We’ll remember a lot of things about 2022 (or maybe we’ll forget all the stuff that happened, because whew, what a year).
So before we say goodbye to this year and look ahead to 2023, we’ve got to take one more look back at the memes we all created and shared and then shared some more.
We’ve included a bunch of sports memes, but as you’d expect, there are some from TV and movies, along with the ultimate crossover of sports and culture with the best meme from that terrific Super Bowl halftime show we loved back in February.
So here they are, the best memes of 2022:
1
Upside down 50 Cent at the Super Bowl halftime show
Me looking for my charger under the bed #HalfTimeShow #50cent pic.twitter.com/SNC5qcFVkV
— Robert Ybarra (@robert_ybarra1) February 14, 2022
When 50 Cent came on pic.twitter.com/cRk0x4xFKP
— Bonk's Mullet (@BonksMullet) February 14, 2022
2
Brian Windhorst and "Now why is that?"
This was everywhere this summer. Now why is that?
I was told “the White Sox would run the division for years to come.”
They are currently in 3rd, and 5.5 games back.
Now why is that? pic.twitter.com/FinApHHc4I
— thielder 4 cy young 2023 (@randolphranger3) July 5, 2022
People say tennis is not a sport.
Yet it is on @SportsCenter
Now why is that? pic.twitter.com/V3yMyUTSTN
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) July 3, 2022
3
Lying LeBron James
After James’ latest claim that many people thought wasn’t true, this meme was born.
“As soon as I finished the first chapter I immediately thought to myself “Oh yeah, George kills Lenny at the end”. I could just feel it” pic.twitter.com/PHdMEvtzxd
— Alex (@AIexHoops) November 7, 2022
4
The Moneyball meme
Billy, this is a meme. It’s everywhere. Its defect is nothing.
Billy this is Gregory Soto. He’s got hitters shaking in the batters box. His defect is that this is because the hitters know there’s a 50% chance they’re taking 101mph to the face pic.twitter.com/uwmVqWcAUq
— Is Miggy Still Mashin? (@is_mashin) July 27, 2022
Billy, this is Jared Kelenic. He’s going to be a star but couldn’t hit an offspeed pitch in his first two stints in the MLB. pic.twitter.com/TUuI3Ir0xd
— Trident True (@TridentTruee) July 31, 2022
5
All the Russell Wilson memes
Oh goodness there are so many. The “dangerous” Subway ad video. Melvin Gordon staring Wilson down. And, of course, “Broncos Country, let’s ride!”
Russell Wilson’s subway commercial was actually a audition for the next Joker role #Joker #russellwilson #subway pic.twitter.com/bNA7iqIk0d
— Nani Brothers (@NaniiBrothers) September 27, 2022
Melvin Gordon hates this dude lol #TNFonPrime #TNF pic.twitter.com/XVbnHAh0h3
— BRIAN (@Zoombini_) October 7, 2022
This is your fault, @DangeRussWilson
(…but how did @SpencerRattler do?) pic.twitter.com/2wvPJ8r8qK
— Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) July 27, 2022
6
Usher telling us to "watch this"
Me: “A little dairy won’t hurt”
My stomach:
— Hype William Carlos Williams (@sheedemilio) July 3, 2022
Me: I’ve already seen 200 of the Usher memes. I’m sure they’re done now.
My Twitter timeline: pic.twitter.com/FGmHAymY5o
— Melcolm X (@MelcolmRuffin) July 3, 2022
7
Anything from the Don't Worry Darling press tour
chris pine rethinking his entire life decisions that lead him to this point pic.twitter.com/Xp8YjANTiM
— cat.🦫 (@lordeonfilm) September 5, 2022
Chris Pine at the Venice press junket is me in every staff meeting pic.twitter.com/X901TgmjmA
— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) September 6, 2022
8
Spirit Halloween costumes
Spirit Halloween is out of control pic.twitter.com/R8L1HKbDUP
— The Not so Bad Guy (@JamesJrock36) October 25, 2022
Spirit Halloween is crazy for this one! pic.twitter.com/DbVnZNxaow
— Polk and Kush Podcast (@polkandkush) October 25, 2022
9
Angry Ken Dorsey
“The British Office is soooo much better than the American one”…
pic.twitter.com/UWTORw3po6— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) September 25, 2022
Me, last night when I accidentally burned my frozen pizza … https://t.co/7WUUVRz36g
— Jeff Johnson (@jeje66) September 25, 2022
10
Uncut Jayyyuummmss
i’m just walking around saying Uncut Jaayms, having a nice morning pic.twitter.com/v8S9YjLOME
— haley o'shaughnessy (@HaleyOSomething) February 14, 2022
Uncut Gems 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/D4obH4mknj
— Jayson (@rangerjayfilm) February 16, 2022
11
Elmo vs. Rocco
We explained the beef between Elmo and a rock that went viral back in January.
there are tears in my eyes y’all my stomach hurting pic.twitter.com/bbkF9yDZLf
— cheye🎄 (@wumbooty) January 4, 2022
Zoe: Rocco says…
Elmo: pic.twitter.com/idYcJZTd3U
— 🌑 Raj ‘Alkebulan Roots’ (@Sangojourn3y) January 5, 2022
12
Cooking with The Bear
Also you need to watch this series if you haven’t already.
me after adding garlic and onion powder to my instant rice pic.twitter.com/kVwwoAWO9K
— bobby wasabi (@bobbyteriyaki) September 13, 2022
me making trader joe’s frozen dumplings on the stove instead of in the microwave pic.twitter.com/fqDd8FKliN
— Isabel Steckel (@IsabelSteckel) September 13, 2022
13
Steve Nash is FURIOUS
Never seen Steve Nash’s eyes this wide!
If Steve Nash ever saw me in person pic.twitter.com/pLSuenO6PE
— Quigs (@BigSeanQ_) October 27, 2022
For everyone who doesn’t believe aliens exist, I present to you Steve Nash. pic.twitter.com/IbZLC8GEkl
— kush ⚾️🏟 (@kushtopherpaul) October 27, 2022
14
Surprised Tom Brady
Hard to remember this was from January!
When you get that “off the record” tea… pic.twitter.com/j0d9wAO1k1
— Andrew Hammond (@ahammFreePress) January 10, 2022
“Jaguars beat the Colts today” https://t.co/XGKsrX4NLD
— mcu shill (again) (@FanOfNuance) January 9, 2022