The Steampunk Meme Logbook

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

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Victorian lady in a steampunk gown sits in an ornate airship lounge, opening a small clutch bag to reveal a tiny kraken offering her a lace handkerchief. At the bottom of the meme image reads the caption "Pocket Kraken — because one can never be too careful with valuables… or sailors.".

Pocket Kraken — because one can never be too careful…

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On August 9, 2025

In Captain's Log, Transport

Pocket Kraken — because one can never be too careful with valuables… or sailors.

Facebook, 9th Augast 2025.

Victorian lady in a steampunk gown sits in an ornate airship lounge, opening a small clutch bag to reveal a tiny kraken offering her a lace handkerchief. At the bottom of the meme image reads the caption "Pocket Kraken — because one can never be too careful with valuables… or sailors.".

Captain’s Log, Supplemental:
Lady Winslet’s new ‘pocket companion’ has stirred both admiration and mild panic among the crew. Measuring no more than six inches from tentacle to tentacle, the diminutive kraken resides in her evening clutch and responds to her commands with unnerving swiftness.
Yesterday, it passed her a handkerchief; today, it attempted to fillet Jenkins for looking at her bonnet. I am forced to consider the possibility that we’ve taken on the most well-dressed privateer in the aether.

Between the lines (and pixels).

The “Pocket Kraken” meme takes one of the most feared creatures of maritime legend and reimagines it as a dainty, handbag-sized companion for the well-dressed steampunk socialite. In true steampunk fashion, it blends the absurd with the refined — pairing high society etiquette with a fantastical pet that’s equal parts charming and dangerous.

The humour comes from the juxtaposition: a creature known for dragging ships beneath the waves is here politely handing over a lace handkerchief. In the logic of the steampunk world, this is perfectly normal — after all, if you can fit an airship in a teacup (given the right amount of brass and optimism), why shouldn’t a kraken fit in your evening clutch?

The caption, “Pocket Kraken — because one can never be too careful with valuables… or sailors,” plays into the tongue-in-cheek worldbuilding, implying that the kraken’s talents are equally suited to guarding jewels and abducting hapless seafarers. It’s a wink to those familiar with nautical lore and a nod to the whimsical impracticality that defines the genre.

A sepia-toned steampunk illustration of a massive airship flying over an alternate London, featuring ornate brasswork and a Eurostar logo. The scene includes Big Ben and Westminster, reimagined with steampunk technology.

Airships and Whimsy: The Steampunk Eurosteam Express

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On August 7, 2025

In Transport

You haven’t truly lived until you’ve queued for croissants in the gondola lounge while crossing the Channel at 3,000 feet. Mind the steam pressure.

Thank you, David Bent, for your vision.

Facebook, 9th August 2025.

In an alternate steampunk universe, the skies are not just a realm for clouds but a bustling highway for airships. Our latest meme captures this enchanting reality with an image of a grand, brass-plated dirigible, adorned with the Eurostar logo, gracefully soaring over a sepia-toned London. The caption reads, “The regular dirigible service, London to Paris, flying overhead.” This phrase is delivered with deadpan humour, presenting the spectacle of air travel as an everyday occurrence.

A sepia-toned steampunk illustration of a massive airship flying over an alternate London, featuring ornate brasswork and a Eurostar logo. The scene includes Big Ben and Westminster, reimagined with steampunk technology.

The Charm of Steampunk Travel

Imagine a world where international travel by airship is not only viable but also a standard expectation. In our familiar, fast-paced world, high-speed trains like the Eurostar whisk passengers beneath the English Channel in clinical tunnels. But in this imaginative steampunk London, travel is an affair filled with elegance and nostalgia. The Eurosteam Express floats effortlessly above the channel, offering travellers an experience complete with feather-quilled reservations and charming brass luggage tags.

