MEME – the four-letter word but enough to make your rough day, not so rough anymore!
Another rotation around the sun, another year is all stacked up with the popular memes. It’s the time to bid farewell to 2023. A LOT has happened this year, and as usual, those sharp humor minds on the internet have turned almost every little thing into a meme.
This year passed by rather quickly; we literally went from Feb 2023 to December with flash, but one thing remained constant: every month brought a new meme with it.
I am sure some viral tweets and trends have made you chuckle under your blanket at the odd hours of the night, right?
Well, this year may have been a little tame, as the previous years have set the bar super high, but that doesn’t mean that this year has pulled up any less funny memes.
Remember King Charle’s Coronation ceremony, when the internet crowned King Charles with a mighty Burger King crown. They even spotted Prince Louis yawning and bored at the family event. The mighty crossover of Barbie and Oppenheimer has been tantalizing the internet for months.
As we move forward to the next year, let’s relive the glory days of the most hilarious trending memes of 2023 that did the trick.
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Before we hop on to the crazy list of chaotic memes, let’s review the types.
Types of Memes
Honestly, from the viral weird memes to the relatable inside jokes, these memes have always united us in waves of laughter. Let’s have a crash course on the types of memes that make the internet go LOL and ROFL.
Classic Memes
Let’s take a dig at those classical memes, aka OG memes that blew up the internet – kind of viral sensations. You know, the one that got everybody to hit the share button, from your little cousin to the grandma next door.
For instance, take that ‘distracting boyfriend’ meme, and now we have that black cat zoning out, often paired with funny captions. These classic memes are like timeless templates that make us chuckle every time we see them.
@tiktok.meme.lord #meme #memes #memestiktok #memesdaily #memes😂 #funny #fyp #foryoupage #viral #viraltiktok #viralvideo #laugh #catmeme #catzoningout
Every Day Memes
This relatable/ everyday humor is linked to the universal experiences of every day. Let’s be honest; everyone can relate to the alarm struggles meme!
And let’s talk about those slip-ups in email miscommunication that turn into comedy gold. Yep, that’s another relatable gem. These memes aren’t just funny but reflect our daily lives, too. You will catch yourself nodding along and tagging your friends because who hasn’t been there?
Source: Memezar
Pop Culture Parodies
Ask anyone, and they will say that they love to have their favorite TV shows and movies turning into viral memes. Such pop culture parodies are actually crazy remixes of all our favorite TV shows, movies, and celeb moments.
Take that popular MET GALA as an inspiration, where these meme creators almost mocked every celeb on their outfits with hilarious captions. And of course, the evergreen ‘The office’ TV show, where literally every scene is screenshotted and molded into a riotous meme.
Same energy 🙂🙂 #MetGala pic.twitter.com/77bPASzAop
— Geet (@geetbhatinda) May 2, 2023
A Round-Up of All Trending Memes (So Far)
While those funny cats and dogs memes never get old, these trending memes have surely caught our eyes. Let’s have a good laugh with these trending memes that got us through 2023.
Spotify Wrapped
Whether a Spotify user or not, you have likely come across those amusing Spotify trend-jacking memes. So basically, the platforms launched the annual bombardment of personal music interests to each individual that covers a personalized summary of a musical journey (reminds me of the one we got a fancy Snapchat wrap at the end of the year).
Here are the funny Spotify Wraps of 2023
Only true hustlers know there are 2 EODs one at 6 pm the other one at 2 am 😉#SpotifyWrapped #Memes #memesdaily #SpotifyWrapped2023 @Spotify pic.twitter.com/K0wecwkSui
— yMedia (@yMediaOfficial) December 1, 2023
Dear writer, procrastination was the major theme of this year.#TheHimalayanWritingRetreat #Spotify #SpotifyWrapped #spotifywrapped2023 #memes #writingcommunity #bookstagram pic.twitter.com/8CnOI6uNju
— The Himalayan Writing Retreat (@HimalayanWrite) December 1, 2023
Selena Gomez at VMAs
Even if you missed the 2023 MTV VMAs that took place in September, there are huge chances you caught wind of Selena Gomez’s iconic facial expression. That was a quick split-second scrunch of the mouth when Chris Brown was announced as a nominee for Best R&B. That expression made netizens sitting at home think that she was not happy with her fellow artists receiving the award.
