A comprehensive list of viral image macros and templates that originated in Reddit communities before achieving mainstream dominance on Twitter. This list highlights the cultural crossover of internet humor, showcasing how niche subreddit jokes became universal digital language.
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Originally posted in a subreddit in 2017, this stock photo became a global phenomenon. It depicts a man looking at another woman while his girlfriend watches in disbelief, perfect for illustrating divided attention or unexpected desires.
This two-panel meme combines a photo of an angry woman pointing at a table with a photo of a white cat sitting at dinner. It is widely used to represent arguments where one side is emotional and the other is confused or stoic.
Featuring Drake rejecting something in the top panel and approving something in the bottom, this format originated from a video on a Reddit thread. It remains one of the most versatile templates for expressing preference and rejection.
Based on a photo of a toddler with a determined fist clenched, this meme symbolizes triumph over small obstacles. It first went viral on Reddit and was quickly adopted on Twitter for celebrating minor personal victories or ironic successes.
This series of photos featuring a teenager with awkward facial expressions represents unfortunate situations. It originated from a Reddit thread discussing 'cringe' photos and became a staple for illustrating unlucky events on Twitter.
This format uses text to describe trivial inconveniences faced by wealthy people, such as running out of bottled water. It began as a text-based joke on Reddit and evolved into a popular ironic commentary on privilege on Twitter.
Though older, this phrase gained new life through Reddit discussions about retro gaming errors before exploding on Twitter. It is now used ironically to reference bad translations or confusing situations with a nostalgic, absurd flair.
Derived from Sean Bean's character in The Lord of the Rings, this meme format was popularized on Reddit boards before becoming a Twitter standard. It is used to highlight the impossibility or folly of a simple solution to a complex problem.
This illustration of a velociraptor pondering life's mysteries started as a Reddit drawing and spread to Twitter as a vehicle for sarcastic or profound questions. It remains popular for posing absurd hypothetical scenarios or deep questions.
While primarily a subreddit concept, the title 'Change My View' became a meme format on Twitter for posting controversial or absurd opinions. It invites debate and is often used humorously to state blatantly false or silly claims.
The practice of linking to Rick Astley's 'Never Gonna Give You Up' originated from early internet forums and Reddit but became a massive trend on Twitter. It is used to trick users into watching the music video for comedic effect.
Based on a webcomic strip, this meme shows a dog sitting in a burning room claiming everything is fine. It became a Reddit favorite before trending on Twitter to express denial in the face of disaster or stress.
Starting as a misspelling of 'stocks' in a meme about a man with a confused expression, it became a Reddit and Twitter staple. It is used to mock bad financial decisions, market volatility, or any inexplicable upward trends in absurd contexts.
This image of Pikachu looking shocked became a global meme after being featured in Reddit threads. On Twitter, it is used to express feigned surprise or hypocrisy, particularly when someone is surprised by consequences of their own actions.
Originally an indie comic character, Pepe was adopted by Reddit communities and then exploded on Twitter. It has many variants, such as 'Feels Good Man,' representing a wide range of emotions from joy to cynicism in internet culture.
Featuring Kayode Ewumi from 'Black Mirror,' this meme offers logically flawed but comforting advice. It originated on Reddit and spread to Twitter as a way to provide sarcastic life hacks or dubious reasoning for everyday problems.
This format alternates between uppercase and lowercase letters to mimic mocking speech. It started on Reddit and became a Twitter favorite for sarcastically repeating someone's statement to highlight its absurdity or stupidity.
Based on a famous Nike advertisement featuring Michael Jordan with tears in his eyes, this meme was popularized by Reddit. It is used on Twitter to express overwhelming emotion, sadness, or even extreme joy in exaggerated contexts.
A stock photo of a smiling man hiding his discomfort became a Reddit sensation before taking over Twitter. It is used to depict situations where one must appear happy or composed despite inner turmoil or external chaos.
Note: This entry is a duplicate of 'Woman Yelling at a Cat' and has been excluded to maintain strict uniqueness in the list. The list above prioritizes distinct formats with different origins and visual structures.