Everyone loves to share and view fun posts online, most of which are relatable or hilarious. As the year comes to an end, Google has released the best memes of the year that dominated internet searches in India. From “very understated, very conscious” to “orange peel theory”, the trends have not only broken the Internet but also provided a good laugh to Internet users in the midst of everyday life situations. So here is the list of the top five memes that took center stage in India in 2024.
Top memes wanted by Indians this year:
“Orange Peel Theory” meme
Fathers who have been peeling and cutting fruit for years and see their daughters settle for a minimum of orange peels pic.twitter.com/CJZbjyHn4P
— Abhishek (@MSDianAbhiii) January 17, 2024
The 'orange peel theory' that took the internet by storm this year is like a litmus test to find out whether your partner is really in love with you or not. The theory states that if your partner peels oranges for you without asking, he/she is really in love with you.
The theory may sound like a silly test to try on your partner. But the idea behind it is that if your partner does small deeds for you, you have a healthy relationship.
“Very subdued, very conscious” meme
The “Very Demure, Very Mindful” meme started on TikTok and quickly took over other social media platforms. The trend was sparked by beauty influencer Jools Lebron, who identifies as a transgender woman. She shared a 40-second TikTok video in which she showed off a polished makeup look and described herself as “very understated, very conscious.” For her, “understated” embodies being conscious, modest and attentive to oneself and others, and presenting oneself in a refined and thoughtful way.
The trend also took on a life of its own, evolving into a versatile meme that users adapted to different humorous and ironic situations. It becomes a light-hearted way for users to poke fun at themselves and the culture of mindfulness, and encourage others not to take themselves too seriously.
“Hamster meme”
Morning fren 🐹🙏🏻van $hammy the viral sad hamster, start your day right and get a few bags of the viral sad hamster 🫵🏻🚀 pic.twitter.com/YCD9SO8ESu
— Shaima 𝕏 (@hammygirle) December 11, 2024
Another meme that made the list this year is the “hamster meme.” This meme shows a hamster with big sad looking eyes. Social media users used this little hamster to respond to something difficult or overwhelming that they couldn't achieve. It essentially became a way for internet users to show that life is pretty tough and that sometimes we all feel like sad, little, defenseless hamsters.
“Blue Grinch knee surgery” meme
I'm told that the popular meme in youth circles at the moment involves the Blinch (blue Grinch) proclaiming that he has to have knee surgery tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/v7M1yiu9ca
— Hunter📈🌈📊 (@StatisticUrban) December 2, 2024
The “Blue Grinch knee surgery” meme offered a hilarious take on unexpected situations. It's a typical Gen Z meme, where the joke isn't so much about the joke itself, but about being in on the joke.
In this meme, an image of the blue-toned, smiling Grinch is captioned with something unexpected and random, as if he is happily anticipating knee surgery.
“Gen Z boss and a mini” meme
HR: “Why did you skip the last 3 of the 4 team-based Circle Bonding session events we invited you to?”
The events:pic.twitter.com/3C4xnHyPK4
— Alex Cohen (@anothercohen) July 13, 2024
A music video featuring a group of young women dancing and singing in the office took the internet by storm this year. The original video “Gen Z Boss and a Mini,” posted by a beauty company (TBH Skincare) on Instagram and TikTok, features a group of young women singing in a circle and taking turns describing their features. The video's chant was inspired by the “boots and a slicked back bun” meme that went viral on TikTok.
There's not much to the meme. It brings together playful energy with a touch of office humor.