These memes about sleep will have you chuckling when you should be snoozing (sorry!)
The funniest memes about sleep
Whether you’re a devoted napper, a chronic insomniac or someone who just can’t seem to get enough sleep, we’ve got the perfect collection of sleep memes to validate your bedtime snuggles—and struggles! (We love/hate an insomnia meme around here!) From the bliss of weekend sleep-ins (after enjoying some Friday memes) to the horror of hearing birds chirping when you haven’t slept a wink, these relatable memes about sleep capture all the joy and frustration of our complicated relationship with slumber.
So grab your favorite blanket, prop up those pillows and enjoy these hilarious sleeping memes that prove we’re all just trying to catch some decent zzz’s in this sleep-deprived world.
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When your alarm has the audacity
A personal attack at 6 a.m. hits different.
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Monday morning cruel reality
The weekend sleep debt collection agency always shows up promptly on Monday morning.
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The 5-minute lie we tell ourselves
That “quick power nap” never quite works out as planned, does it?
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When the perfect dream gets interrupted
Just five more minutes and you would have solved the mystery of your subconscious crime thriller!
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Insomnia’s cruel math
The mental math of the sleep-deprived deserves its own Olympic sport.
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The weekend fantasy
Sometimes the most exciting weekend plans involve a date with your pillow.
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Blanket thief
The Great Blanket War continues in bedrooms everywhere, as you and your S.O. struggle over sleep space.
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When insomnia hits
Nothing says “sweet dreams” like a highlight reel of your most awkward moments!
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The morning struggle is real
Gravity is somehow 10 times stronger before 8 a.m.—it’s just science.
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The sleeping position Olympics
By the time you find the perfect sleeping position, it’s usually time to get up.
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Nap trap
The nap that turns into a full-blown hibernation session happens to the best of us.
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When the cat decides it’s breakfast time
Nothing says “good morning” like a little cat fur in your nostrils at dawn.
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Snooze button champ
Some people collect stamps; others collect five-minute alarm increments.
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Me vs. caffeine
Sometimes we are our own worst enemy in the sleep department.
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Sunday scaries
The anticipation of the alarm is almost worse than the alarm itself.
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Body clock betrayal
Your body clock: a loyal friend that only stabs you in the back when it matters most.
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The afternoon slump
That post-lunch meeting should really come with pillows.
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Sleep vs. internet
The irony of losing sleep while looking at memes about sleep is not lost on us.
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The midnight thirst
Nothing tastes better than forbidden middle-of-the-night water.
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Weekend sleep debt
As if your body keeps a sleep bank account you can overdraft and then repay in one lump sum.
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Netflix’s fault
The eternal struggle between “just one more episode” and “I have work tomorrow.”
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The bedtime procrastinator
Why do the best ideas come right when you’re supposed to be sleeping?
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The dream chaser
The frustration of losing that perfect dream storyline forever is all too real.
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Sleeping in the wrong place
The body’s ability to fall asleep anywhere except where it’s supposed to is truly remarkable.
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When the birds start chirping
Nothing says “You’ve made a terrible decision” like the cheerful morning bird chorus.
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Temperature wars
The nightly battle between being a human furnace and a human popsicle.
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The perfect pillow pursuit
The cool side of the pillow: the only reliable joy at 3 a.m.
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Humble brag
Show me someone who loves mornings, and I’ll show you someone who’s gotten enough sleep.
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Midnight snack expedition
The floor only creaks when you’re trying to be quiet—it’s the law of midnight snacking.
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Alarm clock betrayal
That brief moment of pure joy when you realize you can go back to sleep is better than winning the lottery.
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The Energizer Bunny
Your energy levels always seem to be inversely proportional to when you actually need them.
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The false awakening
The cruelest trick your brain can play on you is making you think you’ve already suffered through your morning routine.
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The parent sleep schedule
Remember when your biggest sleep concern was staying up too late? Parenthood laughs at your former self.
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Pet sleeping arrangements
It’s their bed—they just let you sleep in it sometimes.
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The 3 a.m. philosopher
The most profound (and useless) thoughts always come in the dead of night.
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Morning voice
That moment when you answer the phone and sound like you’ve been gargling gravel all night.
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The stages of sleep deprivation
By day three without proper sleep, you’re basically having philosophical breakthroughs … or so your sleep-deprived brain wants you to think.
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Weekend sabotage
Past you is always setting traps for future you.
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The lie detector
The power nap that turns into a full system reboot happens to the best of us.
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Caffeine countdown
The advanced calculus of caffeine half-life is a skill we’ve all had to master.
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The 8-hour myth
Eight hours sounds like a luxury vacation at this point.
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Dream vs. reality
Why can’t we ever remember the good parts of our dreams?
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Sleep position battle scars
Nothing says “I’m getting older” like injuring yourself while literally doing nothing.
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