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Popular Memes on Social Media (June 2025)

Popular Memes on Social Media (June 2025)

People love memes. They’re not only funny and easy to digest, but they have the ability to transcend their initial context and spark ongoing dialogue within and across communities. 

As a business looking to create an authentic connection with your audience, incorporating memes into your social media marketing campaign is one of the best ways to make them love your brand.

Simply put, memes are the best way to convince your audience that you’re not just a regular brand, but a cool brand.

But to create memes that will resonate with your followers, you need to stay current with the latest meme trends (besides, understanding what makes them tick, of course).

In this blog post, we provide you with an updated list of popular memes on social media right now, organized on a monthly basis.

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“Holy f—ing airball” meme

So, let’s start with a little backstory on this trending meme.

The term “airball” is commonly used in basketball slang to describe a situation where a player takes a shot—usually from a long distance—and completely misses the basket. The ball doesn’t even come close to hitting the rim, backboard, or net.

In the same vein, the “Holy f—ing airball” meme is used to highlight situations where someone makes a wild guess or assumption—and completely misses the mark.

This popular meme’s format typically consists of three images:

  1. The setup – this introduces the topic. For example: “I told him I was into cooking.”
  2. The misguided response – here’s where someone responds with an incorrect assumption: “He replied: Wow, do you cook professionally?”
  3. The reveal – the punchline shows just how wrong the assumption was. In this case, the image might show a poorly executed, basic dish—paired with the caption: “Holy f—ing airball.”

Here’s how the meme works in action:

Holy f—ing airball meme example
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(Absolute cinema)

The Last of Us season 2 memes

We are four episodes deep into the new season of The Last of Us, and frankly, we’re already traumatized — as I’m sure you can imagine if you’ve seen the current memes circulating on social media.

After a fairly chill opening episode, we were hit with a very unpleasant surprise in the second episode.

(Warning – spoilers below.)

And keep in mind, I’m saying this as someone who hasn’t played the game at all — Joel’s death ruined my evening (and probably my entire next week, considering the episodes drop on Sundays 🫠).

The funny thing is that even people who know the game’s plot by heart still weren’t ready for that heartbreaking moment — and all the popular memes right now prove it.

Oh, and I forgot to mention — they did that to Joel on Easter Sunday 😭. Just imagine all the families saying, “Why don’t we watch The Last of Us?”

(I’m sure they’ll remember that Easter for a long time).

Severance season 2 memes

The finale of Apple TV’s Severance Season 2 premiered almost two weeks ago, and needless to say, this season was a wild ride for all of us.

The show is truly the full package — from its creepy atmosphere and eerie music to its brilliant storytelling and slow-building mystery.

And with a show this popular and conversation-sparking, you already know we’re going to see some twisted and funny social media memes. 😅 I hope you’ve seen the show because the potential for Severance memes is enormous — and I highly suggest incorporating them into your strategy. 😉

So, let’s finally take a look at some social media memes, shall we?

@roquel_7

😂😂 #fyp #meme #viral #funny #severance

♬ original sound – roquel_7

(I mean, who are these doctors trying to trick?)

And here’s a clever twist on an all-time classic meme:

Severance season 2 social media meme. The caption of the meme says: "You vs. the guy she told you not to worry about".
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AI “You wake up as…” POV Memes

People have been using AI for different purposes but this one definitely stands out.

You’ve probably seen those AI-generated videos on TikTok that recreate monumental events from the past, putting you in the POV position. If you haven’t, here’s an example:

@timetravellerpov

POV: You wake up in 1351 During the Black Plague #history #historytok #ai

♬ original sound – Time Traveller POV

There are plenty more—like AI POVs of a pyramid builder, a Chernobyl worker, or a Roman warrior.

So, how did these videos suddenly turn into a social media meme?

Well, users started making fun of them and began creating their own POV videos but with a more humorous twist. Now, you’ll find videos depicting “monumental” events from a modern perspective (I guess post-modern would be a more accurate word to use here 🤣).

