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Calculated Shard: 85 (from laksa017)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa085.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.themarysue.com/best-memes-of-2022-ranked/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.themarysue.com/best-memes-of-2022-ranked/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/best-memes-of-2022-ranked\/","crawl_time":1776240641,"first_indexed_time":1670517611,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,themarysue!www,\/best-memes-of-2022-ranked\/ s443","src_root_hash":"17844733798144582885","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Best Memes of 2022, Ranked | The Mary Sue","meta_descriptions":["As 2022 comes to a close, you can track most of the year's biggest pop culture events, trends, and obsessions through memes. Here are this year's 10 best."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"By\nDec 8th, 2022, 11:36 am\nRecommended Videos\n2022 is drawing to a close, which means it’s time to look back and reminisce on the year. What better way to do so than through the hilarious and sarcastic lens of memes? Most of the major pop culture events of the year can be tracked wholly through memes. From popular app releases to cheating scandals and\nElon Musk’s takeover of Twitter\n, we can always count on the internet to capture every major happening with an appealing dash of dark humor.\nWhile most of the memes are reactions to releases, scandals, major events, and shake-ups, some of them are solely just for fun. In some cases, the internet just saw something that was a bit odd and humorous and decided to capitalize on it. In an increasingly chaotic world, it’s becoming all the more important to continue holding onto the things that make us laugh, even if we\ndon’t always know quite why they do\n. Here are the 10 best meme trends of 2022, ranked to the funniest.\n10.\nPokémon Scarlet & Violet\n(Nintendo)\nPokémon Scarlet & Violet\nis a Nintendo game that was released in November for the Switch. The highly anticipated game marks the latest installment in the hugely popular\nPokémon\nfranchise and video game series. Unfortunately, it had a less-than-ideal launch when players began to complain about the game being riddled with glitches and performance issues (which Nintendo has vowed to fix with updates). While the 10 million players who bought copies waited for the issues to be resolved, they took to social media to make funny memes about the glitches, and just about\nScarlet & Violet\nin general.\n9. Wordle\n(Brandon Bell, Getty Images)\nInitially released to the public on October 21, 2021, Wordle truly exploded in popularity in 2022. Users became obsessed with the word streaks, sharing their Wordle results with others and desperately trying to guess the word of the day. Wordle gained further prominence when the\nNew York Times\nbought the game for an undisclosed seven-figure amount and vowed to keep it free for users. Of course, with the intense popularity came a wave of Wordle memes with internet users capturing how surprisingly difficult and addicting the game is.\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/schlazor\/status\/1483445771156480003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1483445771156480003%7Ctwgr%5E03e4906ef7d070b04a76643c0c3142fdc96f35d3%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fmadisonmcgee%2Fwordle-funny-tweets\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/itskelsbells\/status\/1492518737949478912\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/zero__cool\/status\/1476732283189178369\n8.\nEuphoria\nHigh School\n(HBO)\nEuphoria\nseason 2 premiered in 2022 and brought the show to the forefront of the internet’s mind again after a nearly two-and-a-half-year break between seasons. While achieving critical acclaim,\nEuphoria\nhas also received some criticism for portraying high school students alongside explicit content, including drug use and sexuality. However, others found humor in the outlandishly dark nature of\nEuphoria\n‘s high school and turned those takes into memes. The hilarious memes give suggestions for what kind of teachers should teach at the high school, interrogate what kind of budget the school has, and question how those students are passing high school when they’re never seen studying or doing homework.\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/dom_ingram5\/status\/1495597398692962306\neuphoria high school average ACT score is 12\n— chunky fila (@chunkyfila)\nJanuary 10, 2022\n7. Elon Musk Twitter\n(Dimitrios Kambouris, Getty Images for The Met Museum \/ Vogue)\nAfter years of expressing an interest in purchasing Twitter, billionaire business magnate Elon Musk officially wrapped up his acquisition of the social media platform on October 27. He expressed interest in lifting “censorship” on Twitter and using the platform to encourage free speech—of course, the site has been a mess since his acquisition, as he laid off a significant portion of the company and instilled an $8 monthly subscription for a blue check mark. Since then, he has verified several accounts belonging to extremists and fostered an environment of hate speech on the platform. Naturally, the internet’s response was to tackle the acquisition with some dark humor and roast Musk with several hilarious memes.\nElon musk is Ugly\nyou know this is true because this tweet says official\n— maia (@mxmtoon)\nNovember 9, 2022\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/shashj\/status\/1591020678941396992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1591020678941396992%7Ctwgr%5E6ff82965e5f0099ac6bc81327a5e8a2b2a59aa99%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indy100.com%2Fviral%2Felon-musk-twitter-memes-jokes\n6. Girl Explaining\nSEE HE SOLD HER MASTERS WITHOUT GIVING HER A CHANCE TO BUY THEM AND THE GUY WHO OWNS THEM HAS ALWAYS BEEN A DICK TO HER SO SHE’S RE RECORDING HER OLD ALBUMS RENDERING HIS PURCHASE NEARLY WORTHLESS AND THATS WHY YOU HAVE TO STREAM THE RE RECORDS ONLY—\npic.twitter.com\/vlxLrAf5ad\n— ellie schnitt (@holy_schnitt)\nAugust 18, 2022\nThe Girl Explaining meme broke out in the summer of 2022, though the\ninitial picture was snapped in 2018\n. A woman at a party was taking photos to capture the event and realized that, in one photo, two kids in the background had photobombed her. In the background, a girl appears to be insistently explaining something in her unamused boyfriend’s ear. It turns out that she was actually singing along to a song while her tired then-boyfriend listened. However, the photo exploded and went viral in 2022 as internet users began to create memes guessing what deep philosophical insights the girl in the photo was explaining to her boyfriend.\nEVEN THOUGH THE PIECE OF DEBRIS IS PHYSICALLY LARGE ENOUGH FOR BOTH JACK AND ROSE, IT IS VERY CLEAR WHEN HE TRIES TO CLIMB UP THAT IT’S NOT BUOYANT ENOUGH WHICH IS THE REAL PROBLEM. FURTHERMORE HIS SACRIFICE ON BEHALF OF THE WOMAN HE LOVES IS AN IMPORTANT CHARACTER MOMENT FOR A M\npic.twitter.com\/6C97rrfEsM\n— kateyrich (@kateyrich)\nAugust 17, 2022\nTHEY CALL IT QUIET QUITTING BUT IT'S REALLY JUST DOING YOUR JOB REQUIREMENTS DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS PEOPLE DESERVE A GOOD WORK\/LIFE BALANCE AND NOT ANSWERING A WORK EMAIL AT 10PM ISN'T QUITTING IT'S JUST BEING A NORMAL HUMAN WHO HAS A LIFE AND SETS HEALTHY BOUNDARIES\npic.twitter.com\/uEto7i42VP\n— LinkedIn (@LinkedIn)\nAugust 18, 2022\nSO THE THING ABOUT MR. DARCY IS COLIN FIRTH IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AS THE DEFINITIVE PORTRAYAL, UPTIGHT HOTTIE YOU LOVE TO HATE, BUT THEN MATTHEW MCFAYDEN, HE PLAYS THAT ONE GUY YOU HATE ON SUCCESSION, GIVES HIM A PUPPY-LIKE VULNERABILITY WHICH IS WHY WE ALL KNOW THE HANDFLEX–\npic.twitter.com\/pkgDPU8WDx\n— Danielle May B. Here (@Builtahouse)\nAugust 17, 2022\n5. Liz Truss\n(Carl Court, Getty Images)\nLiz Truss is a British politician who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom … for a month. She officially took on the position on September 6, when the UK was already edging towards crisis due to the escalating cost of living. On September 23, she proposed a controversial budget that abolished the 45% tax rate on top of income and introduced other drastic taxation-cutting measures.\nThe Economist\npredicted that she wouldn’t last long\nand that she had “the shelf-life of lettuce.” This resulted in the\nDaily Star\nholding a live stream to see if Truss could outlive lettuce. Turns out, she couldn’t, as she resigned on October 20, sparking numerous memes roasting her for being unable to outlive lettuce.\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/FPLMoose\/status\/1583084833701756928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1583084833701756928%7Ctwgr%5Ea17a2894ecb7198e6bcb7d6882866a6165ddfdcf%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-39261462851099564169.ampproject.net%2F2211182146000%2Fframe.html\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/danjh2010\/status\/1583545340233322497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1583545340233322497%7Ctwgr%5E3a0838e0967dcfd841fb3d53cdca42df6b3ec2a6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pajiba.com%2Fweb_culture%2Fjust-all-the-best-liz-truss-memes-because-its-still-hilarious.php\n4. Elmo vs. Rocco\n(HBO)\nEarly in 2022, the internet was absolutely tickled by a clip of Elmo losing it over Zoe’s pet rock, Rocco. Elmo has always been exasperated by Rocco and the fact that he is 1) an imaginary friend, and 2) a rock. When Zoe tries to give Rocco a cookie that Elmo wants, Elmo goes off on Rocco, and the internet was surprised with just how much shade he throws at the rock. The clip was shared on Twitter on January 3, where it racked up 9.1 million views and soon sparked several hilarious memes capturing Elmo’s abhorrence of poor Rocco.\n3. Negroni Sbagliato with Prosecco\n(HBO Max)\nToward the end of September,\nHouse of the Dragon\nstars Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke sat down to ask each other some fun “get to know me” type questions for HBO Max. During the interview, D’Arcy is asked what their go-to order at the bar is, to which they respond, “A Negroni Sbagliato, with Prosecco in it.” Cooke responds, “Oh, stunning!” Unexpectedly, the entire internet,\nespecially the LGBTQ+ community\n, fell in love with the way that D’Arcy says the name of the drink, sparking a torrent of memes.\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/mych3micalswift\/status\/1598766469965574144\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/liamgareau\/status\/1579257745022517254?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1579257745022517254%7Ctwgr%5Ecaa24277e68226aa3f50eea7924d24843bac0c12%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fdavidmack%2Fnegroni-sbagliato-prosecco\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/sckberry\/status\/1579469179534860294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1579469179534860294%7Ctwgr%5Ecaa24277e68226aa3f50eea7924d24843bac0c12%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fdavidmack%2Fnegroni-sbagliato-prosecco\n2. Adam Levine’s DMs\n(NBC)\nIf there was anyone more in need of a meme-roasting than Liz Truss\nthis year, it was Adam Levine\n. The\nMaroon 5\nsinger came under scrutiny after Instagram model Sumner Stroh revealed that she had an affair with him. Not only that, but he texted her asking her for permission to name his pregnant wife’s unborn child “Sumner.” Stroh also shared the other cringey DMs Levine sent her, which were akin to something a teenage boy might write instead of a married 43-year-old singer\/songwriter. The internet had a blast making countless memes out of his DMs.\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/SaeedDiCaprio\/status\/1572696863081664514\n1. It’s Morbin’ Time\n(Sony)\nThe internet works in funny ways and one of the funniest was turning\nMorbius\nfrom the most unremarkable movie of the year into one that people couldn’t stop talking about. Shortly after\nMorbius\nbombed at the box office and received scathing reviews, the internet created a fictional catchphrase\nfor the character: “It’s Morbin’ time.”\n—a spin on the Power Rangers’ phrase, “It’s morphin’ time.” It’s Morbin’ Time became a viral meme as viewers imagined Morbius showing up all over the world and saying, “It’s Morbin’ Time.” Users even began to demand a\nMorbius 2\njust for the sake of hearing him say the catchphrase.\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/FroakieT\/status\/1530694194259537920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1530694194259537920%7Ctwgr%5E5583b90278353068a05a2fef089257a9af558460%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themarysue.com%2Fmorbius-memes-morbin-time-fans-demand-morbius-2%2F\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/JoseJoestaar\/status\/1530561186768556032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1530561186768556032%7Ctwgr%5E5583b90278353068a05a2fef089257a9af558460%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themarysue.com%2Fmorbius-memes-morbin-time-fans-demand-morbius-2%2F\n(featured image: iStock)\nHave a tip we should know?