When You Can’t Handle The Truth - 15 Memes

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    Welcome Invisible Men, to a world where the truth is as brutal as it is humorous, albeit in a dark way. A world where reality is served with a side of satire and a dash of dark humor. If you're easily offended or prefer your truths laced with sugar, this might not be the place for you.

    But if you're ready to smirk in the face of harsh realities, then here are 15 memes on truth that will test whether you can handle them or not:

    1. The Heart of a Small Boy

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Innocence Of Childhood

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Innocence Of Childhood

    Despite my ghoulish reputation, I really have the heart of a small boy. I keep it in a jar on my desk.
    — Robert Bloch

    The innocence of childhood, preserved in a jar on a desk. Bloch's quote is a macabre reminder that appearances can be deceiving, and that the truth is often darker than we imagine.

    2. Life's Resume: A Brutal Reality Check

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Life's Resume

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Life's Resume

    Razors pain you, Rivers are damp, Acids stain you, And drugs cause cramp. Guns aren’t lawful, Nooses give, Gas smells awful. You might as well live.
    — Dorothy Parker, Enough Rope

    Dorothy Parker's satirical take on life's hardships is a stark reminder that existence is full of discomforts, disappointments while the process of death is equally uncomfortable. So might as well, just live it through. 

    3. The Ugly Truth of Beauty

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On The Ugly Truth of Beauty

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On The Ugly Truth of Beauty

    What’s the whole point of being pretty on the outside when you’re so ugly on the inside?
    — Jess C. Scott, I'm Pretty

    Scott's quote is a brutal reminder that physical beauty is meaningless without inner beauty. It's a truth that stings, but it's also a wake-up call to focus on what truly matters.

    4. The Slow Suicide of Indecision

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On The Slow Suicide of Indecision

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On The Slow Suicide of Indecision

    I’ve committed to nothing...and that’s just suicide...by tiny, tiny increments.
    — Nick Hornby, High Fidelity

    Hornby's quote is a darkly humorous take on the paralysis of indecision. It's a reminder that not making a choice is a choice in itself, and it's often a painful one.

    5. The Parenting Guide for Monsters

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On The Parenting Guide For Monsters

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On The Parenting Guide For Monsters

    I was very strict on that point. No devouring classmates. Other parents warn their kids not to talk to strangers. I had to warn mine not to eat them.
    — Kelley Armstrong, Stolen

    Armstrong's quote is a satirical take on parenting, reminding us that everyone has their own unique challenges. It's a brutal truth, served with a side of dark humour.

    6. The Shepherd of the Modern World

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On The Shepherd Of Modern World

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On The Shepherd Of Modern World

    People are sheep. TV is the shepherd.
    — Jess C. Scott, Literary Heroin (Gluttony): A Twilight Parody

    Scott's quote is a harsh critique of modern society's reliance on television for guidance. It's a painful truth, but one that's hard to deny.

    7. The Art of Death-Planning

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On The Art of Revenge

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On The Art of Revenge

    I am often thought of as being remarkably bright, and yet my brains, more often than not, are busily devising new and interesting ways of bringing my enemies to sudden, gagging, writhing, agonizing death.
    — Alan Bradley, The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag

    Bradley's quote is a darkly humorous reminder that intelligence can be used for both good and evil. It's a brutal truth, but one that

    8. The Uncomfortable Truth of Love

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Uncomfortable Truth Of Love

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Uncomfortable Truth Of Love

    Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.
    — Robert Frost

    Frost's quote is a stark reminder of the selfishness that often lurks beneath the surface of love. It's a brutal truth, but one that's often overlooked in the pursuit of romantic bliss.

    9. The Dark Side of Ambition

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Ambition

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Ambition

    Ambition is a poor excuse for not having sense enough to be lazy
    — Edgar Bergen

    Bergen's quote is a satirical take on the relentless pursuit of success. It's a reminder that sometimes, the smartest thing to do is nothing at all.

    10. The Bitter Truth of Human Nature

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Human Nature

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Human Nature

    The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.
    — Bertrand Russell

    Russell's quote is a brutal commentary on the state of the world. It's a painful truth, but one that's hard to deny.

    11. The Unpalatable Truth of Life

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Life

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Life

    Life is pain, highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.
    — William Goldman, The Princess Bride

    Goldman's quote is a stark reminder of life's inherent hardships. It's a brutal truth, but one that's often sugar-coated or ignored.

    12. The Dark Humor of Existence

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Existence

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Existence

    Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.
    — Maya Angelou

    Angelou's quote is a darkly humorous take on the challenges of life. It's a reminder that sometimes, the only way to deal with life's hardships is to fight back.

    13. The Brutal Reality of Time

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Time

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Time

    Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils.
    — Louis Hector Berlioz

    Berlioz's quote is a macabre reminder of the relentless march of time. It's a brutal truth, but one that's often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of daily life.

    14. The Uncomfortable Truth of Self-Deception

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Self-Deception

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Self-Deception

    We are all fools in love.
    — Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

    Austen's quote is a stark reminder of the foolishness that often accompanies love. It's a brutal truth, but one that's often ignored in the pursuit of romantic bliss.

    15. The Dark Humor of Mortality

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Mortality

    "You Cannot Handle The Truth" Meme On Mortality

    I’m not afraid of death; I just don’t want to be there when it happens.
    — Woody Allen

    Allen's quote is a darkly humorous take on the fear of death. It's a brutal truth, but one that's often ignored in the hustle and bustle of daily life.

    Conclusion 

    If you have made this far, do you have the capacity and audacity to say out aloud that “I want more truth”? Or are you one of those who, after reading the truth, proclaim “I already speak the truth”? I hope for your sake that its both.

    Aaron Gray

    Aaron is the founder of the-invisibleman.com, a site dedicated to exploring the seven universal pursuits of men. A Swiss with a diverse background, Aaron draws from his extensive experiences as an investor, entrepreneur, professional athlete, and world traveler to cover topics ranging from masculinity, career, health, wealth, lifestyle and society.

    Fluent in multiple languages and enriched by a global perspective, he provides insightful commentary on what it means to be a man in today's world.

    https://www.the-invisibleman.com/about
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