One of the most enduring (and, if you run with the right circles, familiar) aspects of internet culture is in memes. These humorous images, videos, ideas, or bits of text are some of the most successful pieces of viral content on the web, and have a tendency to both spread like wildfire and change with greater rapidity than the tides.
They also more or less defy explanation, as well. The majority of people who set out intentionally trying to create a meme – whether for marketing purposes or out of artistic arrogance – fail miserably at doing so. If you’ve immersed yourself in this sort of culture, why not celebrate it with a shirt or two?
As always, we’ve provided a healthy list of examples – once you’ve perused them, head over to our design studio to see if you don’t feel inspired to create your own custom apparel.
Circle of Doge
Wow. Such circle. Many Doge. Amaze. Do want.
CORAL!
For a lot of people, the third season was where The Walking Dead made so many missteps that it jumped the shark. This shirt commemorates that moment, and the memes it spawned. Wear it for the comedy – or to commemorate a show that could have been so much more.
Hey! Listen!
by TribalMoon
Anyone who’s played Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time knows full well what this shirt is referring to. It’s a little infuriating to look at, isn’t it?
SWAG
by mrtdoank
For when you just can’t help but show off your swag.
The Sir
Feeling like you’re simply above all those plebs? Want to short off a more cultured side? This shirt’s for you, then.
Lenny
The Lenny face. An enduring classic. There’s really not a whole lot else to say here, is there?
So Hardcore
by FunnyMemeShirts
Everybody knows at least a few people who try to hard to be edgy. This shirt is for those people. Wear it when you see them. Show it to them.
Uncle Dolan
Gooby pls. Pls like dis shirt.
GENIUS!
Just like we’ve got a few people in our lives who try way too hard to be tough, we deal with plenty of folks who just aren’t as intelligent as they think they are. This shirt’s a perfect choice for them.
Congratulations
Whether you’re a fan of DJ Khaled or simply like the quote on this shirt, you’ve gotta admit, it’s a pretty decent design.
Watch Out
by CPClothing
I wonder if Neil Degrasse Tyson ever thought he’d become a meme? More importantly, I wonder how he feels about the fact that he is one?
Me Gusta
by RUNSUN
One of the oldest classics on the web. For when you really, really really like something, and just need to show that off. Maybe to an uncomfortable degree, now that I think about it.
JOHN CENA
by RKGMedia
Hello, my name is potato salad.
Problem?
Because no list of meme shirts would be complete without the classic troll-face. Just as long as you don’t go around asking everyone if they’re mad. That’s just obnoxious.
Nyan Cat
Commemorating one of the most maddenly-addictive videos on the Internet. Look at this shirt, and tell me you can’t at least briefly hear the song in your head.
I Like Turtles
by FamousBasics
Can’t think of anything else to wear? Just toss this shirt on. It worked for that one kid. Sort of.
Cooler On The Internet
by FamousBasics
Maybe not a meme, per-se. But it’s true nonetheless. Don’t lie to yourself.
Good, Bad, and Troll
by Vilysavilys
This one’s on here just because it looks cool. Just because you’re commemorating memes, doesn’t mean you have to use them exactly as they were intended.
Bye Felicia
This seems as good a place to end the list as any. Bye, folks (we say non-dismissively). Be sure to open up our design studio and see if any inspiration strikes. See you all next time!