Memes have dominated internet culture for a long time, despite the lack of a clear timeline. Hundreds of familiar faces, dating back to Grumpy Cat or even Bad Luck Brian, can be found on the internet, thanks to all the laughs these images offer. Have you learned something about the fate of these people or animals? Don’t be worried. As you read on, you’ll discover how these internet phenomena are doing today. As you travel through time, be prepared to laugh a lot.
First World Problems
You were too excited to charge your phone and then noticed it was disconnected. It was going to be a bad day, as you already suspected. A phenomenon that only occurs in first-world societies. The photo was taken from a pair of Silvia Bottini performances. So her tears certainly are not in vain
First World Problems
Too Attached
It all began with a music video by Justin Bieber. The woman in this meme is Laina Morris, who produced a parody video for Justin Bieber’s single “Boyfriend.” It was a disturbing video that went viral quickly. She took advantage of the meme’s popularity to start a prosperous YouTube channel, and her Twitter account has since gone viral. In July 2019, she decided to take a break from social media in order to focus on her mental health. That was a smart decision on her part.
Too Attached
Get Going!
Success Kid might be familiar to some of you. He was one of the first to gain mainstream recognition and have his image repurposed on thousands of websites. His real name is Sammy Griner, and he was just a year old when the picture of him triumphantly clenching sand went viral. The best part is that his family was able to collect money for his father’s kidney transplant, thanks to the meme! There was a time when the internet wasn’t quite as bad as it is now!
Get Going!
Side-Eye Chloe
If you’re good with gifs and videos, you’ve probably already shared the Side-Eye Chloe meme with a friend. It’s the best way to respond to something that doesn’t sit well with you or to let others know that they’re acting out of character. Chloe is impossible to please, which is why she has become a social media phenomenon. When her parents told her she was going to Disneyland, she gave a flat answer. As they begin their careers, Chloe and her sister now have their own Instagram accounts.
Side-Eye Chloe
Scumbag Steve
His real name is Blake, but he used to be known by the nickname “Scumbag Steve.” The fact is that Blake took this photo as a joke while visiting his grandmother, and he had no idea it would go viral. He’s now just a regular guy trying to get by. “I’m Blake Boston from Boston, alias the OG meme Scumbag Steve, father of two boys,” his Twitter bio reads. Scumbag Steve was born on the internet, and his time has come to an end.
Scumbag Steve
Doggo
Who’s the good boy? Who among us is a happy, healthy boy?! Okay, enough with the talking to the photo as if the dog can hear, but it’s impossible not to ask this cute puppy if he’s a good boy! His name is Kabosu, and the meme is Doge. All his owner had to do was upload a funny picture to the website, and the internet took care of the rest. In the picture, he was a puppy, but now he’s a big kid!
Doggo
She’s So Confused
A meme like this comes in handy when your friends or family members say something to you that you don’t understand. Renata Sorrah, a Brazilian actress, is the Confused Math Lady, not some random person. She stars in telenovelas, and with how perplexing these shows can be, it’s understandable that she appears perplexed. Let’s be honest. We’ve all had those moments when we’re Confused Math Lady, and can’t think of a clever solution.
She’s So Confused
The Most Interesting Man
When you hear about a fascinating man on the planet, you almost certainly think of this guy. A Dos Equis commercial became one of the most successful memes in 2009. The person you see is called Jonathan Goldsmith. He took great pleasure in making challenging tasks appear to be child’s play. That worked well in meme culture, which is why it became so popular. He’s an actor in real life, but his ad campaign is perhaps his most well-known accomplishment.
The Most Interesting Man
Crying Piccolo Girl
March Madness is easy to get caught up in. Schools give it their all, hoping to win the National Championship game while staying academically sound. The band members are included in this. Senior Roxanne Chalifoux made her final appearance after Villanova was eliminated from the competition. It brought her to tears on live television, but she went on to perform on The Tonight Show again.
