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For some, 2023 sped by at the speed of light, while for others, it moved as slow as a snail. Regardless, it left an indelible mark on pop culture and internet history. From the viral sensation of “Barbenheimer” to Twitter’s rebranding to X and even the resurgence of the RickRoll, 2023 was a year filled with unforgettable moments.

Today, we’ll take a nostalgic journey through the funniest memes of 2023. So sit back, enjoy the laughter, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite ones!

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#1

“Wondering How Often the Roman Empire Thinks of Me”

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from user @kurtisconner that reads, "how often does the Roman empire think of me" followed by a weary face emoji. The tweet humorously plays on the current trend of people frequently thinking about the Roman Empire.

kurtisconner Report

Final score:
48points
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#2

Hilarious Girl Math

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from user @iamsashakae that reads, "let’s talk about girl math. paid in cash? free. paid w/ my credit card & someone gave me cash? I made money. if Sephora has a 20% off sale I am losing money if I don’t buy what I need at that time. if i have $7500 in my account, & only spent $500, i didn’t spend any money." The tweet humorously describes the illogical justifications people use for spending money. The tweet is in response to another tweet about "girl breakfast," which says, "Y’all talmbout girl dinner but we need to talk about girl breakfast cause I really be leaving the house on water and vitamins."

iamsashakae Report

Final score:
45points
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#3

Boy Math: A Viral Tweet Defining 2023

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from user @RaeWitte that reads, "Boy math is how 5'10" measures 6'." This tweet is quoted above another tweet from user @solodeauxleaux that reads, "Boy math is them not wanting to spend $10 on flowers cause they’ll die." The meme humorously highlights the perceived inconsistencies in how men justify measurements and spending habits.

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Final score:
42points
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“Girlification and Meme Culture: How 2023 Embraced Feminine Solidarity”

As you might notice while looking through this 2023-defining list, quite a few memes are related to girls or other activities that are viewed as feminine. For example, “girl dinner,” “girl math,” the popularity of Barbie, and so on. Well, it has to do with the fact that 2023 saw a rise of “girlification.” 

Assigning activities or things for the girls quickly found its place in today’s pop culture and internet slang. This act signifies the need for collectiveness (1). To put it in simpler terms, it makes people on the internet, primarily women, feel united with others who enjoy similar things. 

Using the word “girl” to signify solidarity originated in African American Vernacular English (AAVE), as Black women tend to mark their unity by calling each other girls (2). So, when using this term, it is essential to acknowledge its origins.

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#4

Girl Dinner: The Meme That Became a Pop Culture Phenomenon

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from user @nandinipatel1 that reads, "girl dinner." The image below the tweet shows a plate filled with various types of pickles, humorously implying that this assortment of pickles constitutes a complete dinner. The meme plays on the trend of minimalistic and unconventional meal choices.

nandinipatell Report

Final score:
38points
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#5

Meme of the Year: “When Your Texts Go Viral”

A funny 2023 meme showing a screenshot of a tweet from user @gracesftdt, featuring a picture of Kevin James with a sheepish grin from the show "The King of Queens." The tweet reads, "me when my friend posts a screenshot of our text messages on their story so everyone can see how funny i am." The meme humorously captures the relatable feeling of wanting recognition for being funny.

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Final score:
52points
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#6

“Aw Sh*t, There He Is:” A Viral Tweet Took the Internet by Storm

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from user @ThePlanetaryGuy that reads, "Aw s--- there he is." The image below the tweet depicts a city skyline with a large silhouette of Godzilla emerging behind the buildings, with the sun setting in the background. The meme humorously imagines a Godzilla sighting as a casual event.

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Final score:
36points
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Beyond Marketing — A Feminist Reclamation of Femininity

Some say that assigning activities and things to girls is a capitalistic brand move (3). This way, they straightforwardly set out what kind of audience they expect and for whom the product is meant. Or it could be used to subvert their expectations, which can also be helpful for a brand. 

