Memes That Took the Internet by Storm风靡互联网的模因

Internet humor isn’t always easily explainable， but it’s usually pretty hil-arious.

要解释清楚互联网上的幽默并非总是那么容易，但这种幽默通常能令人捧腹大笑。

If it weren’t for funny memes， Facebook wouldn’t be entertaining enough to steal so much of your time. Instagram， too， would be little more than selfies and stylized pictures of food. And Twitter1？ Don’t even get us started. In short， the internet would be a joyless void without some of the funniest memes.

如果缺少有趣的模因，“脸书”乏味得没法吸引人们消磨大把时间。“照片墙”也是如此，只剩下自拍与修饰过头的美食照片。推特就更不用说了，我们甚至不想点开。总之，如果某些最搞笑的模因不复存在，互联网将变得空空荡荡，毫无乐趣。

Fortunately， that’s a nightmare you don’t have to imagine， thanks to the fact that funny memes are everywhere—and not going out of style anytime soon. Here， we present to you 10 memes that shook the internet and left a lasting impact on pop culture.

好在你不必想象这种噩梦般的境况，因为有趣的模因无处不在，也不会很快过时。我们将向你展示十个模因，它们席卷了互联网，给流行文化带来了深远的影响。

You never know when a funny meme may come in handy2. Whether you want to turn a bad day around or send a laugh for the sake of viral silliness， the funny memes below are sure to get you giggling， talking， and sharing.

你永远没法料到有趣的模因何时会派上用场。无论是想扭转糟糕的一天，还是想凑热闹看个疯传的傻事儿乐和乐和，下面这几个好玩的模因一定能让你咯咯傻笑，忍不住地谈论，并主动分享出去。

1. “Distracted Boyfriend”

1. “分心男友”

The “Distracted Boyfriend” meme features a stock photo of a man checking out another woman while his girlfriend looks at him disapprovingly. This relatable meme was widely shared worldwide， depicting various situations where someone is distracted by something more enticing.

“分心男友”模因是一张来自图库的照片，照片中的男子在看其他女子，而他的女友在不满地盯着他。这个模因引起了人们的共鸣，并在全球广为传播。人们用它来描述某人因更诱人的事物而分心的各种场景。

2. “Woman Yelling at a Cat”

2. “女人吼猫”

This meme pairs two unrelated images： one of a woman aggressively pointing and yelling and the other of a seemingly confused cat sitting at a dinner table. The contrasting expressions in the pictures lend themselves to3 endless caption combinations， making it a hit on social media.

这个模因将两张毫不相关的图片组合在了一起：一张图片是女人怒气冲天地指指点点，大吼大叫；另一张图片则是猫坐在餐桌旁，看似面露困惑。两张图片里主角的表情对比鲜明，衍生出无数种说明文字的组合，这个模因也因此在社交媒体上大火。

3. “This is Fine”

3. “我很好”

Originally an online comic strip4， the “This is Fine” meme shows a dog sipping coffee in a room engulfed in flames. It humorously represents situations where everything seems to be going wrong， yet we pretend that it’s all under control. This meme resonated with many individuals who could relate to the feeling of chaotic circumstances.

“我很好”模因起初是一组网络漫画，画中有一只狗坐在被熊熊烈火吞噬的房间里啜饮咖啡。这个模因幽默地展现出了虽然看起来事事不妙，但我们仍装作一切尽在掌控的样子。许多人联想到了自己身处混乱环境的感受，因此与这个模因产生了共鸣。

4. “Me Explaining”

4. “我试图解释”

The “Me Explaining” meme captures the frustration of not being able to convey our ideas clearly. It portrays a person passionately explaining while another person listens with an expression of absolute confusion. It gained popularity as an amusing way to depict everyday moments of miscommunication.

“我试图解释”模因捕捉到了无法清晰传递想法的沮丧之感。它描绘了一个人满怀激情地解释，而听者却满脸困惑的画面。它有趣地表现了沟通失败的日常瞬间，因此大为流行。

5. “Evil Kermit”

5. “邪恶的科米蛙”

Based on the beloved Muppet5 character， Kermit the Frog， the “Evil Kermit” meme showcases the internal struggle we all face when making questionable decisions. The meme portrays a regular Kermit and an alter-ego6 version dressed in a hood， representing our better judgment. It quickly became a relatable symbol for the battle between good and evil desires.