Crying Piccolo Girl
Bad Luck Brian
One of the original memes to have ever been made is Bad Luck Brian. It was one of those that people often shared when Brian first became famous. This meme would be effective if you use a bad luck scenario. The fact that he isn’t named Brian is funny. His name is Kyle Craven, and he has no idea how this picture ended up on the internet because it was not in his high school yearbook. He is now working in the building industry.
Bad Luck Brian
Fart Dude
Perhaps we’ve all been approached while attempting to “hold back” our gas when someone approaches us. “Holding it back” is easier for some people. Michael McGee was fighting stagnant air by playing keep-away. He was just attempting to make his forehead veins look more prominent. Michael was now 21 years old and had moved out on his own. Take note: He went to the same school as the Overly Attached Girl.
Fart Dude
Just Gavin
Gavin conceived one of the most illustrious plans ever devised on the internet. He seems perplexed and bemused at the same time. To sum up, he seems to be completely confused. On the internet, he has a larger-than-life social media presence. You could see his charm if you followed him on Twitter or Instagram. That will make him ecstatic!
Just Gavin
Clarity Clarence
This meme perfectly encapsulates that moment when something happens to you, and you become enlightened all of a sudden. Clarence, according to the meme culture, is the one who unexpectedly becomes smart. He’s really very dull. He’s done an outstanding job of disappearing from view, but he’ll never be forgotten.
Clarity Clarence
My Momma Said
When children grow older, most families must deal with younger siblings attempting to compete with older siblings. It’s not as much fun when you’re the younger sibling — just ask Cardi B. My Momma Said’s now-viral meme portrays the rap star as a little child as if she’s begging for permission to perform. If they don’t, she’s about to tell her mother that she won’t be able to go.
My Momma Said
Hide Them All!
If you run into this man, consider hiding your children and wife. Antoine Dodson became a viral joke after being interviewed by his local news channel in 2010. When asked about an intruder who broke into his home, he famously said, “Hide yo kids, hide yo mom.” People began creating remixes of songs that featured his voice image, which increased his popularity. He’s now dabbled in songwriting and has dabbled in acting.
Hide Them All!
Good Luck Charlie
Television shows have a reputation for creating some of the funniest meme images on the internet. The Disney show Good Luck Charlie, thanks to Mia Talerico, is a great example of this. In the film, Talerico portrayed Charlie and gave us this unforgettable scene. You can use the iconic shrug as an image when you don’t know how to solve someone else’s problem. She’s grown a little older and now works as an actress.
Good Luck Charlie
The Attractive Felon
Some may argue that his attractiveness is a crime. He was given the name “Felon Bae” after his mugshot went viral and a slew of people made jokes about it. His name is Jeremy Meeks, and he has developed a successful modeling career solely based on a single photograph. It was probably one of the few occasions that criminality paid off. People were gushing about him and his odd eye color on Twitter.
The Attractive Felon
The Aliens Guy
It was hard to justify anything to people who thought what you were saying was utterly nuts. Giorgio A. Tsoukalos was going through something similar at the time, and it transformed him into a common meme. Since he is an alien specialist, the subject he discussed was extraterrestrials. Because of this viral moment, he’s become well-known, and he’s now attempting to share his encounters with extraterrestrial beings with a larger audience.
The Aliens Guy
Mr. Why, You Always Lying?
Nick Fraser decided to cover Next’s “Too Close” to increase his social media following. His video went viral, prompting the development of a meme featuring his “lying” face. His social media followers expanded as a result of the increased interest, and he now uses exclusive funny clips to keep his fans laughing. His career did not take off as quickly as others, but he is still one of the most well-known influencers on the planet.
Mr. Why, You Always Lying?
Grumpy Cat
Grumpy Cat is a unique and enduring meme. This cat embodies how it feels to wake up on Monday after a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. This cat’s celebrity grew to the point that she had a book, a shoe line, and a well-followed Instagram account. Unfortunately, the last of her nine lives ended in May of this year. Thousands of memes feature her profile, even though she is no longer physically present.
