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In this resource, we'll be sharing the latest memes as they go viral, so you can stay up to date with the latest trends.
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Trending Memes This Month: June 2024
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Inside Out 2
A film about emotions = the primary meme source.
And with the second Inside Out hitting theatres this month — we're already way ahead of you.
brat
We hope you like green, because Charli xcx is painting the internet with her latest release, brat.
The meme? Transforming anything and everything into the album cover — there's even a generator for it.
Like this post from X user @aut0mattick:
— matt (@aut0mattick) June 7, 2024
And this edible masterpiece by @telecells:
Bratfast pic.twitter.com/6sMIem6RDu
— matthias ✿ (@telecells) June 9, 2024
You know what to do.
Trending Memes This Month: May 2024
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Challengers
Call Me By Your Name director Luca Guadagnino is back with Challengers — a sports romance/drama starring Zendaya.
And if you've seen it, you know the memes are top tier.
Exhibit A: Green-screening Zendaya's sunglasses in the movie poster.
now who made this….. pic.twitter.com/zs91msogtv
— iris ⸆⸉ tashi duncan apologist (@sxspirium) May 4, 2024
Exhibit B: This spoiler-free roundup from Capital Buzz.
TL;DR: Three tickets to Challengers, please.
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Trending Memes This Month: April 2024
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The Eclipse
Eclipse memes are hot off the press, and we’re sharing our favorites.
Use this template by X user Evan Thomas to jokingly spotlight a more piercing view than looking directly at the sun:
— Evan Thomas (@EvanDerekThomas) April 8, 2024
Or, compile your favorite on-brand reactions, like Bravo Breaking News:
And honourable mention goes to Vanity Fair for highlighting the second greatest eclipse of our time.
Social Media Isn't Real
"Meme" yourself with this authentic Instagram carousel trend!
Give your community a peek behind your picture-perfect social presence with photo captions expressing how you really feel.
Like this:
Or this:
It couldn't be more wholesome.
Trending Memes This Month: March 2024
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Celebrities at The Oscars
You know the drill — another award show, another batch of memes.
See how Later's social team turned some of the night's best moments into relatable content for social media managers:
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Go create some award-worthy memes!
The Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience
The only "immersive" thing about this event is the memes, and we're a-okay with it.
Our favorite rendition? X user @computer_gay editing the apparent Oompa Loompa actor into a Boiler Room set:
— matt (@computer_gay) February 27, 2024
Chef's kiss.
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Trending Memes This Month: February 2024
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Celebrities at The Super Bowl
Between Usher and Alicia Keys getting cozy to Taylor and Travis' game-winning kiss, the memes flew faster than the football itself at this year's Super Bowl.
Exhibit A: Girlboss delivering a workplace twist on the internet's favorite snaps of the night:
Exhibit B: The Later social team highlighting Jeff Goldblum's iconic jumbotron moment:
May your next meme be a touchdown.
Celebrities at the Grammys
Another award show, another batch of fresh memes.
Our favorite? This Teen Vogue carousel packed with relatability:
Honourable mention goes to this ode to Fairly Odd Parents from X (aka Twitter) user, @MatthewKBegbie:
Owner of the Dimmsdale Dimmadome pic.twitter.com/9kV4itiSq0
— mkb (@MatthewKBegbie) February 5, 2024
Happy memeing!
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Trending Memes This Month: January 2024
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Celebrities at the Golden Globes
There were cringey moments, touching speeches, and some well-deserved wins.
But above all else — there were memes.
Looking to gloat? Use this snap of our favorite fictional chefs Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White, like astrowonders:
Need to illustrate just how good your product is? A gossiping Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez will serve you well:
May the best meme win.
Trending Memes This Month: December 2023
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Merry Kristmas Barbie
Happy holidays, Barbies.
ICYMI: Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson released a special holiday version (and music video) of "I'm Just Ken."
And while it hasn't sparked any memes just yet, we predict festive Ryan and crew will flood our feeds in the coming days.
Our advice? Snap some screenshots to get ahead of the curve!
Taylor Swift Getting Into a Car
Taylor Swift has been hitting the town lately, and it's made for some excellent memeage.
Use this snap of the Person of the Year to illustrate your holiday excitement, workplace wins, or anticipation for 2024.
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Trending Memes This Month: November 2023
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Spotify Wrapped 2023
Another year, another Spotify Wrapped for the books.
