30 Midwest Memes For Anyone Who’s Said “Ope” More Than Once This Week (January 30, 2026)

Midwesterners say “ope” like it’s punctuation. Drop something? Ope. Someone walks by? Ope. Exist near another human? Ope. It’s involuntary at this point, like breathing or apologizing when someone else bumps into you.

These Midwest memes capture that exact energy. If you’re from here, these will make you feel seen.

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