Think you’re plugged into the Internet’s most legendary moments? Each riddle below describes a meme, viral trend, or online joke. Can you spot the answer without peeking? If you get stuck, click for a hint and then reveal the answer plus a fun fact!
I’m a dog who’s always amazed,
My shiba face is everywhere blazed.
“Wow. Much riddle. So meme.”
My colorful text is Internet dream.
What am I?
Hint
Such canine. Very popular. So wow.
Answer
Answer: Doge
Fun Fact: The Doge meme started in 2010 and inspired a real cryptocurrency!
I’m a dancing man in a yellow suit,
Grooving through memes in endless pursuit.
No matter the question, my boogie stays true—
Add me to your timeline, I’ll dance with you!
What am I?
Hint
A funky “Coffin” dance is my close cousin.
Answer
Answer: Dancing Pallbearers (Coffin Dance)
Fun Fact: The meme features Ghanaian pallbearers and a catchy EDM track.
I’m a grumpy feline, Internet’s queen,
Scowling at life on every screen.
My meme face is famous, sour and flat—
But my real name isn’t “Grumpy Cat.”
What am I?
Hint
Not impressed. At all. Ever.
Answer
Answer: Grumpy Cat
Fun Fact: Her real name was “Tardar Sauce.”
A distracted guy turns his head,
His girlfriend’s shocked—enough said.
A stock photo from Spain, I’m viral as can be—
Name this meme’s title, if you can see.
What am I?
Hint
He’s checking out another woman…
Answer
Answer: Distracted Boyfriend
Fun Fact: The original stock photo is called “Disloyal Man Walking with His Girlfriend.”
I’m a frog, sipping tea,
Judging the world, don’t mind me.
“It’s none of my business,” I always say,
My meme went viral in a shady way.
What am I?
Hint
But that’s none of my business…
Answer
Answer: Kermit Drinking Tea
Fun Fact: The meme originated from a 2014 Lipton tea commercial.
I’m a scientist with wild white hair,
Equations, blackboards, a legendary stare.
Stick out my tongue for a classic pic—
I’m the go-to face for memes that stick.
What am I?
Hint
E = mc²
Answer
Answer: Einstein Meme
Fun Fact: The tongue photo was taken on Einstein’s 72nd birthday in 1951.
I’m a toddler in the sand, fist held high,
“Success!” is written in every eye.
Motivational memes? I lead the clan—
What’s the name of this viral young man?
Hint
His real name is Sammy Griner.
Answer
Answer: Success Kid
Fun Fact: The photo was first posted by Sammy’s mom in 2007.
A wild-haired woman, hands on her head,
Math equations swirling above her instead.
Confused or calculating, that’s my face—
Name this meme that’s all over the place.
What am I?
Hint
“Confused math lady.”
Answer
Answer: Math Lady / Confused Lady
Fun Fact: The image is actually Brazilian actress Renata Sorrah from a 2004 soap opera.
I’m a rainbow cat with a Pop-Tart body,
Zooming through space, my trail’s never shoddy.
Viral and musical, I’m pure delight—
Guess my meme, it’s out of sight!
What am I?
Hint
My theme song is catchy 8-bit.
Answer
Answer: Nyan Cat
Fun Fact: The original YouTube video has over 200 million views.
I’m a man at a press conference, arms out wide,
Saying “Why not both?”—no need to hide.
A little girl’s voice, a moment’s pause,
I’m a meme that solves every cause.
What am I?
Hint
“¿Por qué no los dos?”
Answer
Answer: Why Not Both?
Fun Fact: The meme comes from a 2007 Old El Paso commercial.
I’m a philosopher’s face with “hmm” in mind,
A hand to my chin, wisdom to find.
I ponder and wonder what you meant—
Who am I, from every comment thread sent?
Hint
Famous for thinking deeply and stroking his chin.
Answer
Answer: Thinking Emoji 🤔
Fun Fact: The “thinking face” was added to Unicode in 2015 and became an instant meme.
I’m a raptor from ancient days,
Pointing at you in modern ways.
With “clever girl” or “philosoraptor” grin,
Logic puzzles are where I win.
What am I?
Hint
Jurassic Park inspired, loves a deep question.
Answer
Answer: Philosoraptor
Fun Fact: The Philosoraptor meme began in 2008 as a parody of dinosaur knowledge.
I’m a frog who’s feeling blue,
A meme for sadness we all go through.
I simply say “feels bad, man”—
But I’m more famous than most fans.
What am I?
Hint
Also used as a Twitch emote.
Answer
Answer: Pepe the Frog
Fun Fact: Pepe started as a comic character before becoming a global meme.
I’m a happy, clapping sea otter,
Or maybe a seal, I make the world hotter.
My flipper applause is pure delight—
Guess my meme, I’ll cheer you right!
Hint
“Yay!” in animal form.
Answer
Answer: Clapping Seal
Fun Fact: The original photo was taken at a Japanese aquarium.
I’m a man with gold and shades so cool,
Sparkly eyes and “deal with it” rule.
Put my sunglasses on and block the hate—
Who am I in meme debate?
Hint
Glasses drop from the sky.
Answer
Answer: Deal With It
Fun Fact: The meme’s sunglasses are called “Thug Life” glasses.
A sweet child, side-glancing smile,
Watching a house burn all the while.
I became the “disaster” of the scene—
Who am I, meme queen?
Hint
Known as “Disaster Girl.”
Answer
Answer: Disaster Girl
Fun Fact: The real Disaster Girl, Zoe Roth, sold her meme as an NFT for almost $500,000.
I’m a green amphibian sipping soup,
But don’t mind me—I’m out of the loop.
I judge with tea, never mean—
Guess this meme with Kermit’s green sheen.
Hint
Tea time, Muppet style.
Answer
Answer: Kermit Drinking Tea
Fun Fact: Kermit’s tea meme has inspired thousands of sarcastic takes.
I point at Spider-Man in a comic frame,
Two or three of me, always the same.
Accusing each other with fingers out—
Which iconic meme is this about?
Hint
A classic superhero double-take.
Answer
Answer: Spider-Man Pointing
Fun Fact: The image first appeared in a 1967 Spider-Man cartoon.
I’m a yellow dog in a room of flame,
“It’s fine,” I say, as chaos became.
My coffee sips while fires burn bright—
What meme am I, day or night?
Hint
“This is fine.”
Answer
Answer: This Is Fine Dog
Fun Fact: The original comic is called “On Fire” by KC Green.
I’m a picture of a bug-eyed puppet,
Staring awkwardly, trying to cut it.
“Not my business,” I seem to say—
Which meme am I today?
Hint
He’s orange and always looking to the side.
Answer
Answer: Awkward Look Monkey Puppet
Fun Fact: The puppet’s name is “Kenta” from the Japanese children’s show “Okaasan to Issho.”
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