The Steampunk Meme Logbook

A brass-bound record of chaos, corsets, and commentary.

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The character sits at a tea table, surrounded by mechanical gears and a looming clock, reinforcing the steampunk aesthetic. He wears a tall top hat with the iconic “10/6” card tucked into the brim, a bow tie, and a suit adorned with gear motifs. Steam rises from a teacup beside a classic teapot, while the Hatter points upward with a mischievous glint in his eye. The background is dense with industrial textures and cogwork, evoking a world where time is both whimsical and engineered. The visual style pays homage to Victorian engraving, with sharp lines and layered textures that give the character a theatrical presence—equal parts eccentric inventor and tea-time philosopher.

Some minds are merely open.

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On December 20, 2025

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“Some minds are merely open. Mine’s been redecorated and fitted with a trapdoor.”
— The Mad Hatter, probably

The character sits at a tea table, surrounded by mechanical gears and a looming clock, reinforcing the steampunk aesthetic. He wears a tall top hat with the iconic “10/6” card tucked into the brim, a bow tie, and a suit adorned with gear motifs. Steam rises from a teacup beside a classic teapot, while the Hatter points upward with a mischievous glint in his eye. The background is dense with industrial textures and cogwork, evoking a world where time is both whimsical and engineered. The visual style pays homage to Victorian engraving, with sharp lines and layered textures that give the character a theatrical presence—equal parts eccentric inventor and tea-time philosopher.

🧠 Meme Breakdown

The caption reads: “Some minds are merely open. Mine’s been redecorated and fitted with a trapdoor.”

This line plays on the trope of the “open-minded eccentric,” escalating it into absurd brilliance. The Hatter isn’t just quirky—his mind is a booby-trapped labyrinth of ideas. The “trapdoor” metaphor suggests sudden shifts in logic, unexpected insights, or chaotic brilliance. It’s a nod to the unpredictable nature of creativity, especially in steampunk and Wonderland-style narratives where logic bends and reality warps.

We lost two henchmen, derailed the plot, and still made it in time for the photo op.

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On December 20, 2025

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We lost two henchmen, derailed the plot, and still made it in time for the photo op.

This image captures a theatrical moment steeped in steampunk flair, ideal for a blog post exploring genre aesthetics or character-driven storytelling. Three individuals pose in a gritty industrial setting, each embodying a distinct archetype of the steampunk universe.

At the forefront, a figure leans confidently on a wooden desk, dressed in a leather aviator cap, vintage goggles, and a flowing scarf—evoking the airship pilot trope with a touch of rakish charm. Behind them, two companions stand poised: one in a yellow checkered jacket and boldly striped trousers, wielding a retro-futuristic weapon that suggests a tinkerer or rogue inventor; the other in a layered brown ensemble with corset and cascading necklaces, channeling a mysterious operative or strategist.

The backdrop—a concrete wall with wooden textures—grounds the scene in a raw, workshop-like atmosphere, reinforcing the genre’s fusion of Victorian elegance and mechanical grit. The composition and costuming suggest a narrative of chaos narrowly avoided, yet style impeccably maintained, making it a perfect visual for themes of resilience, camaraderie, and theatrical flair in steampunk storytelling.

When you’re trying to blend in, but your smile gives you away.

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On December 20, 2025

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When you’re trying to blend in, but your smile gives you away.

Thank you, Dwight Prouty for your inspiration.

The cheshire Cat blending in the dark forest.
The Cheshire Cat blends into the dark forest.

Boilers overflowing with ideas?

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On December 13, 2025

In Parodies homages & fan art, Steampunk Tech

Boilers overflowing with ideas?
Don’t panic. Call Cogsworth & Co.
We extract excess inspiration and re-pressurise your imagination safely.

Side effects may include spontaneous poetry, time-looped brainstorms, and one or more unfinished novels.

Thanks for your inspiration Jill Rebryna

Sepia Victorian style Illustration of fictional London Underground Station called Kraken Reach scene sub terrain train platform, tracks, Warning signs and waving tentacles.

