Top Memes of 2024 and How They Took Over the Internet

Miranda Davies

By Miranda Davies | Updated December 25, 2024

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2024 delivered some of the funniest and most creative memes, bringing us together through humor and relatability. From adorable animals to tech trends and Hollywood moments, these memes spread like wildfire, dominating social media platforms and group chats alike.

They not only entertained but also reflected the year’s cultural highlights. Let’s explore three standout meme phenomena that captured timelines and brought endless laughs to the internet this year.

The Capybara Takeover

Capybaras became the internet’s favorite animal in 2024.

Their chill demeanor made them perfect meme material, appearing in videos vibing with ducks, lounging in hot springs, or simply existing with unbothered confidence.

The “Capybara Remix” and captions like “Capybara supremacy” turned these adorable creatures into symbols of relaxation. Whether paired with relatable struggles or moments of Zen, capybaras became icons of pure, wholesome vibes.

Check out this example of a meme:

The “Vision Pro” Memes

Apple’s Vision Pro headset sparked a meme frenzy after its highly anticipated (and pricey) launch.

The futuristic, bulky design and $3,500 price tag became easy targets for internet humor. Memes featured people wearing the headset in absurd scenarios like showering or grocery shopping.

These parodies hilariously critiqued tech elitism and exaggerated the idea of blending virtual reality with everyday life. Vision Pro memes were everywhere.

Check out these funny “Vision Pro” memes:

“Cillian Murphy” Memes

Cillian Murphy memes exploded after his haunting performance in Oppenheimer.

Fans edited his intense expressions into every situation imaginable—work deadlines, existential crises, and even waiting for food delivery. The internet quickly turned Murphy’s piercing stare into a shorthand for dealing with stress.

From “Me after one coffee” to “When you realize Monday is tomorrow,” his relatable yet dramatic facial reactions made him a meme legend.

Check out some relatable memes here:

Miranda Davies

Miranda Davies

Hi, my name is Miranda Davies, and I’ve loved film and television all of my life. Some of my earliest memories involve me and family or friends catching the latest movies, or reclining on the couch to catch some awesome television, and I want to share that passion with fellow fans like you!The best way to celebrate film and television is to chat about it with people as equally passionate as you, so this website will be dedicated to being a hub for those that want to chat about their obsessions in a safe and welcoming environment that is fun to visit!