Pseudoscience Memes

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Can't Believe Gravity Is Such A Hypocrite
Physics Science
3 days ago 17.9K views 0 shares
Can't Believe Gravity Is Such A Hypocrite
Gravity's got some explaining to do! This meme hilariously misunderstands buoyancy while comparing it to another scientific misconception. The truth? Helium balloons float because they're less dense than air (buoyancy), not because gravity is playing favorites! And those "dead viruses" don't care if you're walking or sitting - they spread through respiratory droplets regardless of your furniture choices. It's the perfect example of how scientific misunderstandings spread faster than a helium balloon escaping a birthday party. Next thing you know, someone will claim magnets only work on Tuesdays!

The Quotation Marks Of Questionable Science
Psychology Medicine Science
4 days ago 15.0K views 0 shares
The Quotation Marks Of Questionable Science
Classic case of correlation vs. causation confusion. The "study" referenced here is about as scientifically rigorous as my coffee mug's claim that it contains the world's best scientist. Sure, sexual activity does trigger oxytocin and endorphin release—neurochemicals that can reduce cortisol levels—but the irony here is palpable. The couple in the image appears to be experiencing the exact stress the alleged study claims to prevent. Reminds me of when my grad students cite papers they clearly haven't read. Pro tip: any research with quotation marks around its main finding probably wasn't published in Nature.

What Flatearthers Think Of Themselves
Conspiracy Astronomy Earth-science Science
9 days ago 13.2K views 0 shares
What Flatearthers Think Of Themselves
The look of pure intellectual superiority! That smug expression perfectly captures the Flat Earth mindset - convinced they've outsmarted thousands of years of science, countless satellite images, and literally every astronaut ever. Meanwhile, the rest of us are wondering how they explain ships disappearing hull-first over the horizon or why nobody's found the edge yet. The best part? They think they're playing 4D chess while the scientific community is playing checkers, but they're actually just playing with a frisbee and calling it a planet! 🌍

What Flatearthers Think Of Themselves
Conspiracy Science Astronomy
10 days ago 19.3K views 0 shares
What Flatearthers Think Of Themselves
The confidence-to-evidence ratio here is off the charts. Flat-earthers sitting there with the smug certainty of someone who just discovered the secret to the universe, despite 2500+ years of scientific evidence saying otherwise. It's like watching someone insist they've solved a Rubik's cube while holding a potato. The expression captures that special blend of unearned intellectual superiority that comes from rejecting spherical reality in favor of cosmic frisbee theory.

When Your Evolution Theory Defeats Itself
Evolution Biology Science
20 days ago 16.3K views 0 shares
When Your Evolution Theory Defeats Itself
The perfect representation of someone who slept through every anthropology class but still wants to sound smart at parties! This SpongeBob meme brilliantly mocks science deniers who cherry-pick random "facts" to support their bizarre theories while ignoring the overwhelming evidence. The contradiction is delicious - starting with "humans never evolved in Africa" and ending with "the earliest fossils of humans were found in Africa." It's like watching someone build an elaborate house of cards only to knock it down themselves. The middle panels showcase equally nonsensical "evidence" about sweat glands, sunbathing, seasonal depression, and nose size - all presented with SpongeBob's perfect range of confused expressions that mirror how actual scientists feel during Thanksgiving dinner conversations.

Cold Fusion? The Cat's Not Buying It
Physics Science Chemistry
20 days ago 19.3K views 0 shares
Cold Fusion? The Cat's Not Buying It
The face you make when someone suggests cold fusion is happening at 400°C. That's like claiming your cat can solve differential equations because it knocked your calculator off the desk. Cold fusion was supposed to be the energy holy grail - nuclear fusion at room temperature! Instead, we got decades of questionable experiments, career implosions, and enough scientific controversy to fuel a small power plant. The only thing "cold" about it is the reception from the physics community after the 1989 Fleischmann-Pons debacle. That cat knows what's up - those temperatures are for conventional chemistry, not breaking atomic nuclei apart. Nice try, pseudoscience!

