We may not associate memes with hard work, but on a large scale that’s absolutely what they are. A million people lazily scrolling through their screenshots then opening Photoshop adds up to many hours of labor, no matter how low-effort that labor has to be. Then there are all those out there who repost things, moderate subreddits, run meme accounts, and generally curate the whole affair, and spread tomorrow’s viral content. Being a meme admin might not be the most respectable job, but it’s a job nonetheless.

To respect this, I think we should all be a bit more competitive in our meme consumption. It’s not just a bad habit, it’s a hobby we put effort into. If we put in the work, we can really see most of the main types of memes out there. The examples below are as good a start as any, seeing as there are so many out there.