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Because the only one that really likes homework is the dog.

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Homework—love it or hate it, it’s a universal experience for most teachers (and students). And while both sides of the homework debate have merit, why not just accept it and have a good laugh? Here, 17 of our favorite homework memes.

1. Dang, they’re on to us.

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2. Pulling. Hair. Out.

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3. Life is hard.

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4. Listen to Yoda.

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5. The REAL reason teachers give homework.

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6. Can I get a witness?

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7. Homework as dirty word?

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8. Making a clean getaway.

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9. Teacher reality.

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10. Oh yeah, we know that look.

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11. Help me understand.

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12. If they ask me one more time…

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13. Another teacher reality.

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14. Umm, umm, umm.

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15. Parenting reality.

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16. Say what?!?

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17. It’s not my fault, really.

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37 Funny Homework Memes

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Do you ever feel like doing your homework is a waste of time? Well, you’re not alone. Plenty of people feel that way, including me. I used to dread homework and would even go to the library after school to try to get them done before heading home but I just hated it! Now, that I think about it, homework memes could have been just what I needed to improve my mood.

If you’re looking for a good laugh (or just some validation that you’re not the only one who hates homework), then check out these 37 hilarious homework memes. Take a break from studying and get a much-needed laugh, you’ll be glad you did. Enjoy!

Let the homework memes begin!

1) “A degree is called a degree because at the end, your total grade is made up of 360 credits. I’m baffled. I should be at university.”

"A degree is called a degree because at the end, your total grade is made up of 360 credits. I'm baffled. I should be at university."

2) “Ay you people, why don’t you do your homework?”

"Ay you people, why don't you do your homework?"

3) “Brace yourself, homework is coming.”

"Brace yourself, homework is coming."

4) “A day may come when I start my assignments but it is not this day.”

"A day may come when I start my assignments but it is not this day."

5) “Did you just swear? I could’ve sworn I heard the word homework.”

"Did you just swear? I could've sworn I heard the word homework."

6) “Do your homework now.”

"Do your homework now."

7) “Doing homework at 4:00 am.”

"Doing homework at 4:00 am."

8) “Even if homework for a class only counts for ten percent of your overall grade, do it. If you make a mistake on a test your grade can still be pretty good.”

"Even if homework for a class only counts for ten percent of your overall grade, do it. If you make a mistake on a test your grade can still be pretty good."

9) “Expects you to have all your homework in on time. Takes weeks to grade it.”

"Expects you to have all your homework in on time. Takes weeks to grade it."

10) “Finds all answers to homework on Google.”

"Finds all answers to homework on Google."

11) “Finish homework over the weekend? I’ll just relax on Saturday and do the rest on Sunday .”

"Finish homework over the weekend? I'll just relax on Saturday and do the rest on Sunday."

12) “Getting back an essay after being marked: Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.”

"Getting back an essay after being marked: Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear."

13) “Me handing in my essays: Started making it. Had a breakdown. Bon appetite.”

"Me handing in my essays: Started making it. Had a breakdown. Bon appetite."

14) “Homework? Ain’t nobody got time for that.”

"Homework? Ain't nobody got time for that."

15) “How to start an essay: Buckle your seat belts, [censored], because in eight short pages I am going to learn u a thing that I only learned myself about two hours ago, so sit down, shut up, and enjoy the experience of my 4-am-RedBull-induced-self-hatred-fuelled-writing-extravaganza.

"How to start an essay: Buckle your seat belts, [censored], because in eight short pages I am going to learn u a thing that I only learned myself about two hours ago, so sit down, shut up, and enjoy the experience of my 4-am-RedBull-induced-self-hatred-fuelled-writing-extravaganza.

16) “I leave homework to the last day because I’ll be older and therefore wiser.”

"I leave homework to the last day because I'll be older and therefore wiser."

17) “Imagine a world with no homework.”

"Imagine a world with no homework."

Funny and clean memes when you just want to sleep!

18) “Just me when I finally finish my homework at 3 am.”

"Just me when I finally finish my homework at 3 am."

19) “Keep calm and do your homework.”

"Keep calm and do your homework."

20) “When you know you did a bad job but you’re just proud you finished your assignment.”

"When you know you did a bad job but you're just proud you finished your assignment."

21) “Me writing an essay like…The. Break time!”

"Me writing an essay like...The. Break time!"

22) “My anxieties have anxieties.”

"My anxieties have anxieties."

23) “Oh ‘You didn’t have time to do your homework?’ Tell me again about the 3 hours you spent on your phone.”

"Oh 'You didn't have time to do your homework?' Tell me again about the 3 hours you spent on your phone."

24) “Okay, I absolutely have to do this assignment.”

"Okay, I absolutely have to do this assignment."

25) “Please tell me more about why you did not have time to finish your two-minute homework during your 48-hour weekend.”

