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51+ Jail Memes and Prison Memes Reviewed [2022 Edition]

It’s no secret, jail sucks! But what doesn’t suck?

Jail Memes!

And what better memes for making light of a tough situation, than prison memes?!

Here are 50+ of the best jail memes, prison memes, and bail bond memes.

These meme’s are LEGALLY reviewed by our patented points rating system.

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51. Maxwell Booster Jail Meme

Meme Rating: Priceless

Category: Jail Meme

On December 29th, 2021, Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted on 5 counts related to trafficking children for Jeffery Epstien. After the verdict, Maxwell lawyer asked that she receive a Booster shot for covid-19. And those a meme was born.

50. Stealing My Nose! Jail Meme

Meme Rating: 5 out of 10

Category: Jail Meme

Look, we have all wanted to see justice come to all of the nose thieves in the world, and we finally get to see it happen in this meme! Although I think 3 years is a bit light. As featured in out Courtroom meme review.

49. “Cellfies” Pun! Prison Meme

Meme Rating: 5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  5 Points

Category: Prison Meme

This prison meme is definitely good for a small chuckle. But I didn’t necessarily “LOL”, as the kids say. Also, the format is outdated. Though, that can be forgiven.

48. Anything To Stay Out of Jail Meme. Jail Meme

Meme Rating: 5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total: 5 Points

Category: Back to Jail Meme 

This meme is good for a small chuckle. Unfortunately, this meme format is outdated. Honestly, I get this meme. I’ve heard a lot of people that end up in jail once, don’t really want to go back again.

47. Prison Wives Meme. Prison Meme

Meme Rating: 5.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  5.5 Points

Category: Prison Wives Meme 

Gotta love fun movie references. This meme is decent because it talks about an issue that not many people talk about… how prison wives be mad trippin’ about the mail. This meme’s score isn’t the highest because the font used, isn’t my favorite.

46. Appreciating Punctuation Meme.

Meme Rating: 5.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  5.5 Points

Category: Prison Meme

So, this meme isn’t the worst. But it isn’t the best either. Punctuation always needs to be appreciated. But, I’ve seen this pun too many times at this point. Maybe we need to make better puns that appreciate punctuation?

45. Bail Money, Again?! Jail Meme

Meme Rating: 6 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  6 Points

Category: Jail Meme

Internet doggos are the best and just about any meme with them, is a good meme. Overall, this meme is a good and relevant meme, however, what’s with all the animal print in this picture?

44. Lawyer’s Pants = Lawyer’s Effectiveness.

Meme Rating: 6 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  6 Points

Category: Going to Jail Meme 

Subcategory: “Outdated Lawyer” Meme

Telling someone to choose to represent themselves because their lawyer may be ineffective can be helpful. And this meme is timeless, it just gets better and better as it ages. Though, when I read this meme, I felt like I was watching one of those commercials where someone is really mean to an old, naive man. And it makes me sad.

43. Prison Food = School Food. Prison Meme

Meme Rating: 6 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  6 Points

Category: Prison Meme 

This meme is one you’d probably find on Facebook just randomly posted. This is also a meme your grandparents might share to try to seem relevant in today’s culture. It could go right alongside the meme they just shared saying: “If not for the jail time, there would be a few people who wouldn’t be living because they annoy me.” Or something like that.

42. Welcome Back From Prison, Wife! Prison Meme

Meme Rating: 6 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  6 Points

Category: Prison meme

This is a good meme. The humor is great, and it’s nice to see a family having fun. However, between the two of them, the sign could’ve been just a little more creative.

41. Who Wants to Lay Low At Times Like These? Jail Meme

Meme Rating: 6 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  6 Points

Category: Jail Meme

This meme gives me major nostalgia. And it’s not because the meme format is old. It’s not. It just throws me back to the fur coats featured in the Macklemore “Thrift Shop” music video. Good ol’ nostalgia.

40. All of The Prison Tats. Prison Meme

Meme Rating: 6 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  6 Points

Category: Prison Meme 

Gotta love the Fututrama reference. Hating on all prison tats is rough though. Are they really all that bad?

39. Jailer Twins Can’t Afford Bail. Jail Meme

Meme Rating: 6.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  6.5 Points

Category: Jail meme 

This meme is great for some mindless humor. It’s easy to understand. Even the biggest ~boomers~ can comprehend this meme with ease. Though, imagining the sound of babies crying makes me want to cry. Because that is not a fun sound.

38. “Girl, yous is lookin’ like a whole snack!” Meme. Prison Meme

Meme Rating: 6.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  6.5 Points

Category: Prison Meme

This meme is great. Though, I don’t appreciate the lack of self confidence involved. If prison food is as bad as I’ve heard it is, there’s very few people that can look like prison food. Don’t worry, girl. You don’t look like prison food.