Let’s be honest; we all have been there, giving that expression when your least favorite person eats that last slice of cheesecake you have been daydreaming of (heh!)
Gomez’s meme-worthy moment turned into the internet’s favorite reaction faster than a GIF. It seemed like the VMAs weren’t just about handing out awards but turning moments into viral content.
Her facial expression set the internet on fire, and later, she was seen responding to all those viral memes.
Watch how Selena gomez cringe to chris brown's nomination 😆 chris brown is a goat! Girl bye #SelenaGomez #VMAs #DojaCat #nicki pic.twitter.com/A8njYLclft
— DineO (@Dineo_thulii) September 13, 2023
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Kylie & Timothy’s Debut
Being a celeb isn’t all glitz and glamor; it’s a high-stakes game with some serious downsides; there are some things you absolutely don’t adore. You can’t sip a coffee in your ugly PJs at Starbucks and, of course, a laid-back hang out with your so-called rumored boyfriend/girlfriend. You know, wherever you go, you will probably be followed by secret paparazzi.
The struggle is actually REAL when every move you make is a potential headline!
Well, the same thing happened with our popular Instagram influencer Kylie Jenner. After months of playing ‘Are they or aren’t they,’ Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet finally stepped out from the shadows and straight into the spotlight.
The internet exploded when Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet confirmed their romance, and Twitter went wild with hilariously over-the-top tweets. Believe it or not, Kylie and Timothee are the new power couple we never knew we needed at this point.
View this post on InstagramThe Feminine Urge To…
Disclaimer: It’s for all girls ONLY!
As women, we know the drill of dealing with all sorts of behaviors and attitudes in this world, whether we like it or not, often we don’t like, like yes, actually!
Finally, we have a meme that honors all the chaos, frustrations, and all those girly-centric things. Since October, this meme has been making rounds on the internet, letting us spill the tea on our innermost desires with a touch of humor.
Need to vent about the unspoken frustration of finding a hair tie when you need one? Just start with ‘the feminine urge’ and let the world know. We women can actually dig at this comedic therapy session, where we can collectively nod in agreement and share a laugh at the quirks of similar experiences.
The feminine urge to watch the worst movie ever made for an actor you like
— sophia (@abuseofweakness) November 8, 2021
Relatable Pedro Pascal Meme
That one relatable meme that lives in my head totally rent-free!
In the latest episode of ‘Snack Wars,’ celebrities faced off in a taste-test battle, but little did they know that Pedro Pascal would steal the show with a single bite. The Chilean-American actor’s peanut butter and jelly sandwich experience became the unexpected meme of the century on TikTok.
Pascal took a bite, got lost in snack thoughts, and then snapped into a conversation like a snack superhero. This blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment got the internet into a meltdown, and we got a tidal wave of memes capturing that unbothered and unenthused feeling we can all relate to.
This hilarious trending meme of 2023 has around a million likes and shares.
Source: Facebook
Barbie Vs Oppenheimer Breaking the Internet
Also known as #BARBIENHEIMER!
Unless you have been living under a rock, it is nearly impossible if you have missed the internet buzzing with excitement over the clash between the highly anticipated movies Barbie and Oppenheimer, both scheduled to be screened on the same day.
Picture this: On one hand, we have the whimsical world of a children’s doll dancing through her pink universe. On the other, a haunting historical tale revolves around the creation of the atomic bomb, that mighty ‘destroyer of the world.’
An unlikely match made in heaven. The clash has unleashed a fan frenzy, turning social media into a meme battleground. This is that one crossover we never knew we needed!
Twitter Morphed into X
That big blue bird retired and has transformed into a giant X!
In a plot twist that left Twitter users more confused than finding their keys in the dark, Elon Musk decided to rebrand the beloved bluebird to a giant X. Or is it, Twitter X?
This has left our last two brain cells quite confused. !
The master of chaos himself declared the demise of the iconic blue bird icon, promptly replacing it with the uninspiring letter X on the website.
Well, well, does that make Duolingo’s Owl the new hottest bird in town?
Source: Duolingo
As the internet collectively gasped at this unexpected rebranding, netizens took to Twitter. Or is it X now? Or Twitter X? Honestly, even the confused memes have memes.
