14 Everyday Things Millennials Turned Into Memes
Millennials have a way of turning ordinary things into something hilarious. Their creativity has transformed everyday items into viral memes. Check out 14 times millennials took something normal and made it funny.
1. Distracted Boyfriend
A stock photo of a man looking back at another woman while walking with his girlfriend became the canvas for countless interpretations about loyalty, choices, and human desire. What started as an everyday scene turned into a meme about everything from historical revolutions to brand preferences.
2. Doge
Such meme. Very internet. Wow. The internal monologue of a Shiba Inu, expressed in colorful Comic Sans, turned a simple dog photo into a commentary on pretty much anything. The absurdity of the broken English and the stare of the dog capture the spirit of millennial humor perfectly.
3. Grumpy Cat
The late Tardar Sauce, with her natural frown, became the face of discontent for an entire generation. Her perpetual scowl and captions like “I had fun once, it was awful” made her a beloved figure in pop culture, perfect for expressing dissatisfaction with… well, everything.
4. “Is This a Pigeon?”
A screenshot from a 90s Japanese anime of a character mistaking a butterfly for a pigeon is now used to highlight and poke fun at misunderstandings or mislabeling in various contexts, from scientific inaccuracies to everyday confusions.
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5. Exit 12
This meme features a car swerving off the highway at exit 12, symbolizing abrupt decisions and the frequent, often humorous detours we take in life. It’s been adapted to depict everything from sudden cravings to impulsive purchases.
6. Kermit sipping tea
“But that’s none of my business,” says Kermit the Frog as he casually sips tea, becoming the face of passive-aggressive commentary on personal choices and social situations. This meme is perfect for those times when you have a judgment to make but prefer to appear detached.
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7. Mocking SpongeBob
SpongeBob SquarePants, in a bizarre chicken-like pose, is used to mimic people’s words in a way that is intentionally irritating and infantile. It’s the millennial way of highlighting the absurdity or ridiculousness of someone’s statement.
8. Drake Hotline Bling
Drake’s dance moves from the “Hotline Bling” music video became a meme used to compare unfavorable things with much better alternatives. It’s a visual “yes” or “no” that has been applied to everything from food preferences to political choices.
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9. Salt Bae
Turkish chef Nusret Gökçe, who dramatically sprinkles salt on his steak, turned seasoning into an art form. His flamboyant pinch became a meme representing any act done with an unnecessary flair.
10. Woman Yelling at a Cat
A split-screen of a reality TV star yelling juxtaposed with a confused-looking cat at a dinner table encapsulates extreme emotional reactions to mundane situations. It’s perfect for those moments when responses are wildly disproportionate to the events at hand.
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11. Change My Mind
Sitting behind a sign at a table, commentator Steven Crowder invites people to challenge his preset claims, turning into a meme format for any unpopular or controversial opinions that invite debate, often in a tongue-in-cheek manner.
12. Blinking White Guy
The bewildered reaction of Drew Scanlon as he blinks in disbelief is the go-to meme for moments of shock, surprise, or when you just can’t believe what you just heard or saw. It captures the universal “wait, what?” moment.
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13. The Most Interesting Man in the World
“I don’t always drink beer, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.” This meme, based on the suave spokesperson from Dos Equis beer commercials, is adapted to express a mock-bravado about mundane tasks, such as “I don’t always make my bed, but when I do, I feel like the most interesting man in the world.”
14. This Is Fine
A dog sitting calmly in a room that’s on fire has become the emblem of denial and keeping cool under pressure, or in situations where everything is clearly not okay. It’s a darkly humorous take on how millennials often cope with stress and chaos.
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