13 of the Funniest Internet Memes of 2015
Though it would seem like online communication would get more complex as time went on, it's actually become quite efficient: Nowadays, people can express powerful emotions with just a few clicks thanks to GIFs, emojis and viral memes.
In fact, Oxford Dictionary's Word of the Year isn't even technically a word — it's the "tears of joy" emoji, proving that much of the world is consumed in the new art of internet expression. Luckily for avid internet users, 2015 was a year for anyone interested in joining in on internet jokes, with countless memes being created each week to highlight trending topics, controversial moments in pop culture and other hilarious absurdities.
Though the list is endless, here are 13 of the best memes to have circulated the world wide web in 2015, from Lil Mama's tearful radio interview to Katy Perry's infamous left shark appearing behind just about anything.
The best memes from 2015 Source: Mic/Twitter
1. Pepe the Frog
Pepe is the cartoon frog in all of us.
When your friend brings up your ex pic.twitter.com/pm0F4eQhj5
When she starts wearing less and going out more pic.twitter.com/ylMuSJEBzX
2. Lil Mama
Lil Mama's sad moment on a radio show years ago was unearthed in 2015, and will now live on forever.
When you bring your friend to your new mans house and his dog don't bark. pic.twitter.com/Nl2ZTlNcnY
Everybody when @twitter took the star from us. pic.twitter.com/Uv6TN47Aaq
3. The Pizza Rat
He was just trying to bring a little extra cheese home for the family when a passerby snapped a pic. Now, the New York rat is on his way to the White House, apparently.
Initially, I thought that Pizza Rat was harmless, too, but upon further inspection... pic.twitter.com/j9n7wmiPhf
Pizza Rat, Cigarette Crab! via /r/funny http://ift.tt/1ldXLIG #funny pic.twitter.com/rdmQoD0zz3
4. #CelebritiesOnlyBlackPeopleKnow
2015: the year Black Twitter discovered their favorites actors have been type-casted this whole time.
If you see her in a film, 9 times out of 10 she's the rich evil mother. pic.twitter.com/qBDikW9qyN > #CelebritiesOnlyBlackPeopleKnow
5. What are thooooose?
Girl, you need to never wear those again. Ever.
My life... #WhatAreThose pic.twitter.com/hjqRviBc8I
6. This could be us but you playin'
Some people went to new extremes to prove their love for each other on social media. Others wished they could do the same — or they were just busy eating.
ThisCouldBeUsButYouPlayin pic.twitter.com/0WBwJjEvHo
Thiscouldbeusbutyouplayin is not an excuse - just take a Mogul #relationships course http://bit.ly/1MX3w7C pic.twitter.com/WI1x7PSCM5
7. What's good?
Nicki Minaj made MTV Music Video award history when she called out "this bitch that had a lot to say," Miley Cyrus. Her final three words have now become a phenomena of their own.
The Queen. #MileyWhatsGood pic.twitter.com/hWziSy05Mj
MileyWhatsGood pic.twitter.com/BVEOvR8sdd
I need this pillow in my life. #mileywhatsgood pic.twitter.com/2MeEqII6dk
8. Netflix and Chill
See also: Ten minutes into "Netflix and chill" and he gives you this look.
the starter pack #netflixandchill pic.twitter.com/DKZF0i6BOi
10mins into #NetflixAndChill & he gives you this look... pic.twitter.com/xeZLwqZhPv
9. Squad Goals
2015 finally took a turn for the best when Adele triumphed T-Swift as the Queen of #SquadGoals.
Taylor Swift and her friends = SQUAD GOALS http://bit.ly/1NfXGx3 @marieclaire pic.twitter.com/EsYRWR5hCC
Queens, Taylor Swift could never! Squad goals pic.twitter.com/XJfx6nqeI5
10. Inappropriate Audition Songs
Twitter users showed you how to really nail any audition.
these are my favourite inappropriate audition songs pic.twitter.com/uAnmQUnfFL
11. #PopeBars
When a few photos from the Pope's international travels seemed to show the pontifex spitting some fire bars, the internet did not waste time.
God is the Father,but all yall are my sons, Pray I don't take your girl and make her one of my nuns #PopeBars pic.twitter.com/KyfxjvRhUF
12. Why you lying?
"Mmm oh my God, stop fucking lying!"
13. Beyoncé Always on Beat
Everyone already knew the Queen slays in dance numbers, but who knew she stayed on the beat with songs she's not even dancing to?
Flickadawrist #BeyonceAlwaysOnBeat #Beyoncéalwaysonbeat https://vine.co/v/ebKY2KrXdWt
when squad links up#blowthewhistle #squad #beyoncealwaysonbeat https://vine.co/v/ebK2wbzVP9z