The Web is awash with viral pranks and Internet memes that only make sense to individuals who are constantly connected. From Rick Rolling to Disaster Girl, many of these pranks wouldn't be funny in an offline setting. The LOLspeak captions that accompany each LOLCat wouldn't make sense to someone who doesn't use the Internet.
This exclusivity is no doubt part of the reason these pranks and memes have become viral. Check out the slideshow below to read about these and other Internet memes we'd love to forget.
13 Viral Pranks and Internet Memes
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The Next LOLCats?
Fail Dog
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Mocking ESL Signs
LOL Cats Launches EngrishFunny.com
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Viral Virtual Shoe-Tossing
‘Sock and Awe' Game Throws Footwear at Bush
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Animal Internet Memes
LOLCats, Meet Upsidedown Dogs
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Viral Compassion Through Photoshop
'Disaster Girl'
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Art Shows from Internet Memes
LOLarts Show
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Edible Internet Memes
Rick Rolling Spreads to Cakes
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Interactive Online Tomfoolery
Make Any Website Totally Porked at Bacolicio.us
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Viral Political Pranks
Barack Obama Rolling (Like Rick Rolling)
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Oil Paintings of Internet Memes
Jeremiah Palecek the Next Web Warhol?
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YouTube Rick Rolling its Own Users
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Sci-Fi Cartoon Cosmetics
The Rick and Morty x SHEGLAM Collab Shares Quirky Makeup
AI Youth Lingo Translators
The Brainrot Translator Helps Adults Understand Slang
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
AI-Powered Personalized Avatars
Google Presents the VLOGGER AI to Replicate Users Digitally
Playful Language App Campaigns
The Duolingo On Ice Campaign is Light-Hearted and Humorous
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Text-Deciphering Tools
Picture Translate Helps Decipher Text From Images For Travelers or Students
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Automated AI Captions
AI Captions Helps in the Creation of Short Online Videos
Text-to-Emoji Converters
NeatEmoji is a Chrome Extension That Widens Communication Possibilities
Viral Video Content Toys
Bonkers Toys Received Licensing for 'Skibidi Toilet' Toy Lineup
Do-Good Metaverse Campaigns
Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Empower Kids in Roblox and Beyond
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Thriller-Inspired Slime Collections
Sloomoo Institute & Amc Networks Release Limited Edition Slime
Rom-Com Dating App Campaigns
Tinder's It Starts With a Swipe Reimagines Meet Cutes
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
Tomato-Inspired Clutches
A Meme Inspired an Unconventional LOEWE Tomato Accessory
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
Viral Appetizer Gifts
The Triple Dipper Dream Collection Pays Homage to a Chili's Menu Item
Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps
The Viberse App Emphasizes Authenticity and Spontaneity
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
VR Cat Experiences
Catting Offers an Interactive Feline Friend in Virtual Reality
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Internet Safety Metaverses
Google & Roblox's Be Internet Awesome World Teaches Online Safety
Meetup-Encouraging Social Networks
The 'Mozi' Private Social Network Facilitates IRL Meetings
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Innovative Music Streaming Services
PewPee Emerges as a Groundbreaking Music Streaming Service
Photo-Based Travel Sharing
Mano is a Community Travel App That Lets You Pin Polaroid-Style Moments
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Viral Dress-Up Game Modes
The 'Dress to Impress' Game Mode on Roblox is a Viral Sensation
Personalized AI Emojis
Emojifyer AI Turns Your Selfies Into Emojis
AI Viral Video Makers
AIVideo Creates Viral Videos With Just a Prompt
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Streaming Service Installations
Hulu Returns to Comic-Con San Diego with its Animayhem Activation
Anti-Doomscrolling Robots
NABS & Amplify Created the DoomScroller for World Mental Health Day
Festive Pet Streaming Services
PetSmart's Home for the Pawlidays Keeps Dogs and Cats Entertained
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
AI Cartoon Generators
This Tool Lets You Turn Your Photos into Cartoon Selfie with AI
AI Storytelling Platforms
Story.com Combines AI with Creativity for Limitless Possibilities
Eerie Film-Inspired Apps
The 'Welcome To The Afterlife Generator' Transforms Selfies
Tactile Digital Comics
Webtoon and Dot Inc. are Bringing Inclusivity to Popular Series
Automated Video Creators
Turns Text into Faceless Videos with Cliplama for Tiktok and Reels
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
AI-Powered Creative Apps
Verse is a New App Revolutionizing How Gen Z Creates Content
Life Lesson Animated Cartoons
Gary Vaynerchuk Launches the VeeFriends Cartoon Series
Recycling Advocate Holograms
HypnoCat is Promoting the Great Cable Challenge in Waterloo Station
English-Learning Language Apps
Wannalisn Teaches Users English Using Pop Cuture Clips and Memes
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Instant Photo Roast Generators
Zinger Turns Your Photos into Funny Roasts for Online Sharing
Playful Cat Illustrations
Open Meow Offers a Curated Collection of Artistic Cat Interpretations
In-App Face Swaps
SwapMyFace Lets Users Insert Their Own Faces into Any Picture from the Web
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Skaldic is an App for Curious Minds
