30 Cicada Memes: Brace Yourselves (and Your Earplugs) for the Brood X Invasion!
For those dwelling in the eastern United States, 2024 brings with it a unique (and potentially deafening) event: the emergence of Brood X, a 17-year cicada brood. These periodical insects are set to erupt from their underground slumber in a symphony of buzzing and clicking, blanketing trees and testing the sanity of local residents. But fear not, fellow cicada-weary citizens! The internet, in its infinite wisdom, has provided a much-needed coping mechanism: cicada memes. These online parodies take aim at the sheer scale of the emergence, the sonic onslaught that awaits, and the general sense of bewilderment that accompanies a mass insect invasion.
This collection features 30 of the funniest cicada memes currently buzzing around the web. You'll find clever references to pop culture classics reimagined for the bug apocalypse, witty commentary on the struggles of coexisting with these noisy insects, and even some self-deprecating humor from those bracing themselves for the impending sonic onslaught. Prepare to chuckle at memes depicting the sheer number of cicadas with pop culture references, smirk at the relatable struggles of everyday life punctuated by cicada serenades, and maybe even snort at the absurdity of the entire situation.
So, whether you're a seasoned screaming bug veteran or a curious newcomer, prepare to dive into the world of cicada memes – a hilarious look at the natural phenomenon that's sure to leave you both chuckling and slightly terrified.
Feeling both entertained and slightly terrified after your journey into the world of cicada memes? Well, the Thunder Dungeon has something for everyone! Perhaps you're curious about other natural phenomena that have inspired internet humor (the 2024 solar eclipse perhaps), or maybe you yearn for some heartwarming memes and stories to balance out the cicada-induced anxiety. Our site is brimming with content to keep you occupied, so keep clicking, keep exploring, and who knows, you might just discover the perfect distraction for the upcoming cicada symphony. Happy scrolling (and maybe invest in some earplugs)!
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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.