Thread Vs. Twitter
Mark Zuckerberg did CTRL C + CTRL V & created Instagram Threads!
Move over, Twitter – there’s a new kid in town, and the name is Threads. When Meta dropped its Twitter rival, the internet exploded with memes literally faster than you can say ‘140 characters.’
Social media went meme-crazy, celebrating the dawn of a new era and simultaneously throwing shade at the up-and-coming platform. The Threads vs. Tweets ignited a massive meme war. Users flooded the internet with hilarious clips, poking fun at the migration from Twitter to Threads.
Honestly, Twitter gave us too many memes this year. All our last two brain cells combined cannot make any sense of it whatsoever!
Rihanna’s Super Bowl Half-Time
The Super Bowl: where football meets those exceptional halftime performances, and this year, Rihanna took center stage, leaving fans in awe after a four-year pause from the limelight.
As the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs, Rihanna’s halftime show became the real VIP, stealing the spotlight. Her performance not only impressed viewers but also sparked a blitz of hilarious jokes about the complexities of her show.
From the stage setup to the dancers, no detail was spared from the meme treatment. Rihanna may have won the halftime, but the internet won the meme-bowl.
Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show… pic.twitter.com/46BQInjFyt
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) February 13, 2023
All Hail Charles – The Un-Memeable King
In the kingdom of internet humor, King Charles’s coronation takes the crown for the most entertaining royal rumble in recent memory.
A twist that could rival any Shakespearean drama, King Charles’s coronation turned out to be royal chaos, and trust me, the internet couldn’t resist turning it into a meme. The much-anticipated event finally unfolded at Westminster Abbey, which blends with tradition, fashion, and unexpected hilarious trending memes of 2023.
From Prince Louis’s yawns stealing the show to over-the-top antics that would make any popular sitcom jealous, netizens erupted meme lava that covered every little detail of the ceremony. In all that, there’s one thing I am sure about: these humorous minds have got an eagle eye.
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The fashion choices of the royal family became meme-worthy material, and the complicated drama surrounding Princess Diana and the departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle added an extra layer of intrigue.Big Red Boots
The real cartoonish sensation – presenting you Big Red Boots!
They are not just boots; they are big and red, exactly the same as we saw in the cartoon series, and they are the latest craze sweeping the internet. MSCHF’s Big Red Boots made their grand entrance on February 6, leaking into the online world and capturing the attention of celebrities and meme pages.
Coming from the creative minds at MSCHF, the Brooklyn art collective proudly calls them ‘cartoon boots for a 3D world.’ Because, really, who needs little slippers when you can have big, red, attention-grabbing footwear?
Pulling. Them. Off. 🔥 #BigRedBoots #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/NxXBT3uFzN
— WWE India (@WWEIndia) February 16, 2023
Even some popular celebs have been spotted wearing these bold boots, while these humorous creators got a new template for their memes.
X Removing Blue Coveted Ticks
The legacy ends here!
In a plot twist that shook the Twitterverse, Elon Musk, the maestro of chaos, decided it was time for blue tick spring cleaning. Since then, Musk has been on a mission to remove all those coveted ticks from the verified accounts and introduced a new ‘Twitter Blue’ with a premium subscription.
*celebrities lost their blue tick*
Everyone on twitter : pic.twitter.com/DFYtAd4YCp— Sai Teja (@csaitheja) April 21, 2023
But things got super crazy. People subscribed like there’s no tomorrow, pretending to be celebs or even your neighbor’s cat. Musk, known for causing trouble, kicked out all the ‘legacy’ verified accounts. As a result, people lost their precious blue checks, and the internet exploded with memes. Elon’s attempt at a chill Twitter turned into a hilarious mess.
Long Live Memes!
It’s been a meme-tastic year, and we can’t wait to see what the next one has in store for our funny bones!
In the rollercoaster ride that was 2023, memes emerged as our trusted sidekicks, turning everyday moments into laughter-filled adventures. From viral trends to celebrity antics, the internet’s meme factory kept us smiling.
As we bid farewell to the year, let’s raise a virtual toast to the memes that added joy, wit, and a sprinkle of absurdity to our lives. Here’s to the laughs, the shares, and the endless scroll – because in the world of memes, every moment is a chance for a good chuckle. Cheers to the memes that got us through 2023!
