The 2023 Olympics in Paris have come and gone, leaving behind a trail of memorable moments and inspiring stories. However, along with the serious and awe-inspiring events, the internet has been flooded with hilarious memes that capture the lighter side of the games. In this article, we’ll take a look at the funniest Olympic memes that had us laughing out loud.
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“Gymnastics Judges Be Like”
The gymnastics events at the Olympics always draw a lot of attention, and this year was no different. However, one particular meme that went viral featured a judge holding a sign with a score of “10.0” while looking completely unimpressed. The caption read, “Gymnastics judges be like: ‘I’ve seen better.’” Many people found this meme relatable, as it seems like judges are always nitpicking the smallest things in gymnastics routines.
Response:
“This was hilarious! As a former gymnast, I can attest to the fact that judges can be pretty tough. It’s nice to see someone poke fun at it.” – Sarah, 26
“The Phelps Face”
At the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Michael Phelps was caught making a serious and intense face before a swimming event. This quickly became a meme, with people photoshopping his face onto all sorts of different scenarios. In 2023, the meme made a comeback when Phelps was caught making a similar face during the Paris Olympics.
Response:
“I remember the Phelps face from 2016, but this one might be even better. It’s hilarious how intense he looks!” – Mark, 31
“Sha’Carri Richardson’s Hair”
American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson made headlines for her colorful and unique hairstyle at the Olympics. While many people loved it, others couldn’t help but make fun of it. Memes featuring her hair in all sorts of crazy styles went viral on social media.
Response:
“I thought Sha’Carri’s hair was awesome! It’s a shame that people had to make fun of it. I’m glad she didn’t let it get to her.” – Janelle, 29
“Simone Biles’ Goat Status”
Gymnast Simone Biles is widely regarded as one of the best athletes of all time. Her incredible skills and numerous medals have earned her the nickname “the GOAT” (Greatest Of All Time). This year, memes featuring Biles as a literal goat were all over the internet.
Response:
“I love that Simone embraces her GOAT status. The memes were hilarious, but it’s clear that she’s a true champion.” – Alex, 24
“The Empty Stadiums”
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, many of the Olympic events had limited or no spectators in the stands. This led to some pretty sad and empty-looking stadiums, which didn’t go unnoticed by the internet. Memes featuring the empty stands and sarcastic captions like “Wow, what a packed house!” were all over social media.
Response:
“It’s a shame that the stadiums had to be empty, but the memes were pretty funny. Sometimes you just have to laugh at the situation.” – Emily, 33
Overall, the 2023 Olympics were filled with both serious and lighthearted moments. These memes capture the latter, reminding us to not take everything too seriously and to enjoy the lighter side of sports.
