As a mere witness to the flood of memes that flow through the internet, you may have the impression that this funny picture business is easy. That couldn’t be more wrong. Granted, the meme makers of the world aren’t exactly working as hard as a doctor or teacher, but they’re still providing a service that most of us want. This service, of course, is entertainment.

Whatever you think of the average memer, this is something that they tend to take seriously. They may only achieve the mildest of amused states at their peak, but that’s still better than boredom. There’s nothing worse than being left with your own thoughts for too long, and memes understand that they’re here to help you avoid that. The ones below are no different from the many millions elsewhere, in that respect. Please enjoy, but remember that you’re an essential part of this thriving ecosystem. The memes must persist.