25 Classic Memes and Viral Tweets That Defined the Internet (This Decade, at Least)
The internet moves fast, trends come and go, but some memes and viral tweets transcend the fleeting nature of online culture. This collection celebrates those classic memes and timeless bits of internet gold, the posts that had us snorting milk out of our noses (or furiously tapping the retweet button) just a few short years ago. We are talking the vintage memes and viral tweets that have stood the test of time over the past couple of years.
Get ready for a blast from the internet past. We've gathered all your favorite classic memes and vintage memes in this handy dandy daily gallery. You'll also find hilarious tweets that captured a cultural moment perfectly, along with a few gems that defy explanation (because that's the beauty of the internet).
Step into the time machine and prepare for an age old laugh with today's collection of classic memes.
Scrolling through this collection of classic memes and viral tweets was like flipping through a digital yearbook of internet history. You have rediscovered forgotten trends, remembered the joy of a perfectly timed meme, and marveled at how quickly internet humor evolves. We hope you experienced a wave of nostalgia with these vintage memes, or a sprinkle of confusion (what was that weird dancing baby video about?), and a guaranteed smile from revisiting these internet classics.
Do these classic memes have you feeling a thirst for more online amusement? Dive into the wonderful world of trending memes, or step into the kitchen with some food memes (because who doesn't love a good culinary catastrophe? Remember, the internet is a treasure trove of laughter, and we're here to help you unearth its comedic gems. So keep scrolling, folks, and we wish you happy meme-ing!
Read Memes
Get Paid
Phil M., Co‑Founder & Content Strategist
Phil is one of Thunder Dungeon’s co‑founders, doubling as our resident meme analyst and dark‑room brainstormer. He specializes in trend‑spotting across social platforms and shapes the editorial calendar to keep our galleries fresh, topical, and worthy of your valuable procrastination.
