January 2024
January 14: A meme about a pigeon wearing tiny sneakers goes viral, prompting brands to release limited-edition “bird shoes.
January 27: Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay trends after accidentally setting off his fire alarm while livestreaming a “simple” cooking tutorial.
February 2024
February 3: A live TV blooper during the Super Bowl halftime show sees a mascot trip over stage props, instantly becoming a TikTok sensation.
February 22: A photo of a raccoon crashing a red carpet event leads to hilarious edits of the animal as an A-list celebrity.
March 2024
March 5: A trend of AI-generated “what if pets had office jobs?” videos floods social media, featuring cats as managers and dogs as clumsy interns.
March 29: Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds accidentally tweets his Wordle score instead of promoting his latest movie, sparking a wave of celebrity Wordle flexes.
April 2024
April 1: Twitter (or X?) CEO announces an “edit tweet” feature as an April Fools’ prank, causing mass confusion (and disappointment).
April 17: A TikTok challenge called “Freezer Singers,” where people record themselves belting out tunes inside refrigerators, takes off.
May 2024
May 9: A goat escapes from a petting zoo and crashes a local news segment, photobombing reporters and eating their notes on-air.
May 27: Comedians parody the Met Gala by showing up to a spoof event wearing trash bags and pool noodles, dubbing it “Trash Gala 2024.”
June 2024
June 12: A minor coding error on a popular video game accidentally gives all characters absurd dance moves, leading to millions of hilarious gameplay clips.
June 25: The internet rallies behind a viral clip of a grandma perfectly rapping a Nicki Minaj verse during karaoke night.
July 2024
July 4: A “fireworks gone wrong” compilation featuring pets reacting in funny ways becomes the most-watched video of the summer.
July 22: A famous YouTuber’s drone accidentally interrupts a live Wimbledon match, prompting commentators to crack jokes about “new ball delivery methods.
August 2024
August 15: A celebrity accidentally posts a private group chat screenshot about their “weird snack combos,” sparking a public debate over peanut butter and pickles.
August 30: An overexcited llama from a children’s TV show becomes an internet meme after screaming “Llama Drama” on live television.
September 2024
September 6: A raccoon (yes, the same one from February!) resurfaces after being caught stealing popcorn during a film festival. Fans dub it “Raccoon De Niro.”
September 28: A fan’s cardboard cutout costume at a Comic-Con accidentally starts a new fashion trend: “low-budget cosplay chic.”
October 2024
October 13: A prankster replaces every pumpkin in a celebrity’s Instagram photos with watermelons, spawning the hashtag #PumpkinGate.
October 31: A dog in a costume resembling Taylor Swift’s Eras tour outfit wins Halloween—and hearts—on social media.
