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Original post.

I’m a lady, but…

Crafted with equal parts imagination, caffeine, and a very agreeable AI assistant. No sentient artists were startled in the making of this meme.

-Facebook 1st May 2025.

This meme features a woman in a stylish steampunk outfit, complete with a top hat and a mechanical arm made of brass and gears. Her serious expression captures the essence of empowerment in the steampunk genre, where elegance meets industrial strength. The illustration is done in a detailed, old-fashioned style, perfectly suiting the theme.

The text humorously contrasts traditional femininity with an unexpected, fierce persona. It begins with, “I’m a lady,” suggesting politeness and fragility. However, it quickly shifts to, “But when provoked, I become a mechanised tempest forged in brass and fury,” illustrating an intense and powerful character capable of dismantling reality for those who cross her. The humorous twist comes in the final line, “And when I’m in fine spirits, I bake scones and polish my airship,” blending domesticity with a whimsical steampunk flair.

Full text on the meme reads…
“I’m a lady, but when provoked, I become a mechanized tempest forged in brass and fury— an exquisitely calibrated engine of wrath that will dismantle your very sense of existence.
And when I’m in fine spirits, I bake scones and polish my airship.”

Overall, this meme celebrates the duality of personality—combining strength and elegance while challenging stereotypes of femininity. It resonates with those who identify with having contrasting sides, highlighting how one can embrace both nurturing and formidable traits in a playful and empowering way.

An old-fashioned, cross-hatched illustration shows a woman in a formal 19th-century gown with a prominent corset and a small top hat. She holds a newspaper titled "SCANDAL" in one hand and a glass in the other, with a calm, unbothered expression. The text above her reads "SCANDAL? IN THIS CORSET" and below, "Darling, let them talk."

Scandal? In this corset…

Original post.

Scandal? In this corset…
Darling, let me talk.

– Facebook 30th April 2025.

This meme features a woman in an elaborate 19th-century gown with a corset and a top hat, holding a newspaper that reads “SCANDAL.” Her calm, composed expression suggests she is amused or disdainful, despite the shocking headline. The meme captures a blend of dry humour and historical context, similar to the “Panic? In this outfit?” meme.

The text enhances the humour: the top line, “SCANDAL? IN THIS CORSET,” implies that her proper attire makes her above reproach, while the bottom line, “Darling, let them talk,” reflects her indifference to gossip. She conveys a sense of confidence and an unbothered attitude in the face of scandalous rumours, emphasising the absurdity of caring about public opinion.

Overall, the meme serves as a statement about defiance and self-assurance. It critiques rigid social norms regarding reputation and promotes the idea of living authentically, no matter the rumours. The message is clear: one can look fabulous and remain unaffected by the chatter around them.

An old-fashioned styled, cross-hatched illustration depicts a well-dressed man with a mustache and goggles, calmly sipping tea from a cup. Behind him, a large airship is dramatically on fire and crashing. The text above reads "PANIC? IN THIS OUTFIT?" and below, "ABSOLUTELY NOT. FINISH YOUR TEA."

Always Finish Your Tea…

In Captain's Log, Early memes

Original post.

Always finish your tea…

Believe it or not, AI helped with this sketch without any artisans being harmed

Facebook 29th April 2025.

This one went viral, clocking up a thousand reactions.

This meme humorously juxtaposes British composure with a dramatic scene. The central figure is a well-dressed gentleman with a moustache and goggles, calmly holding a teacup while a large airship behind him is on fire and crashing. The detailed, old-fashioned art style adds to the absurdity of the situation, emphasising his nonchalant demeanour.

The text plays on British stereotypes, with the top line asking, “PANIC? IN THIS OUTFIT?” and the bottom line insisting, “ABSOLUTELY NOT. FINISH YOUR TEA.” The humour lies in the extreme composure of the man amidst chaos, making it relatable to those who strive to maintain normalcy in stressful situations. Overall, it highlights a dry, understated humour through the contrasting reactions to disaster.

An illustration in the style of steampunk. An older man with a beard and goggles on his hat stands next to a large, complex machine that is engulfed in flames. The text at the top reads, "WHEN YOU FOLLOW THE BLUEPRINT EXACTLY..." and at the bottom, "AND IT STILL TRIES TO KILL YOU."

When you follow the Blueprint exactly… and it still tries to kill you!

Original post text.

