20 Jokes That You'll Totally Understand If You're An Introvert

Via Aaron T. Coyvedo-Kimura.
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Beverly Jenkins
Beverly Jenkins
Beverly Jenkins is a humor and pop culture writer. She has published three web humor books and six calendars, including You Had One Job! and Photobombed.
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Updated on 02/06/19

Introverts are defined in two ways; "a shy, reticent person," or "a person who is predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things." That's a fancy way of saying that some people prefer to spend time by themselves and have to force themselves to go out and be social, whereas the extroverts of the world crave human interaction and contact. At your average house party, you'll find the extroverts holding court in the middle of the action, regaling fellow revelers with their latest tales of traveling, dancing, chatting, and basically taking a big old bite out of life. Conversely, you'll find the introverts talking quietly to a trusted friend, bonding with the resident pets, or just standing around awkwardly, wondering when it would be socially acceptable for them to go home.

On the internet, it's easy for social introverts to maintain their private "me" time while also being somewhat social. Introverts love the internet too, and can easily log off whenever they feel they've had enough interaction for one day. If only it were so easy in real life!

There are tons of funny memes on the web that seek to illustrate what it's like to be an introvert in an extroverted world. Do you tend to be someone who needs alone time after being out in a crowded place for a while? If so, you're going to read these jokes and say, "Wow... same!" Check them out.

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The Introvert Club Logo

Via reddit.

If there really were an Introvert Club, would we even hold any meetings or would we all just mutually agree to say we're going to go, then cancel at the last minute?

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Is 'Chilling Like a Rodent' a Thing?

Via We Heart It.

"Sorry, I'm busy... busy eating this awesome piece of cheese while wearing ZERO PANTS, YO."

Been there, done that. 10/10 would do again!

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Introvert Cat Understands You

Via Imgur u/angeladavis6.

Of course it would be a cat who represents the introverts of the world. I mean, OF COURSE. Dogs are extroverts; cats are our spirit animals!

This "Introvert Cat" image macro meme hasn't really taken off, but there's still hope. 

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Don't 'Call Me Maybe;' Call Me Never

Via c-cassandra.tumblr.com.

The C.Cassandra comic character is totally us, am I right? She's quirky and cute, down-to-earth, and totally hates talking on the phone or being social. Say it with me: ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ONE OF US!

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Options Are Good

Via Aaron T. Coyvedo-Kimura.

Of course we want you to invite us to your party; just know that deep down in our heart of hearts, we really don't want to go. It's nothing personal, we just would rather be at home in our PJs. 

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Every Damn Time

Via lingvistrov.com.

Those plans you made last week seemed like such a good idea at the time... and then the day rolls around and you're like, "But I wanna stay home...."

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The Snacks Are Very Important

Via Facebook.com/findchaffy.

Most introverts would sooner set themselves on fire than knock on someone's door unannounced. And that's okay. 

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Voicemail, We *Heart* You

Via Imgur u/madnessreturns.

Is there anything better than getting credit for making the call but NOT having to speak to someone on the phone? No sir, there is not. 

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Interesting. MOST Interesting.

Via Imgur u/madnessreturns.

Even the Most Interesting Man in the World would prefer to enjoy that Dos Equis at home in peace instead of at a party. Who are we to argue with the Most Interesting Man in the World?

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Totally Legit

Via Imgur u/thewyldebrat5.

Yup, everything here checks out. This is accurate. 

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Worth the Wait, Every Time

Via Sarah Anderson.

This Sarah Anderson comic is SO TRUE it hurts. As someone who may or may not obsess over getting home and taking off those binding torture traps known as pants, this comic is life. 

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Being Introverted Is Not Bad

Via Imgur u/Psaiko33.

In fact, it's actually pretty awesome. We simply recharge our own batteries and don't rely on the company of other people to do it for us. Hooray for self sufficiency! 

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Yup, That's About Right

Via Owlturd.com.

Being around crowds of people is exhausting. 

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Been There, Done That

Via someecards.

At least this hangover doesn't make you throw up. Nobody likes throwing up. 

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Animals Are the Best People

Via Funsubstance.

Yes, yes, and more yes. Animals are better than (most) people, and that's that. 

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So True, It Actually Hurts

Via introvertdear.tumblr.com.

Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this? I even try to schedule all of my appointments early in the day so I don't have to spend all day dreading, you know, talking to people. 

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New Year's Eve? Woohoo, Let's Party!

Via Ranker.

"This is me partying." Not sure when my personal slogan became "I'm too old for this sh*t," but so be it.

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Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

Via The Chive.

Later on, however... not so much. 

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"Meet" Is Only Good for You in Small Doses

Via Dumpaday.

Totally stealing this title and description, btw. 

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Catch the Next One, Suckers!

Via Dumpaday.

Happiness is having the elevator all to yourself.

In Short, Introverts Rock

Introverts, did you recognize yourself here in these memes and comics? It's okay to say yes... we won't engage you in an awkward conversation about it. Promise.

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