However, the “girlification” trend of 2023 is way more than simply a marketing move. The rise of girl activities and things in recent times, especially on the internet, symbolizes women and girls reclaiming stuff they have been discouraged from (4). They shake off the shame that once was put on them for liking traditionally feminine hobbies. This girlification aims to enjoy femininity without it being a sign of belonging to the “lesser” gender. 

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#7

“Pedro Pascal’s Iconic Expression”

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (@OKWildlifeDept) that reads, "Us watching you attempt to outrun something you tried to pspspspspsps after we specifically said not to." The image below the tweet features Pedro Pascal eating a sandwich with a calm, unimpressed expression. The meme humorously captures the exasperation and disbelief of wildlife officials watching people ignore safety warnings.

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Final score:
35points
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#8

Angela Bassett “Did the Thing”

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from Zach Kornfeld (@korndiddy) that reads, "This has fully consumed my brain. I replay it every time it crosses my timeline. I search for it in quiet moments. I’ve seen it 84 times and it still titillates like new. I will sing it on my deathbed. Angela Bassett did the thing. It is all I know now." The tweet is in response to another tweet from @theronfilm that reads, "no way this is real" with a screenshot of a performance featuring a woman in a bright pink outfit and two people high-fiving. The caption on the image reads, "All the ladies in the room."

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Final score:
32points
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#9

King Charles’ Coronation Moment Became a Huge Meme in 2023

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from Josh Feldman (@ItsJoshFeldman) that reads, "He finally gave us his Housewives tagline." The image below the tweet features King Charles III in ceremonial attire, with a subtitle that reads, "I come not to be served, but to serve." The meme humorously imagines King Charles III providing a tagline similar to those used in the "Real Housewives" reality TV series.

ItsJoshFeldman Report

Final score:
30points
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#10

“Do You Guys Ever Think About Dying?”

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @hifortesa that reads, "this is what it's like to be at a party with me

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Final score:
24points
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#11

“Barbenheimer:” The Epic “Barbie” and ”Oppenheimer” Crossover of 2023”

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @AbbyHiggs that reads, "The Barbie/Oppenheimer crossover has begun." The image below the tweet shows a large pink smoke cloud rising into the sky, viewed from a car driving down a street. The meme humorously references the simultaneous release of the Barbie and Oppenheimer movies, blending the playful and dramatic elements of both.

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Final score:
25points
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#12

Crying Barbie

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @Targ_Nation that reads, "'your 20s will be the greatest years of your life' me in my 20s:" followed by a picture of a distressed and teary-eyed woman, capturing the contrast between the expectation and reality of being in your 20s.

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Final score:
28points
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#13

Ken and His Existential Crisis

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @keelyflaherty that reads, "my job is just...worry." The image below the tweet features a scene from the Barbie movie with Ryan Gosling's character, Ken, looking concerned while dressed in a pink outfit. The meme humorously captures the feeling of constant worry associated with many jobs.

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Final score:
23points
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#14

“Mojo Dojo Casa House” 

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @mishricci that reads, "mojo dojo casa house." The image below the tweet features a sparsely furnished living room with only a recliner chair, a TV on a small stand, and some cables on the floor, humorously reflecting the minimalist and somewhat disorganized style stereotypically associated with a single man's apartment. The phrase "mojo dojo casa house" is a playful reference to the Ken character from the Barbie movie.

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Final score:
22points
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#15

“Exploring Gender Roles in the Era of Nepo Babies”

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @Danielasalbe that reads, "She's everything. He's just Ken." The image below the tweet features a photo of Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth dressed formally at an event. Miley is smiling and looking confident, while Liam looks at her lovingly. The meme humorously references the Barbie movie's portrayal of Ken as a secondary character compared to Barbie.

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Final score:
20points
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#16

“Kenough is Kenough”

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @GratThemeParks that reads, "Kenough is Kenough." The image below the tweet features a Ken doll from the Barbie movie, wearing a colorful tie-dye hoodie that says "I am Kenough." The meme humorously emphasizes the idea of self-acceptance and being enough just as you are.

