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This Week on the Internet: 5 Memes You’ll Pretend You Saw First

Intro

“From gorilla showdowns to kiss‑cam chaos, the internet’s been busy serving up the kind of content you can’t unsee — and wouldn’t want to.”

1️⃣ 100 Men vs. One Gorilla

  • The vibe: The absurd hypothetical fight that’s taken over TikTok and X — people debating strategies, making mock battle plans, and even animating the showdown.
  • Why it works: It’s peak internet — ridiculous, visual, and endlessly remixable.
  • Where it’s going: Expect merch and maybe even a parody video game.

2️⃣ Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal

  • The moment: At a Boston concert, the kiss cam caught a CEO and his HR exec in a very awkward embrace — both reportedly married.
  • Meme magic: Brands and meme pages jumped on it instantly, with captions about “career‑limiting moves” and “HR policies in action.”
  • Longevity: This one’s got legs — every future kiss cam fail will be compared to it.

3️⃣ Morgan Wallen’s “Get Me to God’s Country” Exit

  • The setup: After storming off SNL mid‑credits, Wallen posted a private jet pic with that now‑iconic caption.
  • Why it’s viral: It’s the perfect mix of drama, celebrity, and meme‑ready one‑liner.
  • Spin‑offs: People are using the phrase for everything from leaving bad dates to quitting jobs.

4️⃣ Holy F‑ing Airball

  • The trend: TikTok users dramatically overreacting to missed basketball shots — or anything that “misses” in life — with the phrase.
  • Why it’s sticky: It’s adaptable to sports, dating, cooking… basically any fail.
  • Next step: Watch for brand tie‑ins during sports season.

5️⃣ August Heat vs. Winter Feels

  • The contrast: Northern Hemisphere memes about melting in heat waves vs. Southern Hemisphere memes about bundling up.
  • Relatability factor: Everyone’s got weather complaints — and August delivers extremes.
  • Best example: “POV: You’re sweating through your shirt while someone in Australia is making snow angels.”


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