40 Funny Midwest Memes That Only People With A Garage Fridge Will Understand (May 2, 2025)

The Midwest has a vibe, and the memes know it.

It’s casseroles at every gathering, saying “ope” when you bump into someone, and casually driving through a blizzard like it’s no big deal. People in the Midwest will talk about the weather for 20 minutes straight and still act surprised when it changes.

These Midwest memes are for anyone who’s worn shorts in 40-degree weather or said goodbye in 10 parts.

Here are the week’s funniest Midwest memes that perfectly capture the polite chaos of America’s most corn-forward region.


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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.