\ntips@themarysue.com\nAuthor\nRachel Ulatowski\nRachel Ulatowski is a Staff Writer for The Mary Sue, who frequently covers DC, Marvel, Star Wars, literature, and celebrity news. She has over three years of experience in the digital media and entertainment industry, and her works can also be found on Screen Rant, JustWatch, and Tell-Tale TV. She enjoys running, reading, snarking on YouTube personalities, and working on her future novel when she's not writing professionally. You can find more of her writing on Twitter at @RachelUlatowski.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/best-memes-of-2022-ranked\/#wrap)\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/membership-account\/membership-levels\/)[Login](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/login\/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themarysue.com%2Fbest-memes-of-2022-ranked%2F)\n\n- [News](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/category\/news\/)\n- [Movies & TV](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/category\/movies-and-tv\/)\n- [Books](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/category\/books\/)\n- [Big on the Internet](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/category\/big-on-the-internet\/)\n- [Comics](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/category\/comics\/)\n- [Space](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/category\/space\/)\n- [Gaming](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/category\/gaming\/)\n- [About](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/about\/)\n- 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‘Donald Trump could drop a nuke and I’d still vote Republican over Democrat,’ but then Tells Trump to ‘Shut Up’](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/megyn-kelly-donald-trump-could-drop-a-nuke-and-id-still-vote-republican-over-democrat-but-then-tells-trump-to-shut-up\/)\n\n# 10 Best Memes of 2022, Ranked\n##\nBy\n\nRachel Ulatowski\n\nDec 8th, 2022, 11:36 am\n\n1 comment\n\n[![submit to reddit](<data:image\/png;base64, 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>)](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit)\n\n![The infamous guy, workin hard and hardly workin](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Old-Man-Thumbs-Up-Meme.jpeg?resize=2318%2C1545)\n\nRecommended Videos\n\n2022 is drawing to a close, which means it’s time to look back and reminisce on the year. What better way to do so than through the hilarious and sarcastic lens of memes? Most of the major pop culture events of the year can be tracked wholly through memes. From popular app releases to cheating scandals and [Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/hero-rescues-every-twitter-meme-from-sites-collapse\/), we can always count on the internet to capture every major happening with an appealing dash of dark humor.\n\nWhile most of the memes are reactions to releases, scandals, major events, and shake-ups, some of them are solely just for fun. In some cases, the internet just saw something that was a bit odd and humorous and decided to capitalize on it. In an increasingly chaotic world, it’s becoming all the more important to continue holding onto the things that make us laugh, even if we [don’t always know quite why they do](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/jared-leto-responds-to-morbin-time-morbius-memes\/). Here are the 10 best meme trends of 2022, ranked to the funniest.\n\n## 10\\. *Pokémon Scarlet & Violet*\n![Image of Quaxly, the clearly superior starter Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet & Silver.](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Pokemon-Scarlet-and-Violet-Quaxly.webp?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675)\n\n(Nintendo)\n\n*Pokémon Scarlet & Violet* is a Nintendo game that was released in November for the Switch. The highly anticipated game marks the latest installment in the hugely popular *Pokémon* franchise and video game series. Unfortunately, it had a less-than-ideal launch when players began to complain about the game being riddled with glitches and performance issues (which Nintendo has vowed to fix with updates). While the 10 million players who bought copies waited for the issues to be resolved, they took to social media to make funny memes about the glitches, and just about *Scarlet & Violet* in general.\n\n> keep seeings tweets about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet on my timeline that look like this [pic.twitter.com\/LfjdH3g8hX](https:\/\/t.co\/LfjdH3g8hX)\n> \n> — John Jon (@mapachepoison) [November 20, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/mapachepoison\/status\/1594392127651315712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n> 30 year olds who stayed up playing Pokémon Scarlet and Violet last night: [pic.twitter.com\/vTrDBctfBB](https:\/\/t.co\/vTrDBctfBB)\n> \n> — Mal (@Simsationcity) [November 18, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/Simsationcity\/status\/1593613753169371136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n> GameFreak presenting Scarlet and Violet to The Pokemon Company like: [pic.twitter.com\/ec3uxZthbr](https:\/\/t.co\/ec3uxZthbr)\n> \n> — TRAFON(s Backup Account) (@RiseFallNickBck) [November 26, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/RiseFallNickBck\/status\/1596639941357813760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n## 9\\. Wordle\n![In this photo illustration, the word game Wordle is shown on a mobile phone](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/wordle-bot-spoiler.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C800)\n\n(Brandon Bell, Getty Images)\n\nInitially released to the public on October 21, 2021, Wordle truly exploded in popularity in 2022. Users became obsessed with the word streaks, sharing their Wordle results with others and desperately trying to guess the word of the day. Wordle gained further prominence when the *New York Times* bought the game for an undisclosed seven-figure amount and vowed to keep it free for users. Of course, with the intense popularity came a wave of Wordle memes with internet users capturing how surprisingly difficult and addicting the game is.\n\n> [\\#Wordle](https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Wordle?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Meme 114 1\/6 [pic.twitter.com\/NnRjbvaPwR](https:\/\/t.co\/NnRjbvaPwR)\n> \n> — Mason ? (@MasonZolman) [January 14, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/MasonZolman\/status\/1482062610291908609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/schlazor\/status\/1483445771156480003?ref\\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1483445771156480003%7Ctwgr%5E03e4906ef7d070b04a76643c0c3142fdc96f35d3%7Ctwcon%5Es1\\_\\&ref\\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fmadisonmcgee%2Fwordle-funny-tweets\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/itskelsbells\/status\/1492518737949478912\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/zero\\_\\_cool\/status\/1476732283189178369\n\n## 8\\. *Euphoria* High School\n![Rue at the carnival in Euphoria](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Euphoria.jpeg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675)\n\n(HBO)\n\n*Euphoria* season 2 premiered in 2022 and brought the show to the forefront of the internet’s mind again after a nearly two-and-a-half-year break between seasons. While achieving critical acclaim, *Euphoria* has also received some criticism for portraying high school students alongside explicit content, including drug use and sexuality. However, others found humor in the outlandishly dark nature of *Euphoria*‘s high school and turned those takes into memes. The hilarious memes give suggestions for what kind of teachers should teach at the high school, interrogate what kind of budget the school has, and question how those students are passing high school when they’re never seen studying or doing homework.\n\n> the jesus they would pray to at euphoria high if it was a catholic private school [pic.twitter.com\/OFbG8yC08f](https:\/\/t.co\/OFbG8yC08f)\n> \n> — dani (@chilaquilesgir1) [January 11, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/chilaquilesgir1\/status\/1480940613688348673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/dom\\_ingram5\/status\/1495597398692962306\n\n> the guidance counselor at euphoria high school [pic.twitter.com\/KkK162WzER](https:\/\/t.co\/KkK162WzER)\n> \n> — 🍉🌺 (@ctrlglow) [March 28, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/ctrlglow\/status\/1508270594156072967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n> euphoria high school average ACT score is 12\n> \n> — chunky fila (@chunkyfila) [January 10, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/chunkyfila\/status\/1480635355892178944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n## 7\\. Elon Musk Twitter\n![Elon Musk frowns slightly wearing a tux on a red carpet.](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/elon-musk-twitter-election-midterms.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C800)\n\n(Dimitrios Kambouris, Getty Images for The Met Museum \/ Vogue)\n\nAfter years of expressing an interest in purchasing Twitter, billionaire business magnate Elon Musk officially wrapped up his acquisition of the social media platform on October 27. He expressed interest in lifting “censorship” on Twitter and using the platform to encourage free speech—of course, the site has been a mess since his acquisition, as he laid off a significant portion of the company and instilled an \\$8 monthly subscription for a blue check mark. Since then, he has verified several accounts belonging to extremists and fostered an environment of hate speech on the platform. Naturally, the internet’s response was to tackle the acquisition with some dark humor and roast Musk with several hilarious memes.\n\n> Elon musk is Ugly   \n>   \n> you know this is true because this tweet says official\n> \n> — maia (@mxmtoon) [November 9, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/mxmtoon\/status\/1590368263850323969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n> Elon Musk checking his texts after hurting every brand in America for \\$8 a month [pic.twitter.com\/AVcRej6lAt](https:\/\/t.co\/AVcRej6lAt)\n> \n> — Fifty Shades of Whey (@davenewworld\\_2) [November 11, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/davenewworld_2\/status\/1591025273012625413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n> Hey [@elonmusk](https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)   \n> Photographic proof I am not a parody and totally real  \n>   \n> Lots of love   \n>   \n> J [pic.twitter.com\/ivtXwjTEio](https:\/\/t.co\/ivtXwjTEio)\n> \n> — Jesus H Christ! (@ThatBloke\\_Jesus) [November 11, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThatBloke_Jesus\/status\/1591033981122019329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/shashj\/status\/1591020678941396992?ref\\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1591020678941396992%7Ctwgr%5E6ff82965e5f0099ac6bc81327a5e8a2b2a59aa99%7Ctwcon%5Es1\\_\\&ref\\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indy100.com%2Fviral%2Felon-musk-twitter-memes-jokes\n\n> Elon Musk after buying Twitter 😭🤣[@elonmusk](https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com\/TYCCcshVgj](https:\/\/t.co\/TYCCcshVgj)\n> \n> — ☠SirWhoDey☠ (@SirWhoDey) [November 11, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/SirWhoDey\/status\/1591053635722838016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n## 6\\. Girl Explaining\n> SEE HE SOLD HER MASTERS WITHOUT GIVING HER A CHANCE TO BUY THEM AND THE GUY WHO OWNS THEM HAS ALWAYS BEEN A DICK TO HER SO SHE’S RE RECORDING HER OLD ALBUMS RENDERING HIS PURCHASE NEARLY WORTHLESS AND THATS WHY YOU HAVE TO STREAM THE RE RECORDS ONLY— [pic.twitter.com\/vlxLrAf5ad](https:\/\/t.co\/vlxLrAf5ad)\n> \n> — ellie schnitt (@holy\\_schnitt) [August 18, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/holy_schnitt\/status\/1560109219495518208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nThe Girl Explaining meme broke out in the summer of 2022, though the [initial picture was snapped in 2018](https:\/\/nypost.com\/2022\/08\/22\/the-real-story-about-the-viral-girl-explaining-meme-it-was-hilarious\/). A woman at a party was taking photos to capture the event and realized that, in one photo, two kids in the background had photobombed her. In the background, a girl appears to be insistently explaining something in her unamused boyfriend’s ear. It turns out that she was actually singing along to a song while her tired then-boyfriend listened. However, the photo exploded and went viral in 2022 as internet users began to create memes guessing what deep philosophical insights the girl in the photo was explaining to her boyfriend.