40 Wholesome Memes Making Us Smile This Week (April 16, 2025)

We could all use a little extra joy right now. Not a motivational quote from your uncle’s Facebook, but real, genuine internet joy. The kind that sneaks up on you in meme form and makes you grin like an idiot at your phone.

This week’s batch of wholesome memes has it all: cute animals, pure friendships, unexpectedly sweet moments, and reminders that humans aren’t all bad. These are the posts that make scrolling worth it, even if you’re doing it in your pajamas with coffee that’s been reheated twice.

Here are the wholesome memes that are making us smile this week. Take what you need. Share them with someone who needs a boost. Or just keep scrolling and let the good vibes do their thing.


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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.