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French tennis player Lois Boisson smashed her racket after losing to Emma Navarro in a rain-delayed, three-set U.S. Open opener, and the moment quickly went viral on social media as fans dubbed it “absolute cinema” and a likely “meme of the year,” while Navarro celebrated nearby.
In a tied Fever–Dream finish, Angel Reese missed a potential game-winning layup and Caitlin Clark’s quick smirk from behind Reese became a viral meme, with WNBA analyst Rachel DeMita calling Clark an “absolute menace.” The moment coincides with Clark’s own late-game miss against the Aces, fueling ongoing online debate about players, moments, and narratives in the league.
An 86-minute, two-person-made Chinese animation called Niu Lai (The Cow is Coming) defied expectations by becoming a sleeper box-office hit in China. Initially earning just 7,700 yuan in its first 10 days and lacking promotion, it surged to over 14.9 million yuan as online memes fueled audience interest, ranking alongside big releases such as The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Its appeal lies less in polished craft and more in its amateur, handcrafted charm, a counterpoint to slick modern animations. The success has sparked mixed reactions within the industry, with some praising the idea of 'so bad it's good' and others calling it an embarrassment for Chinese cinema.
Sen. Marco Rubio explained to Fox News' Lara Trump why he looked the way he did in the viral photo, saying he sank into the Oval Office couch when there wasn’t a pillow behind his back; he initially hated the image but now finds the memes funny, noting that doctored versions persist and mentioning Dan Scavino’s meme board.
A Seattle raccoon nicknamed Jimothy—reportedly with a short spine syndrome—has exploded as a meme across social media, spawning videos, murals, and even brand tie-ins as viewers embrace his unusual look and chaotic charm, highlighting how quirky animal footage can unite online communities and drive real-world attention while officials urge people not to approach him.
The White House attempted to turn Trump’s odd moment at the G7—shouting “I’m the boss” as he approached the table—into a viral meme, but online critics slammed the effort as juvenile and unprofessional, highlighting a chaotic reception to the clip.
After Rockstar revealed GTA 6’s cover, the White House posted an AI-generated spoof featuring Donald Trump and the MAGA slogan to mock the game, a move described as a distraction from the Reflecting Pool turning green with algae and paint issues; Rockstar declined to comment.
A photo from the G7 summit in France shows Donald Trump standing apart as other world leaders chat, triggering a flood of memes and captions about isolation and awkwardness, with some calling the scene “total isolation from the world.”
Rory McIlroy paused on the 10th tee amid the PGA Championship’s slow pace and tough winds to calm himself, a moment that became a viral meme as fans captioned it online; he finished the round 1-over and earned a spot in the weekend lineup despite entering the day outside the cut.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 sparked attention for featuring an AI-styled meme of Miranda Priestly that was actually created by a real artist, Alexis Franklin, who says director David Frankel asked her to paint the gag for the film. Franklin shared a time‑lapse of her process and posts confirming she did the work, praising the move to hire a human artist over AI. The film, with its returning cast, opened strongly at the box office, underscoring positive reception to the human-made meme.
This Is Fine: Maximum Cope is a Steam metroidvania where Question Hound dives into his psyche to conquer fears, failures, and regrets, with nightmare worlds themed around teen mishaps, gym class humiliations, and workplace taboos; KC Green mostly blesses the project, and the game aims to deliver overdue therapy for the long-anguished dog via puzzle-filled boss fights and exploratory platforming.
Axios reports that Trump discussed a Jesus-like meme with housing-finance chief Bill Pulte before posting it on Truth Social; the post drew backlash from Christians and was deleted. Two advisers say Pulte brought the image to Trump’s attention, but it’s unclear whether he displayed or sent it, and another adviser says Pulte did not provide the meme.
The Pokémon Company stated it did not create or authorize the White House Pokopia meme and has not granted permission to use Pokémon imagery for political content, condemning its appearance on an official account; it previously said DHS also used Pokémon imagery without permission.
The White House posted a MAGA-themed Pokémon meme that backfired, drawing backlash from fans and the Pokémon Company, which said it had no involvement or permission and distanced itself from the content; critics seized the moment to mock the stunt and flag concerns about using IP for political messaging.
The Pokemon Company said it did not authorize or contribute to a White House post that used Pokemon Pokopia imagery in a MAGA meme, stressing its IP was not involved and its mission is apolitical; the incident echoes a similar DHS episode from the previous year.