37. Uber Driver on Parole. Prison Meme

Meme Rating: 6.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  6.5 Points

Category: Prison meme 

Uber is huge. Memes about Uber, are relevant. And what can I say? I’m a sucker for fun movie references as well. Though, I look at memes to get away from possible “non-ideal” situations, not to remind myself of them.

36. What they be laughing about though? Meme

Meme Rating: 6.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

  • Mindless Humor, If You Know How Court Works: +6 Points
  • Meme That Can Be Posted Anywhere: +2 Points
  • Perfect For a Good Chuckle: +2 Points
  • Tasteless Use of Emojis: -3.5 Points

Rating Total:  6.5 Points

Category: Going to Jail Meme

This meme is very good if you want to sit back and have a nice chuckle. I don’t appreciate the tasteless use of skull emojis. And believe me, I like emojis, just not when they’re not needed.

35. Bill Paying Takes a Backseat. Jail Meme

Meme Rating: 6.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

  • Pure Logic: +4 Points
  • Semi-Relevant Meme Reference: +3.5 Points
  • Using Taxpayer Money To Pay Your Bills: -1 Point

Rating Total:  6.5 Points

Category: Jail Meme

Honestly, this is truly pure logic. Short on money? Never taught how to pay bills? Spend some time in jail until you figure things out. Though, mooching off the taxpayers? Not chill, bro.

34. Doctor Saves Criminal Meme

Meme Rating: 7 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

  • A Life Was Saved!: +6 Points
  • Seriously, Gotta Appreciate The Doctor: +2 Points
  • Why The Court Gotta Be Like That Though?: -1 Point

Rating Total:  7 Points

Category: Prisoner Meme

You have to appreciate a good life-saving story. However, why does the court have to do the doctor (and the criminal) dirty like that?

33. “Welp, That’s a Night In the Drunk Tank” Meme.

Meme Rating: 7 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  7 Points

Category: Jail meme 

This meme is good for some mindless fun. It’s got people making a fool out of themselves and I love imagining that whole scenario. There were definitely some points deducted for how he probably felt the next day. Or even that night. Lots and lots of spins. Ew.

32. State Prison Hitchhikers. Prison Meme

Meme Rating: 7 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

  • Really Fun If You Can Put Two and Two Together: +4 Points
  • That Hitchhiker’s Sign is Really Trustworthy: +5 Points
  • Like, Seriously Though, Probs Don’t Pick Up Hitchhikers There: -2 Points

Rating Total:  7 Points

Category: Prison Meme 

This meme is a good meme. It’s funny and clever and you almost hope this picture isn’t staged. This is one of those experiences that you can tell all of your friends about and have a good laugh. To the person hitchhiking there: Maybe look at the signage that’s around you before choosing a spot to get picked up.

31. Florida Man Does Things. Jail Meme’

Meme Rating: 7 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

  • Florida Man Strikes: +4 Points
  • He Gets To Hang With His Friends More: +5 Points
  • Dude, Get Other Friends: -2 Points

Rating Total:  7 Points

Category: Jail Meme 

The Florida man has decided to strike. This time, he ended up in jail because he… broke in jail. Look, man. I’m not saying that people in jail are bad friends, but maybe until those friends get out, find some new ones?

30. Consequences Of My Actions Meme

Meme Rating: 7.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  7.5 Points

Category: Criminal Consequences Meme

When I deal with the consequences of my actions, I feel the same way. This meme scores high because of its relatability. Everyone loves them some relatable memes.

29. Florida Men Strike Again!

Meme Rating: 7.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

  • Florida Men Strike Again: +4 Points
  • Florida Men Go To Jail For Very Interesting Reasons: +3.5 Points

Rating Total:  7.5 Points

Category: Jail Meme

Florida men strike again with these very interesting headlines. I wonder where they get all of their creativity crime-wise?

28. Pawn Stars Personalities Meme

Meme Rating: 7.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

  • Nostalgic Meme Format: +4 Points
  • Clever Pawn Stars Reference: +3 Points
  • I Can See This Happening on Pawn Stars: +.5 Points

Rating Total:  7.5 Points

Category: Bail for Jail Meme

Subcategory: Pawn Stars Reality Meme

I love the show Pawn Stars. Therefore, I love this meme. It’s wonderfully accurate and this meme format gives me mad nostalgia.