When you follow the Blueprint exactly…
This meme was created with a little steam, a little imagination, and a little help from a little AI.

Facebook 29 April 2025.

This meme humorously highlights the frustration of following instructions perfectly, only to have things go wrong. It features a steampunk-style inventor next to a complicated machine that is on fire. His expression reflects resignation and confusion, illustrating the unexpected outcome of his meticulous work.

The top text reads, “WHEN YOU FOLLOW THE BLUEPRINT EXACTLY…” leading to the punchline, “AND IT STILL TRIES TO KILL YOU.” This exaggeration captures the absurdity of investing effort into a task, only to have it fail spectacularly. Ultimately, it pokes fun at the idea that even perfect execution doesn’t guarantee success, highlighting the essence of Murphy’s Law: “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.”

image in an etched style of a steampunk dragon (based on a statue) and an airship in midi flight over a town.

Dragon or Airship, you decide?

In Captain's Log, Early memes

From original post.

If you had to choose…

Would you rather ride a mechanical dragon or command a mighty airship across the skies?

Vote below or tell me your dream ride in the comments!

(No wrong answers — just pure steampunk adventure.)

About the feature image:

This fine Victorian sketch was brewed up with a dash of imagination, a splash of AI wizardry, and a full tank of steam!

– Facebook 28 April 2025

This is probaly the first time I used the etched style everyone seems to love. The dragon image is the automaton’s rendition of a bronze finished resin-cased statue that you can get your hands on from here** and here**. 😀

This was probably the trend setter for the “Captains Log” memes.

** Sponsored affiliate links. I may earn commission on any purchases.

The caterpillar is adorned in a steampunk-style armored vest, topped with a top hat. On its back, it carries a brass contraption. The caterpillar is perched on a large mushroom, smoking an intricately designed hookah pipe, and it wears a top hat equipped with goggles.

Whoooo are youuuu… and do you have a wrench?

Whoooo are youuuu… and do you have a wrench?

Wonderland Steampunk mishmash created with the aid of ChatGPT (Other AI tools are available).

Please note that no artisans were harmed during the creation of this meme.

Alice (in wonderland) eating Humpty Dumpty's yoke.

How do you eat yours?

I know the holiday is almost over, but happy Easter, everyone. Oh, and how do you eat yours?.

Due to the timeline this is probably the first Cartoon styled meme I had the automatons help me create. The caption is originally from the Cadbury Cream Egg advertising campaign.

First published on Facebook 21st April 2025

How do you eat your cream egg? Comments accepted below. 👇

Meme image: A yung boy dressed in Victorian clothing, carrying a chimney sweep brush.

Nailed the interview! Some skills are just undeniable (chimney sweep).

On July 28, 2025

C.V.
Small hands, Fear of heights, loves tight spaces.

Interviewer: You’re hired.

Meme image: A yung boy dressed in Victorian clothing, carrying a chimney sweep brush.

This meme humorously captures the idea of landing a job due to unique skills that may not be conventional but are nonetheless valuable. The image of a young boy in Victorian clothing, complete with a chimney sweep brush, symbolizes skills associated with a specific trade. The quirky C.V. details suggest that the boy has unconventional traits—small hands, a fear of heights, and a love for tight spaces—that make him ideal for chimney sweeping. The interviewer’s response, “You’re hired,” adds a comedic twist by highlighting how sometimes, unorthodox qualifications can lead to success in unexpected ways.

Charles Darwin, what did you do?

On July 19, 2025

Charles Darwin went on a voyage.

Meme Caption.

Charles Darwin:

“Goes on a five-year voyage, studies birds… etc”.

“Comes back and ruins Sunday school forever.”

The meme refers to Charles Darwin’s famous five-year voyage on the HMS Beagle, during which he conducted extensive research and observations of various species, particularly in the Galápagos Islands. His findings led to the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection, which fundamentally changed scientific understanding of biology and the origins of species.

The phrase “ruins Sunday school forever” humorously suggests that Darwin’s theories contradicted traditional religious teachings, particularly those relating to creationism, often discussed in Sunday school classes. By introducing scientific explanations for the diversity of life, Darwin’s work was perceived by some as undermining long-held beliefs about creation, hence the comedic exaggeration of “ruining” Sunday school. Overall, the meme captures the conflict between science and religious education in a lighthearted way.

Should Tea be served on an airship?