Memes

Explore the intricate world of memes, where seemingly simple images convey complex ideas and reflections of contemporary society. From the rise of impactful meme movements to the cultural significance embedded in humorous imagery, we navigate the serious side of internet humor. Whether you're interested in understanding the sociocultural dynamics behind viral content or exploring the intersection of memes and societal commentary, our Memes section is your guide to the thoughtful exploration of internet culture.

One of the NSFW copypastas people received after Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race
Joe Biden dropped out. It signaled the death of copypasta.
the 12-foot home depot skeleton next to its 7-foot skelly's dog in a spooky setting
Home Depot's 12-foot skeleton gets more upgrades and friends in its huge Halloween drop
Three screenshots of the "Gen Z boss and a mini" TikTok.
The Gen Z boss meme, explained

Memes

Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal going head to head in 'Gladiator II.'
The 'Gladiator II' trailer hits the internet like a truck
Why you're seeing lime green all over the internet
Legendary trader Roaring Kitty finally shows his hand, and it's full of GME
'Bridgerton' star Nicola Coughlan is the extremely online people's princess
Tinashe's 'Nasty' goes viral just in time for summer
hawk tuah girl on plan bri Watch Hawk Tuah Girl's first video interview on Brianna Chickenfry's podcast
Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, and Zendaya pop out of a laptop screen. The best internet moments of 2024, from the rise of Chappell Roan to AI fails
SAH HARBOR, NY - JUNE 18: (EDITOR’S NOTE: This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images’ editorial policy.) In this handout image provided by the Sag Harbor Police Department, Musician Justin Timberlake is seen in a booking photo on June 18, 2024 in Sag Harbor, New York. Timberlake was charged with driving while intoxicated. Justin Timberlake's mugshot is everywhere
An illustration of a person with a screen in front of their face From yap to pookie, 2024's most viral internet slang defined
illustration of people looking at memes in an art gallery The best memes of 2024 (so far)

News

A man shown in a smartphone waves at the camera. Meme stocks are back as legendary trader returns, leaving shorters in disbelief
Two photos, one of Succession's Tom and Shiv and the other of Challengers' Art and Tashi both ripped apart. Forget the slow burn, Gen Z loves a failmarriage
Mike Faist as Art, Zendaya as Tashi, and Josh O’Connor as Patrick in "Challengers." The internet can't get enough of 'Challengers' and, honestly, same
Sabrina Carpenter performing in a white mini dress at Coachella Weekend 2. Sabrina Carpenter's 'Espresso' is the internet's Song of the Summer
decorations from home depot's 2024 halloween collection The 12-foot Home Depot skeleton's new pet dog sold out in less than an hour
Taylor Swift performing in a white dress surrounded by back up dancers in black outfits creating a haunting image. Yes, 'You wouldn't last an hour in the asylum where they raised me' is a Taylor Swift lyric
Taylor Swift in a white dress performing at The Eras Tour. The internet is 'Down Bad' for Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department'
Taylor Swift in an orange dress looking up on stage. Taylor Swift's brand is mightier than her pen
Olivia Rodrigo wearing a "Carrie Bradshaw AF" tank, Sara Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, and the Eiffel Tower on a pink background. Carrie Bradshaw memes renegotiate the central questions of 'Sex and the City'
President Donald Trump squinting at the partially eclipsed sun That iconic Trump meme may save eyes this solar eclipse

More Memes

'Finfluencers' and firms warned by UK that crypto meme ads can't be misleading
By Tim Marcin
A dogecoin on a keyboard.
X's new best friend is a GIF of a joint-smoking cartoon duck
By Elena Cavender
Yellow rubber ducks in a line on blue background.
March Madness and Caitlin Clark have already given us some great memes
By Tim Marcin
caitlin clark on the court in march madness
Oh boy, 'Joker 2' might be a 'jukebox musical'
By Tim Marcin
lady gaga acting in the joker movie
'Mama, kudos for saying that' is the internet's new favorite reaction
By Elena Cavender
RuPaul and drag queens posing at the Emmy's.
The U.S. National Guard is checking bags in the New York City subway, and New Yorkers are confused
By Tim Marcin
national guard in a subway station in new york
The internet is just as obsessed with Lisan al Gaib as Stilgar is with Paul Atreides in 'Dune: Part Two'
By Tim Marcin
timothee chalamet on a red carpet
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya's Cinépolis ad for 'Dune: Part Two' is strangely horny
By Elena Cavender
Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya on the 'Dune: Part 2' red carpet illuminated by a glowing yellow circle behind them.
'Pookie' is more than a pet name. TikTok's new favorite word is rooted in a rich cultural history.
By Elena Cavender
Two phone screens displaying creators known for saying "pookie" with speech bubbles reading, "pookie."
Forget your astrological sign, the internet wants to know your 'daylist'
By Elena Cavender
Screenshots of the three daylists mentioned in the story.
Sip back, relax, and enjoy these Josh wine memes because the internet has just discovered Josh Cellars
By Tim Marcin
stock image of wine bottles with name tagging saying "hi my name is josh"
Yes, Josh Hutcherson has seen your viral whistle memes
By Sam Haysom
A young man in a brown blazer on a talk show smiles.
What were Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez gossiping about at the Golden Globes?
By Elena Cavender
Selena Gomez whispers in Taylor Swift's ear at the 2024 Golden Globes.
Oxford’s 2023 word of the year? 'Rizz'.
By Meera Navlakha
An illustration of a girl looking at a cell phone.
The best memes of 2023
By Tim Marcin
split images of jeremy strong and king charles with memes about each
New Gen AI tool transforms popular memes into videos — here are our top 6
By Cecily Mauran
a compilation of memes turned into GIFs using AI video tools
15 memes for when you're feeling sad as hell
By Sage Anderson
An illustration of a crying woman at a computer. Ghostly arms emerge from the screen to hug her.
The internet celebrates Halloweekend: See the best, most viral costumes
By Elena Cavender
Three Halloween costume TikToks one of Parisian bed bugs, one of Lil Timmy Tim, and one of two 'School of Rock' characters.
Stop what you're doing and listen to Michelle Williams' impression of Justin Timberlake
By Elena Cavender
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake on the red carpet in 2002.
Thanks to Travis Kelce, Swifties enter their football era
By Elena Cavender
Taylor Swift beaming at the Kansas City Chiefs game on Sept. 24.
Celebrities fundraise to help strike-impacted crew by...auctioning off a custom Lena Dunham mural
By Elena Cavender
Lena Dunham, Bob Odenkirk, and Adam Scott
Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts' has the internet back in their teenage feelings
By Elena Cavender
Olivia Rodrigo backlit by purple light looking sassy while performing on the Today Show.
That's a spicy meatball: Musk's tweet about Zuck fight sparks hilarious Italian-inspired memes
By Tim Marcin
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg with bad fake cartoon mustaches
It's officially August (Taylor's Version)
By Elena Cavender
Taylor Swift performing "August" on The Eras Tour in a flowy white dress.
Inside a Barbenheimer rave: 'It's like a high school dance in there'
By Elena Cavender
Barbenheimer rave sign
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