Memes like "Hawk Tuah," "Brat Summer," and Moo Deng dominated online conversations in 2024. Viral humor intertwined with societal reflection, influencing pop culture and even political campaigns. As ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Various 2024 memes clockwise— Raygun, Chill Guy, DDG's son, and Moo Deng—are circled around "Best of 2024" text. “Memes. The DNA ...

In 2024, memes took the internet by storm, becoming a universal language of humor, relatability, and cultural connection. These viral gems have evolved far beyond lighthearted jokes, transforming into ...

This was a big year for the U.S., the world, and the internet — thanks to some very stupid things like a “fully conscious baby,” a pygmy hippopotamus, and someone imitating the sound of oral sex. As ...

Slop, rap beef, brain rot and, yes, “hawk tuah” — what a year it’s been on the internet. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The ...

Though 2024 wasn’t a banner year in many respects, the internet can at least congratulate itself on yet another annual bumper crop of memes. And let’s not forget the role of art in making it happen!

You might have seen an image of a blue-tinted, smiling Grinch with the caption, “That feeling when knee surgery is tomorrow.” The meme has proved surprisingly durable, but what on earth does it mean?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Callum Booth covers the intersection of art and internet culture. Dec 11, 2024, 07:29am EST Social media personalities A.J., Big ...

Before 2015, the average person wouldn’t be caught dead using internet slang. To be fair, back then slang was “LOLcopter” and “epic fail.” It’s not that phrases like “Show me. To me, please” are any ...

Meme-worthy reactions: From Beyoncé’s surprise win to Nicole Kidman’s unusual clapping, awards shows keep generating viral reaction images and GIFs. Oscars’ viral moments: The 2026 Oscars featured ...

And 2024 had no shortage of memorable memes: BBL Drizzy, Hawk Tuah, Dwayne Wade’s statue, JD Vance’s couch—the past 12 months birthed so many disturbing, hilarious, and silly memes that choosing just ...