We've arrived at "dead week" — the seven sluggish days between Christmas and the end of the year.
Time seems to have no meaning, and only some people are at work, spurring countless memes.
Here's a roundup of some of our favorite memes and posts that encapsulate the strangest week of the year.
The week between Christmas and New Year's Day has long been the subject of countless jokes and memes, thanks to its sluggish — but also chaotic — nature.
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During these seven disorienting and languorous days, many Americans find themselves decompressing from extensive family time, indulgent meals, and copious amounts of alcohol.
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Some even go back to work, while others opt to extend their breaks into the New Year, leaving dazed skeleton crew staffs.
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This year, there's been no shortage of funny posts about the infamous week. Here are some of our favorites:
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Living by "purge rules"
—Chase Mitchell (@ChaseMit) December 27, 2022
"Confused, full of cheese, unsure of the day of week"
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We are all Jamie Lee Curtis.
—Bob (@tweetsbybob_) December 26, 2022
"Trying to figure out what day of the week it is"
—Brian Grubb (@briancgrubb) December 29, 2022
Maybe one day the entire week will be a national holiday?
—Emily Schario (@emilyschario) December 27, 2022
Those stuck working are now part of an elite group called "Corporate Emos" ...
—the elder emo (@theelderemox) December 29, 2022
... and they are not happy about it.
—the kid (@basicallytori) December 28, 2022
Even national poet laureates embrace being one with the sofa during this time of year.
—Amanda Gorman (@TheAmandaGorman) December 27, 2021
Brands, of course, are also getting in on the fun, like Netflix ...
—Netflix (@netflix) December 26, 2022
... and Skittles.
—SKITTLES (@Skittles) December 27, 2022
And the cast of "Finding Nemo" presents a topical question.
—veet (@vveetto) December 26, 2022
"Mostly just replying to emails with 'This can wait until the new year.'"
@manuelaquintero16 mostly just replying to emails with “This can wait until the new year.” #officetok #officehumor #wfh #latinaincorporate #relatable #9to5 #officelife #timeoffwork ♬ Christmas Music Background - Cooper5
"I've consumed 26,000 calories in the past 72 hours."
@legitpat
Time means nothing this week
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And finally ... acceptance.
—Liliana Segura (@LilianaSegura) December 29, 2022
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By: [email protected] (Bethany Biron) Title: These are the memes that perfectly capture the 'dead' work week you're trapped in right now between Christmas and New Year's Sourced From: www.businessinsider.com/best-memes-week-between-christmas-new-years-day-2022-12 Published Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2022 21:03:25 +0000
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