What may have begun as a millennial craze quickly morphed into a cultural means of expression and communication. Memes are photos with words transposed overtop to give the image meaning that may not have been part of the original intent of the picture. They are often shared on social media pages and used to make a point in a hilarious way, and these nine are sure to make you chuckle. Check ’em out:

1. Funny and frightening. I can't tell if I'm laughing or crying right now.
Facebook/University of Illinois' Memes
2. Heaven forbid you ever actually need to go to the store on the first day it snows in Illinois. Everyone acts like they need to stock up for the blizzard.
Facebook/Central Illinois Memes
3. Plows are integral to the accessibility and safety of roads in the winter, but they can also be your worst nightmare.
Facebook/Central Illinois Memes
4. Now you see it, now you don't. Don't let the weather fool you during a solstice or equinox. There's always one more snowy or hot week still ahead.
Facebook/Central Illinois Memes

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5. Let's get this idea on the next voting ballot.
Facebook/Central Illinois Memes
6. We've all experienced this! Why are they in such a hurry to get on the road but not to get where they're going?
Facebook/Central Illinois Memes
7. Too many people think Chicago when you say you're from Illinois.
Facebook/Central Illinois Memes
And let's face it, people from Chicago rarely ever say they are from Illinois.
8. Sad but true in many parts of the state whether you live in or near Chicago or in a popular hunting area.
Facebook/Chicago Memes
9. We all have a distorted view of how this gigantic state is broken up. It's all about perspective.
Facebook/University of Illinois' Memes

For more fun with Illinois, check out 11 things Illinoisans wish they could tell newcomers.

What other memes make you think of Illinois? Share them all in the comments!

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