30 Hilarious Memes Inspired By The New Internet Sensation, Steve, The Nerdy Pommel Horse Guy
From time to time, the internet loves to find a person to obsess over. And they always find that person in the most unexpected places.
For example, in the Olympic Games Paris 2024. During one of the competitions, a nerdy-looking American gymnast captured internet users' hearts. While his medal-winning performance had a lot of influence over that, it wasn't the only reason. His attitude before competing also inspired people to make him a new meme subject. Luckily, these memes are quite wholesome.
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Probably all of us are aware that the 2024 Summer Olympics, or, officially, the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, are currently happening. Various countries have sent their athletes to compete in the important worldwide event. In fact, there were jokes going around on TikTok of people realizing how many countries they didn’t know existed that are competing in the Olympics.
Just as many people are competing for their countries, there are even more people who tune in to watch them compete. Nowadays, with the internet, it is easier than ever for the watchers to have discussions about even the smallest details related to the occasion.
One of the most major discussions so far revolved around the opening ceremony. During the spectacular ceremony, athletes showcased their countries’ uniforms, historic Paris landmarks were celebrated, and Celine Dion even performed for the first time after being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome.
Yet, some elements of it generated controversy from certain groups. For instance, some interpreted the scene of drag queens at a bacchanal as a parody of the Last Supper and deemed it offensive. When in reality, the director revealed that the scene was portraying a pagan celebration featuring Dionysus, the Greek god of fertility, wine, and revelry.
Fortunately, there were more wholesome discussions about the Olympics online. One of them is our topic today – “Nerdy Pommel Horse Guy.”
His real name is Stephen Nedoroscik. He’s an American artistic gymnast whose specialization is the pommel horse. On Monday night, he delivered a clutch performance and helped the USA’s team secure a bronze medal.
But a bronze medalist wasn’t the only thing he became after this performance. He also became an internet sensation.
He is issuing a silent challenge and visualizing the demolition of the horse.
Stephen’s nonchalant attitude was a big part of why he suddenly became such a beloved personality online. His composure before competing charmed people watching, and the shots of him relaxing soon became a common meme template.
Then, he took off his glasses and performed immaculate movements on the pommel horse. The act of removing his glasses got him the nickname of “Clark Kent.” It’s a reference to a character removing his glasses disguise and revealing he’s Superman. Quite similar to what happened with Stephen, isn’t it? Well, has anyone seen him and Superman in the same room?
Besides, his performance also gained him another even more popular nickname – “Nerdy Pommel Horse Guy.” His girlfriend also jumped on this trend by dubbing herself “Ms. Pommel Horse” in her account’s bio.
Well, what we can say is that Stephen seems like a wholesome guy who deserved both his medal and internet fame. Maybe the latter was an unintended consequence, but it’s quite a fun one as long as it won’t be taken too far.
What other Olympic performances did you enjoy? Share with us in the comments! And don’t forget to give some love to the memes and tweets about “Nerdy Pommel Horse Guy!”
This can be an issue with people who are neurodivergent Often they are excellent at certain things and, frankly, useless at others. This makes others brand us as lazy, odd. Until that is we are needed, then they like us.
Gymnastics are the biggest curse and even I am an armchair expert now. That said, I will not slag anyone of them off because I have pulled a muscle in my sleep, never mind all that twizzling they do.
We are all so very proud of you Stephen, or Steven or pommel man. Extremely proud. Well done sir. What's next?
Maybe Kamala has got other things on her mind; like saving America from project 2025. Not judging as I'm from the UK, and we've got a few "minor" issues going on here at the moment
Steve Kornacki is nerdy hot. I guess I'm consistent about cute guys with glasses as my husband is nerdy hot to me.
It totally looks like Draco Malfoy is leering at Harry Potter. See the blond guy in the back?
He is a self-described nerd and solved a Rubik's Cube in under ten seconds. But I think he's better described as Clark Kent taking off the glasses to become Superman. The team was soooo excited, it was fun to watch.
Spiderman. If this guy could act, he'd probably take over for Tom Holland, lol
Load More Replies...I am once again a useless member of this site. I upvoted everything (at least to post 20, when I got hungry for food). He rocks. And yes, "nerd" or "nerdy" is no longer an insult. It is a designation to be worn proudly because nerds rock!
Why did I read this? I'm English and Italian, and I don't watch the Olympics 😭
He is a self-described nerd and solved a Rubik's Cube in under ten seconds. But I think he's better described as Clark Kent taking off the glasses to become Superman. The team was soooo excited, it was fun to watch.
Spiderman. If this guy could act, he'd probably take over for Tom Holland, lol
Load More Replies...I am once again a useless member of this site. I upvoted everything (at least to post 20, when I got hungry for food). He rocks. And yes, "nerd" or "nerdy" is no longer an insult. It is a designation to be worn proudly because nerds rock!
Why did I read this? I'm English and Italian, and I don't watch the Olympics 😭