I’ve never been a true gamer, but there is one video game that will always have my heart. This is, of course, The Sims franchise. From the revolutionary original to the notorious laptop overheater The Sims 4, I’ve wasted countless hours playing ‘em all. 

The magic of any Sims game is pretty simple: it’s a virtual dollhouse where you get to play God. Whether you want to create your ideal life with pixelated people or wreak havoc as an evil tyrant, it’s all up to you. Personally, I go with a mix of both. Variety is important.

Naturally, a game with such a longstanding and massive fanbase is going to have some great memes about it. The ones below are no exception. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Sims addict or a casual player, you should be able to find something entertaining here. For once, no pools without ladders are featured.