These memes are an impressive blend of high culture and lowbrow humor, offering a darker side of comedy for those who like to go back in time. It's like attending a fancy dinner party and bringing along some good old fast food (Mcdonald's, anyone?). Caviar is delicious and all, but also pretty expensive, so who wouldn't like the cheaper version in the form of a burger?
Classical art paintings of an older period in time are often traditionally considered serious, but we're here to turn them into something a little lighter, a little funnier. Our ancestors are probably screaming in their graves, upset that we would dare take these beautiful paintings and add a modern twist, but if we look on the bright side, at least they're getting exposure. Nothing like a good old internet trend to get the creative juices running.
Scroll down for the best classical art memes of the week. For more hilarity, you can check out these memes as well.