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Love it or hate it, popular culture has a way of constantly churning out funny, memorable moments day in and day out. Of course, many of them might be lost to time if it wasn’t for dedicated folks online gathering and collecting the best ones.

So we’ve gathered some of the funniest pop culture memes from this dedicated Instagram account for your viewing pleasure. Get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to add your own thoughts to the comments down below.

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#1

A pop culture post about Sabrina Carpenter's Met Gala look, sparking funny discussions and good vibes.

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whodunnitfan2013
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8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've started going out in public with unshaved legs as a woman. Still getting used to it, like not being ashamed of it.

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    Funny pop culture post showcasing women's self-defense gloves from the 1850s, sharing good vibes.

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    Gail Lott
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen these and said at the time I just know I would forget and scratch my head or something lol

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    #3

    Rihanna bought her teacher a house, a heartwarming pop culture post spreading good vibes.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Allegedly" - upon searching, the only references I can find to this are circuitous "viral posts" on social media about this, no actual proof or facts, and the teacher's name changes from post to post XD

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    The fascination with popular culture comes down to our deep human need for connection and shared experiences. We live in a fast paced world where everyone has different schedules and backgrounds, but a hit television show or a viral song acts as a universal bridge. When millions of people watch the same movie over a weekend, they instantly gain a mutual vocabulary.

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    This creates an immediate bond that allows total strangers to laugh at the same jokes or debate the choices of fictional characters. It turns the entire world into one giant neighborhood where everyone is in on the secret.

    #4

    Woman wins Mortal Kombat tournament with newborn, a pop culture post highlighting her achievement.

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    Pandora
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Women are good at Mortal Kombat because we have a lot of pent up rage.

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    Our collective obsession with these trends is deeply rooted in how our brains seek community, a phenomenon explored through the insightful mental health and human behavior articles on Psychology Today. Consuming these shared media moments provides a healthy form of escapism that helps us navigate modern social dynamics.

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    #9

    A funny pop culture post featuring Meryl Streep and Martin Short having dinner, sparking rumors of romance.

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    Miss Tinker
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paparazzi are scum. These two are clearly having a private moment & deserve to be left alone.

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    Taking a break from daily stressors to dive into a sci-fi universe or follow a dramatic celebrity storyline offers the brain a chance to recharge. It is not just about mindless entertainment, but rather about finding a joyful sanctuary where we can collectively lower our guard and simply be amused.

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    #10

    An edited versus raw image of a woman, a pop culture post on beauty standards for good vibes.

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    ginger
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    good question. my cousin is half pakistani and has the beautuful skin and gorgeous deep red hair (I used to be sooo jealous of her) but now she gets the worst, most orange spray tans

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    #11

    A split image meme featuring Kim Kardashian looking younger than Beyoncé, sparking funny pop culture discussion.

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    ginger
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    idk what the first person's talking about, beyonce is pretty obviously younger looking in my opinion

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    At its core, popular culture is also a giant mirror reflecting who we are at any given moment in history. The things that trend on social media tell us exactly what society values, fears, or finds hilarious right now. Tracking these shifting cultural waves reveals how much our collective sense of humor and social norms have evolved.

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    #13

    A split image of a beautiful female pop culture figure on a stage, generating good vibes with her presence.

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    Khavrinen
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because no matter what a woman does, *someone* is going to find fault with her for doing it.

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    #14

    Rachel Zegler's Met Gala outfit, a pop culture post showcasing her unique style for good vibes.

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    ginger
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this was literally my first thought when I saw the theme

    #15

    Miley Cyrus and her boyfriend Max Morando at a red carpet event, a funny pop culture post about his plan to take her last name.

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    Toika Gao
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do you have to go changing names in some countries? I find it irrespectful towards your own family.

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    Looking back at old trends shows us how the fleeting moments of the past slowly baked themselves into the permanent historical record. This brings us to the magic of internet memes, which are essentially the shorthand of modern popular culture. A great meme takes a massive cultural event, a tense movie scene, or a funny public mishap and boils it down into a single image that makes instant sense to everyone.

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    #18

    A comparison of Anok Yai's sculpted hair resembling ancient statues, celebrated as incredible and a funny pop culture moment.

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    Barong
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I had to guess I’d say it looks like clay or perhaps a latex prosthetic was used. Pretty awesome

    It is a way of saying that we all experienced this thing together and we all find it equally ridiculous. Memes strip away the seriousness of the world and remind us not to take things too strictly. They turn major news and entertainment into a collaborative comedy routine where everyone gets to participate in the punchline.

    #19

    Funny pop culture post of Millie Bobby Brown carrying a baby stroller, with text about her always carrying things.

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    Ria C.
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do people ever think she wants it that way? I've not had children but I've cared for many and sometimes personally I feel more in control of the situation, even at the grocery. I have the goods and he carries the list and checks it off for me.

