We can talk smack about the internet for as long as we like, but we can’t deny that memes are one of its few redeeming features. When we have a long, hard day and all we have to look forward to at the end of it is scrolling on our phone in bed time, it is these silly pictures and videos that we hold the most anticipation for.

The fact is, despite our missed sleep, eye strain, and shrinking attention spans that come from looking at them too much, memes can be good for the soul. They say laughter is the best medicine, so this has to be proof of a kind. Sure, they aren’t magically going to cure a gloomy mood every single time, but they can offer us a little temporary peace in the right environment. Hopefully the examples below are successful in being a continuation of that trend.