The 10 Best Mom Memes of 2020

Whether you're a mom or have one, you'll get a kick out of these

by Molly McLaughlin
Molly K. McLaughlin has been a technology writer since 2004. Her work has appeared on PCMag, Dealnews, Wirecutter, and many others.
Updated January 02, 2020

Moms are a favorite subject of memes. Whether it's from the kid's point of view or the parent's, there's a whole treasure trove of mom memes floating around the internet. Many are funny, some are sappy, and most of them are relatable.

What Do Mom Memes Mean?

Mom memes show the struggle of being a mom and the ups and downs of having a mom. (They love you, but they're tough on you too.)

How Are Mom Memes Used?

There are endless types of mom memes: good moms, bad moms, strict moms, moms who need wine, and moms who don't understand.

Examples of Mom Memes

Example #1:
Image: Text on a blue background
Text: My kids wanted to know what it's like to be a Mom so I woke them up at 2 am to let them know my sock came off.
Meaning: That's one way to teach your kids how exhausting and boundary-less parenting is.

Example #2:
Image: Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus from The Matrix movies
Text: What if I told you . . . your dad also knows how to pour a glass of milk
Meaning: A message to kids: Stop asking mom to do everything

Example #3:
Image: White text on a green background
Text: You know you're a mom when. . . you totally understand why mama bear's porridge was cold.
Meaning: Even in the world of Goldilocks, moms eat last.

For even more examples, including links to the originals, check out our full list of the ten funniest mom memes:

01
of 10

Socks Off

Text on a blue background: My kids wanted to know what it's like to be a Mom so I woke them up at 2 am to let them know my sock came off.
Screenshot: Pinterest

Teaching by example. Well done!

02
of 10

I'm Not the Only One

Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus from The Matrix movies with text: What if I told you . . . your dad also knows how to pour a glass of milk.
Screenshot: Pinterest

This meme is for moms out there with kids who seem to forget dad is capable of simple tasks around the house.

03
of 10

Mama Bear

White text on a green background: You know you're a mom when. . . you totally understand why mama bear's porridge was cold.
Screenshot: Pinterest

Even mama bear can't catch a break – she deserves some hot porridge for once.

04
of 10

From Mary Poppins to the Dark Knight

Text on a grey background: Mary Poppins voice: Ok, children, time to go! [15 min later] Batman voice: I said let's go.
Screenshot: Pinterest

When you start as a cheery nanny and vault into a vigilante, just trying to get the kids out of the house.

05
of 10

First Time Mom in One Picture

Dog sitting up like a person, looking, exhausted, at a pile of puppies with text: The "first time mom" look.
Screenshot: dumpaday.com

Even if you've never had a kid, you can probably recognize an exhausted first-time mom.

06
of 10

We're All Mom's Favorite Child, Right?

Illustration of mother and daughter in embrace with text: I love how we don't even need to say out loud that I'm your favorite child.
Screenshot: someecards.com

I mean, I'm definitely mom's fave, right? Right?

07
of 10

Public Displays of Affection

Text on white background: Accidentally said Happy Mother's Day to my mom in person instead of writing a paragraph on social media.
Screenshot: Buzzfeed

You're not really honoring your mom until you write a long rambling passage about her on social media.

08
of 10

Does Social Media Make Mom Real?

Drawing of a dinosaur in a thinking pose on a green background with text: If I don't post anything on social media today, do I even have a mom?
Screenshot: seventeen.com

Or maybe your mom doesn't even exist unless you acknowledge her on social media?

09
of 10

Moms Just Don't Understand

Photo of MLK Jr. with text: I have a dream that one day, my mom would understand that online games cannot be paused.
Screenshot: wanna-joke.com

Just ten more minutes, mom!

10
of 10

Waiting for Mom

Picture of skeleton waiting in car with text: When you mom says, "I'll be back in 5 minutes."
Screenshot: Buzzfeed

When mom time and kid time couldn't be further apart. What is she doing in that store for so long?