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    #20

    A pop culture post discussing Kylie Jenner's regrets about plastic surgery, for instant good vibes.

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    ginger
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that group of people is so gross. I know they all have their own traumas, but their wealth and how they flaunt it and their gross, fake, and unachievable beauty standards makes me mad

    #21

    A funny pop culture post showing Kim Kardashian in her 2000s prime, generating instant good vibes.

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    ginger
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is what she used to look like?! she was gorgeous

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    People love popular culture because it makes life feel a little less lonely and a lot more entertaining. It gives us a way to communicate across borders and generations through the simple act of enjoying the same stories. Whether you are deeply invested in the lore of a massive cinematic franchise or you just love scrolling through clever online commentary, you are participating in a rich global tradition of storytelling. Popular culture ensures that there is always something to talk about, always something to laugh at, and always a way to feel connected to the heartbeat of the modern world.

    #23

    Naomie Harris as Tia Dalma in Pirates of the Caribbean, a pop culture post for good vibes.

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    Frank Ropen
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Certain people just didn’t know Calypso

    #24

    A pop culture post showcasing Rihanna's funny new tattoo drawn by her kids, spreading good vibes.

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    Laserleader
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Artist did her wrong by not matching the colors correctly. It looks like a scrape.

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    #26

    Zendaya holding babies, from a pop culture post, showing her happy interaction with children.

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    Frank Ropen
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Babies are more fun if you can hand them back when they start crying.

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    #30

    Two images of A$AP Rocky after his coffee was spilled on the street, one showing him carrying many coffees, the other with coffees on the ground, creating funny pop culture posts.

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    Ria C.
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta take care of everybody in his house/studio.

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    #31

    A split image of Elvis Presley holding a child and Michael Jackson with Lisa Marie Presley, a funny pop culture post about music royalty.

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    Glubby
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I imagine their kid feeling not good enough ever

    #32

    Two close-up images of an unsettling face tattoo, a funny pop culture post sparking discussion about strange body art.

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    V
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    D***s. Either too many or not enough.

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    #33

    Pop culture post showing Ariana Grande struggling to pick up a fan, then effortlessly carrying a girl, for good vibes.

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    ginger
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well she also looks like she is actually wasting away. I don't want to police her body, but its actually scary

    #37

    Zendaya at the ER vs. Met Gala, a pop culture post showing her transformation for good vibes.

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    ginger
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what does that mean, I am not chronically online enough for this

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    #38

    A side-by-side comparison of Alexa Demie's makeup in Euphoria, with discussion about her appearance, a funny pop culture post.

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    Megalodon Meg
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They say that s**t about literally every woman in existence now. Goddess forbid a makeup artist bust out with some contour or an overline or a woman lose the baby fat she had 10+ years ago.

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    #39

    A pop culture post comparing Caleb and Finn to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, for instant good vibes.

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    random_froggg (she/they 86/47)
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Caleb has the beard and dark skin, Finn has the long hair and light skin

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    #43

    A split image of Skai Jackson and a couple, captioned about her dating choice, generating funny pop culture reactions.

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    LollyLaLu
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Babydad" & "kid" Really how about "My child's father" & gave me & "child."

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    #46

    Dua Lipa's visa photo next to a selfie, both showing her serving face, a subject of funny pop culture posts and good vibes.

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    ginger
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    things went wrong in my passport photo, and I actually styled my hair

    #47

    Pop culture post with David and Victoria Beckham for W Magazine, sharing their iconic looks for good vibes.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe those kids are fine being white rice and chicken.

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    #48

    A social media post about pop culture featuring a couple who broke up, trending with good vibes.

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    ginger
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    literally never seen these people in my whole life

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    #49

    Funny pop culture post featuring Barbie and Hunter from Euphoria, shared for instant good vibes.

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    ginger
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    holy s**t, they are legit gorgeous. its midnight why am I bi panicking

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    #50

    A split image of Elsie Hewitt with her phone and with a baby and man, from funny pop culture posts.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being a single mom is always difficult, but I imagine a famous model can probably afford a lot more than the average single mom can. I'm sure she is struggling, but her net worth is at least $1 million.

    #52

    A funny pop culture post about Zahara Jolie's college graduation and name change, sparking debate on family dynamics.

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    Nicely
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lots of step kids drop the step parent's name after a divorce

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    #62

    A split image with a group of actors and a solo shot of Victoria Justice, from funny pop culture posts.

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    Ashtophet
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    False! Beck was a working actor. Don’t get me started on Victorious…

    #63

    Funny pop culture post of a woman on a podcast, with text discussing controversial statements about relationships.

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    ginger
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah, I don't think they had to prompt her at all

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