This whimsical reimagining invites us to reflect on how we perceive travel in our own lives. The immense airship drifting across the skyline isn’t cause for astonishment; in this world, it’s simply another Monday. This notion subtly highlights modern life’s tendency to normalise extraordinary feats of engineering. We often forget to marvel at the wonders of flight as we get lost in the details of our busy routines—like untangling headphones or finding the right boarding gate.

A Nod to Familiarity

The addition of the Eurostar logo on the dirigible plays a cheeky role in this meme. It ties the fantasy of steampunk travel to something recognisable and familiar, creating an eerie yet amusing plausibility. What if the Eurostar were an air cruise line, gliding majestically through the sky? It’s a humorous thought that evokes curiosity and imagination.

In our fast-paced modern society, we tend to overlook the marvels right in front of us. What if this airship were your daily commute? Each journey would be a grand adventure, marked by the gentle hiss of steam and the intricate gears that power your flight.

Conclusion

This playful meme not only serves as an entertaining glimpse into a whimsical world, but it also encourages us to rethink our relationship with travel. Next time you gaze skyward, consider the possibilities that lie beyond the tunnels and tracks we’re accustomed to. In a world where dirigibles float overhead, every day could be an opportunity for adventure.

So, the next time you catch a glimpse of a plane in the sky, remember, it could be an airship on its way to Paris—because in the steampunk world of the Eurosteam Express, that’s just another day in the skies.

A sepia-toned Victorian-style drawing of a man in a suit sipping tea while calmly sitting beside a sparking, broken steampunk communication device. A raven (or pigeon) stands beside him holding a scroll. The image text reads: “Lost all communications? Post a raven. Sip something restorative.”

Feathered Broadband and a Cup of Calm: When Tech Fails, Steampunk Prevails.

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On August 5, 2025

In Captain's Log, Early memes

When the signal fails, summon the feathered broadband. Reliable, reusable, and never asks for a password.

“Lost all communications? Post a raven. Sip something restorative.”

Facebook, 12th May 2025.

A sepia-toned Victorian-style drawing of a man in a suit sipping tea while calmly sitting beside a sparking, broken steampunk communication device. A raven (or pigeon) stands beside him holding a scroll. The image text reads: “Lost all communications? Post a raven. Sip something restorative.”

This meme playfully combines steampunk aesthetics with modern digital woes — specifically, losing internet or mobile signal.

In the image, a well-dressed Victorian gentleman sips tea calmly while a pigeon (styled as a stand-in for a raven) perches nearby with a scroll. In the background, a sparking, gear-filled communication contraption has clearly failed. The top text asks, “Lost all communications?”, and the bottom advises: “Post a raven. Sip something restorative.”

The joke hinges on the absurd juxtaposition of 19th-century solutions to 21st-century problems. When your high-tech device fails — a relatable modern frustration — the suggestion is to revert to a whimsical steampunk alternative: sending a message via bird (like a raven or pigeon), and calmly drinking tea.

The accompanying Facebook caption drives the humour further:
“When the signal fails, summon the feathered broadband.
Reliable, reusable, and never asks for a password.”

This line mocks our dependence on Wi-Fi and passwords, suggesting instead a feathered creature with perfect uptime and zero digital barriers. It pokes fun at both modern connectivity issues and Victorian-era eccentricity — the very essence of steampunk humour.

A steampunk-style illustration in sepia tones depicts a scene of chaos and conflict on an airship. A cat in a pilot's uniform and goggles, with its paw raised in a menacing gesture, confronts a wide-eyed goat wearing goggles and a suit, who is clutching the ship's wheel. A large, black bird with its wings spread wide swoops in from above, its beak open in a squawk. The title "A Mutiny Most Fowl —" is at the top of the image, and the subtitle "Fur Flies at 10,000 Feet." is at the bottom. The artist's signature, "Tuff Steam," is visible in the bottom right corner.

A Mutiny Most Fowl — Fur Flies at 10,000 Feet.

