment · 12,432 likes · 10s video · see the original

The video shows a person standing in shallow ocean water where multiple small dogs with fish tails appear, then the person picks one up.

The humor stems from the absurd ‘Mer-Puppy’ concept—dogs with fish tails swimming in the ocean. The dog’s calm expression as it’s lifted from the water adds charm to the unexpected scenario.

This fits the ‘cute animal’ meme genre, where people share whimsical animal content to spread lighthearted joy, often using playful AI-generated concepts.

Rating: 7/10. The mix of dog and mermaid elements with the dog’s serene expression creates a charmingly playful moment.

2. Puppy’s Snake Act

Instagram · @lennyandlolly · 3,004 likes · 14s video · see the original

A small dog moves on the carpet like a snake, with text overlays and audio saying ‘I’m a snaaake’ and ‘I’m a slithery little snaky snaaake’. Other dogs appear nearby as the dog continues its snake-like movements.

Mer-puppy caught the thing in the water. Form: a 7. Commitment: an unrelenting 11.

The humor stems from the dog’s deliberate, slithering motion mimicking a snake, paired with the repetitive, playful audio line. The dog’s body language—low to the ground, tail swaying—creates a funny contrast with its dog identity, as it ‘pretends’ to be a reptile.

This fits the ‘animal imitating a human/other creature’ meme template, where pets’ unexpected behaviors create absurdity. People share it to celebrate pets’ quirky, imaginative antics, especially when they ‘act’ like something they’re not.

Rating: 7/10. The dog’s convincing snake-like movement and playful audio make it engaging, though the concept is straightforward.

3. Gentle Parenting a Demon Kid

Instagram · @dan_finegold · 36,632 likes · 46s video · see the original

A video shows a person in a kitchen speaking to a child, with text overlays about the child being possessed by a demon. The final frame is a high-angle shot with the text ‘Father Duffy’s eyes explode!’.

The humor comes from blending gentle parenting advice with absurd demonic scenarios (e.g., ‘Moloch is not allowed to sleep over’, ‘Father Duffy’s eyes explode’), treating possession like a typical parenting challenge. The deadpan delivery contrasts with the surreal content, creating irony.

This is a viral skit meme where people share it to joke about over-the-top parenting or horror tropes in a lighthearted way. The setup (gentle parenting) and turn (demonic possession) make it relatable to those familiar with both concepts, using irony for comedic effect.

Rating: 7/10. It’s clever with a strong mix of mundane and surreal humor, though the niche reference might limit its universal appeal.

4. Taxes, Cop Guns, and Pooh’s Shoes

Instagram · @devinparkerjacobs · 513,586 likes · 21s video · see the original

The video shows pixel art characters from a game interacting: a character named Sora stands with Winnie the Pooh and Piglet. Dialogue discusses taxes funding a cop’s handgun, Piglet agreeing, then Pooh saying ‘Not anymore,’ followed by Pooh complimenting Sora’s shoes.

The humor stems from the absurd premise of taxes funding a cop’s handgun, then the sudden deadpan punchline ‘Not anymore’ about the Hundred Acre Woods’ police department. The timing of Pooh’s comment on shoes creates an unexpected shift from bureaucratic confusion to mundane observation.

This meme uses character dialogue to mock bureaucratic logic, then pivots to a relatable ‘I like those shoes’ moment. People share it to send a weirdly specific joke with a sudden twist, perfect for group chats where absurdity is welcome.

Rating: 7/10. The setup is clear, the punchline is unexpected but not too obscure, and character interactions add charm.