Alkene Memes

Finally, a "your mom" joke with some scientific backbone! This meme shows two alkene molecules with their substituent priorities labeled. On the right is the trans isomer (priorities on opposite sides) while the left shows the cis configuration (priorities on same side). So your mom is... trans ! Get it? It's organic chemistry humor that transforms juvenile insults into stereochemistry puns. Next time someone drops a "your mom" line, counter with "Actually, according to the E-Z naming system, she's in the E configuration."

Just another day in organic chemistry where molecules have no concept of personal space. Base B is basically the wingman who's like "I need your P+ bro" to the alkene, while Bromine is the generous donor replying "It's all yours :)" The result? An elimination reaction where everyone walks away satisfied except the hydrogen who got dumped. Classic molecular third-wheeling. Chemistry relationships are so unstable—they're either breaking bonds or making new ones behind each other's backs.

Behold the "tralkene" - the most chaotic organic molecule that never existed! This masterpiece of chemical fiction shows a benzene ring that's having an absolute identity crisis. It's got double bonds where they shouldn't be, hydrogens playing musical chairs, and a structure that would make your organic chemistry professor need therapy. Chemistry students everywhere are either crying or laughing hysterically at this molecular monstrosity. If you tried to synthesize this in a lab, the universe might just fold in on itself!

That moment when your ferrocene derivative starts looking suspiciously like Squidward's interpretive dance! The top shows a chemical reaction with a metal-centered compound sprouting multiple alkene arms, while the bottom is literally Squidward with his tentacles out looking EXACTLY like the molecular structure. Chemistry students everywhere are having flashbacks to drawing these ridiculous octopus-like structures in their notebooks. The iron atom is just sitting there in the middle like "yes, I am the star of this molecular performance!" This is what happens when chemists design molecules after watching too much SpongeBob!