Be aware of swinging tentacles.

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On December 13, 2025

In London Underground, Transport

Kraken Reach London Underground Station.

Travel Update: Be aware of swinging tentacles, and mind the gap.

Sepia Victorian style Illustration of fictional London Underground Station called Kraken Reach scene sub terrain train platform, tracks, Warning signs and waving tentacles.

Uninvited guests? Deploy the Kraken.

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On December 13, 2025

In Early memes, Steampunk Tech

Uninvited guests? Deploy the Kraken.
Tea must go on.”
Thanks to Raquel Burson-Silies for your cool suggestion.

A steampunk dalek on the rocky surface of the moon.

“Fueled by steam, spite, and the tears of lesser automatons.” Strampunk Dalek meme.

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On December 13, 2025

In Parodies homages & fan art

“Fueled by steam, spite, and the tears of lesser automatons.”
For the emotionally unavailable warbot.

A steampunk dalek on the rocky surface of the moon.

Can I walk fast enough to activate my Flux Capacitor?' Victorian steampunk man with a steam engine on his back and a primitive version of the flux Capacitor on his chest waling down a cobbled street. London policeman following him. To the left a sign that reads 88MPH

Can I walk fast enough to activate my Flux Capacitor?’

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On December 13, 2025

In Parodies homages & fan art, Steampunk Tech, Transport

“When you’re late, caffeinated, and mildly radioactive:
‘Can I walk fast enough to activate my Flux Capacitor

Temporal travel is now available at a brisk pace.
Brian Lippincott, thank you for your suggestion, and I have more ideas to follow.

Can I walk fast enough to activate my Flux Capacitor?' Victorian steampunk man with a steam engine on his back and a primitive version of the flux Capacitor on his chest waling down a cobbled street. London policeman following him. To the left a sign that reads 88MPH

Walking didn’t quite cut it… so I upgraded to feline velocity.The
Flux Capacitor is now fully engaged because time waits for no gentleman.

Victorian-style sepia illustration of a gentleman in a top hat and goggles riding a goggle-wearing cheetah at high speed. He carries a brass mechanical backpack as policemen look on beside a road sign reading ‘88 MPH’. Caption reads: ‘Walking didn’t quite cut it… So I’ve upgraded to feline velocity.

"I've released the polarity…" Tardis Parody.

“I’ve released the polarity…” Tardis Parody.

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On December 13, 2025

In Parodies homages & fan art, Steampunk Tech, Transport

“I’ve released the polarity…”
I reached out to you for your meme ideas, and some of you went even further and turned your ideas into reality (for lack of a better term) and went the full hog.
Thank you, Gary Stenning, for your contribution of the great Dr Who Tardis-themed steampunk meme.

"I've released the polarity…" Tardis Parody.

The Great British Steamoff. poster meme

The Great British Steam-off.

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On December 13, 2025

In Parodies homages & fan art, Steampunk Tech

The Great British Steam Off – where contestants compete to create unique contraptions and delicacies based on a steampunk sub-genre each week, judged by Lady Leith of Moreton-in-Marsh, and Viscount Hollywood of Smarton, Kent. The finalists slog it out in a tea duelling grand finale. The winner receives a round-the-world trip in the royal zeppelin.

The Great British Steam-off. poster Great British Back off parody.

The official “The Great British Steam-Off” poster!
No points given for noticing the unintentional typos.

Another take from our erlia meme, inspired by our Instagram follower @tales_of_the_chamaeleon.

The official "The Great British Steam-Off" poster! No points given for noticing the unintentional typos.

“Choux in 8 minutes? Deploy the crème cephalopod!”
Nothing says elegance like precision-frothed vanilla custard under pressure.

This one is dedicated to Jill Rebryna; thanks for your suggestions.

Automaton machinable octopus filling chou buns with cream from multiple tubular tentacles al at once,

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