While the 2021 Wummer Olympics boasted video game songs, a fairy princess turned medalist, cute mascots and history-making athletes, the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing have brought their own surprises, like the beloved Yuzuru Hanyu’s arrival. From the Opening Ceremonies to athlete and coach reactions to simply struggling to stay awake to watch live footage with a big time difference from the U.S. to Asia, here are the best Olympic memes so far.
2022 Winter Olympics Memes
1. Is this the Olympians’ version of the Sunday scaries?
2. Give them EVERY GOLD MEDAL EVER immediately.
3. Nathan Chen may be the most graceful person ever…
4. … but that red Rocketman-meets-Galaxy Quest shirt in the free skate was huh?
5. Red (Canada’s version).
6. This may be the most memorable bob sled team since Cool Runnings.
7. Fitting for 2022 though, no?
8. You know Mr. Burns would find a way to profit off of athletes’ work.
9. Imagine … if there were millions of other songs.
10. Just as dramatic!
11. Anyone else really miss these two together?
12. Jim and Pam look at each other like this.
13. RIP Betty White.
14. They sure are brave.
15. Yuzuru Hanyu is the king of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
16. Glad that he could make it!
17. Similar to Kesha, the party don’t start til he walks in.
18. Could this man be any more precious?
19. Now that’s just cold.
20. We respect our Olympic elders.
21. Seriously though, who allowed this?!
22. Is the real star of the 2022 Winter Olympics climate change?
Best Tokyo Olympic Memes
1. Naomi Osaka is better, thanks.
2. Naomi Osaka is our groundbreaking fave.
3. All of us watching Naomi Osaka:
4. Tonga was declared victorious before the games began.
5. Video game fans during the Opening Ceremonies were like…
6. Admit it: The Kingdom Hearts track was a bit on the nose, no? (Still great, though!)
7. Gamers felt seen during the Opening Ceremonies.
8. Final Fantasy at the Olympics? We cannot!
9. All of us watching the Opening Ceremonies:
10. Team USA’s basketball performance disappointed, but the memes didn’t.
11. Do you think Kevin Durant will develop a taste for baguettes now?
12. Rest the poor man’s soul.
13. Americans right now:
14. Where is the lie?!
15. The theme of the Tokyo Olympic village was probably abstinence. Time will tell if it worked.
16. Hopefully they at least get a good night’s sleep on these, since they may not get much else!
17. What sort of medal would Frank Reynolds get?
Funniest Olympic Memes Ever
1. We are all this person during Olympics volleyball!
2. Because Olympic swimming always makes a splash.
3. Rayssa Leal is proof!
4. Maybe 2024 will see cats competing!
5. That time difference is brutal!
6. Set your alarms, Olympics fans!
7. You don’t need to explain it to anyone!
8. Oh, Netherlands.
9. Is there a mathematical formula for this?
10. Hey, you never know what can happen! We’re sure they’re great swimmers, too.
11. Lady Gaga definitely summed Hidilyn Diaz up here!
12. It’s the only way most of us remember!
13. Jane Austen fans, we got you!
14. How cool is she?
15. We train daily.
16. You know you see it too.
17. How adorable and relatable is Adam Peaty?
18. Who do you see more: Doc Brown or Ultimate Warrior?
Next, learn all about the most meme-able man in the Olympics, Harry Dank!
