20 Memes Every Salesforce Professional Can Relate To

Here at Salesforce Ben, we all appreciate the ‘power of memes’ – as they say, a picture paints a thousand words, and pairing an iconic image with a witty caption can really hit the spot!

We dipped a toe into the world of memes a few years back, and we’ve been hooked ever since! From Barbie to The Simpsons, there are infinite opportunities to apply pop culture to the Salesforce ecosystem – just a little lighthearted fun to connect with the community on those important topics. Let’s take a look at our top nine (so far!)…

1. In a Barbie World

When things just don’t look the way they do in the demos…

2. Instant Relief

That old dashboard has been crying out for a breath of fresh air for months – all it needed was a bit of tender loving care. Sigh… Now, doesn’t that feel better?

3. Let it Flow

Tell me you’ve had a productive morning (and a triple espresso) without telling me you’ve had a productive morning…

4. Staying Certified

We all know that it would be way easier in the long-run to keep up with our maintenance exams, and yet here we are again holding a handful of UNO cards. Every. Single. Time.

5. Too Many Cooks?

A bigger team doesn’t always equal a more effective team. Far better to have a single admin with a set of clear responsibilities than multiple people tripping over each other without ever really going anywhere.

6. Sharing Is Caring

Tell me what you want, what you really really want… A Business Analyst will get the answer out of you somehow, so why fight it? The more specific and transparent you are with your requirements, the better for everyone.

7. There’s No “I” in Customize… Oh Wait!

If you’re going to go to the trouble of creating a custom field in Salesforce, you’ll want to ensure it benefits more than one person. If not, it’s worth asking if the field is actually needed.

8. So What Do You Do?

What don’t you do, more like! It’s a running joke that many Salesforce Admins spend their time juggling many different responsibilities across many different projects. Map business processes, run reports, manage user training, fix system errors? Sure!

9. That Looks Familiar

Hands up who’s guilty of forgetting to write descriptions for their flows… That’s what we thought!

10. Hide and Seek

If anyone asks, we’re not here.

11. Finding the Right Angle

It’s all about how you look at things, right? Homer has you covered.

12. And One More Thing!

Unrivaled networking opportunities, a front-row seat for the latest product announcements, significant career benefits, and access to new plushies. I could go on… (Please don’t!)

13. Dreamforce Is Coming

In the Salesforce ecosystem, autumn (fall) means one thing: Dreamforce. While this event is always a lot of fun, we’re sure that everyone’s LinkedIn feeds were littered with Dreamforce updates. Take cover, and don’t forget to sign up for this year’s event while you’re at it!

14. The Aftermath

And for those who attended Dreamforce in person, some much-needed rest and relaxation, tucked up in bed with the latest swag. The smartest attendees will have booked a holiday for the following week to optimize recovery!

15. Salesforce Brain

Is it just us, or is a lot of our mental capacity taken up by Salesforce, Trailhead, and swag?

Sorry Jason!

16. Did I Mention…?

“Just one last thing…” Ever seen your friends’ eyes start to glaze over mid-conversation? You know you’re talking just a little too much about the latest Salesforce updates but you just… can’t… stop!

17. Cloud Control

There are rather a lot of clouds to keep track of in the world of Salesforce. Have your umbrella handy, because here comes the rain!

18. Enter the Spiderverse

Wait, who? Salesforce is no stranger to renaming its functionality. Here’s a classic example of identity crisis – when Wave became Einstein Analytics, only to be renamed CRM Analytics a few years later.

Nice costume upgrade, Spidey!

19. Documentation… Anyone?

Documentation can often be an afterthought – a seemingly tedious and time-consuming task that gets neglected. But a lack of clear and concise documentation can lead to all sorts of issues in your org.

Context, impact analysis, best practice… you’re on your own, Senator!

20. Kind Regards

As per my last email… just following up… thanks in advance!

Final Thoughts

We hope you’ve been enjoying our memes – there’s more to come, so keep an eye on our LinkedIn page for updates. Which is your favorite so far? Better yet, any ideas for our next picture to paint a thousand words?