"Please tell me more about why you did not have time to finish your two-minute homework during your 48-hour weekend."

26) “‘I’m so glad my holiday is over so I can work long hours and stay up late to check homework.’ Said no teacher ever.”

"'I'm so glad my holiday is over so I can work long hours and stay up late to check homework.' Said no teacher ever."

27) “Study. Sleep.”

"Study. Sleep."

28) “Teacher: Finish homework. Me: Must get it done.”

"Teacher: Finish homework. Me: Must get it done."

29) “That face you make when you realize you have homework.”

"That face you make when you realize you have homework."

30) “You want to be wise? Do your homework!”

"You want to be wise? Do your homework!"

31) “Homework: The teachers’ way of knowing how smart the parent is.”

"Homework: The teachers' way of knowing how smart the parent is."

32) “What if I told you it doesn’t matter how many points this is worth.”

"What if I told you it doesn't matter how many points this is worth."

33) “When the bell rings and the teacher forgot to mention the homework.”

"When the bell rings and the teacher forgot to mention the homework."

34) “Why is this me: Me thinking about my dream job. Me studying for my dream job.”

"Why is this me: Me thinking about my dream job. Me studying for my dream job."

35) “Writing an essay the night before it’s due: I’m going to type every word I know! Rectangle. America. Megaphone. Monday. Butthole.”

"Writing an essay the night before it's due: I'm going to type every word I know! Rectangle. America. Megaphone. Monday. Butthole."

36) “You have to do homework? Your life must be so hard.”

"You have to do homework? Your life must be so hard."

37) “If it’s called ‘homework’ what would it be called if you live in an apartment?”

"If it's called 'homework' what would it be called if you live in an apartment?"

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Relatable AF Memes About Homework

By Kim Bongiorno

If you thought homework was a pain in the butt when you were a kid, just wait until your own kids are old enough to get assignments. Whether they’re the little kids’ coloring pages or the older kids’ humanities service projects, or—every parent’s worst nightmare—reading logs, homework makes after-school time the worst time of the day. There will be tears, tantrums, and even some time-outs for all parties involved, but at least we can laugh about it through the medium of relatable memes. Misery loves company, right?

So come commiserate with some of the funniest parents sneaking onto the world wide web in between their Google searches for how, exactly, to multiply fractions. Their hysterical memes cover the full range of the homework hell that is our burden to bear.

Homework Memes That Are Relatable AF

Homework meme #1.

Homework Meme #1

You’ll learn soon enough that you should have paid closer attention. via Julie Burton

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Homework Meme #2

Honestly, homework is the one thing we dislike about back-to-school time. via Sarcastic Mommy

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Homework Meme #3

What you don't have to worry about is wondering whether or not your kid has homework to do that night.

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Homework Meme #4

Twenty minutes of reading is NEVER this difficult -- unless the teacher tells them to do it.

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Homework Meme #5

I mean, it's tricky when you're a little fuzzy on the details after all this time.

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Fact: you were much better at this stuff back when you were actually in elementary school.

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Homework Meme #7

Though, it's not just the stuff that came easily to you back then that you have to relive.

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Homework Meme #8

Homework Meme #8

Homework time is a great time to let them prove how responsible they can be.

via Bluebonnet Babies by Molly England

Homework Meme #9

Homework Meme #9

It's also a great time to show how difficult one can make even the simplest things in life.

via How to Be a Dad

Homework Meme #10

Homework Meme #10

But it’s my turn with my laptop!

via The Parent Normal

Homework Meme #11

Homework Meme #11

Let's be honest: some days we know who this homework is really for.

via Can I Get Another Bottle of Whine?

Homework Meme #12

Homework Meme #12

On the bright side, at least it can be self-aware at times.

via Marlebean

Homework Meme #13

Homework Meme #13

Plus, it helps us narrow down exactly what we hope for our children.

via Rodney Lacroix

Homework Meme #14

Homework Meme #14

Bonus: helping your kids out can raise your self-esteem.

via Housewife of Hell

Homework Meme #15

Homework Meme #15

And at the end of each day, it's easy to know when their homework is finally complete. via The Mom TruthBomb

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Funny Tweets About The Misery Of Helping Your Kids With Math Homework

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You may think you left math behind when you finished school. But if you have children, you’re in for a rude awakening.

Many parents have used Twitter to lament the days when their children ask for help with their math homework. Even if they manage to recall the skills they once learned, that may not be helpful in the confusion of common core math.

Fortunately, they’ve also found humor in the situation. We’ve rounded up 35 tweets that sum up parents’ frustrations with their kids’ math homework.