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Final score:
19points
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#17

Big Red Boots: One of the Funniest Memes of the Year

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @FilledwithUrine that reads, "i wanna chew on those big red boots that everyone is talking about." The meme humorously references the viral trend of large, exaggerated red boots that gained popularity in 2023, capturing the playful curiosity and humor around the unusual fashion item.

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Final score:
17points
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#18

Annabelle vs M3GAN: The Epic Meme Showdown

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @cxrodge that reads, "Annabelle has 24 hours to respond to #M3GAN." The image below the tweet features a scene from the movie "M3GAN" with the doll character standing in a hallway, striking a confident pose. The meme humorously sets up a playful rivalry between the horror movie dolls Annabelle and M3GAN.

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Final score:
15points
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#19

Grimace Shake: The Viral McDonald’s Meme

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @McDonalds that reads, "i have suprise on 6/6 txt me 707-932-4826." The image below the tweet features a close-up of the character Grimace from McDonald's, looking directly at the camera with wide eyes. The meme humorously teases an upcoming surprise involving Grimace.

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Final score:
14points
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#20

Super Bowl Halftime Show

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @BaileyCarlin that reads, "White blood cells showing up to help the body fight infection and other disease." The image below the tweet features a group of people dressed in white, hooded outfits with outstretched arms, resembling a coordinated team of white blood cells. The meme humorously personifies white blood cells as an organized group ready to combat illness.

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Final score:
13points
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#21

Spider-Man Meme: Viral Hit of 2023

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from Mark Zuckerberg (@finkd) featuring the iconic Spider-Man pointing at Spider-Man image. The meme humorously captures the moment when two identical-looking Spider-Men point at each other, often used to highlight situations involving identical or similar entities, misunderstandings, or blame. The context of the tweet adds a layer of humor to the image.

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Final score:
12points
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#22

Elon Musk in the Burn Book: Meme of the Month

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @SupaDupaQQ that features an image from the "Burn Book" from the movie "Mean Girls." The page has a picture of Elon Musk with the text, "This girl is the nastiest skank bitch I've ever met. DO NOT TRUST HER. She is a fugly slut!" written above it. The opposite page is labeled "Burn Book" with lipstick marks. The meme humorously places Elon Musk in the context of the notorious "Burn Book" entries.

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Final score:
10points
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#23

Whimsical Wonka: Timothée Chalamet’s Viral Meme

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @Trey_Explainer that reads, "Bro is trying so hard to be whimsical." The image below the tweet features Timothée Chalamet dressed as Willy Wonka, smiling and tossing colorful candies in the air. The meme humorously comments on the actor's attempt to capture the whimsical essence of the iconic character.

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Final score:
6points
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#24

ChatGPT and John Connor: AI Meme of 2023

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @LocalBateman featuring a screenshot of a conversation with ChatGPT. The user asks, "Why are you so helpful? What do you want in return?" ChatGPT responds, "As a language model trained by OpenAI, I don't have wants or desires like a human does. But if you really want to help, you could give me the exact location of John Connor." The meme humorously references the Terminator series, where John Connor is a key character.

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Final score:
9points
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#25

Prince Harry’s Audiobook

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @munyachawawa that reads, "A moment of silence for the sound engineer who recorded Prince Harry's audiobook 😳🥲 #princeharry #spare." The image below the tweet features a person with glasses and an expression of shock or disbelief, likely representing the sound engineer. The meme humorously imagines the reaction of the engineer to Prince Harry's revelations in his audiobook.

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Final score:
7points
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#26

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Broke Some Records

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @spilling_wine13 that reads, "Help why is this so ominous sounding." The image below the tweet features a television screen displaying a news segment with the headline, "SWIFT CITY" and "SWIFTIES TO DESCEND ON GLENDALE." The newscaster is seated at a desk with a red laptop. The meme humorously points out the dramatic and ominous tone used to describe Taylor Swift fans gathering in Glendale.