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Randomized Internet Pages
Project Random Shuffles the Internet to Retrieve Blog Posts and Pages
Randomized Emoji Generators
This Tool Helps People Communicate Through a Gallery of 5,000 Emojis
AI Social Caption Generators
Submagic Can Create Compelling Captions in Minutes
Slacking Support Tools
Office Slacker Helps Workers Pretend to Be Busy
Meme-Style AI Models
PepeAI Embraces Meme Culture Over Traditional AI Language Training
Spontaneous Chat Room Meetups
RandCall Offers 1V1 Calls with Other Young People
Collaborative Daily Word Games
Netflix and TED Talks Join to Create the TED Tumblewords Game
AI Avatar Creation Tools
Pix Me! Transforms Your Photo into a Unique Avatar with Individuality
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
AI Video Summarization Tools
Minimemo Can Transcribe and Pull Insights from Short Videos
Social Vlogging Apps
Shortake Let's Users Capture a Few Moments Every Day
Social Media-Based AI Travels
Let’s Trip AI Simplifies the Process of Crafting Memorable Trips
Bite-Sized English Lessons
Lolo Chat Offers Seven-Minute Lessons to Improve English Proficiency
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Video Playlist Randomizers
The YouTube Playlist Randomizer Keeps Things Fresh Online
Retro-Inspired Animated Stickers
Apple Rolls Out New Stickers Ahead of this Year's WWDC
Emoji-Inspired Customizable Web Browsers
Opera Allows You to Customize Browser Tabs with Emojis
Mystery Search Engines
Mystery Search Shows You the Question of the Person Before You
AI-Indicating Content Labels
Meta is Preparing to Roll out Labels Depicting Content Made with AI
Personalized Card Creators
Moimoi Lets Users Craft Custom Cards to Capture and Share Their Lives
Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
Dear Little One Allows Parents to Record Messages for Their Child
Personalized AI Stickers
This Site Turns Text and Face Photos Into Custom Stickers
Private Video Sharing
'Once' Scrambles the Frames So the Original Cannot Be Accessed
Emotive Cinematic Experiences
Movies Of Mood Selects Films Based on Your Current Feelings
Digital Social Media Diaries
Diseed Helps Capture Life's Best and Worst Moments
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Viral Content Amplifiers
CapUp Helps Creators Get Their Videos More Views in a Single Tap
Intentional Online Experiences
Slow Internet Takes Users Back to a More Enriching Online World
Anonymous Letter Sending
Letters is a Charming Tool Allowing People to Send Letters in Secret
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Personalized Professional Content Generators
Viralify AI Crafts LinkedIn Posts to Save You Time
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Crowdsourced Fun Fact Databases
Straight Fax is an Online Space for Facts and References
Custom AI Charades
This App Can Generate Fun Categories and Ideas Within Minutes
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Meme-Storing Online Spaces
Meme Depot is an Online Space to House Memes and Images
Meaningful Chat Apps
Oom Helps People Connect on a Deeper Level By Skipping Small Talk
Seamless Online Pasteboards
OkShare Eliminates the Need for Transfers or Multiple Apps
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Global Love Story Maps
WhereWeMet.Org Shares Love Stories on a World Map
Kid-Friendly Joke Platforms
Knock Knock Jokes For Kids is a Safe Space for Children to Laugh
Collaborative Web Annotation
Recall Lets Users Annotate Websites and Tag Others for Joint Efforts
Natural AI Reply Bots
ReplyGuy Will Organically Mention a Product in Comment Sections
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Emoji-Deciphering Puzzle Games
Emoji Riddle Challenge Has Players Decipher Emoji Sequences
Creator-Inspired Caption Generators
OpusClip Captions Writes Social Posts Inspired by Big Names
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Daily Fun Facts
Curiosity of the Day Offers Bite-Sized Insights to Spark Interest
Daily Inspirational Quotes
Models of Life Offers Real, Inspirational Quotes and Narratives
Contextual Video Downloaders
Download Videos with Embedded Post Context Easily Using Tweeto.lol
Real-Time Social Maps
Mapin is a Social Map That Connects the Community Through Content
Efficient Content Management Systems
Brain Mimic Turns Your Thoughts into Text in One Click
Dynamic Quizzing Experiences
Qwhiz Offers Daily Fun and Leaderboards to Compete with Friends
Cultural Connectivity Apps
Latamvibe is a Social Platform for People Seeking Connections
Tailored Networking Message Bots
Linkedin Buddy Ensures Each Request Resonates with the Recipient
Efficient Video Summarizers
Summary Cat Helps Your Digest Video Content in Seconds
Interactive Presentation Polls
MeetMoji Uses AI to Create Engaging and Interactive Meetings
Strategic Feline Mobile Games
Netflix Has Launched a New 'Exploding Kittens' Mobile Game
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Bite-Sized Podcast Biographies
NerdSnipes Has an Endless List of Short Biography Podcasts
Elevated Social Media Visuals
SocialScreenshots Creates Stunning Visuals for Online Sharing
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Quiz Competition Platforms
Jargon Jive is a Space for People to Build Engaging Quizzes
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Web Browser Page Savers
Plinky Let's Users Easily Saves and Organize Web Links to Enjoy Later
Real-Time Home Screen Sharing
Snapshare Widget Lets Users Share Content Right to Friends' Screens
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Simple Joke Platforms
Gigglet is a Simple Webste that Tells 10 "Dad Jokes" a Day
Randomly Generated Social Feeds
Roul8 is a Social Media Platform Filled with Surprise
Centralized Comedy Event Listings
Find Comedy Events Near You in Real-Time with Comedy Bit
Dog-Themed Meeting Avatars
Doge Meet Transforms Google Meet Avatars into Talking Doge Characters