27. Gotta Be More Like Usain Meme. Jail Meme

Meme Rating: 7.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  7.5 Points

Category: Jail Meme

So, you know how the last meme I reviewed got extra points for having a nostalgic format? Yeah, the whole “grainy text messages” with a weird meme on the bottom, is too outdated for me to like. Despite the wild-ride the text messages take you on.

26. Baby Mamas Paying Bail Meme

Meme Rating: 7.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

  • Baby Mamas Stayin’ Faithful +4 Points
  • Spongebob Meme: +2.5 Points
  • Simplicity: +1 Points

Rating Total:  7.5 Points

Category: Baby Momma Jail Memes

We all love a simple meme. This meme is easy to enjoy, and it’s accurate. Gotta love baby mamas stayin’ faithful. Unless they just want you to pay child support when you’re out. Looks like you may be going back to jail if that’s the case.

25. Austin Powers Villains Laughing Meme. Jail Meme

Meme Rating: 7.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  7.5 Points

Category: Jail Meme 

This meme is pretty solid. Though, it makes me sad to imagine all of the other people in jail waiting for the return of their friend.

24. Inmates Are Blowing Up Your Phone Meme

Meme Rating: 8 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  8 Points

Category: Calls from Prison Meme 

Honestly? I’m almost positive this meme is true. Gotta love the people who ghost you until they land themselves in prison. But, if they’re calling their baby mamas, it’s simply an ode to how faithful those baby mamas be.

23. No Child Support = Jail Time. Jail Meme

Meme Rating: 8 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

  • Arthur” Reference: +2 Points
  • Baby Mamas Asking Questions: +7 Points
  • Baby Mamas Not Moving On: -1 Points

Rating Total:  8 Points

Category: Jail Meme

Referencing the old PBS Kids show, “Arthur”, has proven to make a funny meme. And honestly, we’ve talked a lot about baby mamas being faithful. And this just continues to prove that. However, I’m not a fan of these baby mamas holding themselves back from living because they can’t let go.

22. BREAKING NEWS: Internet Cat Arrested!

Meme Rating: 8 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

  • Trendy hat: +10 Points
  • Internet Cat: +2 Points
  • Cats Have To Stop Abusing Dogs: -4 Points

Rating Total:  8 Points

Category: Criminal Kitten in Jail Meme

Look, I love cats. And internet cats are all the rage. Especially when it comes to memes. But internet cats need to stop abusing the internet dogs of the world. I don’t appreciate it.

21. Reefer Madness Teenager Trying Gateway Drugs.

Meme Rating: 8 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

  • Fun Terminology: +6 Points
  • Internet Bunny: +1 Point
  • Internet Teenager: +1 Point

Rating Total:  8 Points

Category: Road to Prison Meme 

This meme is genuinely good. It’s just the right amount of confusing to make it funny. The terminology used here is just wonderful. Though, they made this grandma look bad. Pushing drugs on a bunny? Not cool, Grandma.

20. “Uhh, can I just represent myself?” Meme

Meme Rating: 8.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

  • Trendy Lawyer: +5 Points
  • Feeling Cute: +5.5 Points
  • Maybe This Lawyer is Too Trendy?: -2 Point

Rating Total:  8.5 Points

Category: Going to Jail Meme

Imagine: You’re told an attorney will be appointed to you if you cannot afford one. Then, this guy walks in. You representing yourself in court, or choosing trendy judge?

19. Look, When Times Get Tough… Meme

Meme Rating: 8.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

  • This Is Truly Worthy Of A Good Laugh: +6 Points
  • This Guy’s Face Says What We’re All Thinking: +4 Points
  • Why’s His Shirt Inside-Out and Backwards Though?: -1.5 Points

Rating Total:  8.5 Points

Category: Jail Meme 

This is a great situation to be a part of. Unless you’re this guy of course. Could this be a part of the great “Florida Person” meme flood?

18. 69 Years in Prison… You Know What That Means! Prison Meme

Meme Rating: 8.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

  • Commitment To The Joke: +5 Points
  • Implied Jokes Are The Best Jokes: +3.5 Points
  • His Expression Is So Great: Priceless

Rating Total:  8.5 Points

Category: Prison Meme 

Look, a lot of the times, I would definitely suggest requesting a reduced prison sentence. But honestly? In this scenario, I would for sure be asking for another year in the slammer.

17. They Love You For You Meme

Meme Rating: 8.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  8.5 Points

Category: Jail Meme 

This is a really sweet, and heartwarming meme. You just have to appreciate those who want you for you. Especially those who want you despite the bad things you’ve done. Does it make them crazy if they want you BECAUSE you’ve done bad things though? Talk about red flags…

16. Not Mad, Just Disappointed Meme

Meme Rating: 8.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  8.5 Points

Category: Prison Guard Meme

Look, having the guts to try to escape prison is definitely something that can’t be ignored. However, would he have felt that bad if he hadn’t gotten caught?