@malina.ary

POV: you wake up as a 20 year old girl after a night out (AC 2025) #history #plague #AIart #hangover #fyp

♬ original sound – POV Lab

And the more you scroll, the funnier it gets!

TikTok ban in the USA memes

A couple of weeks ago, the entire internet held its breath when it became official that TikTok would soon be banned permanently in the USA.

(Fortunately for all you Americans, the danger is gone.)

Well, for now…

For those of you who happened to be living under a rock for the past few weeks, the U.S. government decided to ban TikTok due to the potential threat of the Chinese government collecting user data. However, the ban only lasted several hours, as President Trump issued an executive order to “extend the period of time before the law’s prohibitions take effect.”

Nevertheless, TikTok users in America started panicking, as many creators risked losing their audiences, businesses faced shutdowns, and people were at risk of losing their income from the platform.

Some had already started looking for alternatives well ahead of the ban. I’m sure you’ve seen the so-called “Great Migration” to RedNote (which is basically an even more Chinese app than TikTok) memes:

TikTok ban LOTR RedNote meme
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TikTok ban Chinese army meme
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While Americans were desperately searching for an alternative platform, users from other countries had a great time making fun of them:

@sarcards

guys… ??? #fyp #tiktokban #canadian #america

♬ que – Godwine:)

Muppets storytime meme

To be honest, this meme is one of the most unusual yet comical things I’ve ever seen.

People on social media, particularly TikTok, use an image of Pepe from the 1999 Muppets movie as a background for their confessions or traumatic stories.

The idea is that you read these stories (which are often detailed and span over 20 slides), and you’re so amazed by them that you make the same facial expression as the character from The Muppets.

Here’s a fairly short example:

trending memes - muppets storytime
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Chill guy meme

There are trending memes, and don’t get me wrong, some of them are hilarious.

But then there’s the “chill guy” meme.

The “chill guy” meme has gone viral so much in the past few days that it’s fair to say it’s more of a social media movement than just a meme.

Many of you may wonder: what’s the big deal about this “chill guy”? I guess the answer to that question lies in the fact that, in some part, we all are a chill guy (as vague as that sounds).

I mean, look at him:

Trending memes - chill guy meme
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If you don’t instantly think, “That’s literally me,” while looking at this picture, there must be something seriously wrong with you.

But now, back to the serious explanation.

On all social media networks, “chill guy” has become a sort of explanation for the way we act in certain situations — sometimes awkward, afraid, or making choices that don’t make much sense. But we act this way because we’re just chill guys who don’t give much thought to our actions.

Makes sense? (of course, it doesn’t). So, let’s just do what you came here for — look at some memes.

Trending memes - chill guy meme on tiktok
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Trending memes - chill guy meme on tiktok 2
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A lot of companies have recognized the potential of the meme and used the “Chill Guy” in their creative advertising (which you’ve probably seen on your social media channels). However, recently, the author of the meme, Phillip Banks, copyrighted his artwork, so legally, you can’t take advantage of his property for your own profit.

Flying cat meme

You know those moments when you instantly decide that you’re giving up and not even going to try to do a particular thing?

Me too, and guess what? We finally have a meme to illustrate that feeling!

@cathartic_applesauce

#parallelparking #imjustagirl #memecut

♬ оригинальный звук – oLGA-DROBOTWA

P.S. I hate parallel parking.

The so-called flying cat meme, often paired with a relaxing tune playing in the background, perfectly represents the sense of inner peace you feel when you decide to back out of doing something 😉

Lana Del Rey alligator memes

Last week, pop culture icon Lana Del Rey married alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene, just one month after it was revealed that they had started dating.

Some say it was very “Lana” of her, while others remain shocked given the singer’s long history. However, social media users can’t get enough of the uncanny profession of Lana’s new husband — hence the huge wave of alligator memes.

@davidkaplan_

did you know that there’s an alligator under lana’s sink? #lanadelrey #lana #mother #fyp

♬ Love – Lana Del Rey

What’s also worth mentioning is that they picked a rather peculiar place to get married — the bayou where Dufrene runs his swamp boat tours…

@ldrvdns

juro #lanadelrey #fy #fyp #fouryou #sorry #ldr #lanita #lana #namorado #casamento #casal #trend #casou

♬ som original – LANA DEL REY

“Define aura” memes

The “Define aura” meme trend is currently thriving on social media as people keep coming up with new ways to express their ideas.