10-year-old: Can you help me with my math homework? Me: Yes. 10: *points to the problem* Me: No. — James Breakwell, Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) February 9, 2021
I reassure my kids as I help them with their math homework by telling them I took calculus so I think I know a thing or two about being completely confused. — Jessie (@mommajessiec) October 10, 2021
I don't scare easily but I'm petrified when I see my 3rd grader walking towards me with his math homework & an inquisitive look on his face. — Jennifer Lizza (@outsmartedmommy) December 13, 2016
Here’s a little song I wrote about helping kids with their Common Core Math homework, it’s called “We Just Have to Multiply Two Single Digits Why the Fuck Do We Need to Draw a Parallelogram“ and a one and a two — Rodney Lacroix (@RodLacroix) March 14, 2019
Okay, I’m not going to ask how you got there because I won’t understand anyway but the answer book says it’s correct so good job. - me helping my 6yo with his math and nailing it — Life at Tiffany’s (@lifeattiffanys) February 14, 2019
I used to be an atheist until my 8YO started asking for help with her math homework — Vinod Chhaproo (@Chhapiness) September 27, 2021
My only real argument for having multiple children is that the older one will eventually be able to help the younger one with Common Core math. — SpacedMom (@copymama) April 27, 2021
Store clerk: May I help you? Me: I hope so. Sweetie go get your math homework, this nice woman is going to help us. — Simon Holland (@simoncholland) March 13, 2018
I’ve decided to let my son only watch TV for 3 more weeks because it’ll be better than the both of us crying over common core math — That Mom Tho (@mom_tho) March 25, 2020
What wine pairs well with Common Core math? — Jessie (@mommajessiec) August 24, 2020
10YR OLD: dad, can you help me with my math homework? ME: *throws smoke bomb* — Andy H. (@AndyAsAdjective) January 31, 2017
I don’t like to swear in front of my kids but I also don’t like to help them with their math homework, so I may have just angrily referred to fractions as “fucktions!” — Dad and Buried (@DadandBuried) March 12, 2019
Allie has 5 oranges, she gives 3 away. How many does she have left? Common Core Math: Round up to the nearest 100, take away half. Draw a number line and count up 10. Do 15 jumping jacks while you subtract. Take away the sum of the quotient of the total to get the answer. — ThisOneSaysBOOO (@ThisOneSayz) November 4, 2019
Just got my ass handed to me by my kid's 2nd grade math homework. — Unfiltered Mama (@UnfilteredMama) March 16, 2017
Can't figure out 7th grade son's math homework -- despite using his book, Google, Wikipedia, and about five wine coolers. — Steve Olivas (@steveolivas) October 27, 2016
Whenever I have to help my kids with their New New Math worksheets, I end up giving myself pep talks like some kind of Aaron Sorkin character ("I actually went to a very good school!") before I give up/google grade-school math tutorials. So that's what keeps me humble, Barbara. — Nicole Chung (@nicolesjchung) September 18, 2018
*12 comes to me with math homework 12: Can you do this? Me: Son, I got older so I wouldn't have to. — The Alex Nevil (@TheAlexNevil) October 4, 2021
Hi sweetie, doing your math homework? 2nd grader: Yes, 27 + 41 = 68 but our teacher makes us [spends 30 minutes drawing number lines, groups of ten, shaded blocks, etc.] do it this way. — Simon Holland (@simoncholland) October 24, 2018
I tried to slow cook a pot roast this morning by plugging in the toaster, but sure son, let me help you with your math homework. — Sara Says Stop (@PetrickSara) February 16, 2018
You can’t make me cry; you’re not my daughter’s 2nd grade math homework. — Jessie (@mommajessiec) January 28, 2021
Couldn't hate 2nd grade math enough? Try having kids. — AparnaRC (@Wordesse) September 11, 2021
Let's get married and have kids so instead of going to happy hour you can make a boxed dinner while I figure out common core math homework. — Simon Holland (@simoncholland) November 3, 2016
[checking common core math] 8-year-old: Is it right? Me: Turn around. I'm definitely not going to Google this. — James Breakwell, Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) February 20, 2019
school administrator: we need something to make parents feel like complete and utter dipshits in front of their children pretty much every single night. guy who invented common core math: oooh, have i got a treat for you. — JB 4Realz (@JB4Realz) September 25, 2018
Murder By Numbers is my favorite movie about helping my kids with their math homework — Sweet Momissa (@sweetmomissa) October 29, 2020
Me, to 10yo: The first step in doing your math homework is *starts crying* — Jessie (@mommajessiec) October 8, 2018
You can either have a nice evening or you can help your child with their math homework. You can’t have both. — Sarcastic Mommy (@sarcasticmommy4) March 20, 2019
Before kids: I will never swear in front of my precious angels. After kids: WTF is this math homework?! — MyQuestionableLife (@2questionable) December 13, 2017
This new math will always leave me like #fourthgrademath #commoncore pic.twitter.com/rrhEb8Yjk8 — Nicole Blades (@NicoleBlades) January 15, 2019
'You are a strong, capable and intelligent woman.' I mutter to myself, as I use my fingers to count while reviewing my kid's math homework. — Moderately Mom (@moderately_mom) November 7, 2019
One day someone will ask my kids if they ever saw their dad cry and they will think about the time with the math homework. — Simon Holland (@simoncholland) October 24, 2019
13 out of 10 parents have difficulty helping their kids with Common Core math homework. — HowToBeADad (@HowToBeADad) October 2, 2017
That wasn't a typo, it's the new common core spelling. No one understands it, but it's supposed to be better for some reason. — Anecdotal Birthcontrol (@AnecdtlBrthCtrl) May 21, 2019
[homework] Child: It says "solve for X" Me: Well, look at our clock with Roman numerals on it. Child: Um. Ok. Me: What number is "X?" Child [counting]: 10. Me: Right. X is always 10. Child: OH OKAY. [writing answer] Me: Wife: You know they'll end up living at home right? — Rodney Lacroix (@RodLacroix) January 21, 2020
*Arrives in Hell* Devil: Here, help these 5th graders with common core math — Jo Bean (@jobrowneyes) October 24, 2018

