One of the best things about memes is their ability to give us such a large amount of amusement from the most unexpected sources. They could come from a random photo buried in someone’s camera roll, a simple typo, or a wild, out-of-context quote from a TikTok. All of these can become the raw material for the endless stream of humor that we absorb from the internet.

In essence, the meme universe thrives on curiosity and exploration. It’s this constant search for new and surprising content that keeps our online humor fresh and evolving. That’s likely how many of the images in this list came to exist—and how countless more will be created. In these chaotic, post-truth times, curiosity is something worth nurturing. Even if internet humor sometimes adds to the confusion, at least it offers a bit of laughter along the way.