2024 did not disappoint when it comes to memes. This year, many memes including ‘Very demure, very mindful’, ‘Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec’s casual pose’, to ‘Hwak Tuah’, were all over the internet. Looking back we still can’t stop laughing. Having said that, here’s a list of some of the popular viral memes and the stories behind them.
‘Very demure, very mindful’: The ‘very demure, very mindful’ meme was all over social media this year. What does it mean, you ask? The viral trend started when beauty influencer Jools Lebron shared a 40-second TikTok video of her polished makeup look. In the video, she described herself as ‘very demure, very mindful’, explaining that for her ‘demure’ meant being mindful, modest, and considerate – both of oneself and others. After the phrase went viral, many recreated their own versions.
Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec: Yusuf Dikec, who won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, grabbed a lot of attention this year. The pistol sharpshooter went viral for his iconic pose, resulting in hilarious memes. Can’t remember it? In the viral photo, Dikec was seen sporting a casual T-shirt, with one hand in his pocket and standing with swag while aiming.
Turkey sent a 51 yr old guy with no specialized lenses, eye cover or ear protection and got the silver medal pic.twitter.com/sFKcsRzvrw
— non aesthetic things (@PicturesFoIder) July 31, 2024
‘Love is Blind, Habibi’ star Nour El Haj: Nour was one of the most controversial contestants of ‘Love is Blind, Habibi’. She went viral for expressing her ‘high dating standards’. In one of the episodes, she said, “I don’t do coffee dates. I don’t do walking dates. I don’t do last-minute dates. I don’t do this. I need to see efforts. He has to book a very fine dining.” Soon, many shared their own versions on social media.
Luigi Mangione: UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson was shot on December 4, 2024, outside the Hilton Midtown hotel in New York City. CCTV footage released by the police showed an unnamed suspect wearing a hood shooting the victim with a pistol. The 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested in relation to the case. While the case is serious, many netizens flooded social media with memes.
Me liking all the Luigi Mangione thirst tweets pic.twitter.com/u9VcKmtKZb
— andrew💫 (@virgos_drewve) December 9, 2024
Dubai rainfall: UAE witnessed over one and a half year’s worth of rainfall earlier this year. Some took the opportunity to create memes whereas some prayed for the safety of Dubai.
When life gives you lemon 🍋
Make a lemonade 🥤#Dubai pic.twitter.com/cCnYQSahYV
— Dr MJ Augustine Vinod 🇮🇳 (@mjavinod) April 17, 2024
Hawk Tuah: Who can forget the viral ‘hawk tuah’ meme? If you’re confused about what it means, don’t worry as we’ve got you covered. During a street interview, Hailey Welch was asked, ‘What’s one move in bed that makes a man go crazy every time?’ She responded by saying, ‘Oh, you’ve got to give it that ‘hawk tuah’ and spit on that thang, you get me?’
Please internet keep them coming.