35 Funny Midwest Memes That Will Make Midwesterners Feel Right At Home (October 11, 2024)

With soup season in full swing, my true Midwest roots are showing. I could say these Midwest memes aren’t accurate, but they’re so spot-on it’s funny.

I think the reason funny Midwest memes resonate is simple: when we see one, we don’t get defensive. We just nod and say, “Ope, that’s true.” Whether it’s about the weather, our casseroles, or the long goodbye, it captures our experience well.


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Nate Armbruster

When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.