Alright, let’s talk about FunnyJunk. You remember it, right? That chaotic, green-themed meme site from the early 2000s? If you’ve been on the internet long enough, you’ve definitely seen it. It was one of the first places where people dumped funny pictures and GIFs before memes were even called memes. And the crazy part? It’s still around.
It’s kind of a relic. But in a good way.
What Even Is FunnyJunk?
So, FunnyJunk.com is basically an old-school meme dump. It’s not fancy. No algorithms deciding what you should see. No endless scrolling designed to keep you hooked. You go there, you see a bunch of images and GIFs, and that’s it. Simple.
If you ever used Reddit, Imgur, or 9GAG, it’s like those but… different. It feels more raw, more chaotic. There’s no strict moderation shaping the tone of the site. If Reddit is like a structured town hall where everything is neatly categorized, FunnyJunk is the back alley behind it where people just slap stickers on the wall and move on.
The Community: A Strange but Loyal Bunch
FunnyJunk users are a weird breed. They’re kind of like internet veterans who never migrated to newer platforms. A mix of hardcore meme enthusiasts, gamers, and just random people who enjoy unfiltered humor.
And when I say unfiltered, I mean it. Unlike Reddit, which has a million rules per subreddit, FunnyJunk is more of a free-for-all. Some people love that. Others… not so much.
You’ll find classic memes, cringe compilations, and obscure inside jokes that don’t make sense unless you’ve been lurking for years. There’s also a huge gaming culture there. If you post a Dark Souls meme, people actually get it instead of replying with “I don’t play that game.”
The Content: Memes, GIFs, and a Lot of Cringe
Alright, let’s break down what actually gets posted there.
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Memes – The usual internet humor, from mainstream jokes to bizarre, esoteric stuff that feels ripped from 4chan. If you ever saw a meme and wondered, “Where did this even start?” there’s a chance FunnyJunk was involved at some point.
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GIFs and WebMs – WebMs are like high-quality GIFs with sound, and FunnyJunk is one of the few places that still actively uses them. It’s one of the reasons gamers and anime fans love it—you get smooth, looping clips that actually look good.
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Cringe Content – This is a big one. You ever see those collections of awkward text conversations, terrible Facebook posts, or embarrassing dating profiles? That’s a whole category here. It’s like secondhand embarrassment in meme form.
The Drama: FunnyJunk vs. The Oatmeal
For a while, FunnyJunk was known for more than just memes. It got wrapped up in one of the most ridiculous legal battles in internet history.
Back in 2011, Matthew Inman—the guy behind The Oatmeal—called out FunnyJunk for stealing his comics. Basically, people were uploading his work there without credit, and he wasn’t happy about it. He wrote a blog post about it, saying FunnyJunk was making money off his stuff.
FunnyJunk’s response? They threatened to sue him for $20,000.
Instead of backing down, Inman did something legendary. He started a fundraiser to raise $20,000—but not to pay FunnyJunk. He wanted to donate it to charity while making fun of them at the same time. The internet rallied behind him, and he ended up raising over $200,000.
It was hilarious. Also, it made FunnyJunk look pretty bad. But despite all that, the site survived.
FunnyJunk vs. Modern Meme Sites
So how does FunnyJunk hold up today? Compared to Reddit, 9GAG, and Imgur?
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Reddit is structured. Subreddits keep things organized, and there’s a culture of discussion. FunnyJunk? No structure. Just memes. You either love the chaos or hate it.
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9GAG is polished and mainstream. It’s built for virality. FunnyJunk is messier and has a more old-school internet feel.
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Imgur was originally a hosting site for Reddit but became its own meme-sharing community. It’s probably the closest thing to FunnyJunk in terms of user behavior, but even Imgur has cleaned up a lot.
If you want an algorithm-driven, curated experience, FunnyJunk isn’t for you. But if you want to just see memes in their rawest form—without a company deciding what should go viral—it still does the job.
Why FunnyJunk Still Exists in 2025
Honestly? It’s kind of a miracle. The internet has changed so much, and most sites from the early 2000s are either dead or unrecognizable. FunnyJunk is still here, barely changing, refusing to go mainstream.
A few reasons why:
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Nostalgia – A lot of people grew up with FunnyJunk. Even if they don’t visit daily, they check in now and then.
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No Algorithms – No “recommended posts” or “curated feeds.” Just a bunch of memes in whatever order they were posted.
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Unfiltered Content – It hasn’t been sanitized like Facebook, Twitter, or even Reddit.
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It’s Just… There – FunnyJunk doesn’t try to be anything more than what it is. And in a weird way, that’s kind of refreshing.
Should You Check It Out?
Depends on what you’re looking for.
If you like structured content, Reddit is better. If you want quick viral memes, 9GAG or Instagram will do the trick. But if you just want to wade through internet chaos—memes, cringe, gaming jokes, and inside references—FunnyJunk is still kicking.
It’s like an old dive bar that never updates its menu, never renovates, but still has a loyal crowd. Sometimes, that’s exactly what you want.