Classic memes

Updated February 17, 2026

Ah, the early 2000s. A simpler time when memes were still fresh, your internet speed was questionable at best, and social media was just starting to take over our lives. It feels like only yesterday we were scrolling through rage comics or laughing at LOLcats. These classic memes are a throwback to the golden days of internet humor, back when we thought "Success Kid" and "Grumpy Cat" were the peak of comedy. I’ll be the first to admit that revisiting these memes makes me a little nostalgic—and maybe a little embarrassed that I ever found "Trollface" funny.

This collection of classic memes will take you back to the early days of the internet, where image macros and poorly drawn rage faces ruled the world. These memes may have started simple, but they became the foundation of internet humor as we know it today. From the ubiquitous "Bad Luck Brian" to the forever iconic "Doge," each meme brings back memories of endless scrolling and sharing with friends. As you scroll through these images, you’ll see how far meme culture has evolved, but there’s still something timeless about these early internet sensations. Along the way, you'll laugh at how ridiculous some of these memes are, but also appreciate their place in meme history. With appearances from familiar faces like "Overly Attached Girlfriend," "Ermahgerd," and "Success Kid," this collection is the ultimate nostalgia trip for anyone who lived through the 2000s and 2010s internet.

After going through these classic memes, you’ve probably felt a wave of nostalgia hit you. From the early days of internet humor to the viral sensations of the 2010s, these memes took you on a trip down memory lane. You laughed at how far we’ve come in meme culture, while also reminiscing about how these simple images once dominated our screens.

If these classic memes gave you all the nostalgic feels, you’ll find plenty more to enjoy at Thunder Dungeon. Check out our meme galleries featuring the evolution of internet humor, the rise of viral sensations, and even more throwbacks to the 2000s and 2010s. Whether you’re into meme history, internet culture, or just want to relive the early days of social media, we’ve got tons of meme content to keep you entertained.