10 viral Olympic memes: From shooter Yusuf Dikec's swag to pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati's NSFW mishap
Top 10 memes from 2024 Olympics: From Snoop Dogg's horse dancing to dad jokes
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics left a lasting impression with its mix of thrilling athletic feats, star-studded performances, and moments of genuine sportsmanship. The event, which opened on July 26 with music legends Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, and Aya Nakamura, was a spectacle from start to finish. However, the real show-stealers were the viral memes that emerged, capturing the hearts of millions online and adding a dose of humor to the global event. Here’s a look at the top 10 memes that defined the Paris 2024 Olympics.
1. Breakdancing sugar high
A user on X, Brent Boswell, perfectly encapsulated the sheer energy and vibrancy of Rachael Gunn's breakdancing routine by comparing it to a child's sugar-induced hyperactivity. He posted a video of Gunn with the caption, "When I give my kids sugar."
2. Spongebob comparison
The closing ceremony of the Olympics also became fodder for meme-makers. Fiona, another user on X, drew a side-splitting parallel between a golden-suited performer suspended from ropes and the beloved cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants. Her caption, "Same energy," highlighted the uncanny resemblance between the two scenarios.
3. Girls vs Boys comparison
The meticulous preparation and gear that athletes bring to their events were humorously highlighted in a meme by Salty Pickles, another X user. He contrasted South Korean shooter Kim Yeji, equipped with an arsenal of modern gear, with Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, who sported little more than his trusty firearm. The caption, "girls packing for a trip vs guys packing for a trip," struck a chord with audiences.
4. Commentary on French pole vaulter's viral moment
The pressure of the Olympics is no joke, as French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati discovered. Gladys Watching posted a meme of commentators struggling to describe Ammirati's miss, quipping, "Anthony Ammirati failed the bar and the commentators are clearly having a hard time acknowledging what happened HELP I'M DYING."
5. Olympics-inspired dad jokes
An X user with the handle Hayley McGoldrick shared a humorous post comparing her father's behavior to that of an athlete caught napping. The post included an image of American gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik dozing off while waiting to compete, accompanied by the caption: "My dad 'watching tv' any time after 8pm."
6. Supportive 'uncle' Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg, known for his laid-back persona, brought his unique brand of support to the Olympics. Caroleeena shared images of the rapper wearing T-shirts with the faces of various Team USA athletes, writing, "Snoop is the supportive uncle who wears your face at the Olympics to be supportive."
7. Snoop Dogg dancing with horse
Adding to the light-heartedness, Larry The Cat posted a video of Snoop Dogg dancing for a horse, stating, "Everyone's timeline needs a cleanse and it doesn't get cleansier than Snoop Dogg dancing for a horse at the Olympics."
8. Google Sheets vs Excel
NO CONTEXT OLYMPICS contributed to the fun with a meme comparing Kim Yeji and Yusuf Dikec to tech tools. Yeji, with her plethora of equipment, was likened to Google Sheets, while Dikec’s straightforward approach earned him the title of Excel.
9. Pole vaulter missing out on Olympic glory
In another meme, NO CONTEXT OLYMPICS poked fun at pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati for failing to make it to the finals after his crotch got stuck on the crossbar during his semifinal heat. The X user quoted the age-old advice to "never ask a woman her age, a man his salary, and this guy (Anthony Ammirati) why he didn't make the pole vault finals."
10. Sibling dynamics
The dynamics between gymnasts Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, and Rebeca Andrade were charmingly depicted by Cycling Memes. After Andrade’s gold medal win, Biles and Chiles bowed to her, inspiring a meme that likened them to siblings. With Biles as the oldest, Chiles as the middle child, and Andrade as the youngest, the meme read, "The youngest child after their siblings let them win in a race."
