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Thrive Marketing's Top 10 Memes of 2017

Wednesday 27 December 2017

12 minute read

By Rachael Farley

It’s time to reflect on the greatest memes that blew up our social media in 2017!

If you’re a frequent social media user, you will have definitely liked or reposted one of these humorous, viral posts. If not, you're about to undergo a quick fire lesson in memes!

Whether you’re feeling sassy or sarcastic, 2017 has definitely got a meme for it!

Thrive has pulled together ten of the best memes from the past year and ranked them. Let’s start the countdown…

10. Expanding Brain

Example of a 'Brain Expanding' meme

The Expanding Brain is the meme to use when your mind is blown.

Who knew the Earth was in the shape of a dinosaur? *brain explodes*

9. Pennywise in the Sewer

Example of a 'Pennywise in the Sewer' meme

After the movie ‘It’ blew up, a Twitter user asked “What would Pennywise have to say to get you to go down there with him?” [Source].

The answers are hilarious and matter of fact, we’d definitely go down there if there was some cute doggos waiting for us!

8. The Floor is...

Example of a 'The Floor is...' meme

This meme originated from the ‘floor is lava’ game. Sorry McDonald’s, but this one takes the ‘ice-cream’ for us!

7. Meryl Streep Singing

Example of a 'Meryl Streep Singing' meme

Know that song that you just can’t help but shout out when you hear it? Meryl Streep knows the feeling!

This relatable meme stems from an image of the brilliant actress caught in the middle of shouting something during the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) award ceremony in 2015 [Source].

6. Winnie the Pooh Dancing

This meme appears on this list simply for comedic value.

Who wouldn’t want to watch Winnie The Pooh dancing to numerous songs? From Britney to Pitbull, the cuddly bear knows how to bust a move.

5. Drew Scanlon Reaction

Drew Scanlon, video editor and podcaster at video game website Giant Bomb, is the face behind the GIF [Source].

Whether you’re feeling confused or insulted, this guy is the meme for you!

4. Mocking Spongebob

Example of a 'Mocking Spongebob' meme

A childhood favourite is back with a twist in this classic meme.

All of our mocking prayers have been answered - thanks Spongebob!

3. Gemma Collins

Example of a 'Gemma Collins' meme

The gift that keeps on giving, Gemma Collins has been the queen of memes this year. It’s never been easier to find a meme and think ‘sames’.

2. Roll Safe

Example of a 'Roll Safe' meme

This meme features the actor Kayode Ewumi and is often used to mock poor decision making and failures in critical thinking [Source]. It’s time to spill the tea*, guys.

* 'Spill the tea' refers to sharing gossip.

1. Salt Bae

Example of a 'Salt Bae' meme

Salt Bae is a nickname given to Turkish chef Nusret Gökçe, who was widely discussed on social media following the circulation of a video in which he flamboyantly sprinkles salt on a carved steak [Source].

He wins our number one spot due to his sassiness and kicking off 2017 with a bang!

So there we have it, the top 10 memes of 2017 as ranked by Thrive Marketing.

Have we missed your favourite meme? Or do you agree with our list? Let us know via @ThriveHQ.

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