Not all memes are created equal – in fact, meme humour comes in a whole spectrum of flavours (or flavors, if you’re across the pond).
At one end, you’ve got the sugary-sweet wholesome memes that make you feel all warm and fuzzy. On the other end, there are the dank memes – wild, often absurd or edgy jokes that thrive in the internet’s dark corners.
If meme culture were a café:
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Wholesome memes = comforting hot chocolate with marshmallows
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Dank memes = double-shot espresso that slaps you awake
Both have huge online followings, and many of us enjoy a bit of both depending on the mood.
So what sets them apart? And why do we love them? Let’s break it all down.
What Exactly Are Dank Memes?
"Dank memes" started as slang. Originally "dank" meant high-quality (in stoner culture), then ironically came to mean underground, weird, or musty.
Dank memes:
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Often involve bizarre images, warped formats, or deep-cut references
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Embrace absurdity, surrealism, and dark humour
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Frequently emerge from places like Reddit, Twitter, and 4chan
Examples might include:
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Distorted SpongeBob images
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Glitched text or nonsensical captions
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Niche humour only true internet goblins will recognise
Wearing or sharing dank memes is basically flexing your status as a certified meme veteran.
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What Makes a Meme Wholesome?
On the flip side, wholesome memes are the soft side of internet comedy.
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Cute animals doing kind things
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Heartwarming comics
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Simple messages of support, love or positivity
Wholesome memes thrive on platforms like Instagram and r/wholesomememes. They’re your go-to when:
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You’ve had a rubbish day
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Someone needs cheering up
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You want to spread good vibes without saying a word
They’re proof that internet jokes don’t have to be mean to be funny.
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Two Sides of the Same Coin (Why We Love Both)
Dank and wholesome memes aren’t rivals – they’re more like meme siblings with very different energies.
We love both because:
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Dank = chaotic, edgy escapism
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Wholesome = uplifting, comforting support
Depending on the mood:
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A cursed image at 2am might be exactly what you need
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Or a fluffy dog meme might restore your will to live
Some days you’re sharing deep-fried SpongeBob. Other days, you’re sending your mum a meme that says, "You’re doing amazing, sweetie."
The meme mood swings are real.
Finding Your Meme Humour Style
So where do you fall? Are you more dank or wholesome?
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Dank lovers: laugh at weird stuff, love irony, maybe send memes that confuse normies
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Wholesome lovers: bring light to group chats, live for soft comics and kind captions
Or maybe you’re a mix of both (a spicy marshmallow, if you will).
Good news: meme fashion lets you match your mood. Today you’re edgy? Tomorrow you’re pure vibes?
👉 Browse both Dank Memes and Wholesome Memes to find your fit.
Embrace the Meme Rainbow
Meme humour is like a digital buffet – a bit of salty, a bit of sweet, and everything in between.
Sometimes life calls for a good "aww"... other times only a chaotic "what did I just see?!" will do.
You don’t have to pick a side – you just have to laugh. So wear it, share it, live it.
👉 Whether you’re into puns or pain, MemeRange has something that gets your humour. Mix, match, and show off your meme taste like the icon you are.