11 'Memes' That Are Incredibly Unsettling

These memes aren't quite typical. They're actually scary, in a way. For some reason, all of us like to be scared a little. We can't explain why, but horror movies and jumpscares seem to prove this enough. Maybe these memes will too, because they're growing in popularity and keep getting creepier as time goes on. The creativity of the people behind these is honestly impressive, too, though it's also a little worrying.

Reddit has seen a surge in popularity for a relatively new subreddit known as /r/distressingmemes. Here, people post the most distressing memes they can come up with, including some that are so oddly specific that you can't help but feel a little concerned for the people who made them. Here are some of our new "favorites" from some people who clearly have twisted imaginations and a lot of free time on their hands.