It’s hardly headline news that people overshare on the internet. Still, the innovations in the field never cease to entertain, and a trend this year has proven clout-worthy because of it. «The Lion» meme uses a black and white photo of a lion and draws on a tacky inspirational quote and the dumb countercultural movements to turn shame into a point of pride while poking fun at tacky inspirational posters.

«The Lion Does Not Concern Himself» trend has seen a steady rise in popularity throughout this year. Memers use variations on this phrasal template to reveal less-than-ideal things about themselves while presenting them as if they are nothing more than a commendable part of being an underdog.