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Fourth period is in 20 minutes, and you’ve just remembered: You didn’t do your homework. If you’re lucky, the next kid over lets you copy under the condition that you just have to “change it up,” so both of you stay in the clear. You copy it down pretty much the same.

The geniuses of Twitter have transformed this all-too-familiar occurrence into a “Hey can I copy your homework” meme, starting with how  Friends  was basically a white version of  Living Single :

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It’s true. The shows have striking similarities: Both sitcoms circle around the lives of six friends living in New York City. The personalities mirror each other too much to be a simple coincidence, with one-on-one character matches between actors. Both were likewise produced by Warner Bros.

However, there is a notable and obvious difference: Living Single followed the lives of African-Americans, while Friends focused on a group of white friends.

And just when you thought this wasn’t enough to discredit Friends , Twitter digs up this video of Queen Latifah pulling out the receipts:

https://twitter.com/MatthewACherry/status/815067609712324613

At this point, it seems like most of the internet has already made up its mind: Living Single wins.

https://twitter.com/epichail/status/815228669702631424

You lame as hell if you prefer Friends over Living Single — Teeta💭 (@TheTeeta) January 1, 2017
Friends ripped off Living Single. Jersey wuddup. — Alan was my slave name. (@89theBrainchild) December 31, 2016

https://twitter.com/Yassir_Lester/status/810315167695130624

Living Single was so much better than Friends, but I guess white people needed a show that they could visually relate too, as usually. Smfh — 𝙱𝚎𝚌𝚌𝚊 ⚡️ (@MJFINESSELOVER) December 31, 2016
remember how "friends" basically copied the entire premise of "living single" but just white-washed it to appeal to the masses? — marcus fulani (@tribecalledfula) November 30, 2016

More importantly, the Friends versus  Living Single meme brings to light a broader truth: Many ideas are original, but many are also modified and restyled for different purposes.

And thankfully, the internet hasn’t let it stop there. It’s feeding the fire, doing what it does best: Creating more winning memes. “Hey can I copy your homework” is now encompassing all the sectors of our lives, and it’s time to celebrate it in all its glory:

https://twitter.com/xhowellchan/status/816722671199277057

https://twitter.com/HogwartsMaglc/status/812374726492508165

Me: Hey can I copy your homework? Person: Sure just change a few things so it's not obvious. Me: pic.twitter.com/vksV0DAE6F — k (@whereskayleigh) December 31, 2016

https://twitter.com/rythetiger/status/815233333722484736

Me: Hey can I copy your homework? Person: Sure just change a few things so it's not obvious Me: Ok. pic.twitter.com/qGUn1yF5Ep — J̴i̵mbryo (@Jimbobro_) December 30, 2016
me: can i copy your homework friend: sure just get some wrong or something so it's not exact pic.twitter.com/qzH6at1H0Y — •👾• (@moomooonthemove) December 21, 2016

“can i copy your homework?” “yeah but make sure it isnt too obvious” pic.twitter.com/9Xee9QIp2m

— ᅠ (@jayhalsteady) December 31, 2016

https://twitter.com/SilversTweet/status/814987585198182400

https://twitter.com/fkamixalis/status/815254448159100928

https://twitter.com/zobrevs/status/810721366022508545

"Hey can I copy your homework" "Yeah but make sure cha-, dude, you were supposed to change it" pic.twitter.com/8mUsMbcuSl — well, sorta kinda (@Steph_I_Will) January 2, 2017

https://twitter.com/bropostle/status/815256563531255808

It’s just all so savage.

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