\n\n> EVEN THOUGH THE PIECE OF DEBRIS IS PHYSICALLY LARGE ENOUGH FOR BOTH JACK AND ROSE, IT IS VERY CLEAR WHEN HE TRIES TO CLIMB UP THAT IT’S NOT BUOYANT ENOUGH WHICH IS THE REAL PROBLEM. FURTHERMORE HIS SACRIFICE ON BEHALF OF THE WOMAN HE LOVES IS AN IMPORTANT CHARACTER MOMENT FOR A M [pic.twitter.com\/6C97rrfEsM](https:\/\/t.co\/6C97rrfEsM)\n> \n> — kateyrich (@kateyrich) [August 17, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/kateyrich\/status\/1560037651855581184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n> THEY CALL IT QUIET QUITTING BUT IT'S REALLY JUST DOING YOUR JOB REQUIREMENTS DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS PEOPLE DESERVE A GOOD WORK\/LIFE BALANCE AND NOT ANSWERING A WORK EMAIL AT 10PM ISN'T QUITTING IT'S JUST BEING A NORMAL HUMAN WHO HAS A LIFE AND SETS HEALTHY BOUNDARIES [pic.twitter.com\/uEto7i42VP](https:\/\/t.co\/uEto7i42VP)\n> \n> — LinkedIn (@LinkedIn) [August 18, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/LinkedIn\/status\/1560379027109679105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n> SO THE THING ABOUT MR. DARCY IS COLIN FIRTH IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AS THE DEFINITIVE PORTRAYAL, UPTIGHT HOTTIE YOU LOVE TO HATE, BUT THEN MATTHEW MCFAYDEN, HE PLAYS THAT ONE GUY YOU HATE ON SUCCESSION, GIVES HIM A PUPPY-LIKE VULNERABILITY WHICH IS WHY WE ALL KNOW THE HANDFLEX– [pic.twitter.com\/pkgDPU8WDx](https:\/\/t.co\/pkgDPU8WDx)\n> \n> — Danielle May B. Here (@Builtahouse) [August 17, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/Builtahouse\/status\/1559987227400208385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n## 5\\. Liz Truss\n![A close-up of Liz Truss smirking](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/liz-truss-queen-john-oliver.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C800)\n\n(Carl Court, Getty Images)\n\nLiz Truss is a British politician who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom … for a month. She officially took on the position on September 6, when the UK was already edging towards crisis due to the escalating cost of living. On September 23, she proposed a controversial budget that abolished the 45% tax rate on top of income and introduced other drastic taxation-cutting measures. [*The Economist* predicted that she wouldn’t last long](https:\/\/graziadaily.co.uk\/life\/in-the-news\/best-liz-truss-memes-gifs\/) and that she had “the shelf-life of lettuce.” This resulted in the *Daily Star* holding a live stream to see if Truss could outlive lettuce. Turns out, she couldn’t, as she resigned on October 20, sparking numerous memes roasting her for being unable to outlive lettuce.\n\n> \"This is not an office I have sought, or ever expected to hold, but I am ready to answer the nation's call in this moment of crisis\" [pic.twitter.com\/qDOVQMC4wQ](https:\/\/t.co\/qDOVQMC4wQ)\n> \n> — Rob Kenny (@Rob\\_Kenny\\_) [October 20, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/Rob_Kenny_\/status\/1583076785625137153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/FPLMoose\/status\/1583084833701756928?ref\\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1583084833701756928%7Ctwgr%5Ea17a2894ecb7198e6bcb7d6882866a6165ddfdcf%7Ctwcon%5Es1\\_\\&ref\\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-39261462851099564169.ampproject.net%2F2211182146000%2Fframe.html\n\n> [\\#LizTruss](https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LizTruss?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com\/R2Rnbz6Qja](https:\/\/t.co\/R2Rnbz6Qja)\n> \n> — Gillhouse (@sorcha\\_circa) [October 21, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/sorcha_circa\/status\/1583397450433191936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/danjh2010\/status\/1583545340233322497?ref\\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1583545340233322497%7Ctwgr%5E3a0838e0967dcfd841fb3d53cdca42df6b3ec2a6%7Ctwcon%5Es1\\_\\&ref\\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pajiba.com%2Fweb\\_culture%2Fjust-all-the-best-liz-truss-memes-because-its-still-hilarious.php\n\n## 4\\. Elmo vs. Rocco\n![Elmo screaming at Zoe over Rocco](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/maxresdefault.jpeg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675)\n\n(HBO)\n\nEarly in 2022, the internet was absolutely tickled by a clip of Elmo losing it over Zoe’s pet rock, Rocco. Elmo has always been exasperated by Rocco and the fact that he is 1) an imaginary friend, and 2) a rock. When Zoe tries to give Rocco a cookie that Elmo wants, Elmo goes off on Rocco, and the internet was surprised with just how much shade he throws at the rock. The clip was shared on Twitter on January 3, where it racked up 9.1 million views and soon sparked several hilarious memes capturing Elmo’s abhorrence of poor Rocco.\n\n> Elmo anytime Zoe mentions Rocko [pic.twitter.com\/sZup9Xesex](https:\/\/t.co\/sZup9Xesex)\n> \n> — Bushido Brown (@lone\\_wolf94\\_) [January 4, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/lone_wolf94_\/status\/1478477855835271172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n> What Zoey finds after leaving Elmo to babysit rocco. [pic.twitter.com\/4XygRLD0YM](https:\/\/t.co\/4XygRLD0YM)\n> \n> — Revsek (@revuwution\\_) [January 5, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/revuwution_\/status\/1478860461936308226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n> “HOW. HOW is rocco gonna eat the cookie zoe” [pic.twitter.com\/ikcPLWMGCH](https:\/\/t.co\/ikcPLWMGCH)\n> \n> — bean🌱 (@hostile\\_bean) [January 6, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/hostile_bean\/status\/1478917934235979782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n> Elmo\/Rocco feud getting me through the week [pic.twitter.com\/bUB5B4GUrJ](https:\/\/t.co\/bUB5B4GUrJ)\n> \n> — Jeff Zhang 张佶润 (@strangeharbors) [January 6, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/strangeharbors\/status\/1479122692926316545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n## 3\\. Negroni Sbagliato with Prosecco\n![A picture of Olivia Cooke and Emma D'Arcy busy in their interview for HBO Max](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Emma-DArcy-Olivia-Cooke-House-of-the-Dragon-HBO-Max-Interview-Negroni-Sbagliato-House-of-the-Dragon-Alicent-Hightower-Rhaenyra-Targaryen.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C599)\n\n(HBO Max)\n\nToward the end of September, *House of the Dragon* stars Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke sat down to ask each other some fun “get to know me” type questions for HBO Max. During the interview, D’Arcy is asked what their go-to order at the bar is, to which they respond, “A Negroni Sbagliato, with Prosecco in it.” Cooke responds, “Oh, stunning!” Unexpectedly, the entire internet, [especially the LGBTQ+ community](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/why-the-internets-obsessed-with-emma-darcys-favorite-drink-order\/), fell in love with the way that D’Arcy says the name of the drink, sparking a torrent of memes.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/mych3micalswift\/status\/1598766469965574144\n\n> white people trying to pronounce \"negroni sbagliato\" [pic.twitter.com\/VkufWoQOb6](https:\/\/t.co\/VkufWoQOb6)\n> \n> — The Sopranos Guy™ (@uncle\\_june) [December 2, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/uncle_june\/status\/1598788850373038102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/liamgareau\/status\/1579257745022517254?ref\\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1579257745022517254%7Ctwgr%5Ecaa24277e68226aa3f50eea7924d24843bac0c12%7Ctwcon%5Es1\\_\\&ref\\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fdavidmack%2Fnegroni-sbagliato-prosecco\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/sckberry\/status\/1579469179534860294?ref\\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1579469179534860294%7Ctwgr%5Ecaa24277e68226aa3f50eea7924d24843bac0c12%7Ctwcon%5Es1\\_\\&ref\\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fdavidmack%2Fnegroni-sbagliato-prosecco\n\n## 2\\. Adam Levine’s DMs\n![Adam Levine judge on The Voice](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Adam-Levine-The-Voice.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675)\n\n(NBC)\n\nIf there was anyone more in need of a meme-roasting than Liz Truss [this year, it was Adam Levine](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/20-best-adam-levine-memes\/). The *Maroon 5* singer came under scrutiny after Instagram model Sumner Stroh revealed that she had an affair with him. Not only that, but he texted her asking her for permission to name his pregnant wife’s unborn child “Sumner.” Stroh also shared the other cringey DMs Levine sent her, which were akin to something a teenage boy might write instead of a married 43-year-old singer\/songwriter. The internet had a blast making countless memes out of his DMs.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/SaeedDiCaprio\/status\/1572696863081664514\n\n> The funniest thing I’ve ever made and I’d course it has to be about Adam Levine [pic.twitter.com\/IFKSMm0jMa](https:\/\/t.co\/IFKSMm0jMa)\n> \n> — Steven Neaves (@neaves\\_steven) [September 22, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/neaves_steven\/status\/1572967904383205376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n> adam levine sexting [pic.twitter.com\/rw5ZMD5dHW](https:\/\/t.co\/rw5ZMD5dHW)\n> \n> — SIMONE 🩷 (@parasocialyte) [September 21, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/parasocialyte\/status\/1572632816952688641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n> Literally no one:   \n>   \n> Adam Levine in divorce court while they read all his dms: [pic.twitter.com\/KCMhBj6Jwj](https:\/\/t.co\/KCMhBj6Jwj)\n> \n> — Ville Kid (@TheKodakChris) [September 21, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheKodakChris\/status\/1572646900460822529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n## 1\\. It’s Morbin’ Time\n![Jared Leto plays ball in 'Morbius'](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pjimage-2022-04-01T104708.159.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675)\n\n(Sony)\n\nThe internet works in funny ways and one of the funniest was turning *Morbius* from the most unremarkable movie of the year into one that people couldn’t stop talking about. Shortly after *Morbius* bombed at the box office and received scathing reviews, the internet created a fictional catchphrase [for the character: “It’s Morbin’ time.”](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/kfc-has-officially-joined-in-on-morbius-memes\/)—a spin on the Power Rangers’ phrase, “It’s morphin’ time.” It’s Morbin’ Time became a viral meme as viewers imagined Morbius showing up all over the world and saying, “It’s Morbin’ Time.” Users even began to demand a *Morbius 2* just for the sake of hearing him say the catchphrase.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/FroakieT\/status\/1530694194259537920?ref\\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1530694194259537920%7Ctwgr%5E5583b90278353068a05a2fef089257a9af558460%7Ctwcon%5Es1\\_\\&ref\\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themarysue.com%2Fmorbius-memes-morbin-time-fans-demand-morbius-2%2F\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/JoseJoestaar\/status\/1530561186768556032?ref\\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1530561186768556032%7Ctwgr%5E5583b90278353068a05a2fef089257a9af558460%7Ctwcon%5Es1\\_\\&ref\\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themarysue.com%2Fmorbius-memes-morbin-time-fans-demand-morbius-2%2F\n\n> morbin time [pic.twitter.com\/SxUyyZ1CvJ](https:\/\/t.co\/SxUyyZ1CvJ)\n> \n> — KFC (@KFC\\_ES) [May 25, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/KFC_ES\/status\/1529451814910939138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n> Hello everyone, it is Morbin Time <https:\/\/t.co\/mbtnTaURsL>\n> \n> — MovieBoy (@movieboy69) [May 28, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/movieboy69\/status\/1530561892942594048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n> What if Morbius took the gauntlet, snapped, and said \"It's Morbin time\" <https:\/\/t.co\/Qx0AAVJha9>\n> \n> — Underscare \"Xaaron Cube\" Zeus 🐀 (@UnderscoreZeus) [May 17, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/UnderscoreZeus\/status\/1526397708428115968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n(featured image: iStock)\n\n*Have a tip we should know? 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What better way to do so than through the hilarious and sarcastic lens of memes? Most of the major pop culture events of the year can be tracked wholly through memes. From popular app releases to cheating scandals and [Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/hero-rescues-every-twitter-meme-from-sites-collapse\/), we can always count on the internet to capture every major happening with an appealing dash of dark humor.