13 Viral Pranks and Internet Memes

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.

SCORE
4.4 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 81%
Activity 44%
Freshness 8%

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