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On August 5, 2025

In Captain's Log

🚨 A Mutiny Most Fowl — Fur Flies at 10,000 Feet! 🐐🐾🐦

The cat’s in a waistcoat. The goat’s lost control. The raven’s clearly in on it.

Just another quiet moment aboard the airship. Nothing to see here.

Thank you, Kenneth Earl Fletcher, for the idea.

Facebook, 5th Augast 2025.

A steampunk-style illustration in sepia tones depicts a scene of chaos and conflict on an airship. A cat in a pilot's uniform and goggles, with its paw raised in a menacing gesture, confronts a wide-eyed goat wearing goggles and a suit, who is clutching the ship's wheel. A large, black bird with its wings spread wide swoops in from above, its beak open in a squawk. The title "A Mutiny Most Fowl —" is at the top of the image, and the subtitle "Fur Flies at 10,000 Feet." is at the bottom. The artist's signature, "Tuff Steam," is visible in the bottom right corner.

Entry Summary:

Submitted without context, yet somehow perfectly understandable.

This latest entry features a tabby cat in full steampunk attire (waistcoat and goggles, naturally) staging what appears to be a mid-air mutiny against an anxious goat at the helm. A raven provides enthusiastic aerial support. It’s unclear what caused the feline-led rebellion, but judging by the goat’s expression, this was not on the flight plan.

The phrase “Mutiny Most Fowl” was suggested by a regular follower who imagined the chaos of a raven and a cat teaming up to overthrow a goat pilot. Naturally, we obliged.

No actual animals were harmed. The goat probably had it coming.

A detailed, sepia-toned illustration in a steampunk style. A cat in a pilot's uniform and goggles stands on the left, its paw raised and claws extended, confronting a startled goat in a suit and goggles who is gripping a wooden ship's wheel. A large, dark bird with its wings spread is swooping down from the upper left. The background shows the ropes and fabric of an airship's balloon, and some clouds.

The Raven-Cat Mutiny (also known informally as “A Mutiny Most Fowl”) refers to a widely circulated steampunk meme depicting a feline-led insurrection aboard a dirigible.
Accounts vary, but most versions involve a waistcoated tabby cat, a helpful raven, and a bewildered goat attempting to retain control of the airship’s helm. While traditionally viewed as a lighthearted affair, some historians have argued that the incident marks a turning point in airborne animal diplomacy.
Interpretations differ as to whether the event constitutes an actual mutiny or simply an aggressive redistribution of navigational responsibility.
The event is now commemorated annually aboard some airships with ceremonial squawking, theatrical paw-pointing, and biscuits withheld without explanation.

An old-fashioned-style illustration in sepia tones shows a woman with a serious expression, wearing a top hat and a tailored jacket. Her left arm is a detailed mechanical prosthetic made of brass and gears. Text on the left 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."

I’m a Lady.

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On July 29, 2025

In Early memes

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.

An old-fashioned-style illustration in sepia tones shows a woman with a serious expression, wearing a top hat and a tailored jacket. Her left arm is a detailed mechanical prosthetic made of brass and gears. Text on the left 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."

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 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…

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On July 29, 2025

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.

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."

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.

Should Tea be served on an airship?

Should Tea be served on an airship?

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On July 19, 2025

In Captain's Log

Original caption:

Should Tea be served on an airship?

Answer in comments, please.

Image created with the aid of Chat-GPT AI. Please note, no artisans were harmed in its making.

Should Tea be served on an airship? With an image of Victorian and Steampunk-clad people sitting down for tea on/beneath an airship. Describe this meme.

Should Tea be served on an airship?

The meme “Should Tea be Served on an Airship?” features a Victorian and Steampunk scene where elegantly dressed individuals enjoy tea at a lavish table while an airship soars overhead. This contrast between the tea ceremony and the adventurous air travel invites viewers to ponder the charm of sipping tea among the clouds, blending nostalgia and fantasy for fans of tea culture and Steampunk aesthetics.

This is my first time creating and using the old publication etched drawing image style.

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