\n\nWhile most of the memes are reactions to releases, scandals, major events, and shake-ups, some of them are solely just for fun. In some cases, the internet just saw something that was a bit odd and humorous and decided to capitalize on it. In an increasingly chaotic world, it’s becoming all the more important to continue holding onto the things that make us laugh, even if we [don’t always know quite why they do](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/jared-leto-responds-to-morbin-time-morbius-memes\/). Here are the 10 best meme trends of 2022, ranked to the funniest.\n\n## 10\\. *Pokémon Scarlet & Violet*\n![Image of Quaxly, the clearly superior starter Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet & Silver.](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Pokemon-Scarlet-and-Violet-Quaxly.webp?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675)\n\n(Nintendo)\n\n*Pokémon Scarlet & Violet* is a Nintendo game that was released in November for the Switch. The highly anticipated game marks the latest installment in the hugely popular *Pokémon* franchise and video game series. Unfortunately, it had a less-than-ideal launch when players began to complain about the game being riddled with glitches and performance issues (which Nintendo has vowed to fix with updates). While the 10 million players who bought copies waited for the issues to be resolved, they took to social media to make funny memes about the glitches, and just about *Scarlet & Violet* in general.\n\n## 9\\. Wordle\n![In this photo illustration, the word game Wordle is shown on a mobile phone](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/wordle-bot-spoiler.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C800)\n\n(Brandon Bell, Getty Images)\n\nInitially released to the public on October 21, 2021, Wordle truly exploded in popularity in 2022. Users became obsessed with the word streaks, sharing their Wordle results with others and desperately trying to guess the word of the day. Wordle gained further prominence when the *New York Times* bought the game for an undisclosed seven-figure amount and vowed to keep it free for users. Of course, with the intense popularity came a wave of Wordle memes with internet users capturing how surprisingly difficult and addicting the game is.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/schlazor\/status\/1483445771156480003?ref\\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1483445771156480003%7Ctwgr%5E03e4906ef7d070b04a76643c0c3142fdc96f35d3%7Ctwcon%5Es1\\_\\&ref\\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fmadisonmcgee%2Fwordle-funny-tweets\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/itskelsbells\/status\/1492518737949478912\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/zero\\_\\_cool\/status\/1476732283189178369\n\n## 8\\. *Euphoria* High School\n![Rue at the carnival in Euphoria](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Euphoria.jpeg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675)\n\n(HBO)\n\n*Euphoria* season 2 premiered in 2022 and brought the show to the forefront of the internet’s mind again after a nearly two-and-a-half-year break between seasons. While achieving critical acclaim, *Euphoria* has also received some criticism for portraying high school students alongside explicit content, including drug use and sexuality. However, others found humor in the outlandishly dark nature of *Euphoria*‘s high school and turned those takes into memes. The hilarious memes give suggestions for what kind of teachers should teach at the high school, interrogate what kind of budget the school has, and question how those students are passing high school when they’re never seen studying or doing homework.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/dom\\_ingram5\/status\/1495597398692962306\n\n> euphoria high school average ACT score is 12\n> \n> — chunky fila (@chunkyfila) [January 10, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/chunkyfila\/status\/1480635355892178944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n## 7\\. Elon Musk Twitter\n![Elon Musk frowns slightly wearing a tux on a red carpet.](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/elon-musk-twitter-election-midterms.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C800)\n\n(Dimitrios Kambouris, Getty Images for The Met Museum \/ Vogue)\n\nAfter years of expressing an interest in purchasing Twitter, billionaire business magnate Elon Musk officially wrapped up his acquisition of the social media platform on October 27. He expressed interest in lifting “censorship” on Twitter and using the platform to encourage free speech—of course, the site has been a mess since his acquisition, as he laid off a significant portion of the company and instilled an \\$8 monthly subscription for a blue check mark. Since then, he has verified several accounts belonging to extremists and fostered an environment of hate speech on the platform. Naturally, the internet’s response was to tackle the acquisition with some dark humor and roast Musk with several hilarious memes.\n\n> Elon musk is Ugly\n> \n> you know this is true because this tweet says official\n> \n> — maia (@mxmtoon) [November 9, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/mxmtoon\/status\/1590368263850323969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/shashj\/status\/1591020678941396992?ref\\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1591020678941396992%7Ctwgr%5E6ff82965e5f0099ac6bc81327a5e8a2b2a59aa99%7Ctwcon%5Es1\\_\\&ref\\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indy100.com%2Fviral%2Felon-musk-twitter-memes-jokes\n\n## 6\\. Girl Explaining\n> SEE HE SOLD HER MASTERS WITHOUT GIVING HER A CHANCE TO BUY THEM AND THE GUY WHO OWNS THEM HAS ALWAYS BEEN A DICK TO HER SO SHE’S RE RECORDING HER OLD ALBUMS RENDERING HIS PURCHASE NEARLY WORTHLESS AND THATS WHY YOU HAVE TO STREAM THE RE RECORDS ONLY— [pic.twitter.com\/vlxLrAf5ad](https:\/\/t.co\/vlxLrAf5ad)\n> \n> — ellie schnitt (@holy\\_schnitt) [August 18, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/holy_schnitt\/status\/1560109219495518208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nThe Girl Explaining meme broke out in the summer of 2022, though the [initial picture was snapped in 2018](https:\/\/nypost.com\/2022\/08\/22\/the-real-story-about-the-viral-girl-explaining-meme-it-was-hilarious\/). A woman at a party was taking photos to capture the event and realized that, in one photo, two kids in the background had photobombed her. In the background, a girl appears to be insistently explaining something in her unamused boyfriend’s ear. It turns out that she was actually singing along to a song while her tired then-boyfriend listened. However, the photo exploded and went viral in 2022 as internet users began to create memes guessing what deep philosophical insights the girl in the photo was explaining to her boyfriend.\n\n> EVEN THOUGH THE PIECE OF DEBRIS IS PHYSICALLY LARGE ENOUGH FOR BOTH JACK AND ROSE, IT IS VERY CLEAR WHEN HE TRIES TO CLIMB UP THAT IT’S NOT BUOYANT ENOUGH WHICH IS THE REAL PROBLEM. FURTHERMORE HIS SACRIFICE ON BEHALF OF THE WOMAN HE LOVES IS AN IMPORTANT CHARACTER MOMENT FOR A M [pic.twitter.com\/6C97rrfEsM](https:\/\/t.co\/6C97rrfEsM)\n> \n> — kateyrich (@kateyrich) [August 17, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/kateyrich\/status\/1560037651855581184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n> THEY CALL IT QUIET QUITTING BUT IT'S REALLY JUST DOING YOUR JOB REQUIREMENTS DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS PEOPLE DESERVE A GOOD WORK\/LIFE BALANCE AND NOT ANSWERING A WORK EMAIL AT 10PM ISN'T QUITTING IT'S JUST BEING A NORMAL HUMAN WHO HAS A LIFE AND SETS HEALTHY BOUNDARIES [pic.twitter.com\/uEto7i42VP](https:\/\/t.co\/uEto7i42VP)\n> \n> — LinkedIn (@LinkedIn) [August 18, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/LinkedIn\/status\/1560379027109679105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\n> SO THE THING ABOUT MR. DARCY IS COLIN FIRTH IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AS THE DEFINITIVE PORTRAYAL, UPTIGHT HOTTIE YOU LOVE TO HATE, BUT THEN MATTHEW MCFAYDEN, HE PLAYS THAT ONE GUY YOU HATE ON SUCCESSION, GIVES HIM A PUPPY-LIKE VULNERABILITY WHICH IS WHY WE ALL KNOW THE HANDFLEX– [pic.twitter.com\/pkgDPU8WDx](https:\/\/t.co\/pkgDPU8WDx)\n> \n> — Danielle May B. Here (@Builtahouse) [August 17, 2022](https:\/\/twitter.com\/Builtahouse\/status\/1559987227400208385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n## 5\\. Liz Truss\n![A close-up of Liz Truss smirking](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/liz-truss-queen-john-oliver.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C800)\n\n(Carl Court, Getty Images)\n\nLiz Truss is a British politician who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom … for a month. She officially took on the position on September 6, when the UK was already edging towards crisis due to the escalating cost of living. On September 23, she proposed a controversial budget that abolished the 45% tax rate on top of income and introduced other drastic taxation-cutting measures. [*The Economist* predicted that she wouldn’t last long](https:\/\/graziadaily.co.uk\/life\/in-the-news\/best-liz-truss-memes-gifs\/) and that she had “the shelf-life of lettuce.” This resulted in the *Daily Star* holding a live stream to see if Truss could outlive lettuce. Turns out, she couldn’t, as she resigned on October 20, sparking numerous memes roasting her for being unable to outlive lettuce.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/FPLMoose\/status\/1583084833701756928?ref\\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1583084833701756928%7Ctwgr%5Ea17a2894ecb7198e6bcb7d6882866a6165ddfdcf%7Ctwcon%5Es1\\_\\&ref\\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-39261462851099564169.ampproject.net%2F2211182146000%2Fframe.html\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/danjh2010\/status\/1583545340233322497?ref\\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1583545340233322497%7Ctwgr%5E3a0838e0967dcfd841fb3d53cdca42df6b3ec2a6%7Ctwcon%5Es1\\_\\&ref\\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pajiba.com%2Fweb\\_culture%2Fjust-all-the-best-liz-truss-memes-because-its-still-hilarious.php\n\n## 4\\. Elmo vs. Rocco\n![Elmo screaming at Zoe over Rocco](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/maxresdefault.jpeg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675)\n\n(HBO)\n\nEarly in 2022, the internet was absolutely tickled by a clip of Elmo losing it over Zoe’s pet rock, Rocco. Elmo has always been exasperated by Rocco and the fact that he is 1) an imaginary friend, and 2) a rock. When Zoe tries to give Rocco a cookie that Elmo wants, Elmo goes off on Rocco, and the internet was surprised with just how much shade he throws at the rock. The clip was shared on Twitter on January 3, where it racked up 9.1 million views and soon sparked several hilarious memes capturing Elmo’s abhorrence of poor Rocco.\n\n## 3\\. Negroni Sbagliato with Prosecco\n![A picture of Olivia Cooke and Emma D'Arcy busy in their interview for HBO Max](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Emma-DArcy-Olivia-Cooke-House-of-the-Dragon-HBO-Max-Interview-Negroni-Sbagliato-House-of-the-Dragon-Alicent-Hightower-Rhaenyra-Targaryen.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C599)\n\n(HBO Max)\n\nToward the end of September, *House of the Dragon* stars Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke sat down to ask each other some fun “get to know me” type questions for HBO Max. During the interview, D’Arcy is asked what their go-to order at the bar is, to which they respond, “A Negroni Sbagliato, with Prosecco in it.” Cooke responds, “Oh, stunning!” Unexpectedly, the entire internet, [especially the LGBTQ+ community](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/why-the-internets-obsessed-with-emma-darcys-favorite-drink-order\/), fell in love with the way that D’Arcy says the name of the drink, sparking a torrent of memes.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/mych3micalswift\/status\/1598766469965574144\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/liamgareau\/status\/1579257745022517254?ref\\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1579257745022517254%7Ctwgr%5Ecaa24277e68226aa3f50eea7924d24843bac0c12%7Ctwcon%5Es1\\_\\&ref\\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fdavidmack%2Fnegroni-sbagliato-prosecco\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/sckberry\/status\/1579469179534860294?ref\\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1579469179534860294%7Ctwgr%5Ecaa24277e68226aa3f50eea7924d24843bac0c12%7Ctwcon%5Es1\\_\\&ref\\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fdavidmack%2Fnegroni-sbagliato-prosecco\n\n## 2\\. Adam Levine’s DMs\n![Adam Levine judge on The Voice](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Adam-Levine-The-Voice.