15. Yale, Jail, Same Thing, Right? Jail Meme

Meme Rating: 8.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  8.5 Points

Category: Jail Meme 

This is definitely quite an interesting misunderstanding to have. I’m sure you can still learn a lot in jail though. They probably have a great background in criminal justice and law? Maybe a minor in “jail life”?

14. Florida Man Approves This Meme

Meme Rating: 8.75 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  8.75 Points

Category: Could Mean Jail Meme

Look, if Florida man approves of this crime, I approve. Anyways, who doesn’t want to have these pets? They’re so cute and the danger they provide just makes them even more alluring!

13. At Least They’re Trying? Jail Meme

Meme Rating: 9 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  9 Points

Category: Jail Meme

Look, this is honestly so funny. I saw this and had a good laugh. And hey, the choke hold worked, the man they tackled has obviously given up. Maybe he decided to take it easy for the sake of the officers?

12. Anotha Docta Prison Meme

Meme Rating: 9 Points out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  9 Points

Category: Prison Meme

There are no words for this meme. I just want to know… Did the prisoner win this? I mean, they’re spouting nothing but logic… But please, don’t try this when detained.

11. What Do You Mean I Have To Pay? Jail Meme

Meme Rating: 9 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  9 Points

Category: Back to Jail Meme

Poor dude. Believe it or not, you have to pay for taxis. Even though they’re available to the public. Hey man, maybe when you get out next time, just try walking home?

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10. When Your Kid Just Just Has That Look Meme

Meme Rating: 9 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  9 Points

Category: Suspect Meme

If you have a kid that can make that face, you know that you’ll be covered for life. Honestly, if anyone breaks into your home, just show them your kid. They’ll probably give your kid their money.

9. Look, The Stats Don’t Lie Meme

Meme Rating: 9 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

  • Look, The Stats Don’t Lie: +7 Points
  • We Know How To Stop Criminal Now!: +2 Points
  • Crying Kids & Crowded Prisons: -2 Points

Rating Total:  9 Internet Cats

Category: Prison Meme 

Look, we’ve already had the conversation about crying babies. No need to bring that up again. Let’s focus on the positive… We know how to stop criminal now!

8. Bike Path Criminal Meme

Meme Rating: 9 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  9 Points

Category: Criminal Meme

The work of this sketch artist is wonderful. I want to know who hired them immediately. I mean, they probably wouldn’t have released the drawing unless the woman had verified that it looked like the person who assaulted her.

7. Ikea Maze Meme

Meme Rating: 9 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  9 Points

Category: Going to Jail Meme 

Look, everything about this meme is great. This man pulled quite the sneaky. Imagine telling people that you got arrested because of this.

6. Thanks For Killing Crime, Karen.

Meme Rating: 9 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  9 Points

Category: No need for jail meme 

BREAKING NEWS: A woman, presumably named Karen, has brought crime to a screeching halt! What’s she up to next? Asking for manager of the store she just walked into!

5. You’ve Been Hit By – You’ve Been Hit By A… Meme

Meme Rating: 9.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  9.5 Points

Category: Criminal Meme 

Most memes with Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” song, are great. Annie, are you ok? After seeing this meme, she is.

4. Bob Ross’ Side Job

Meme Rating: 9.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

  • Bob Ross: +5 Points
  • That Painting Though: +5.5 Points
  • Implying Bob Ross Is A Bad Man With Bad Intentions: -1 Point

Rating Total:  9.5 Points

Category: Serial Killer Bob Ross Prison Meme

Bob Ross is wonderful. This meme is definitely one to think about. Another possible idea to add to your list of conspiracy theories?

3. When You’re “In a cent” Meme

Meme Rating: 9.5 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  9.5 Points

Category: Prison Meme 

Honestly? I want this lawyer. At least we could make fun puns together in prison.

2. “Owl” Be Taking Me Business Elsewhere Meme

Meme Rating: 10 out of 10

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total: 10 Hoots

Category: Law Meme 

This owl won’t hesitate to put you in your place. If you need me, “owl” be hanging out with the sassy feathered thing. Get it? Okay, I’ll stop now…

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1. Elderly Woman Trains Criminal Cats

Meme Rating: Criminal Cats

Rating Breakdown:

Rating Total:  1,000 out of 10

Category: Mugshot Jail Meme 

This meme has it all. It has internet cats and elderly people. How could you not like it? Honestly, it gives me major flashbacks to the Cravendale: “Cats With Thumbs” Superbowl Commercial from 2011…

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