So, let’s get to the point—what does the word “aura” mean?

It’s highly popular among social media users, especially younger ones, so don’t feel bad if you don’t get the gist of it right away 🙂 The term is essentially synonymous with confidence, coolness, or badassery.

And let’s be honest, this trending meme is all about badassery. Social media platforms are filled with memes featuring people who, in various ways, manifest their unique “aura” through their confident and bold behavior. Here’s an example:

@uncommentedcontent

Infinite aura aura olympics

♬ sonido original – futt.ediitx

Paris 2024 Olympics memes

The 2024 Olympics in Paris has not only been a showcase of incredible athleticism but also a goldmine for internet humor. As the world tuned in to watch their favorite athletes compete, social media exploded with a flood of memes that captured everything from outstanding achievements to quirky moments.

As we already mentioned, athletes are the key component of the Olympics, so naturally, they receive the recognition they deserve (and more).

For some gymnastics is just a sport. For others, it’s a perfect way to illustrate their quirky character traits:

What recently drew the most attention was the shooting competition.

Professional athletes from all over the world showed up, packed with fancy equipment designed to help them aim and shoot better. Among them was a contestant from Turkey.

He wasn’t wearing any advanced futuristic glasses, nor was he equipped with noise-reducing headphones. On top of that, he shot with one hand in his pocket.

Guess what? He nearly won the whole thing—ultimately becoming a silver medalist.

The internet couldn’t get over how badass his performance was, and the memes that emerged after the contest prove that.

Presidential debate memes

Former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden confronted one another in a presidential debate last Thursday. 

Their discussion went viral on all social media platforms because, amid the debate, the two politicians decided to brag about their golf skills and began to make fun of each other.

So let’s not kid ourselves, we all knew that it was only a matter of time until we saw a huge flood of memes.

And here it is.

trending memes - biden meme
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“I am my perimeter and my perimeter is me”

The “I am my perimeter and my perimeter is me” social media meme originated in a streamer’s Snapiyya gameplay video of Rainbow Six Siege. 

When opposing forces ambush the player, he begins his monologue in a soldier-like accent to uphold his morale and make the situation funny and dramatic at the same time.

This meme literally exploded all over social media, as users came up with funny scenarios in which they put Snapiyya’s audio.

And needless to say, I couldn’t relate more to some of those.

@sir_mal_dog

I shall not leave my post #fyp #funny #memes #hamster #library #funnyvideos #shorts #reels #fypage #fypシ゚viral #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp

♬ original sound – sir_mal_dog – sir_mal_dog

And here’s an all-time classic:

trending memes - thou shall show no fear meme
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Wrap up

Memes aren’t going anywhere. In fact, if we can exclusively communicate with each other in memes, the world will be a much better place (I’ll die on this hill). 

Embracing memes not only gives your audience a glimpse of the real you but also allows you to connect with your audiences in a relatable and engaging manner. So keep creating memes that are relatable and funny to your audience. They’ll love you for it.

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How to find popular memes?

To find trending memes, regularly explore popular social media platforms and meme aggregator websites, stay informed about current pop culture, engage with online communities, and follow meme creators and influencers for the latest trends. 

How often should I post memes on social media?

The frequency of posting memes depends on your audience and platform. Aim for a consistent schedule, whether it’s daily, a few times a week, or as fits your audience’s engagement patterns. Monitor responses and adjust your posting frequency accordingly.

Should I create my own memes or share existing ones?

Both creating original memes and sharing existing ones can be effective. Creating original content adds a unique touch to your brand, while sharing existing memes taps into established trends. Balance both approaches to keep your content fresh and aligned with the current online culture.

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Wiktor Skibiński
Wiktor Skibiński

SEO & Content Specialist, NapoleonCat

SEO specialist and copywriter, constantly looking for new trends and news in social media. After hours, a huge fan of American cinema and BMX riding.

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