“邪恶的科米蛙”模因源自《大青蛙布偶秀》中深受喜爱的科米蛙，展示了我们举棋不定时内心的挣扎。这个模因描绘了科米蛙与它身着兜帽的分身正面对峙的场景，而这个分身代表着理智判断。“邪恶的科米蛙”很快就成了善念与恶欲相争的象征，引起人们共鸣。

6. “Expanding Brain”

6. “大脑升级”

The “Expanding Brain” meme consists of a series of images showing a simple brain gradually expanding into a multi-faceted and complex one. These images humorously depict the progression of thoughts or ideas， from the simplistic to the absurd. This meme gained popularity for its versatility in representing various levels of intellect or stupidity.

“大脑升级”模因包含一系列图片，展示了大脑由简单逐渐变得多面又复杂的过程，幽默地描绘出思维或想法怎样从过分简单发展到荒唐可笑的地步。这个模因既能展现多个层次的智力水平，又能体现不同程度的愚蠢，因此备受欢迎。

7. “Drakeposting”

7. “德雷克认为”

The “Drakeposting” meme features a series of images where rapper Drake7 approves of one thing and disapproves of another， creating a reaction image that works for almost any situation. People began using this meme to express their preferences or emphasize the divide between two options， generating numerous hilarious combinations.

“德雷克认为”模因由一系列图片构成，显示说唱歌手德雷克赞同某事而反对另一件事，从而创造出一种几乎适用于任何场景的反应图像。人们用这个模因来表达自己在两种选项间的偏好，或是强调两种选项的差异，由此产生了数不胜数的滑稽组合。

8. “Surprised Pikachu”

8. “惊讶的皮卡丘”

Originating from the Pokémon franchise， the “Surprised Pikachu” meme portrays the beloved character Pikachu with a wide-eyed expression of shock. People used this meme to humorously express moments of exaggerated8 surprise， often paired with sarcastic or ironic captions.

“惊讶的皮卡丘”模因源自“宝可梦”系列，描绘了备受喜爱的皮卡丘双眼大睁的惊讶神情。人们用这个模因来幽默地表现故作惊讶的时刻，通常还要配上讽刺或挖苦的说明文字。

9. “Mocking SpongeBob”

9. “海绵宝宝的嘲讽”

Derived from the animated series “SpongeBob SquarePants，” the “Mocking SpongeBob9” meme features a screenshot of SpongeBob imitating a mocking tone. This image gained popularity as a way to sarcastically imitate someone or something， mimicking their words by alternating uppercase and lowercase letters.

“海绵宝宝的嘲讽”模因衍生自动画片《海绵宝宝》，是一张海绵宝宝模仿嘲讽语气说话的截图。这张广受欢迎的图片被人们用来讽刺地模仿某人或某物，通过交替使用大小写字母的方式来模仿他们的言语。

10. “Expanding Mood”

10. “情绪升级”

The “Expanding Mood” meme is a variation of the “Expanding Brain” meme but instead shows a person’s mood shifting from sad to increasingly positive. It humorously represents situations where someone’s emotions improve dramatically， often due to a specific action or event.

“情绪升级”模因虽然是“大脑升级”模因的一种变体，但它展示的是一个人的情绪由悲伤转变得越来越积极的过程。这个模因幽默地展现了某人的情绪急剧好转的情况，而转变的原因通常是具体的行为或事件。

As internet humor evolves， new memes continue to rise and capture our collective imagination. These 10 memes， however， have undoubtedly left an indelible10 mark on the internet liXYg7YuEqMsMEr/fmcXO4A==andscape. So， next time you come across one of these memes， take a moment to appreciate the humor and the cultural impact they have had.

随着互联网上的幽默逐渐演变，新模因不断涌现并且充分体现出我们的集体想象。尽管如此，上述十个模因也无疑在互联网世界里留下了不可磨灭的印记。所以，下次碰见其中一个模因时，花些时间去品味其中蕴含的幽默，体会它对文化有着怎样的影响。

（译者为“《英语世界》杯”翻译大赛获奖者；单位：中南大学）

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