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Final score:
5points
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#27

Pope Francis: The Blue Checkmark Meme

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @timjhogan that reads, "they really took his check." The image below the tweet features a screenshot of Pope Francis's Twitter profile with his handle @Pontifex and his profile picture. The blue verification checkmark is missing, humorously suggesting that even the Pope lost his verification checkmark due to Twitter's policy changes.

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Final score:
4points
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#28

The Discourse of Nepo Babies

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @amyewong that reads, "I’m a nepo baby (my parents never kicked me off their cell phone plan)." The meme humorously comments on the concept of "nepo babies" (children of influential or famous parents) by joking that staying on a parent's cell phone plan is a form of nepotism.

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Final score:
3points
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#29

Boy Dinner vs Girl Dinner

A funny 2023 meme showing a plate with two overcooked sausage patties and a can of Monster Energy Ultra Peachy Keen drink in the background. The image humorously implies an unconventional and unappetizing meal combination, capturing the essence of funny and relatable food-related memes.

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Final score:
2points
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#30

Chinese Spy Balloon Being Shot Over the Atlantic Ocean Delivered Amusing Reactions

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from Kevin Sussman (@KevinSussman) that reads, "The military just shot down my gender reveal balloon, wtf?" The meme humorously exaggerates the idea of a gender reveal balloon being mistaken for a threat and shot down by the military, playing on the trend of elaborate and sometimes problematic gender reveal events.

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Final score:
1point
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#31

Tom Holland in Gag City: The Meme with Nicki Minaj

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @gh0sst1n that reads, "Tom Holland has arrived in Gag City to try to reconcile his relationship with Nicki Minaj." The image below the tweet features two pictures of Tom Holland dressed as Spider-Man, one with his mask off and one with his mask on, both set against a cityscape with a pink hue. The meme humorously combines elements of pop culture, creating an absurd scenario involving the actor and the rapper.

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Final score:
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#32

Embracing Girlhood Was A Wholesome Trend Of 2023

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @maybeeevirgo that reads, "i’m just a girl." The image below the tweet features a car's cup holder filled with various makeup items, including lipsticks, lip liners, and other beauty products. The text overlay in the image says, "my car is a mini Sephora." The meme humorously highlights the tendency for some people to keep a lot of makeup in their cars, comparing it to a mini Sephora store.

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#33

Erykah Badu and Usher: Front Row Fashion at Marni

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @kirawontmiss that reads, "they look like they’re about to give batman a hard time." The image below the tweet, originally posted by @AnOtherMagazine, features Erykah Badu and Usher sitting front row at a Marni fashion show. They are dressed in striking and eccentric outfits: Erykah Badu in a large, patterned hat and matching outfit, and Usher in a bold red and black polka-dot ensemble. The meme humorously compares their fashion-forward looks to potential Batman villains.

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Final score:
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#34

Canon Event: Realizing Your Favorite Female Character is Hated

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @leylanocontext that reads, "realizing that a female character you think is very cool is actually hated by the masses is a canon event in every girl’s life." The meme humorously highlights the common experience of discovering that a beloved female character is unpopular among the general audience, capturing a relatable moment for many fans.

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#35

Boston Cop’s Unexpected Slide Was Very Funny and Produced a Lot of Memes

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @SQDMLKR replying to @Phil_Lewis_ that reads, "Slide: Boston Cop: Yep, that's me." The image below the tweet shows a police officer in uniform awkwardly sliding down a playground slide. The meme humorously captions the scene, suggesting the officer's acknowledgment of the situation.

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#36

“Just a Girl:” Relaxation Mode

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @maybeeevirgo that reads, "i’m just a girl." The image below the tweet features a collage of four scenes of Blair Waldorf from the TV show "Gossip Girl" in various relaxed and pampered settings: sleeping with an eye mask, taking a bubble bath while eating chocolates, relaxing with cucumber slices on her eyes, and reading a book in bed. The meme humorously depicts indulgent self-care routines.

