It’s time to bid adieu to 2023 but not without some mirth-filled nostalgia. Remember, the G20 Summit wasn’t just about discussions and diplomacy—it birthed a surprising ship! If you follow meme culture, you can picture this in your head! The Indian and Italian Prime Ministers, suddenly internet darlings. Memers dubbed them the ‘Internet’s power couple,’ complete with romantic music syncing their moments. And now even the Italian Prime Minister herself uploaded a picture of her along with India’s Prime Minister with a hashtag given by Indian Memers (#Melodi)
Well, India’s meme landscape is like a Twilight Zone tour; full of misfits and a hint of strangeness, now even Politicians aren’t spared from the meme wave. But seriously, what’s the gig with transforming big-shot politicians with polarising stances into punchlines? That’s a hot take, and we will keep it for further discussions. For Now, let’s take a look back at the most viral and funniest memes of 2023.
‘Choti Bachi ho kya’ Meme
The line ‘Choti bachi ho kya?’ from Tiger Shroff’s movie ‘Heropanti’ became an internet sensation at the beginning of the year. Well, the entire credit goes to a mimicry artist’s viral video where he perfectly replicated it.
‘Buddha mere beech mein bohot Bolta hai’ Meme
A famous reel-ing family on Instagram introduced the meme trend ‘Buddha mere beech mein bohot Bolta hai’ where a naughty and disrespectful young boy uses this phrase for his maternal grandfather. The meme went viral in a few days!
‘Barbenheimer’ Meme
The internet turned into a meme factory with fans crafting “ticket to Barbie” and “ticket to Oppenheimer” memes, casting their bets on who’d score a seat for each show. It’s like an online game of VIP speculation but with Barbie dolls and brilliant minds!
‘The Boys’ Meme
Ah, behold the legendary “The Boys” clip—a meme format that’s as popular as superhero movies on a Friday night. It’s the go-to choice for showcasing men doing their hilarious men-things. And the icing on the meme cake? The catchy tune playing in the background, Imagine Dragons’ “Bones” makes it a meme magic, and is dope!
‘Uncle Ji, Muje Pani Pila Dijiye’ Meme
Haha, the iconic “Uncle ji, mujhe paani pila dijiye” meme- a gem born from an Instagram reel by the Indian content creator Shahani Shamarth Life Vlogs. It’s the sip of humour we never knew we needed, served with a side of digital giggles, and became the iconic way of asking for water!
‘Lappu Sa Sachin’ Meme
So, there’s this hilarious video of Seema Haider’s Noida neighbour delivering a rib-tickling rant about a Pakistani Bhabhi and her Indian beau. Let’s just say, their love story stirred some controversy and sent the internet into a meme-making cocktail! It’s like a sitcom plot gone wild, but hey, we know you also loved a good laugh at this quirky love saga.
‘Ranveer Allahbadia’ Meme
The internet caught fire with the Ranveer Allahbadia Nodding—also known as BeerBiceps Agreeing—a viral reaction video featuring the Indian YouTuber nodding along during his podcast. This masterpiece stormed Twitter in March 2023, thanks to Ranveer’s distinctive nodding movement in the clip. It’s now the go-to meme for showcasing that ‘oh-so-insincere’ and ‘super-performative’ way people agree or please others.
‘Looking Like a Wow’ Meme
The video of a woman who owns a clothing range in New Delhi, rating items by “just looking like a wow” went viral due to her contagious delight, which also made it the newest craze on the internet.
‘Aayein Baigan’ Meme
It is a trend followed up by popular videos where a child has an interview gone wrong! Misinterpreting a question, the impoverished child responded with “Aayein,” which is slang for “pardon me.” A gem of a follow-up was “Baigan,” aka Brinjal. With a hard laugh, the child finally names “English” as his favourite topic when the reporter, who was hardly able to contain himself, asks again. It resembles a chaotic mix between a comedy of errors and a quirky quiz!
‘Aukat Dikha Di’ Meme
Periodically, a blast from the past reappears and electrifies the digital world. Presently, “Apni Aukat dikha di” has gone viral across social media platforms, causing quite a stir. The recipe for the Autkat meme? It’s the infectious sounds from “Dafa 406,” a hit Bhojpuri song sung by the legendary Chhotu Shikari! It seems like the internet is hosting a meme party with its very own DJ playing with Bhojpuri gold!