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675)\n\n(NBC)\n\nIf there was anyone more in need of a meme-roasting than Liz Truss [this year, it was Adam Levine](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/20-best-adam-levine-memes\/). The *Maroon 5* singer came under scrutiny after Instagram model Sumner Stroh revealed that she had an affair with him. Not only that, but he texted her asking her for permission to name his pregnant wife’s unborn child “Sumner.” Stroh also shared the other cringey DMs Levine sent her, which were akin to something a teenage boy might write instead of a married 43-year-old singer\/songwriter. The internet had a blast making countless memes out of his DMs.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/SaeedDiCaprio\/status\/1572696863081664514\n\n## 1\\. It’s Morbin’ Time\n![Jared Leto plays ball in 'Morbius'](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pjimage-2022-04-01T104708.159.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675)\n\n(Sony)\n\nThe internet works in funny ways and one of the funniest was turning *Morbius* from the most unremarkable movie of the year into one that people couldn’t stop talking about. Shortly after *Morbius* bombed at the box office and received scathing reviews, the internet created a fictional catchphrase [for the character: “It’s Morbin’ time.”](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/kfc-has-officially-joined-in-on-morbius-memes\/)—a spin on the Power Rangers’ phrase, “It’s morphin’ time.” It’s Morbin’ Time became a viral meme as viewers imagined Morbius showing up all over the world and saying, “It’s Morbin’ Time.” Users even began to demand a *Morbius 2* just for the sake of hearing him say the catchphrase.\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/FroakieT\/status\/1530694194259537920?ref\\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1530694194259537920%7Ctwgr%5E5583b90278353068a05a2fef089257a9af558460%7Ctwcon%5Es1\\_\\&ref\\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themarysue.com%2Fmorbius-memes-morbin-time-fans-demand-morbius-2%2F\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/JoseJoestaar\/status\/1530561186768556032?ref\\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1530561186768556032%7Ctwgr%5E5583b90278353068a05a2fef089257a9af558460%7Ctwcon%5Es1\\_\\&ref\\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themarysue.com%2Fmorbius-memes-morbin-time-fans-demand-morbius-2%2F\n\n(featured image: iStock)\n\n*Have a tip we should know? 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Boilerpipe Text	By Dec 8th, 2022, 11:36 am Recommended Videos 2022 is drawing to a close, which means it’s time to look back and reminisce on the year. What better way to do so than through the hilarious and sarcastic lens of memes? Most of the major pop culture events of the year can be tracked wholly through memes. From popular app releases to cheating scandals and Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter , we can always count on the internet to capture every major happening with an appealing dash of dark humor. While most of the memes are reactions to releases, scandals, major events, and shake-ups, some of them are solely just for fun. In some cases, the internet just saw something that was a bit odd and humorous and decided to capitalize on it. In an increasingly chaotic world, it’s becoming all the more important to continue holding onto the things that make us laugh, even if we don’t always know quite why they do . Here are the 10 best meme trends of 2022, ranked to the funniest. 10. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (Nintendo) Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is a Nintendo game that was released in November for the Switch. The highly anticipated game marks the latest installment in the hugely popular Pokémon franchise and video game series. Unfortunately, it had a less-than-ideal launch when players began to complain about the game being riddled with glitches and performance issues (which Nintendo has vowed to fix with updates). While the 10 million players who bought copies waited for the issues to be resolved, they took to social media to make funny memes about the glitches, and just about Scarlet & Violet in general. 9. Wordle (Brandon Bell, Getty Images) Initially released to the public on October 21, 2021, Wordle truly exploded in popularity in 2022. Users became obsessed with the word streaks, sharing their Wordle results with others and desperately trying to guess the word of the day. Wordle gained further prominence when the New York Times bought the game for an undisclosed seven-figure amount and vowed to keep it free for users. Of course, with the intense popularity came a wave of Wordle memes with internet users capturing how surprisingly difficult and addicting the game is. https://twitter.com/schlazor/status/1483445771156480003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1483445771156480003%7Ctwgr%5E03e4906ef7d070b04a76643c0c3142fdc96f35d3%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fmadisonmcgee%2Fwordle-funny-tweets https://twitter.com/itskelsbells/status/1492518737949478912 https://twitter.com/zero__cool/status/1476732283189178369 8. Euphoria High School (HBO) Euphoria season 2 premiered in 2022 and brought the show to the forefront of the internet’s mind again after a nearly two-and-a-half-year break between seasons. While achieving critical acclaim, Euphoria has also received some criticism for portraying high school students alongside explicit content, including drug use and sexuality. However, others found humor in the outlandishly dark nature of Euphoria ‘s high school and turned those takes into memes. The hilarious memes give suggestions for what kind of teachers should teach at the high school, interrogate what kind of budget the school has, and question how those students are passing high school when they’re never seen studying or doing homework. https://twitter.com/dom_ingram5/status/1495597398692962306 euphoria high school average ACT score is 12 — chunky fila (@chunkyfila) January 10, 2022 7. Elon Musk Twitter (Dimitrios Kambouris, Getty Images for The Met Museum / Vogue) After years of expressing an interest in purchasing Twitter, billionaire business magnate Elon Musk officially wrapped up his acquisition of the social media platform on October 27. He expressed interest in lifting “censorship” on Twitter and using the platform to encourage free speech—of course, the site has been a mess since his acquisition, as he laid off a significant portion of the company and instilled an $8 monthly subscription for a blue check mark. Since then, he has verified several accounts belonging to extremists and fostered an environment of hate speech on the platform. Naturally, the internet’s response was to tackle the acquisition with some dark humor and roast Musk with several hilarious memes. Elon musk is Ugly you know this is true because this tweet says official — maia (@mxmtoon) November 9, 2022 https://twitter.com/shashj/status/1591020678941396992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1591020678941396992%7Ctwgr%5E6ff82965e5f0099ac6bc81327a5e8a2b2a59aa99%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indy100.com%2Fviral%2Felon-musk-twitter-memes-jokes 6. Girl Explaining SEE HE SOLD HER MASTERS WITHOUT GIVING HER A CHANCE TO BUY THEM AND THE GUY WHO OWNS THEM HAS ALWAYS BEEN A DICK TO HER SO SHE’S RE RECORDING HER OLD ALBUMS RENDERING HIS PURCHASE NEARLY WORTHLESS AND THATS WHY YOU HAVE TO STREAM THE RE RECORDS ONLY— pic.twitter.com/vlxLrAf5ad — ellie schnitt (@holy_schnitt) August 18, 2022 The Girl Explaining meme broke out in the summer of 2022, though the initial picture was snapped in 2018 . A woman at a party was taking photos to capture the event and realized that, in one photo, two kids in the background had photobombed her. In the background, a girl appears to be insistently explaining something in her unamused boyfriend’s ear. It turns out that she was actually singing along to a song while her tired then-boyfriend listened. However, the photo exploded and went viral in 2022 as internet users began to create memes guessing what deep philosophical insights the girl in the photo was explaining to her boyfriend. EVEN THOUGH THE PIECE OF DEBRIS IS PHYSICALLY LARGE ENOUGH FOR BOTH JACK AND ROSE, IT IS VERY CLEAR WHEN HE TRIES TO CLIMB UP THAT IT’S NOT BUOYANT ENOUGH WHICH IS THE REAL PROBLEM. FURTHERMORE HIS SACRIFICE ON BEHALF OF THE WOMAN HE LOVES IS AN IMPORTANT CHARACTER MOMENT FOR A M pic.twitter.com/6C97rrfEsM — kateyrich (@kateyrich) August 17, 2022 THEY CALL IT QUIET QUITTING BUT IT'S REALLY JUST DOING YOUR JOB REQUIREMENTS DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS PEOPLE DESERVE A GOOD WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND NOT ANSWERING A WORK EMAIL AT 10PM ISN'T QUITTING IT'S JUST BEING A NORMAL HUMAN WHO HAS A LIFE AND SETS HEALTHY BOUNDARIES pic.twitter.com/uEto7i42VP — LinkedIn (@LinkedIn) August 18, 2022 SO THE THING ABOUT MR. DARCY IS COLIN FIRTH IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AS THE DEFINITIVE PORTRAYAL, UPTIGHT HOTTIE YOU LOVE TO HATE, BUT THEN MATTHEW MCFAYDEN, HE PLAYS THAT ONE GUY YOU HATE ON SUCCESSION, GIVES HIM A PUPPY-LIKE VULNERABILITY WHICH IS WHY WE ALL KNOW THE HANDFLEX– pic.twitter.com/pkgDPU8WDx — Danielle May B. Here (@Builtahouse) August 17, 2022 5. Liz Truss (Carl Court, Getty Images) Liz Truss is a British politician who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom … for a month. She officially took on the position on September 6, when the UK was already edging towards crisis due to the escalating cost of living. On September 23, she proposed a controversial budget that abolished the 45% tax rate on top of income and introduced other drastic taxation-cutting measures. The Economist predicted that she wouldn’t last long and that she had “the shelf-life of lettuce.” This resulted in the Daily Star holding a live stream to see if Truss could outlive lettuce. Turns out, she couldn’t, as she resigned on October 20, sparking numerous memes roasting her for being unable to outlive lettuce. https://twitter.com/FPLMoose/status/1583084833701756928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1583084833701756928%7Ctwgr%5Ea17a2894ecb7198e6bcb7d6882866a6165ddfdcf%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-39261462851099564169.ampproject.net%2F2211182146000%2Fframe.html https://twitter.com/danjh2010/status/1583545340233322497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1583545340233322497%7Ctwgr%5E3a0838e0967dcfd841fb3d53cdca42df6b3ec2a6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pajiba.com%2Fweb_culture%2Fjust-all-the-best-liz-truss-memes-because-its-still-hilarious.php 4. Elmo vs. Rocco (HBO) Early in 2022, the internet was absolutely tickled by a clip of Elmo losing it over Zoe’s pet rock, Rocco. Elmo has always been exasperated by Rocco and the fact that he is 1) an imaginary friend, and 2) a rock. When Zoe tries to give Rocco a cookie that Elmo wants, Elmo goes off on Rocco, and the internet was surprised with just how much shade he throws at the rock. The clip was shared on Twitter on January 3, where it racked up 9.1 million views and soon sparked several hilarious memes capturing Elmo’s abhorrence of poor Rocco. 3. Negroni Sbagliato with Prosecco (HBO Max) Toward the end of September, House of the Dragon stars Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke sat down to ask each other some fun “get to know me” type questions for HBO Max. During the interview, D’Arcy is asked what their go-to order at the bar is, to which they respond, “A Negroni Sbagliato, with Prosecco in it.” Cooke responds, “Oh, stunning!” Unexpectedly, the entire internet, especially the LGBTQ+ community , fell in love with the way that D’Arcy says the name of the drink, sparking a torrent of memes. https://twitter.com/mych3micalswift/status/1598766469965574144 https://twitter.com/liamgareau/status/1579257745022517254?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1579257745022517254%7Ctwgr%5Ecaa24277e68226aa3f50eea7924d24843bac0c12%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fdavidmack%2Fnegroni-sbagliato-prosecco https://twitter.com/sckberry/status/1579469179534860294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1579469179534860294%7Ctwgr%5Ecaa24277e68226aa3f50eea7924d24843bac0c12%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fdavidmack%2Fnegroni-sbagliato-prosecco 2. Adam Levine’s DMs (NBC) If there was anyone more in need of a meme-roasting than Liz Truss this year, it was Adam Levine . The Maroon 5 singer came under scrutiny after Instagram model Sumner Stroh revealed that she had an affair with him. Not only that, but he texted her asking her for permission to name his pregnant wife’s unborn child “Sumner.” Stroh also shared the other cringey DMs Levine sent her, which were akin to something a teenage boy might write instead of a married 43-year-old singer/songwriter. The internet had a blast making countless memes out of his DMs. https://twitter.com/SaeedDiCaprio/status/1572696863081664514 1. It’s Morbin’ Time (Sony) The internet works in funny ways and one of the funniest was turning Morbius from the most unremarkable movie of the year into one that people couldn’t stop talking about. Shortly after Morbius bombed at the box office and received scathing reviews, the internet created a fictional catchphrase for the character: “It’s Morbin’ time.” —a spin on the Power Rangers’ phrase, “It’s morphin’ time.” It’s Morbin’ Time became a viral meme as viewers imagined Morbius showing up all over the world and saying, “It’s Morbin’ Time.” Users even began to demand a Morbius 2 just for the sake of hearing him say the catchphrase. https://twitter.com/FroakieT/status/1530694194259537920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1530694194259537920%7Ctwgr%5E5583b90278353068a05a2fef089257a9af558460%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themarysue.com%2Fmorbius-memes-morbin-time-fans-demand-morbius-2%2F https://twitter.com/JoseJoestaar/status/1530561186768556032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1530561186768556032%7Ctwgr%5E5583b90278353068a05a2fef089257a9af558460%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themarysue.com%2Fmorbius-memes-morbin-time-fans-demand-morbius-2%2F (featured image: iStock) Have a tip we should know? tips@themarysue.com Author Rachel Ulatowski Rachel Ulatowski is a Staff Writer for The Mary Sue, who frequently covers DC, Marvel, Star Wars, literature, and celebrity news. She has over three years of experience in the digital media and entertainment industry, and her works can also be found on Screen Rant, JustWatch, and Tell-Tale TV. She enjoys running, reading, snarking on YouTube personalities, and working on her future novel when she's not writing professionally. You can find more of her writing on Twitter at @RachelUlatowski.