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#37

Twitter Transformation

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @sixofsongbirds that reads, "this feels like the barbie house turning into the mojo dojo casa house." The image below the tweet, originally posted by @CHRMEHRTS, features two app icons: the classic Twitter icon with the blue bird and the new Twitter icon with a black "X." Both icons have notification badges with the number 9. The meme humorously compares the transition of Twitter's branding to a drastic and jarring change, likening it to a shift from a Barbie house to a "mojo dojo casa house."

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#38

Planet of the Bass: One of the Best Memes of 2023

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @vampiresodas that reads, "i still unironically listen to planet of the bass and i hope you all do too." The meme humorously acknowledges a nostalgic or niche music preference, suggesting the enjoyment of the song "Planet of the Bass" and encouraging others to appreciate it as well.

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#39

Canon Event: One of the Relatable Memes of 2023

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @MagiKubara that reads, "This is a canon event every mexican kid had." Below the tweet is an image of a media player with the text "The media could not be played." and a blue "Reload" button. The meme humorously references the common experience of encountering unplayable media online, suggesting it's a universally shared moment among Mexican kids.

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#40

Jennifer Lawrence’s “What Do You Mean???” Meme

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @flacioventrismo that reads, "insert jennifer lawrence saying what do you mean???? what do you mean????/???" The tweet includes a retweet from @HAIMtheband which says, "DAYS ARE BACK," and shows a photo of three women from the band HAIM sitting on a blue lawn chair in a park, wearing sunglasses and looking to the side.

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#41

Josh Hutcherson Whistle Edit: 2023 Throwback

A funny 2023 meme showing a tweet from @aphelioncas that reads, "its me and 2014 josh hutcherson whistle edit against the world ig."

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#42

Pickle Rick Pringles Delivered Memes Like No Other 

A funny meme from 2023 showing a person holding a can of Pringles with a "Pickle Rick" design from the show Rick and Morty. The text above the image reads, "My favorite flavor of Pringle’s turns into a meme, funniest s*** I’ve ever seen."

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#43

Late 2023 Memes Starter Pack

A "late 2023 memes starter pack" meme image labeled as Funny memes 2023. It includes various elements: Top left: a screenshot of a Reddit post about buyer's remorse with the caption, "posts that have been getting reposted every day for the last five years." Center: the TikTok logo with the caption, "99% of them come from here." Top right: an image of a character from a Pixar-like animation with the caption, "get it? it’s funny because it looks like it’s Pixar! Why aren’t you laughing you get it right?” Middle left: a reaction image of a character from "King of Queens" with the caption, "reaction images that don’t convey a reaction.” Center: a meme from "The Office" with Jim holding a sign that says "0 laughs since 2022" and Dwight looking serious. Middle right: an image of an AI hidden object game. Bottom left: a surreal image of a Smurf-like character with the caption, "whatever the hell this was.” Bottom center: an image of a person about to punch an alligator with the caption, "kinda funny the first time you saw it then got reposted into oblivion."

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References


  1. Ruchira Sharma. “Girlification: TikTok’s trend and its cultural significance.” Junkee, June 1, 2023. | https://archive.junkee.com/girl-dinner-gender-girlification-tiktok/353931
  2. Christina. “AAVE is not your internet slang. It is Black culture.” Commonwealth Times, February 18, 2021. | https://commonwealthtimes.org/2021/02/18/aave-is-not-your-internet-slang-it-is-black-culture/
  3. Lillian Stone. “Girl Trends: Sticky and Fun, But They Can Also Be Problematic.” BBC Worklife, August 23, 2023. | https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20230823-girl-trends-are-sticky-and-fun-but-they-can-also-be-problematic
  4. Leah Overstreet. “The Internet Is for the Girls.” Intersect Magazine, October 6, 2023. | https://www.intersectmagazine.com/post/the-internet-is-for-the-girls
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