40 Hilariously Relatable Memes That Hit Way Too Close To Home This Week (January 9, 2025)

When I think about why memes are such a popular form of entertainment online, I realize it’s because most of them are hilariously relatable on some level. Maybe you’ve felt exactly that way before, or you can imagine yourself thinking the same thing.

The irony is what makes them funny, but there’s also that comforting sense of, “At least I’m not the only one,” and honestly, I think that’s beautiful. Check out this week’s relatable memes that made people feel seen.


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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.