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What better way to do so than through the hilarious and sarcastic lens of memes? Most of the major pop culture events of the year can be tracked wholly through memes. From popular app releases to cheating scandals and [Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter](https://www.themarysue.com/hero-rescues-every-twitter-meme-from-sites-collapse/), we can always count on the internet to capture every major happening with an appealing dash of dark humor. While most of the memes are reactions to releases, scandals, major events, and shake-ups, some of them are solely just for fun. In some cases, the internet just saw something that was a bit odd and humorous and decided to capitalize on it. In an increasingly chaotic world, it’s becoming all the more important to continue holding onto the things that make us laugh, even if we [don’t always know quite why they do](https://www.themarysue.com/jared-leto-responds-to-morbin-time-morbius-memes/). Here are the 10 best meme trends of 2022, ranked to the funniest. ## 10\. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet ![Image of Quaxly, the clearly superior starter Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet & Silver.](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pokemon-Scarlet-and-Violet-Quaxly.webp?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675) (Nintendo) Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is a Nintendo game that was released in November for the Switch. The highly anticipated game marks the latest installment in the hugely popular Pokémon franchise and video game series. Unfortunately, it had a less-than-ideal launch when players began to complain about the game being riddled with glitches and performance issues (which Nintendo has vowed to fix with updates). While the 10 million players who bought copies waited for the issues to be resolved, they took to social media to make funny memes about the glitches, and just about Scarlet & Violet in general. > keep seeings tweets about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet on my timeline that look like this [pic.twitter.com/LfjdH3g8hX](https://t.co/LfjdH3g8hX) > > — John Jon (@mapachepoison) [November 20, 2022](https://twitter.com/mapachepoison/status/1594392127651315712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > 30 year olds who stayed up playing Pokémon Scarlet and Violet last night: [pic.twitter.com/vTrDBctfBB](https://t.co/vTrDBctfBB) > > — Mal (@Simsationcity) [November 18, 2022](https://twitter.com/Simsationcity/status/1593613753169371136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > GameFreak presenting Scarlet and Violet to The Pokemon Company like: [pic.twitter.com/ec3uxZthbr](https://t.co/ec3uxZthbr) > > — TRAFON(s Backup Account) (@RiseFallNickBck) [November 26, 2022](https://twitter.com/RiseFallNickBck/status/1596639941357813760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## 9\. Wordle ![In this photo illustration, the word game Wordle is shown on a mobile phone](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wordle-bot-spoiler.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C800) (Brandon Bell, Getty Images) Initially released to the public on October 21, 2021, Wordle truly exploded in popularity in 2022. Users became obsessed with the word streaks, sharing their Wordle results with others and desperately trying to guess the word of the day. Wordle gained further prominence when the New York Times bought the game for an undisclosed seven-figure amount and vowed to keep it free for users. Of course, with the intense popularity came a wave of Wordle memes with internet users capturing how surprisingly difficult and addicting the game is. > [\#Wordle](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wordle?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Meme 114 1/6 [pic.twitter.com/NnRjbvaPwR](https://t.co/NnRjbvaPwR) > > — Mason ? (@MasonZolman) [January 14, 2022](https://twitter.com/MasonZolman/status/1482062610291908609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) https://twitter.com/schlazor/status/1483445771156480003?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1483445771156480003%7Ctwgr%5E03e4906ef7d070b04a76643c0c3142fdc96f35d3%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_\&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fmadisonmcgee%2Fwordle-funny-tweets https://twitter.com/itskelsbells/status/1492518737949478912 https://twitter.com/zero\_\_cool/status/1476732283189178369 ## 8\. Euphoria High School ![Rue at the carnival in Euphoria](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Euphoria.jpeg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675) (HBO) Euphoria season 2 premiered in 2022 and brought the show to the forefront of the internet’s mind again after a nearly two-and-a-half-year break between seasons. While achieving critical acclaim, Euphoria has also received some criticism for portraying high school students alongside explicit content, including drug use and sexuality. However, others found humor in the outlandishly dark nature of Euphoria‘s high school and turned those takes into memes. The hilarious memes give suggestions for what kind of teachers should teach at the high school, interrogate what kind of budget the school has, and question how those students are passing high school when they’re never seen studying or doing homework. > the jesus they would pray to at euphoria high if it was a catholic private school [pic.twitter.com/OFbG8yC08f](https://t.co/OFbG8yC08f) > > — dani (@chilaquilesgir1) [January 11, 2022](https://twitter.com/chilaquilesgir1/status/1480940613688348673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) https://twitter.com/dom\_ingram5/status/1495597398692962306 > the guidance counselor at euphoria high school [pic.twitter.com/KkK162WzER](https://t.co/KkK162WzER) > > — 🍉🌺 (@ctrlglow) [March 28, 2022](https://twitter.com/ctrlglow/status/1508270594156072967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > euphoria high school average ACT score is 12 > > — chunky fila (@chunkyfila) [January 10, 2022](https://twitter.com/chunkyfila/status/1480635355892178944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## 7\. Elon Musk Twitter ![Elon Musk frowns slightly wearing a tux on a red carpet.](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/elon-musk-twitter-election-midterms.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C800) (Dimitrios Kambouris, Getty Images for The Met Museum / Vogue) After years of expressing an interest in purchasing Twitter, billionaire business magnate Elon Musk officially wrapped up his acquisition of the social media platform on October 27. He expressed interest in lifting “censorship” on Twitter and using the platform to encourage free speech—of course, the site has been a mess since his acquisition, as he laid off a significant portion of the company and instilled an \$8 monthly subscription for a blue check mark. Since then, he has verified several accounts belonging to extremists and fostered an environment of hate speech on the platform. Naturally, the internet’s response was to tackle the acquisition with some dark humor and roast Musk with several hilarious memes. > Elon musk is Ugly > > you know this is true because this tweet says official > > — maia (@mxmtoon) [November 9, 2022](https://twitter.com/mxmtoon/status/1590368263850323969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Elon Musk checking his texts after hurting every brand in America for \$8 a month [pic.twitter.com/AVcRej6lAt](https://t.co/AVcRej6lAt) > > — Fifty Shades of Whey (@davenewworld\_2) [November 11, 2022](https://twitter.com/davenewworld_2/status/1591025273012625413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Hey [@elonmusk](https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Photographic proof I am not a parody and totally real > > Lots of love > > J [pic.twitter.com/ivtXwjTEio](https://t.co/ivtXwjTEio) > > — Jesus H Christ! (@ThatBloke\_Jesus) [November 11, 2022](https://twitter.com/ThatBloke_Jesus/status/1591033981122019329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) https://twitter.com/shashj/status/1591020678941396992?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1591020678941396992%7Ctwgr%5E6ff82965e5f0099ac6bc81327a5e8a2b2a59aa99%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_\&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indy100.com%2Fviral%2Felon-musk-twitter-memes-jokes > Elon Musk after buying Twitter 😭🤣[@elonmusk](https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/TYCCcshVgj](https://t.co/TYCCcshVgj) > > — ☠SirWhoDey☠ (@SirWhoDey) [November 11, 2022](https://twitter.com/SirWhoDey/status/1591053635722838016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## 6\. Girl Explaining > SEE HE SOLD HER MASTERS WITHOUT GIVING HER A CHANCE TO BUY THEM AND THE GUY WHO OWNS THEM HAS ALWAYS BEEN A DICK TO HER SO SHE’S RE RECORDING HER OLD ALBUMS RENDERING HIS PURCHASE NEARLY WORTHLESS AND THATS WHY YOU HAVE TO STREAM THE RE RECORDS ONLY— [pic.twitter.com/vlxLrAf5ad](https://t.co/vlxLrAf5ad) > > — ellie schnitt (@holy\_schnitt) [August 18, 2022](https://twitter.com/holy_schnitt/status/1560109219495518208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The Girl Explaining meme broke out in the summer of 2022, though the [initial picture was snapped in 2018](https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/the-real-story-about-the-viral-girl-explaining-meme-it-was-hilarious/). A woman at a party was taking photos to capture the event and realized that, in one photo, two kids in the background had photobombed her. In the background, a girl appears to be insistently explaining something in her unamused boyfriend’s ear. It turns out that she was actually singing along to a song while her tired then-boyfriend listened. However, the photo exploded and went viral in 2022 as internet users began to create memes guessing what deep philosophical insights the girl in the photo was explaining to her boyfriend. > EVEN THOUGH THE PIECE OF DEBRIS IS PHYSICALLY LARGE ENOUGH FOR BOTH JACK AND ROSE, IT IS VERY CLEAR WHEN HE TRIES TO CLIMB UP THAT IT’S NOT BUOYANT ENOUGH WHICH IS THE REAL PROBLEM. FURTHERMORE HIS SACRIFICE ON BEHALF OF THE WOMAN HE LOVES IS AN IMPORTANT CHARACTER MOMENT FOR A M [pic.twitter.com/6C97rrfEsM](https://t.co/6C97rrfEsM) > > — kateyrich (@kateyrich) [August 17, 2022](https://twitter.com/kateyrich/status/1560037651855581184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > THEY CALL IT QUIET QUITTING BUT IT'S REALLY JUST DOING YOUR JOB REQUIREMENTS DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS PEOPLE DESERVE A GOOD WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND NOT ANSWERING A WORK EMAIL AT 10PM ISN'T QUITTING IT'S JUST BEING A NORMAL HUMAN WHO HAS A LIFE AND SETS HEALTHY BOUNDARIES [pic.twitter.com/uEto7i42VP](https://t.co/uEto7i42VP) > > — LinkedIn (@LinkedIn) [August 18, 2022](https://twitter.com/LinkedIn/status/1560379027109679105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > SO THE THING ABOUT MR. DARCY IS COLIN FIRTH IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AS THE DEFINITIVE PORTRAYAL, UPTIGHT HOTTIE YOU LOVE TO HATE, BUT THEN MATTHEW MCFAYDEN, HE PLAYS THAT ONE GUY YOU HATE ON SUCCESSION, GIVES HIM A PUPPY-LIKE VULNERABILITY WHICH IS WHY WE ALL KNOW THE HANDFLEX– [pic.twitter.com/pkgDPU8WDx](https://t.co/pkgDPU8WDx) > > — Danielle May B. Here (@Builtahouse) [August 17, 2022](https://twitter.com/Builtahouse/status/1559987227400208385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## 5\. Liz Truss ![A close-up of Liz Truss smirking](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/liz-truss-queen-john-oliver.