Grumpy Cat
Grumpy Cat, whose real name was Tardar Sauce, became an internet sensation in 2012 after a photo of her perpetually displeased face was posted on Reddit. Her distinct facial expression, caused by feline dwarfism and an underbite, made her appear perpetually grumpy, annoyed, or unimpressed. This look resonated widely, becoming a popular meme to convey feelings of disdain, pessimism, or general apathy. Memes featuring Grumpy Cat are typically used to express sarcasm or negativity towards everyday annoyances, common frustrations, or overly optimistic sentiments, often accompanied by captions like "I had fun once. It was awful."
Pedro Pascal Crying
The Pedro Pascal Crying meme is a two-panel reaction image featuring actor Pedro Pascal. The images are taken from a 2017 interview where he was shown a fan-made video of his character, Oberyn Martell, dying in 'Game of Thrones'. The top panel shows him laughing, while the bottom panel captures his face distorted in a comically exaggerated cry. This meme is widely used to express a rapid shift in emotions, typically from initial happiness or excitement to sudden despair, disappointment, or sadness. It's perfect for situations where expectations quickly turn sour, or when one is trying to maintain composure but ultimately succumbs to overwhelming emotion. It highlights relatable moments of emotional whiplash, often used in 'me when' contexts.
First World Problems
The "First World Problems" meme features a close-up photograph of a crying woman, taken by photographer Jocelyn Vega. The meme concept emerged around 2011-2012, gaining widespread popularity online. It satirizes the trivial inconveniences and minor frustrations experienced by individuals in developed, affluent countries, often contrasting them with more severe global issues. The meme's humor lies in the ironic disproportion between the perceived 'problem' and the emotional distress shown. It's typically used as a reaction image or a caption template, often paired with statements like "My latte is too foamy" or "My phone died before I could post this." It highlights a sense of privilege and self-pity over non-issues, serving as a humorous reminder of life's genuine hardships.
Family Guy Louis Pills
The 'Family Guy Lois Pills' meme originates from the popular animated sitcom Family Guy, featuring the character Lois Griffin. The image typically shows Lois looking with a somewhat blank or resigned expression at a large, unlabeled pill bottle. This meme is used to convey feelings of frustration, exasperation, or being overwhelmed by a situation, often implying a need for a quick escape or a solution, even if unconventional. It's frequently employed when someone is confronted with a difficult, annoying, or illogical scenario, suggesting a desire to just 'take a pill' and make it all go away, or to cope with the absurdity of a situation. Its usage highlights a relatable human response to stress or annoyance.
I'll Just Wait Here
The "I'll Just Wait Here" meme, also known as "Walter Donovan Aging" or "Waiting Skeleton," originates from the 1989 film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." The two-panel image features the character Walter Donovan. The top panel shows him looking at a computer screen with an expectant or focused expression, while the bottom panel depicts him as a rapidly aged and decayed skeleton, still seemingly in front of the screen. This meme is used to humorously convey an extremely long or frustrating waiting period. It symbolizes the passage of an excessive amount of time while waiting for an event, a response, or a desired outcome that seems to never arrive. Common applications include expressing impatience for slow downloads, delayed updates, waiting for a friend, or any situation where one feels they could "age into a skeleton" before their wait is over. It embodies feelings of resignation, frustration, and the sense of futility associated with prolonged waiting.
Steve Buscemi Fellow Kids
The "Steve Buscemi Fellow Kids" meme originates from a 2012 episode of the NBC sitcom "30 Rock," titled "The Tuxedo Begins." In the scene, actor Steve Buscemi, playing a private detective named Lenny Wosniak, attempts to infiltrate a high school by disguising himself as a teenager, complete with a red cap, a "Music Band" t-shirt, and a skateboard. The meme gained popularity due to his hilariously awkward and unconvincing attempt to blend in, often accompanied by the caption "How do you do, fellow kids?" It is used to mock situations where someone, typically an older individual or an institution, tries too hard or unconvincingly to relate to a younger demographic, appearing out of touch rather than cool.
Mr Incredible Mad
The 'Mr. Incredible Mad' meme, often called 'Uncanny Mr. Incredible' or 'Becoming Uncanny,' originates from Disney/Pixar's 2004 film *The Incredibles*. The specific image captures a frustrated Mr. Incredible, frequently depicted with a red or orange tint to emphasize anger or distress. This meme is widely used to illustrate a progression of emotions, typically from understanding or normalcy to increasing levels of discomfort, bewilderment, or outright madness. It humorously conveys a sense of growing unease or a shift from a logical state to an uncanny or absurd one, often in response to facts, opinions, or a series of escalating scenarios. It's frequently seen in multi-panel formats, showcasing various levels of distortion or filters on Mr. Incredible's face to represent different stages of uncanny revelation.
But That's None Of My Business
The "But That's None Of My Business" meme features Kermit the Frog sipping a cup of Lipton tea, with a seemingly aloof or judgmental expression. Originating from a 2014 Lipton commercial, the meme gained viral popularity for its versatile use in commentary. It is primarily employed to make a sarcastic, passive-aggressive, or pointed observation about someone's actions, often highlighting hypocrisy or a clear flaw. After making the observation, the image is paired with the phrase "But that's none of my business," humorously disclaiming any personal involvement or concern, while still clearly making the statement. It conveys a sense of detached judgment or a subtle "I told you so."
Dave Chappelle
The 'Tyrone Biggums' meme features comedian Dave Chappelle portraying his character Tyrone Biggums from *Chappelle's Show*. Originating from the "Crack - The New Crack" sketch, the image captures Biggums with white residue around his mouth, conveying an intense, often desperate, craving. The meme is widely used to humorously express an insatiable desire or addiction to various things, from daily necessities like coffee or food to more abstract concepts like money or sleep. It perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being "strung out" or overwhelmingly desperate for something, applying the exaggerated intensity of drug addiction to relatable everyday cravings or obsessions. It is a classic example of a celebrity meme used to convey a specific emotional state.
Oprah You Get A Car Everybody Gets A Car
The "Oprah You Get A Car Everybody Gets A Car" meme originates from a memorable moment on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2004. During the season premiere, Oprah surprised her entire studio audience, consisting of 276 people, with brand new Pontiac G6 cars. Her enthusiastic cry, "Everybody gets a car!", became instantly iconic. The meme is used to convey extreme generosity, universal distribution of items, or situations where everyone receives the same thing, often in an overwhelming or over-the-top manner. It can be applied humorously to situations ranging from widespread gifts to shared unfortunate circumstances, embodying a feeling of inclusive, often excessive, giving.