The past decade has seen a proliferation of memes, with many becoming cultural phenomena and shaping the way we communicate online. From the “Harambe” meme to the “Expanding Brain” meme, the 2010s were filled with a wide variety of memes that made us laugh, think and even question our existence. In this blog post, we will take a look at the top 10 hilarious memes of the decade, and explore what made them so popular and enduring.

“Harambe” (2016)

• The gorilla Harambe became a meme after he was shot and killed at the Cincinnati Zoo, when a child fell into his enclosure. The meme was used to make jokes about the incident, but it also became a symbol of online culture and internet memes. People used Harambe’s name as a way to express their feelings about various topics, such as politics, social issues and pop culture. The meme also gained a cult following and various merchandise were made in Harambe’s honor. The meme reached its peak in August 2016, when the hashtag #DicksOutForHarambe trended on Twitter. The meme is still used today and remains one of the most well-known and enduring memes of the decade.

“Expanding Brain” (2016)

• This meme features a series of images, each one showing a brain expanding to represent increasing levels of understanding or intelligence. The meme was often used to make jokes about gaining knowledge or understanding a complex concept. The meme was first popularized on 4chan and later spread to other social media platforms. The meme was used to make jokes about various topics such as politics, social issues and pop culture. The meme was also used to make jokes about people’s intelligence, making it a popular meme among the younger generations.

“Mocking SpongeBob” (2017)

• This meme features a picture of SpongeBob SquarePants with the caption “Mocking SpongeBob” and is often used to mock or mockingly imitate someone or something. It was used to mock people, events, or other memes. The meme was first popularized on 4chan and later spread to other social media platforms. The meme was used to mock various public figures, pop culture phenomena and current events. The meme was also used to mock other memes and internet culture.

“Distracted Boyfriend” (2017)

• This meme features a stock photo of a man looking at another woman while his girlfriend looks on in disapproval. The meme is often used to represent a lack of focus or attention, or to represent someone being unfaithful. The meme was first popularized on Reddit and later spread to other social media platforms. The meme was used to make jokes about various topics such as relationships, politics, and pop culture. The meme was also used to make jokes about people’s behavior and habits.

“Doge” (2013)

• This meme features a picture of a Shiba Inu dog with broken English captions written in Comic Sans font. The meme was used to express feelings of excitement or enthusiasm, as well as to make jokes about the internet and internet culture. The meme was first popularized on Tumblr and later spread to other social media platforms. The meme was used to make jokes about various topics such as technology, social media, and pop culture. The meme was also used to express excitement or enthusiasm about various things.

“Arthur Fist” (2016)

• This meme features a screengrab of the character Arthur from the children’s show “Arthur” making a fist. The meme was used to express feelings of determination or anger. The meme was first popularized on Twitter and later spread to other social media platforms. The meme was used to make jokes about various topics such as social issues, politics, and pop culture. The meme was also used to express determination or anger about various things.

“Pepe the frog” (2015)

• This meme features a cartoon frog named Pepe, which was created by artist Matt Furie. The meme was used to express feelings of sadness or disappointment, but it was also adopted by the alt-right and used to spread hate speech and racism. Pepe became a symbol of the alt-right movement and was often used in memes that promoted white supremacist and nationalist ideologies. Despite this, the meme remains one of the most well-known and enduring memes of the decade, and continues to be used by both the alt-right and those who oppose their ideologies.

“Y U NO Guy” (2010)

• This meme features a picture of a stick figure with the caption “Y U NO” followed by a question or statement. The meme was used to express frustration or disappointment. The meme was first popularized on 4chan and later spread to other social media platforms. The meme was used to make jokes about various topics such as technology, social media, and pop culture. The meme was also used to express frustration or disappointment about various things.

“Bad Luck Brian” (2012)

• This meme features a picture of a man named Brian with the caption “Takes driving test, gets first DUI” The meme was used to represent bad luck or relegation. The meme was first popularized on Reddit and later spread to other social media platforms. The meme was used to make jokes about various topics such as relationships, politics, and pop culture. The meme was also used to represent bad luck or failure in various situations.

“Ugandan Knuckles” (2017)

• This meme features a 3D character from the game “Sonic Adventure 2” and was used to represent a group of people from Uganda. The meme was used to make jokes about the character’s accent and mannerisms. The meme was first popularized on VRChat, a virtual reality chat room, and later spread to other social media platforms. The meme was used to make jokes about various topics such as culture, technology and pop culture. The meme was also used to represent various groups of people and their cultures.

These memes have all had a significant impact on internet culture and have become ingrained in the way we communicate online. They have also become a part of popular culture, with many of these memes appearing in mainstream media and even being referenced in academic studies. These memes have not only made us laugh, but they have also shaped the way we think and talk about various topics. They have also set the standard for future memes to come, and their influence will be felt for years to come.