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C800) (Carl Court, Getty Images) Liz Truss is a British politician who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom … for a month. She officially took on the position on September 6, when the UK was already edging towards crisis due to the escalating cost of living. On September 23, she proposed a controversial budget that abolished the 45% tax rate on top of income and introduced other drastic taxation-cutting measures. [The Economist predicted that she wouldn’t last long](https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/in-the-news/best-liz-truss-memes-gifs/) and that she had “the shelf-life of lettuce.” This resulted in the Daily Star holding a live stream to see if Truss could outlive lettuce. Turns out, she couldn’t, as she resigned on October 20, sparking numerous memes roasting her for being unable to outlive lettuce. > "This is not an office I have sought, or ever expected to hold, but I am ready to answer the nation's call in this moment of crisis" [pic.twitter.com/qDOVQMC4wQ](https://t.co/qDOVQMC4wQ) > > — Rob Kenny (@Rob\_Kenny\_) [October 20, 2022](https://twitter.com/Rob_Kenny_/status/1583076785625137153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) https://twitter.com/FPLMoose/status/1583084833701756928?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1583084833701756928%7Ctwgr%5Ea17a2894ecb7198e6bcb7d6882866a6165ddfdcf%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_\&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-39261462851099564169.ampproject.net%2F2211182146000%2Fframe.html > [\#LizTruss](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LizTruss?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/R2Rnbz6Qja](https://t.co/R2Rnbz6Qja) > > — Gillhouse (@sorcha\_circa) [October 21, 2022](https://twitter.com/sorcha_circa/status/1583397450433191936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) https://twitter.com/danjh2010/status/1583545340233322497?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1583545340233322497%7Ctwgr%5E3a0838e0967dcfd841fb3d53cdca42df6b3ec2a6%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_\&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pajiba.com%2Fweb\_culture%2Fjust-all-the-best-liz-truss-memes-because-its-still-hilarious.php ## 4\. Elmo vs. Rocco ![Elmo screaming at Zoe over Rocco](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/maxresdefault.jpeg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675) (HBO) Early in 2022, the internet was absolutely tickled by a clip of Elmo losing it over Zoe’s pet rock, Rocco. Elmo has always been exasperated by Rocco and the fact that he is 1) an imaginary friend, and 2) a rock. When Zoe tries to give Rocco a cookie that Elmo wants, Elmo goes off on Rocco, and the internet was surprised with just how much shade he throws at the rock. The clip was shared on Twitter on January 3, where it racked up 9.1 million views and soon sparked several hilarious memes capturing Elmo’s abhorrence of poor Rocco. > Elmo anytime Zoe mentions Rocko [pic.twitter.com/sZup9Xesex](https://t.co/sZup9Xesex) > > — Bushido Brown (@lone\_wolf94\_) [January 4, 2022](https://twitter.com/lone_wolf94_/status/1478477855835271172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > What Zoey finds after leaving Elmo to babysit rocco. [pic.twitter.com/4XygRLD0YM](https://t.co/4XygRLD0YM) > > — Revsek (@revuwution\_) [January 5, 2022](https://twitter.com/revuwution_/status/1478860461936308226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > “HOW. HOW is rocco gonna eat the cookie zoe” [pic.twitter.com/ikcPLWMGCH](https://t.co/ikcPLWMGCH) > > — bean🌱 (@hostile\_bean) [January 6, 2022](https://twitter.com/hostile_bean/status/1478917934235979782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Elmo/Rocco feud getting me through the week [pic.twitter.com/bUB5B4GUrJ](https://t.co/bUB5B4GUrJ) > > — Jeff Zhang 张佶润 (@strangeharbors) [January 6, 2022](https://twitter.com/strangeharbors/status/1479122692926316545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## 3\. Negroni Sbagliato with Prosecco ![A picture of Olivia Cooke and Emma D'Arcy busy in their interview for HBO Max](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Emma-DArcy-Olivia-Cooke-House-of-the-Dragon-HBO-Max-Interview-Negroni-Sbagliato-House-of-the-Dragon-Alicent-Hightower-Rhaenyra-Targaryen.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C599) (HBO Max) Toward the end of September, House of the Dragon stars Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke sat down to ask each other some fun “get to know me” type questions for HBO Max. During the interview, D’Arcy is asked what their go-to order at the bar is, to which they respond, “A Negroni Sbagliato, with Prosecco in it.” Cooke responds, “Oh, stunning!” Unexpectedly, the entire internet, [especially the LGBTQ+ community](https://www.themarysue.com/why-the-internets-obsessed-with-emma-darcys-favorite-drink-order/), fell in love with the way that D’Arcy says the name of the drink, sparking a torrent of memes. https://twitter.com/mych3micalswift/status/1598766469965574144 > white people trying to pronounce "negroni sbagliato" [pic.twitter.com/VkufWoQOb6](https://t.co/VkufWoQOb6) > > — The Sopranos Guy™ (@uncle\_june) [December 2, 2022](https://twitter.com/uncle_june/status/1598788850373038102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) https://twitter.com/liamgareau/status/1579257745022517254?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1579257745022517254%7Ctwgr%5Ecaa24277e68226aa3f50eea7924d24843bac0c12%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_\&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fdavidmack%2Fnegroni-sbagliato-prosecco https://twitter.com/sckberry/status/1579469179534860294?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1579469179534860294%7Ctwgr%5Ecaa24277e68226aa3f50eea7924d24843bac0c12%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_\&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fdavidmack%2Fnegroni-sbagliato-prosecco ## 2\. Adam Levine’s DMs ![Adam Levine judge on The Voice](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Adam-Levine-The-Voice.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675) (NBC) If there was anyone more in need of a meme-roasting than Liz Truss [this year, it was Adam Levine](https://www.themarysue.com/20-best-adam-levine-memes/). The Maroon 5 singer came under scrutiny after Instagram model Sumner Stroh revealed that she had an affair with him. Not only that, but he texted her asking her for permission to name his pregnant wife’s unborn child “Sumner.” Stroh also shared the other cringey DMs Levine sent her, which were akin to something a teenage boy might write instead of a married 43-year-old singer/songwriter. The internet had a blast making countless memes out of his DMs. https://twitter.com/SaeedDiCaprio/status/1572696863081664514 > The funniest thing I’ve ever made and I’d course it has to be about Adam Levine [pic.twitter.com/IFKSMm0jMa](https://t.co/IFKSMm0jMa) > > — Steven Neaves (@neaves\_steven) [September 22, 2022](https://twitter.com/neaves_steven/status/1572967904383205376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > adam levine sexting [pic.twitter.com/rw5ZMD5dHW](https://t.co/rw5ZMD5dHW) > > — SIMONE 🩷 (@parasocialyte) [September 21, 2022](https://twitter.com/parasocialyte/status/1572632816952688641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Literally no one: > > Adam Levine in divorce court while they read all his dms: [pic.twitter.com/KCMhBj6Jwj](https://t.co/KCMhBj6Jwj) > > — Ville Kid (@TheKodakChris) [September 21, 2022](https://twitter.com/TheKodakChris/status/1572646900460822529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## 1\. It’s Morbin’ Time ![Jared Leto plays ball in 'Morbius'](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/pjimage-2022-04-01T104708.159.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675) (Sony) The internet works in funny ways and one of the funniest was turning Morbius from the most unremarkable movie of the year into one that people couldn’t stop talking about. Shortly after Morbius bombed at the box office and received scathing reviews, the internet created a fictional catchphrase [for the character: “It’s Morbin’ time.”](https://www.themarysue.com/kfc-has-officially-joined-in-on-morbius-memes/)—a spin on the Power Rangers’ phrase, “It’s morphin’ time.” It’s Morbin’ Time became a viral meme as viewers imagined Morbius showing up all over the world and saying, “It’s Morbin’ Time.” Users even began to demand a Morbius 2 just for the sake of hearing him say the catchphrase. https://twitter.com/FroakieT/status/1530694194259537920?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1530694194259537920%7Ctwgr%5E5583b90278353068a05a2fef089257a9af558460%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_\&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themarysue.com%2Fmorbius-memes-morbin-time-fans-demand-morbius-2%2F https://twitter.com/JoseJoestaar/status/1530561186768556032?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1530561186768556032%7Ctwgr%5E5583b90278353068a05a2fef089257a9af558460%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_\&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themarysue.com%2Fmorbius-memes-morbin-time-fans-demand-morbius-2%2F > morbin time [pic.twitter.com/SxUyyZ1CvJ](https://t.co/SxUyyZ1CvJ) > > — KFC (@KFC\_ES) [May 25, 2022](https://twitter.com/KFC_ES/status/1529451814910939138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Hello everyone, it is Morbin Time <https://t.co/mbtnTaURsL> > > — MovieBoy (@movieboy69) [May 28, 2022](https://twitter.com/movieboy69/status/1530561892942594048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > What if Morbius took the gauntlet, snapped, and said "It's Morbin time" <https://t.co/Qx0AAVJha9> > > — Underscare "Xaaron Cube" Zeus 🐀 (@UnderscoreZeus) [May 17, 2022](https://twitter.com/UnderscoreZeus/status/1526397708428115968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) (featured image: iStock) Have a tip we should know? 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Readable Markdown	By Dec 8th, 2022, 11:36 am ![The infamous guy, workin hard and hardly workin](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Old-Man-Thumbs-Up-Meme.jpeg?resize=2318%2C1545) Recommended Videos 2022 is drawing to a close, which means it’s time to look back and reminisce on the year. What better way to do so than through the hilarious and sarcastic lens of memes? Most of the major pop culture events of the year can be tracked wholly through memes. From popular app releases to cheating scandals and [Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter](https://www.themarysue.com/hero-rescues-every-twitter-meme-from-sites-collapse/), we can always count on the internet to capture every major happening with an appealing dash of dark humor. While most of the memes are reactions to releases, scandals, major events, and shake-ups, some of them are solely just for fun. In some cases, the internet just saw something that was a bit odd and humorous and decided to capitalize on it. In an increasingly chaotic world, it’s becoming all the more important to continue holding onto the things that make us laugh, even if we [don’t always know quite why they do](https://www.themarysue.com/jared-leto-responds-to-morbin-time-morbius-memes/). Here are the 10 best meme trends of 2022, ranked to the funniest. ## 10\. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet ![Image of Quaxly, the clearly superior starter Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet & Silver.](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pokemon-Scarlet-and-Violet-Quaxly.webp?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675) (Nintendo) Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is a Nintendo game that was released in November for the Switch. The highly anticipated game marks the latest installment in the hugely popular Pokémon franchise and video game series. Unfortunately, it had a less-than-ideal launch when players began to complain about the game being riddled with glitches and performance issues (which Nintendo has vowed to fix with updates). While the 10 million players who bought copies waited for the issues to be resolved, they took to social media to make funny memes about the glitches, and just about Scarlet & Violet in general. ## 9\. Wordle ![In this photo illustration, the word game Wordle is shown on a mobile phone](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wordle-bot-spoiler.