Memes

June 22, 2026 – July 5, 2026

The memes in this double issue:

(The memes published by MPA are presented as objects of analysis and documentation. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement of the views or positions expressed within them, but serves to examine how such narratives circulate in the public sphere.)

Meme 1:

News report: The price of a barrel of crude oil has reached the USD 70 limit now

Caption: If Anura Kumara had been the president of this country, the fuel price would have already been reduced by now

Meme 2:

The strong baiya (SLPP supporter) on the list after petrol, which had been priced at 292,  was reduced by Rs. 20 after first being increased to 434: This is great Mr. President, no one has reduced it by so much. What you gave is a big relief for us poor folk…

Meme 3:

Sold petrol for 117, gas for 1,500, bread for 50, rice for 65, and went to sleep at 10 pm.

Meme 4:

Row 1: “If we hold power, they will take it away. If one joins the Navy by giving a fake certificate, they will be arrested”

Row 2: “But no one can ever snatch away the knowledge of space engineering.”

Meme 5:

Viruwa: Hero 

Please ask them not to arrest me in connection to the Easter attack under the PTA

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