Ask HN: Would it make sense to have a "memes" tab for developer humor/stories?

4 months ago 2

I know Hacker News values high-signal discussion, but hear me out:

Many developers have funny, real-life stories or coding moments that others can relate to — bugs that felt like boss battles, compiler errors that haunted dreams, or memes that reflect the struggle of shipping code. These aren’t "memes" in the TikTok sense — more like inside dev humor, insights through irony, or just light relief after hours of debugging.

What if there were a small “mem” tab — like ask, show, or best — where the community could share developer-centric humor, stories, or short sketches?

Done right, it could still follow HN values: thoughtful, relevant, high-quality — just with a lighter tone.

Curious what others think. Would this dilute the HN culture, or could it be a useful way to connect through shared struggles and laughter?

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