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C800) (Brandon Bell, Getty Images) Initially released to the public on October 21, 2021, Wordle truly exploded in popularity in 2022. Users became obsessed with the word streaks, sharing their Wordle results with others and desperately trying to guess the word of the day. Wordle gained further prominence when the New York Times bought the game for an undisclosed seven-figure amount and vowed to keep it free for users. Of course, with the intense popularity came a wave of Wordle memes with internet users capturing how surprisingly difficult and addicting the game is. https://twitter.com/schlazor/status/1483445771156480003?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1483445771156480003%7Ctwgr%5E03e4906ef7d070b04a76643c0c3142fdc96f35d3%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_\&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fmadisonmcgee%2Fwordle-funny-tweets https://twitter.com/itskelsbells/status/1492518737949478912 https://twitter.com/zero\_\_cool/status/1476732283189178369 ## 8\. Euphoria High School ![Rue at the carnival in Euphoria](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Euphoria.jpeg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675) (HBO) Euphoria season 2 premiered in 2022 and brought the show to the forefront of the internet’s mind again after a nearly two-and-a-half-year break between seasons. While achieving critical acclaim, Euphoria has also received some criticism for portraying high school students alongside explicit content, including drug use and sexuality. However, others found humor in the outlandishly dark nature of Euphoria‘s high school and turned those takes into memes. The hilarious memes give suggestions for what kind of teachers should teach at the high school, interrogate what kind of budget the school has, and question how those students are passing high school when they’re never seen studying or doing homework. https://twitter.com/dom\_ingram5/status/1495597398692962306 > euphoria high school average ACT score is 12 > > — chunky fila (@chunkyfila) [January 10, 2022](https://twitter.com/chunkyfila/status/1480635355892178944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## 7\. Elon Musk Twitter ![Elon Musk frowns slightly wearing a tux on a red carpet.](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/elon-musk-twitter-election-midterms.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C800) (Dimitrios Kambouris, Getty Images for The Met Museum / Vogue) After years of expressing an interest in purchasing Twitter, billionaire business magnate Elon Musk officially wrapped up his acquisition of the social media platform on October 27. He expressed interest in lifting “censorship” on Twitter and using the platform to encourage free speech—of course, the site has been a mess since his acquisition, as he laid off a significant portion of the company and instilled an \$8 monthly subscription for a blue check mark. Since then, he has verified several accounts belonging to extremists and fostered an environment of hate speech on the platform. Naturally, the internet’s response was to tackle the acquisition with some dark humor and roast Musk with several hilarious memes. > Elon musk is Ugly > > you know this is true because this tweet says official > > — maia (@mxmtoon) [November 9, 2022](https://twitter.com/mxmtoon/status/1590368263850323969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) https://twitter.com/shashj/status/1591020678941396992?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1591020678941396992%7Ctwgr%5E6ff82965e5f0099ac6bc81327a5e8a2b2a59aa99%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_\&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indy100.com%2Fviral%2Felon-musk-twitter-memes-jokes ## 6\. Girl Explaining > SEE HE SOLD HER MASTERS WITHOUT GIVING HER A CHANCE TO BUY THEM AND THE GUY WHO OWNS THEM HAS ALWAYS BEEN A DICK TO HER SO SHE’S RE RECORDING HER OLD ALBUMS RENDERING HIS PURCHASE NEARLY WORTHLESS AND THATS WHY YOU HAVE TO STREAM THE RE RECORDS ONLY— [pic.twitter.com/vlxLrAf5ad](https://t.co/vlxLrAf5ad) > > — ellie schnitt (@holy\_schnitt) [August 18, 2022](https://twitter.com/holy_schnitt/status/1560109219495518208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The Girl Explaining meme broke out in the summer of 2022, though the [initial picture was snapped in 2018](https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/the-real-story-about-the-viral-girl-explaining-meme-it-was-hilarious/). A woman at a party was taking photos to capture the event and realized that, in one photo, two kids in the background had photobombed her. In the background, a girl appears to be insistently explaining something in her unamused boyfriend’s ear. It turns out that she was actually singing along to a song while her tired then-boyfriend listened. However, the photo exploded and went viral in 2022 as internet users began to create memes guessing what deep philosophical insights the girl in the photo was explaining to her boyfriend. > EVEN THOUGH THE PIECE OF DEBRIS IS PHYSICALLY LARGE ENOUGH FOR BOTH JACK AND ROSE, IT IS VERY CLEAR WHEN HE TRIES TO CLIMB UP THAT IT’S NOT BUOYANT ENOUGH WHICH IS THE REAL PROBLEM. FURTHERMORE HIS SACRIFICE ON BEHALF OF THE WOMAN HE LOVES IS AN IMPORTANT CHARACTER MOMENT FOR A M [pic.twitter.com/6C97rrfEsM](https://t.co/6C97rrfEsM) > > — kateyrich (@kateyrich) [August 17, 2022](https://twitter.com/kateyrich/status/1560037651855581184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > THEY CALL IT QUIET QUITTING BUT IT'S REALLY JUST DOING YOUR JOB REQUIREMENTS DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS PEOPLE DESERVE A GOOD WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND NOT ANSWERING A WORK EMAIL AT 10PM ISN'T QUITTING IT'S JUST BEING A NORMAL HUMAN WHO HAS A LIFE AND SETS HEALTHY BOUNDARIES [pic.twitter.com/uEto7i42VP](https://t.co/uEto7i42VP) > > — LinkedIn (@LinkedIn) [August 18, 2022](https://twitter.com/LinkedIn/status/1560379027109679105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > SO THE THING ABOUT MR. DARCY IS COLIN FIRTH IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AS THE DEFINITIVE PORTRAYAL, UPTIGHT HOTTIE YOU LOVE TO HATE, BUT THEN MATTHEW MCFAYDEN, HE PLAYS THAT ONE GUY YOU HATE ON SUCCESSION, GIVES HIM A PUPPY-LIKE VULNERABILITY WHICH IS WHY WE ALL KNOW THE HANDFLEX– [pic.twitter.com/pkgDPU8WDx](https://t.co/pkgDPU8WDx) > > — Danielle May B. Here (@Builtahouse) [August 17, 2022](https://twitter.com/Builtahouse/status/1559987227400208385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## 5\. Liz Truss ![A close-up of Liz Truss smirking](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/liz-truss-queen-john-oliver.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C800) (Carl Court, Getty Images) Liz Truss is a British politician who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom … for a month. She officially took on the position on September 6, when the UK was already edging towards crisis due to the escalating cost of living. On September 23, she proposed a controversial budget that abolished the 45% tax rate on top of income and introduced other drastic taxation-cutting measures. [The Economist predicted that she wouldn’t last long](https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/in-the-news/best-liz-truss-memes-gifs/) and that she had “the shelf-life of lettuce.” This resulted in the Daily Star holding a live stream to see if Truss could outlive lettuce. Turns out, she couldn’t, as she resigned on October 20, sparking numerous memes roasting her for being unable to outlive lettuce. https://twitter.com/FPLMoose/status/1583084833701756928?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1583084833701756928%7Ctwgr%5Ea17a2894ecb7198e6bcb7d6882866a6165ddfdcf%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_\&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-39261462851099564169.ampproject.net%2F2211182146000%2Fframe.html https://twitter.com/danjh2010/status/1583545340233322497?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1583545340233322497%7Ctwgr%5E3a0838e0967dcfd841fb3d53cdca42df6b3ec2a6%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_\&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pajiba.com%2Fweb\_culture%2Fjust-all-the-best-liz-truss-memes-because-its-still-hilarious.php ## 4\. Elmo vs. Rocco ![Elmo screaming at Zoe over Rocco](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/maxresdefault.jpeg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675) (HBO) Early in 2022, the internet was absolutely tickled by a clip of Elmo losing it over Zoe’s pet rock, Rocco. Elmo has always been exasperated by Rocco and the fact that he is 1) an imaginary friend, and 2) a rock. When Zoe tries to give Rocco a cookie that Elmo wants, Elmo goes off on Rocco, and the internet was surprised with just how much shade he throws at the rock. The clip was shared on Twitter on January 3, where it racked up 9.1 million views and soon sparked several hilarious memes capturing Elmo’s abhorrence of poor Rocco. ## 3\. Negroni Sbagliato with Prosecco ![A picture of Olivia Cooke and Emma D'Arcy busy in their interview for HBO Max](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Emma-DArcy-Olivia-Cooke-House-of-the-Dragon-HBO-Max-Interview-Negroni-Sbagliato-House-of-the-Dragon-Alicent-Hightower-Rhaenyra-Targaryen.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C599) (HBO Max) Toward the end of September, House of the Dragon stars Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke sat down to ask each other some fun “get to know me” type questions for HBO Max. During the interview, D’Arcy is asked what their go-to order at the bar is, to which they respond, “A Negroni Sbagliato, with Prosecco in it.” Cooke responds, “Oh, stunning!” Unexpectedly, the entire internet, [especially the LGBTQ+ community](https://www.themarysue.com/why-the-internets-obsessed-with-emma-darcys-favorite-drink-order/), fell in love with the way that D’Arcy says the name of the drink, sparking a torrent of memes. https://twitter.com/mych3micalswift/status/1598766469965574144 https://twitter.com/liamgareau/status/1579257745022517254?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1579257745022517254%7Ctwgr%5Ecaa24277e68226aa3f50eea7924d24843bac0c12%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_\&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fdavidmack%2Fnegroni-sbagliato-prosecco https://twitter.com/sckberry/status/1579469179534860294?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1579469179534860294%7Ctwgr%5Ecaa24277e68226aa3f50eea7924d24843bac0c12%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_\&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fdavidmack%2Fnegroni-sbagliato-prosecco ## 2\. Adam Levine’s DMs ![Adam Levine judge on The Voice](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Adam-Levine-The-Voice.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675) (NBC) If there was anyone more in need of a meme-roasting than Liz Truss [this year, it was Adam Levine](https://www.themarysue.com/20-best-adam-levine-memes/). The Maroon 5 singer came under scrutiny after Instagram model Sumner Stroh revealed that she had an affair with him. Not only that, but he texted her asking her for permission to name his pregnant wife’s unborn child “Sumner.” Stroh also shared the other cringey DMs Levine sent her, which were akin to something a teenage boy might write instead of a married 43-year-old singer/songwriter. The internet had a blast making countless memes out of his DMs. https://twitter.com/SaeedDiCaprio/status/1572696863081664514 ## 1\. It’s Morbin’ Time ![Jared Leto plays ball in 'Morbius'](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/pjimage-2022-04-01T104708.159.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675) (Sony) The internet works in funny ways and one of the funniest was turning Morbius from the most unremarkable movie of the year into one that people couldn’t stop talking about. Shortly after Morbius bombed at the box office and received scathing reviews, the internet created a fictional catchphrase [for the character: “It’s Morbin’ time.”](https://www.themarysue.com/kfc-has-officially-joined-in-on-morbius-memes/)—a spin on the Power Rangers’ phrase, “It’s morphin’ time.” It’s Morbin’ Time became a viral meme as viewers imagined Morbius showing up all over the world and saying, “It’s Morbin’ Time.” Users even began to demand a Morbius 2 just for the sake of hearing him say the catchphrase. https://twitter.com/FroakieT/status/1530694194259537920?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1530694194259537920%7Ctwgr%5E5583b90278353068a05a2fef089257a9af558460%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_\&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themarysue.com%2Fmorbius-memes-morbin-time-fans-demand-morbius-2%2F https://twitter.com/JoseJoestaar/status/1530561186768556032?ref\_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1530561186768556032%7Ctwgr%5E5583b90278353068a05a2fef089257a9af558460%7Ctwcon%5Es1\_\&ref\_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themarysue.com%2Fmorbius-memes-morbin-time-fans-demand-morbius-2%2F (featured image: iStock) Have a tip we should know? 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