Cold Fusion's Suspicious Feline Observer
Physics Science
22 days ago 13.9K views 0 shares
Cold Fusion's Suspicious Feline Observer
The cat's wide-eyed expression perfectly captures the reaction to cold fusion claims! Cold fusion promises unlimited energy at room temperature, while regular fusion needs temperatures hotter than the sun (400°C is nowhere near enough - try millions of degrees). Scientists have been chasing this "too good to be true" dream since 1989, with about as much success as trying to convince your cat it doesn't need a 3 AM zoomies session. The scientific community's reaction to cold fusion claims mirrors this cat's suspicious stare - equal parts "really?" and "prove it, buddy."

The Version Every Crackpot Wants
Physics Science Conspiracy
24 days ago 23.7K views 0 shares
The Version Every Crackpot Wants
Look at that crowd flocking to the booth with "E=MC^2+Δt" while poor Einstein's original equation sits lonely and ignored! 🤪 It's like watching people choose a bedazzled iPhone case over the actual phone! Conspiracy theorists and pseudoscience lovers ALWAYS want to add their special sauce to established physics - "What if we just sprinkle some time distortion on relativity?" GENIUS! *maniacal laughter* Meanwhile, actual physicists are banging their heads against blackboards worldwide. The scientific equivalent of putting pineapple on pizza and calling yourself a culinary revolutionary!

Whack-A-Crackpot: The Endless Arcade Game Of Science
Science Academia Conspiracy Paranormal Ufo
29 days ago 21.2K views 0 shares
Whack-A-Crackpot: The Endless Arcade Game Of Science
Scientists spend half their careers smacking down pseudoscience that pops up faster than those whack-a-mole critters! From "Oumuamua is alien tech" (it's just an interstellar rock, folks) to "alkaline water with lemon" (which is... chemically impossible since lemons are acidic), the hammer of scientific method keeps swinging. Don't even get me started on "AI-powered string theory" or building Dyson spheres in your backyard. The arcade game of academia never ends - and the high score belongs to whoever debunks the most nonsense before their coffee gets cold!

Read The Label Folks
Chemistry Science Medicine
1 month ago 25.1K views 0 shares
Read The Label Folks
The gluten-free craze has gone nuclear! 💥 Just because something's labeled "gluten-free" doesn't mean it's healthy - uranium might not contain wheat proteins, but it'll still make your insides glow in the dark! Lead will give you a brain vacation (permanently), and cocaine is technically plant-based but definitely not what your nutritionist had in mind. Marketing buzzwords are the scientific equivalent of putting lipstick on a radioactive pig. Remember kids: the absence of one harmful thing doesn't negate the presence of OTHER harmful things! *twirls test tube dramatically*

The Scientific Muscle Gap: Astronomy vs Astrology
Astronomy Science Universe
1 month ago 21.2K views 0 shares
The Scientific Muscle Gap: Astronomy vs Astrology
The ultimate scientific showdown depicted with perfect Doge memes! On the left, we have the absolute unit of science - Buff Doge representing Astronomy with a telescope, meticulously studying stellar nucleosynthesis and cosmic evolution. Meanwhile, on the right, we have regular Doge as Astrology, emotionally reacting to arbitrary star patterns like "Mercury is in retrograde, therefore I must cancel all my plans." The scientific method versus confirmation bias in one perfect image. Next time someone confuses these two fields at a party, just mentally reference this meme and try not to snort-laugh into your drink.

Science Fans vs Science Enjoyers
Science Math Academia
1 month ago 28.5K views 0 shares
Science Fans vs Science Enjoyers
That moment when someone claims to "love science" but their entire scientific experience consists of binging sci-fi shows and animated series. The look of absolute judgment on Homelander's face says it all - real science involves partial differential equations that make your brain hurt, not just quoting Neil deGrasse Tyson tweets. Pop culture science is to actual science what a juice cleanse is to medicine - vaguely related but missing all the painful, important parts.