Meme Rewind 2024: Hilarious Memes That Dominated the Internet in the First Half of This Year – News18

It’s only July, but it feels like December already! From the Lok Sabha elections to the T20 World Cup win, the past six months have been a rollercoaster of shocks, surprises, tears, happiness, and everything in between. It’s been like living in a thrilling blockbuster movie!

And what’s a movie without some epic bangs? With every bang comes something inevitable—memes! These little packets of humour keep social media alive and, more importantly, lively. After all, who wants only serious talks without some fun on the side?

So, as we wrap up the first half of 2024, here’s a roundup of all the memes that have kept our 2024 movie vibrant and entertaining:

Look Between X and Y on Your Keyboard

This meme had us all glued to our keyboards! It was the ultimate head-scratcher, asking us to look between letters like Y and I on the keyboard and decode the hidden message. The big reveal? It’s ‘U (You).’ Definitely the most mind-bending meme ever!

Rohit Sharma Shooing Indian Batters in IND vs ENG Test

Comical scenes erupted on February 18 when Rohit Sharma had to send Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan back to the stands after they mistakenly thought the innings was declared. Just like your boss, right?

The ‘Katepiracy’ (Kate Middleton’s Conspiracy) and Photoshop Memes

When royals meet Photoshop, you know there’ll be memes. Kate Middleton’s digitally altered photo mishap for Mother’s Day set off a meme explosion that even Buckingham Palace couldn’t ignore.

The ‘Not-so-strong’ Memes After New York Earthquake

A mild earthquake in New Jersey rattled New York in April. The tremors were minor, but the memes that followed were a social media quake of their own!

Aurora Borivali (Sorry Borealis)

When the UK’s skies lit up with stunning auroras in May, Indians, fed up with colourful feeds, created their own amusing versions.

IPL 2024 Memes

Cricket + Memes = Perfect Match! IPL 2024 wasn’t just about sixes and wickets; it was a meme fest that made every match more entertaining than the last.

Cetaphil vs. Cera Ve

Skincare debates turned hilarious when memes declared loyalty to good ol’ Deis brands like Lifebuoy over fancy Cetaphil. Because for us, skincare is all about being sasta, sundar, tikau!

Machhli Paani Me Gayi, Chapaak

The ‘Chapaak’ clap took over timelines faster than a ‘fish’ as Indians took the new Instagram circle game, where you clap and say ‘Chapaak’, very seriously—using it to describe anything and everything disappearing like a fish in water.

Zomato ‘Pure Veg’ Fleet

Zomato’s green-themed delivery fleet idea sparked confusion memes faster than a delivery in the IPL. The green shirts didn’t last long, but the memes are forever.

Saurabh Netravalkar

From Oracle to cricket stardom, Saurabh Netravalkar became the hero of the T20 World Cup with memes celebrating his journey from the cubicle to the pitch.

On top of all, he is our moms’ favourite!

Hawk Tuah

Internet history was made with a sassy interview response that became the ultimate bedroom advice meme, complete with a Southern twang that made everyone smile.

Prafull Billore

He’s the man who turned jinxing into an art form, reversing luck to help India clinch the T20 World Cup. His antics became memes faster than a Google search.

Bapu

Axar Patel’s cricket prowess earned him the nickname of the modern-day Mahatma Gandhi or more famously Bapu, outclassing the British just like the historical figure did. And in the thrilling final, his batting seemed to channel Bapu’s spirit, contributing to India’s triumph with flair!

And there you have it! If you’ve made it through this rollercoaster of a roundup, go ahead and give yourself a virtual ‘Chapaak’!