And what better way to commemorate your listening habits than with a silly little meme or two?
pov: my spotify wrapped pic.twitter.com/ArJ6loiJeG
— ana folklore 💜 (@behindthemall13) November 28, 2023
That's a wrap!
Josh Hutcherson Whistle Edit
Fans of The Hunger Games have been fed answers, revelations, and a brand new story with the November 17th release of the trilogy's prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
An unexpected course? The resurfacing of this 2014 Josh Hutcherson meme.
Simply film an unsuspecting video, then surprise viewers with the Hunger Games alum:
May the engagement be ever in your favor!
Trending Memes This Month: October 2023
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Ben Affleck on a Walk
If you think about it, we're all Ben Affleck strolling along with a coffee in hand.
See how Later used the moment to capture a universal pain for social media managers everywhere:
Your turn!
Trending Memes This Month: September 2023
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Celebrities at the 2023 VMAs
Between NSYNC’s reunion and Selena Gomez's "I will never be a meme again” statement, the 2023 VMAs delivered in more ways than one.
Our advice? Take advantage of Taylor Swift and Ice Spice's bestie moment for some light-hearted memeage:
Or, lean into a much later-in-the-night version of T-Swift:
Kylie & Timmy's Debut
Yup, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's rumored romance is for real... we think?
What we do know is that their hard launch at Beyoncé's LA show made for some pretty great memes.
kylie jenner and timothee chalamet dating feels the same as when two people from your high school that never interacted start dating like 6 years after graduation
— jodie (@jodieegrace) April 6, 2023
Our favorite? Girlboss capturing the feeling of flawless workplace perks:
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Trending Memes This Month: August 2023
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Selena Gomez in a Blanket
You're going to want to cozy up for this one.
A photo of a blanket-wrapped Selena Gomez staring into the abyss has become a classic meme that's applicable to many niches.
See how Kemi Marie put their own spin on it — with 11K reposts (and counting):
me after completing 2 tasks in a day pic.twitter.com/oCRXSr1sU0
— Kemi Marie (they/them) (@kemimarie) August 15, 2023
Trending Memes This Month: July 2023
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Barbenheimer
ICYMI: This year's most anticipated (and polar opposite) films — Barbie and Oppenheimer — made for some pretty incredible memes.
Our favorite? This ode to Swifties from Elite Daily:
Honorable mention: The ultimate IYKYK moment from Twitter user @schmvngpctrs:
— Claytonheimer (@schmvngpctrs) July 23, 2023
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Trending Memes This Month: June 2023
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Jennifer Lawrence on Hot Ones
An interview featuring spicy wings is the perfect recipe for a trending meme.
On this week's menu: Jennifer Lawrence reacting to Sean Evans shaking the last hot sauce.
See how Girlboss turned the moment into painfully relatable workplace content:
Kourtney Kardashian's "I'm Pregnant" Sign
That feeling when Kourtney Kardashian shares both a baby announcement and a meme all wrapped into one.
Because when the reality star held up a sign that read "Travis I'm pregnant!" at a Blink-182 concert, the internet wasted no time turning it into content.
Our unbiased favourite? Later's PSA to the dated trends in your DMs:
xoxo, your chronically online bestie. pic.twitter.com/JEkc8CEmFg
— Later (@latermedia) June 20, 2023
Apple Vision Pro
Apple just unveiled its first augmented reality (AR) headset, and while impressive, it's undeniably a glimpse into a (potential) dystopian future.
The internet's coping mechanism? Memeing.
See how Later turned the moment into a win for lazy scrollers:
Or this one from Black Mirror using the new app menu to fittingly promote their upcoming season (with an ode to Striking Vipers, of course):
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Trending Memes This Month: May 2023
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Celebrities (Among Other Things) at The 2023 MET Gala
The MET Gala just wrapped up for 2023, and we're still talking about the outfits — but mostly the memes.
See how Later turned Pedro Pascal's Valentino look into a relatable WFH moment:
And The Met Gala roach? A meme within itself.
When the creepy crawler bolted across the red carpet, a photographer (Kevin Mazur) on stand-by couldn't help but capture the moment.
Although the bug's life was short-lived, it was arguably the most memorable part of the night.
RIP, buddy.
Trending Memes This Month: April 2023
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Flounder in The Little Mermaid Trailer
The long-awaited live-action The Little Mermaid trailer recently dropped, and there's one question on everyone's mind — what's up with Flounder?
Because as soon as the internet got their first look at Ariel's beloved fish companion, he became an instant meme.