Grumpy Cat
Hide The Pain Herold
The day’s theme was “Hide the Pain.” Even though he laughs, Herold, the man who laughs, seems to be battling the urge to cry. All in the way he keeps his eyes uncertain gives the impression that he’s concealing something that most of us can relate to at some point in our lives. The guy with the famous word is Andras Arato, a very popular Hungarian on social media. Harold reveled in his popularity, even giving a Ted Talk on the feeling of being a living meme. At the moment, he can be seen banging his drum at a Manchester City match.
Hide The Pain Herold
Mr. Photogenic
When running a marathon, you should expect to feel as exhausted as you are. Zeddie Little seemed to be as happy as ever on the inside. When running a long distance, few people, let alone a marathon runner, can maintain such a calm and relaxed demeanor. Zeddie received the moniker “Ridiculously Photogenic Man” as a result. The long-distance runner was also featured on Good Morning America as a result of this meme. He’s still capturing stunning photographs with ease these days.
Mr. Photogenic
Blinking Guy
After posing with his eyes wide open and then closing them and “blinking,” Drew Scanlon received the pseudonym “Blinking Man.” Depending on the caption, fans of the meme would sometimes repeat one or both images to make it seem that he was blinking for a longer or shorter period of time, or more or less often. Drew may have one of the most famous meme stories due to his use of fame to begin his career. He now has a popular YouTube channel and a Patreon page where fans can financially support him.
Blinking Guy
The Old El Paso Girl
Can you recall the Old El Paso commercials from back in the day? Mia Agraviador was the little girl who convinced everyone in town that hard and soft tacos could coexist. “Why not both?” became a common catchphrase for various topics, and the meme was born. Mia is no longer an actress because she is much older. We’re sure the lovely young lady always enjoys soft and hard tacos as she pursues her studies.
The Old El Paso Girl
Disaster Girl
Then four years old, Zoe Roth became known as Disaster Girl after a photo of her posing in front of a burning building went viral. Even though the little girl has nothing to do with the crash, the photograph reveals that she is concealing something. Zoe has grown older, and her sly demeanor seems to have gone. Although she is now a graduate student, she also enjoys making fun of her childhood nickname. She certainly enjoyed taking this picture by the bonfire.
Disaster Girl
The Roll Safe Guy
Kayode Ewumi dared to pursue his dreams when he built a hilarious Vine account. He then collaborated with a friend to create a hilarious broadcast, which he shared on YouTube. After two million views, this think face meme was born. Their work was so well received that BBC 3 picked it up. For his role as the lead in BBC’s Are You Being Served, Kayode won the BAFTA Breakthrough Brit of 2016. He gave a TED Talk to share his story and inspire others.
The Roll Safe Guy
Ermahgerd! It’s That Girl!
Maddie Goldenberger was just like every other kid before she discovered the Goosebumps books. At that point, she transformed into the Ermahgerd girl. This picture was taken in the late 1990s and soon went viral on the internet. Maddie started her career as a nurse after playing basketball in college. We can’t say for certain how she feels about Goosebumps these days, but we’re sure she’s still a fan.
Ermahgerd! It’s That Girl!
Conceited The Rapper
Conceited, a well-known rapper inspired this meme. As shown by his duck face, lips, and raised brows, someone has said something questionable. That’s why the picture has become so well-known and relatable. Conceited is still active as a rapper and has featured on MTV’s Wild n’ Down. You can watch one of his many rap battles on the internet. Fight Box Networks, an organization dedicated to fighting culture, was also founded by him.
Conceited The Rapper
The Squinting Woman
Kalin Elisabeth is a beautiful social media influencer in the middle of a photoshoot when the camera inadvertently took a less flattering clip. In the photo above, she was hunched over and squinting, the perfect posture for a viral meme. Fortunately for her, the attention her funny meme gained culminated in an explosion of new followers on her social media accounts. She now enjoys brag-worthy about her advanced modeling skills on social media. However, we’re keeping our fingers crossed for the funny candid from her.
