Whether we like to admit it or not, it is something that almost all of us do: we come home after a long, hectic day with yet another list of tasks waiting for us, only to sit down and spend hours on end mindlessly scrolling on our phones. From a logical perspective, it makes little sense. We may want to decompress, but there is still so much that has to be done. 

Maybe the key is to accept this shift in perspective and recognize our need to mentally step away even when we have other priorities as well. Browsing memes has become an easy, reliable way to do that. Despite all the ways internet culture has transformed, memes have remained a constant in our diet of distraction and amusement. If we are being honest, at this point, could any of us imagine getting by without our regular dose of these silly little images?