Our favorite? This one from Semrush calling out all marketers:
Barbie Posters
ICYMI: The much-anticipated trailer for Barbie just dropped, accompanied by some pretty meme-able character posters.
Each poster details who Barbie is. For example, Issa Rae's Barbie is President, while every Ken is just... Ken.
And in true fashion, the internet did its thing, with gold-standard memes.
Check out how Later jumped on the trend to show how Later Barbie is a scheduling tool:
And let's not discount how BuzzFeed put their spin on being Ken:
So what are you waiting for? Come on Barbie, let's go party.
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Trending Memes This Month: March 2023
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Celebrities at The Oscars
From Everything Everywhere All At Once’s sweep to Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens’ run-in (or lack thereof), this year’s Oscars was the night that kept on giving.
The cherry on top? The memes, of course.
Exhibit A: Page Six summing up email dread using Elizabeth Banks' moment with a very real bear:
Exhibit B: This juicy to-do list take, using Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt’s casual seating arrangement from Later:
The most memeable moment, though? The pan to Andrew Garfield during Jimmy Kimmel's opening speech:
— Vulture (@vulture) March 13, 2023
We’ll let you take the reins on that one.
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Trending Memes This Month: February 2023
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Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Super Bowl *cough* Rihanna concert was an absolute slam dunk.
Between a sea of “marshmallow” dancers and Rihanna’s subtle pregnancy announcement, the internet couldn’t help but show up with memes galore.
Our favorite? Taylor Morgan reaching dog owners everywhere with this on-point TikTok:
Hot tip: Re-watch Rihanna’s performance to unlock a goldmine of memes.
Ashton Kutcher and Reece Witherspoon on the Red Carpet
Ashton Kutcher and Reece Witherspoon took to the red carpet for the premiere of Your Place or Mine, and the photos are... interesting.
Viewers noticed a lack of chemistry on-screen, so when the pair were pictured barely touching IRL, it was an instant meme.
See how Later turned the moment into a WFH classic:
And Girlboss with a carousel full of relatable workplace gems, too:
Allow the awkwardness to inspire your next meme!
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Trending Memes This Month: January 2023
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Kim Kardashian at Harvard Business School
Kim K is trending in our favorite form — she’s been memed!
The OG influencer snapped some photos at Harvard University and the internet ran with them.
Check out how AgencyProbs summed up a relatable work win in this post:
The possibilities really are endless with this one.
Doja Cat & Kylie Jenner at Paris Fashion Week
Paris fashion week is the talk of Twitter — but for reasons you might not think.
Because when Doja Cat and Kylie Jenner were seated together, memes flooded the timeline.
Some questioned a modern-day Wizard of Oz:
Looking like the cast of Wizard of Oz pic.twitter.com/bgDyx8VPk3
— LOOK AT THE C.E.O!! 🫵🏾 (@MrVicks) January 23, 2023
While others used their contrast as the perfect horoscope meme:
Leo sun and Scorpio moon trying to coexist in the same person#KylieJenner #DojaCat #ParisFashionWeekpic.twitter.com/CKAC0aSq6B
— T (@trinawatters) January 23, 2023
The overarching takeaway though — is that lion head real?
Celebrities at the Golden Globes
Award season is well underway — arguably the most memeable time of year.
From Amelia Dimoldenberg and Andrew Garfield flirting on the red carpet to the Everything Everywhere All At Once cast sweeping the Golden Globes, the internet knew exactly what to do with those iconic moments.
Exhibit A: Girlboss turning this Jennifer Coolidge dolphin bit into a relatable workplace moment:
Exhibit B: This zodiac sign take, using Jamie Lee Curtis celebrating Michelle Yeoh’s Golden Globe win from not all geminis:
And the award for the best meme goes to… (that’s your queue).
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Trending Memes This Month: December 2022
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Emily in Paris
Flex your social media marketing skills because Emily in Paris is back for season 3 — and with it comes memes.
See how Brit + Co took advantage of a kicked back Emily to send off 2022 in style:
Spotify Wrapped
What’s better — your Spotify Wrapped roundup or the memes? Debatable.
Dropping on the last day of November, it didn’t take long for this year’s format to be repurposed for hilarious content.
And the possibilities are endless.
Draw inspo from Her Campus’ college recap:
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Trending Memes This Month: November 2022
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Wednesday
Wednesday Addams is known for her grim, hilarious one-liners — and they make for some pretty great memes.
