Memes have certainly carved out their own corner on the internet, and it’s really hard to keep track because there are so many of them — cat memes, dog memes, work memes, family memes, you name it.

To the extent that they can be classified, memes generally belong to one of two broad families: “relatable” and “ironic.” Relatable memes attempt to convey a feeling or emotion; ironic memes prey on ...