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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Hater-Created Music Videos
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SEO-Optimized Summary Articles
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Telegram-Style Video Messages
WhatsApp is Launching Instant Video Messaging Features
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Playful Language App Campaigns
The Duolingo On Ice Campaign is Light-Hearted and Humorous
AI-Powered Personalized Avatars
Google Presents the VLOGGER AI to Replicate Users Digitally
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
Excuse-Providing Mock Cans
Like a Magic 8 Ball, Samuel Adams' 'I CAN't' Can is Ready to Shake
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Provocative Spread Pop-Ups
The Marmite Dark Room Entices Gen Z to Experience an Iconic Spread
Dynamic CGI Mascara Campaigns
Maybelline New York Unveils an Activation with a Giant Mascara
AI-Powered Beauty Filters
The TikTok Bold Glamour Beauty Filter Uses Machine-Learning
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
VR Cat Experiences
Catting Offers an Interactive Feline Friend in Virtual Reality
Individualized Streaming Billboards
Black Mirror Fans are Getting Their Own Customized Billboards
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Innovative Music Streaming Services
PewPee Emerges as a Groundbreaking Music Streaming Service
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Video-Style Chat App Features
WhatsApp Instant Video Messages Enables Quick Communication
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Shoppable Hybrid Apps
Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest
Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
Meme-Inspired Sauces
Heinz's Limited-Edition Sauce Drops Revisit Fleeting Moments of Fame
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Personalized AI Emojis
Emojifyer AI Turns Your Selfies Into Emojis
Gamified Video Dating Apps
IRLY is a Dating App by Gen Z for Gen Z
Feline Boy Band Ads
Meow Mix Created Its Own Musical Group Called Tabby 5
Chatting AI Clones
DollyAI Let's You Clone Yourself and Engage in Whatsapp Conversations
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 Storytelling Platforms
Story.com Combines AI with Creativity for Limitless Possibilities
Raw Thought Organization Apps
The 'Memosa' App Turns Ideas and Rambling into Organized Text
Plush-Themed Party Games
What Do You Meme? Launches a Squishmallows Card Game and Plush
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
Gen Z Video Apps
Zigazoo is an Invite-Only App with a Focus on Short-Form Videos & Video Replies
AI Chat Metaverses
Hello Kitty Seven Wonders Lets Fans Chat with Hello Kitty via ChatGPT
Musical Makeup Metaverses
Maybelline's Makeup Your Mix Campaign Immerses Roblox Users
Wacky Ice Cream Games
Kitten Games is a New Line of Tabletop Games for Kids
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Magician-Designed Playing Cards
Viral Illusionist Billy Menezes Introduces MYSTERY PLAYING CARDS
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
English-Learning Language Apps
Wannalisn Teaches Users English Using Pop Cuture Clips and Memes
Effortless Charcuterie Plates
TikTok's Viral "Girl Dinner" is a Meal Made of Small Bits and Bites
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
Viral Ranch Condiments
Primal Kitchen Created 50 "Seemingly Ranch" Bottles for Swifties
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Image-Sharing Social Applications
Lapse is a New Image-Sharing App Loved by Gen Z Consumers
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Skaldic is an App for Curious Minds
Small Side Meals
Popeyes Created Its Own Version of the Viral "Girl Dinner"
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
AI-Indicating Content Labels
Meta is Preparing to Roll out Labels Depicting Content Made with AI
Social Media AI Chatbots
Instagram Plans to Incorporate its Own AI Chatbots in the App
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Text-to-Image AI Apps
The Bonkers App Quickly Creates Images using AI
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
AI Social Caption Generators
Submagic Can Create Compelling Captions in Minutes
Customized Streaming Platform Features
Netflix Brings Streamberry to Life with Personalized Detail
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Meme-Based Dating Sites
Schmooze Helps Singles Find Love Through Memes and Jokes
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
AI Video Summarization Tools
Minimemo Can Transcribe and Pull Insights from Short Videos
Vertical Video Feeds
The Reddit Watch Feed Brings Short-Form Videos to the Platform
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
Mobile Streaming App Stories
Twitch is Rolling Out a Daily 'Story' Feature on its Mobile App
Viral Mashup Condiments
A Viral Social Post Inspired Heinz's "Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch"
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Playful Dating Experiment Campaigns
Kraft's Swipe Right for Mayo Campaign Social Experiment
Video Conferencing Avatar Features
Meta is Presenting a New Cartoon Avatar Feature
AI-Powered Creative Services
WePost Saga Helps Businesses Enhance Their Online Social Presence
Snacking Mishap Campaigns
The Other Hand by Cheetos Shows Snackers Who Refuse to Put the Bag Down
AI-Powered Language Apps
The Memrise App Welcomes More Than 70 Million Users
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
Mystery Search Engines
Mystery Search Shows You the Question of the Person Before You
Custom AI Charades
This App Can Generate Fun Categories and Ideas Within Minutes
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
Randomized Emoji Generators
This Tool Helps People Communicate Through a Gallery of 5,000 Emojis
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Simplified Social Sharing Features
Reddit is Announcing its New Shared Link for Text Posts
Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
Dear Little One Allows Parents to Record Messages for Their Child
Efficient Content Management Systems
Brain Mimic Turns Your Thoughts into Text in One Click
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
Creator-Inspired Caption Generators
OpusClip Captions Writes Social Posts Inspired by Big Names
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Personalized Holiday Newsletters
Pics & Wishes is a Line of Multi-Media Greetings
Anonymous Letter Sending
Letters is a Charming Tool Allowing People to Send Letters in Secret
Private Social Media Services
Instagram Now Allows Posts and Reels to be Shared with Close Friends
Personalized Professional Content Generators
Viralify AI Crafts LinkedIn Posts to Save You Time
Kid-Friendly Joke Platforms
Knock Knock Jokes For Kids is a Safe Space for Children to Laugh
Streaming Service-Backed Games
YouTube Is Testing Its Online Games Category Called 'Playables'
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
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
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
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
Social Media-Connected Links
Instagram Expands its Amount of Links on User Profiles
Natural AI Reply Bots
ReplyGuy Will Organically Mention a Product in Comment Sections
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Real-Time Social Maps
Mapin is a Social Map That Connects the Community Through Content
Randomly Generated Social Feeds
Roul8 is a Social Media Platform Filled with Surprise
Comedic Beauty Series
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Vanity Table Talk is a Series That Shares Tips & Real Talk
Social Posting Musical Features
Instagram Allow Users to Add Music to Photo Carousels
Efficient Video Summarizers
Summary Cat Helps Your Digest Video Content in Seconds
Interactive Presentation Polls
MeetMoji Uses AI to Create Engaging and Interactive Meetings
Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
Oscar Mayer Made a Mobile Wedding Chapel for Springtime Ceremonies
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Distraction-Blocking Website Extensions
Sudo Focus Replaces Websites With Your Favorite Quotes
Meme-Inspired Crypto Leaderboards
Meme2Earn Unveils its Rewards-Style Creator Leaderboard
Artistic AI Photo Captions
PikPoet Bridges the Gap Between Imagery and Words
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Crowdsourced Fact-Checking Features
Twitter Launches the Fact-Checking 'Community Notes' Feature
Organized Listed Article Platforms
The Pocket Service Unveils a Plethora of New Features
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
Gamified AI Quizzes
SnapQuiz Offers a Vast Library of Quizzes with Something for Everyone
Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
MemoryMaps Maps Out Photos for Added Visual Appeal
Improv Scene Generators
Instant Improv Suggestions Bolsters Creativity for Performers
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space