The Squinting Woman
Lil Terrio
Just one of the Lil Terrio memes went viral on the internet. Since going viral after sharing some amusing Vine dance moves, the young boy has become an internet sensation. The young dancer has already started busting moves with a slew of rappers who have imitated his moves. There is a slew of young lad interviews on Vine these days discussing life after becoming a child star. Many Instagram users want to see him.
Lil Terrio
Cash Me Outside
Danielle Bregoli surprised the audience with her appearance on Dr. Phil, where she spoke in convoluted slang to the point of wondering whether she had finished fifth grade. “Cash me outside, how about that?” she said. “Let’s take this outside” was the translation for those unfamiliar with the word. Danielle’s mother thought the show’s angsty youth were “all talk.” Bhad Bhabie was Danielle Bregoli’s new moniker as a rapper.
Cash Me Outside
Nick Young Looking Curious
Some basketball fans knew who Nick Young was, but most just knew him from a joke that went viral on the internet. Someone decided to place question marks in Nick Young’s photo because he seemed perplexed. It soon became a joke after going viral. Nick Young became a free agent after playing for the LA Lakers and Denver Nuggets, and some can remember his brief relationship with rapper Iggy Azalea.
Nick Young Looking Curious
The Hipster Barista
Dustin Cole seemed to be an average barista at first, but a one-on-one interview changed his life forever. Dustin was wearing a dark scarf, black glasses, and a low v-neck shirt with tattoos on the front. People automatically thought of him as a hipster barista when they saw the photo. Despite the fact that everyone mocked his style, he gained fame when his picture became a meme.
The Hipster Barista
Friend-Zone Johnny
It was bad that Johnny became a meme for the wrong reasons. Friend-Zone John gave flowers and sweets to a girl to wish her a happy birthday. The girl who wanted to share Johnny’s social media photo referred to him as a great friend. Fortunately, the girl made up for her mistake as another meme emerged later. “Jokes on you,” said the caption, when Jonny was photographed with his arm around the girl.
Friend Zone Johnny
The Skateboarding Professor
We believe that if all college professors were skateboarders, college and university dropout rates would be lower. Tom Winter proved that we could all be amazing, no matter how old or young we were. The college professor has no qualms about cruising around campus on his skateboard. Tom Winter chose to skateboard to benefit his community rather than to look cool.
The Skateboarding Professor
It’s Too Darn High!
Jimmy McMillian became an internet sensation after he was filmed during a tense conversation. During a discussion, he said that the rent was much too much. It became a hashtag so anyone could relate to Jimmy McMillian’s relatable words. Jimmy was also a vocal opponent who wasn’t afraid to show off his karate skills in public. It won’t be long before Jimmy McMillian becomes yet another meme.
It’s Too Darn High!
Alex From Target
No one was able to completely describe what the Alex From Target meme was all about. It showed a young Target employee packing items into a suitcase. Because of the meme’s popularity, he was invited to appear on Ellen Degeneres’ talk show. The meme’s creator was a typical young teen with a supportive girlfriend and a large Instagram following.
Alex From Target
Crying, Old Man
We usually feel a pang in our hearts when we see an older adult crying, but the Crying Old Man meme turned out to be hilarious. They used the meme to illustrate how lighthearted jokes can turn a frown upside down. Bernard Cribbins, a Doctor Who star, was the mastermind behind the meme. During his final episode on the show, he took the picture, which led to the meme’s improvement.
Crying Old Man
Annoyed Picard
Someone came up with the idea of taking a screen capture years after Star Trek’s episode: The Next Generation became popular. The meme became so popular that the Annoyed Picard amused even those who had never heard of Star Trek. Sir Patrick Stewart, the popular actor, was fortunate in that he kept his cheerful demeanor. Sir Patrick Stewart’s career took off, and the meme helped him gain more fame.
Annoyed Picard
10 Guy
The 10 Guy meme featured a man who claimed to be inebriated and under the influence of drugs. The term “10 Man” was coined to describe someone who had nothing but turned metaphysical. Even though they often used the pseudonym 10 Guy, no one knew who the individual was. We had no idea what the individual was up to at the time, which is unfortunate.
10 Guy