Meme Stories
Discover the stories behind interesting memes
Leonardo Dicaprio Cheers
The 'Leonardo DiCaprio Cheers' is an iconic internet meme featuring actor Leonardo DiCaprio, in character as Jay Gatsby from Baz Luhrmann's 2013 film adaptation of *The Great Gatsby*. The image or GIF typically shows Gatsby, dressed in a tuxedo, raising a champagne glass towards the viewer with a subtle, knowing smile, often amidst a backdrop of lavish party scenes.
Grandma Finds The Internet
"Grandma Finds The Internet" typically refers to a widely recognized internet meme or a general concept illustrating an elderly person, often a grandmother, encountering the complexities of the internet or modern technology for the first time. The imagery usually depicts a look of confusion, surprise, or bewilderment as they interact with a computer, smartphone, or other digital device, highlighting the generational gap in technological fluency. This visual shorthand has become a popular way to represent the initial, often humorous, struggles of digital immigrants.
Hide The Pain Harold
Hide The Pain Harold refers to a series of stock photos featuring an elderly Hungarian man, András Arató, whose distinctive, somewhat forced smile appears to mask underlying discomfort or pain. The most iconic images capture him in various everyday settings, often interacting with technology or in professional environments, always with that signature expression of feigned contentment.
Distracted Boyfriend
The "Distracted Boyfriend" is a globally recognized internet meme derived from a stock photograph. The image depicts a man walking hand-in-hand with his girlfriend, but conspicuously turning his head to gaze admiringly at another woman passing by. The girlfriend, in turn, looks on with a disapproving or shocked expression, creating a clear visual narrative of distraction and potential infidelity.
Disaster Girl
The "Disaster Girl" is an iconic internet meme featuring a young girl, Zoë Roth, standing in the foreground with a sly, almost mischievous smirk on her face. Behind her, a house is engulfed in flames, creating a stark and humorous contrast between the child's seemingly innocent demeanor and the unfolding destruction. This striking image has become synonymous with a particular brand of dark humor and ironic detachment.