Sometimes it feels like the world is full of negativity. Naturally, that cynicism is often reflected in meme culture. Think about it - memes are so frequently used to put others down or to express negative feelings towards one's self:
However, there is hope for meme positivity! In recent meme history, there seems to be a trend of twisting around memes to spread uplifting messages - and some brand new positive memes have cropped up, too. Here are some examples to lift your spirits.
1. Positive Pepe
Pepe is usually used to express sadness, disappointment, or anger, but not this Pepe! How refreshing to see him with something to smile about. People have been cranking out plenty of positive Pepes lately. Here's another example:
A wonderful sentiment!
2. Carly Rae Jepsen Being The Queen of Things
Carly Rae Jepsen's fans are a supportive bunch. By calling her the queen of literally anything she does, they've started their own positive meme! But this meme doesn't have to apply only to Carly. Start calling your friends the queens of whatever they do!
3. This Is Fine
For those unfamiliar with the original meme, the dog is usually saying "this is fine," despite his fiery surroundings. However, someone has tweaked this meme to shift its focus from hopelessness to caring about others! Not a bad message.
4. Tuesday Dog
The Tuesday dog has been around for a while, and I think it's safe to say that it has reached meme status. Its beauty is in its simplicity. Tuesdays can be hard, but this dog is here to reassure you. Tuesday again? No problem. You can do it. I recommend looking at this meme every Tuesday.
5. Uplifting Acronyms
Several posts like this have been circulating lately. The title misleads us - it's usually something with somewhat vulgar implications - but surprise! It's an acronym full of positive thoughts. Here is another example of this type of post.
6. Loving Your GF Culture
One of the most noticeable trends in positive memery has been the recent cropping-up of what has been deemed "loving your gf culture." The meme featured above originally features Squidward Tentacles with a button saying "I really don't want to be here right now," but no amount of negativity is too much for the positive force of "loving your gf" memes. For more examples, here is a master post of similar memes. Of course, these memes can be applied to significant others of any gender.
7. Talk To Me or My Daughter
To round off the list, here we have a pleasant bastardization of the recent "don't talk to me or my son ever again" meme. Instead of being prickly and closed off, these dogs are happy and welcoming! The perfect example of a negative meme turned positive.
There are plenty more positive memes out there. I recommend taking a look at the "Wholesome Memes" tumblr page for more inspiration. Take these memes and go on to spread good vibes!