So, when “Wednesday” dropped on Netflix, the internet didn’t waste any time repurposing Jenna Ortega’s rendition of the character into content.
Plus, there are plenty of non-verbal moments that are perfect on their own too.
See how record label FiXT turned this still of Wednesday and Enid into a relatable meme:
The White Lotus: Season 2
Dust off your finest beachwear (and your meme-making skills) because HBO Max’s The White Lotus has returned for season two.
And Aubrey Plaza's character, Harper, is incredibly meme-worthy.
Exhibit A: Later turned this breakfast scene into a relatable post for social media managers everywhere:
Exhibit B: Harper’s smoking helped recap some very real post-Thanksgiving work moments via Sunday Scaries:
Lindsay Lohan in Falling For Christmas
Lindsay Lohan is back and so are the memes.
In her new movie, “Falling For Christmas”, she plays a spoiled hotel heiress who loses her memory, meets a handsome local lodge owner, and well, you know the rest.
See how Later turned a scene from the film into a timeless meme:
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Trending Memes This Month: October 2022
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Heidi Klum as a Worm
This one takes “would you still love me if I were a worm?” to a whole new level.
The queen of Halloween, Heidi Klum, outdid herself yet again this spooky season when she showed up to her 21st annual Halloween party as a worm.
And it was as meme-able as it was memorable.
Perhaps the new phrase should be, “would you still love me if I were a meme?”
Spirit Halloween Costume
It's Halloween, so tis the season for Spirit Halloween costume parodies.
And they're as ridiculous as they are hilarious.
would u love me if i were a worm pic.twitter.com/sNm24t8Xqt
— The Notorious J.O.V. (@whotfisjovana) October 29, 2022
From that toxic ex to your iced coffee addiction, we highly recommend you create your own.
Of course, Later had to jump in too with an ode to social media managers:
Apologies for the jump scare. 😰 pic.twitter.com/IIUfWRmDL8
— Later (@latermedia) October 31, 2022
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Trending Memes This Month: September 2022
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Chris Pine Dissociating
Oh, we’re worrying darling. Chris Pine on the other hand? Memed.
While the internet couldn’t get enough of the “Don’t Worry Darling” premiere drama, it didn’t take long for Twitter to spread relatable content featuring the actor’s face:
me filling the room with negative energy bc i don’t wanna be there pic.twitter.com/q22wQ6GYVW
— Kate Halliwell (@katehalliwell) September 5, 2022
Aka, if you have some annoyance to share, there’s a Chris Pine for that.
chris pine rethinking his entire life decisions that lead him to this point pic.twitter.com/Xp8YjANTiM
— cat.🦫 (@lordeonfilm) September 5, 2022
Chef Carmy in the Kitchen
This viral meme moment features Jeremy Allen White as Chef Carmy from “The Bear” looking like a very serious chef in the midst of a cooking fiasco.
Use it to praise yourself for doing the bare minimum — especially while cooking.
me adding one (1) egg to instant ramen pic.twitter.com/Ci8OmxVT3U
— Amy-Leigh Gemstone (lolennui@mas.to) (@lolennui) September 12, 2022
See how Wendy’s made it work for their brand:
— Wendy’s (@Wendys) September 14, 2022
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Trending Memes This Month: August 2022
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It’s Corn!
It’s a meme about corn and it’s a beautiful thing!
The internet has been loving the “It’s Corn” song following Tariq’s viral interview about his favorite snack.
The beauty of this meme is it’s taken on many forms. All you really need is some nod to corn, and you’ve got it.
Look to Chips Ahoy! for inspo:
no one:
— Chips Ahoy! (@ChipsAhoy) August 26, 2022
me: ItS COrN🎶 pic.twitter.com/51LY6L32yK
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Trending Memes This Month: July 2022
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Little Miss
The internet brought author Roger Hargreaves’ “Little Miss” back to life this month with oddly specific versions of the children’s book character.
Whether you've felt called out or comforted by the ones you’ve seen, we strongly encourage your “Little Miss” remake.
Austin Butler’s Sweaty Elvis
The “Elvis” biopic dropped this month and the internet hasn’t missed the opportunity to meme it.
One scene in particular, where lead actor Austin Butler is noticeably sweaty, makes for some hilarious, relatable content:
Me tryna look cute in this 80 degree weather pic.twitter.com/hTwdgLgCfb
— Meech (@MediumSizeMeech) July 1, 2022
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