Memes That Took the Internet by Storm風(fēng)靡互聯(lián)網(wǎng)的模因

Internet humor isn’t always easily explainable， but it’s usually pretty hil-arious.

要解釋清楚互聯(lián)網(wǎng)上的幽默并非總是那么容易，但這種幽默通常能令人捧腹大笑。

If it weren’t for funny memes， Facebook wouldn’t be entertaining enough to steal so much of your time. Instagram， too， would be little more than selfies and stylized pictures of food. And Twitter1？ Don’t even get us started. In short， the internet would be a joyless void without some of the funniest memes.

如果缺少有趣的模因，“臉書”乏味得沒法吸引人們消磨大把時間?！罢掌瑝Α币彩侨绱?，只剩下自拍與修飾過頭的美食照片。推特就更不用說了，我們甚至不想點開。總之，如果某些最搞笑的模因不復(fù)存在，互聯(lián)網(wǎng)將變得空空蕩蕩，毫無樂趣。

Fortunately， that’s a nightmare you don’t have to imagine， thanks to the fact that funny memes are everywhere—and not going out of style anytime soon. Here， we present to you 10 memes that shook the internet and left a lasting impact on pop culture.

好在你不必想象這種噩夢般的境況，因為有趣的模因無處不在，也不會很快過時。我們將向你展示十個模因，它們席卷了互聯(lián)網(wǎng)，給流行文化帶來了深遠的影響。

You never know when a funny meme may come in handy2. Whether you want to turn a bad day around or send a laugh for the sake of viral silliness， the funny memes below are sure to get you giggling， talking， and sharing.

你永遠沒法料到有趣的模因何時會派上用場。無論是想扭轉(zhuǎn)糟糕的一天，還是想湊熱鬧看個瘋傳的傻事兒樂和樂和，下面這幾個好玩的模因一定能讓你咯咯傻笑，忍不住地談?wù)?，并主動分享出去?/p>

1. “Distracted Boyfriend”

1. “分心男友”

The “Distracted Boyfriend” meme features a stock photo of a man checking out another woman while his girlfriend looks at him disapprovingly. This relatable meme was widely shared worldwide， depicting various situations where someone is distracted by something more enticing.

“分心男友”模因是一張來自圖庫的照片，照片中的男子在看其他女子，而他的女友在不滿地盯著他。這個模因引起了人們的共鳴，并在全球廣為傳播。人們用它來描述某人因更誘人的事物而分心的各種場景。

2. “Woman Yelling at a Cat”

2. “女人吼貓”

This meme pairs two unrelated images： one of a woman aggressively pointing and yelling and the other of a seemingly confused cat sitting at a dinner table. The contrasting expressions in the pictures lend themselves to3 endless caption combinations， making it a hit on social media.

這個模因?qū)蓮埡敛幌嚓P(guān)的圖片組合在了一起：一張圖片是女人怒氣沖天地指指點點，大吼大叫；另一張圖片則是貓坐在餐桌旁，看似面露困惑。兩張圖片里主角的表情對比鮮明，衍生出無數(shù)種說明文字的組合，這個模因也因此在社交媒體上大火。

3. “This is Fine”

3. “我很好”

Originally an online comic strip4， the “This is Fine” meme shows a dog sipping coffee in a room engulfed in flames. It humorously represents situations where everything seems to be going wrong， yet we pretend that it’s all under control. This meme resonated with many individuals who could relate to the feeling of chaotic circumstances.

“我很好”模因起初是一組網(wǎng)絡(luò)漫畫，畫中有一只狗坐在被熊熊烈火吞噬的房間里啜飲咖啡。這個模因幽默地展現(xiàn)出了雖然看起來事事不妙，但我們?nèi)匝b作一切盡在掌控的樣子。許多人聯(lián)想到了自己身處混亂環(huán)境的感受，因此與這個模因產(chǎn)生了共鳴。

4. “Me Explaining”

4. “我試圖解釋”

The “Me Explaining” meme captures the frustration of not being able to convey our ideas clearly. It portrays a person passionately explaining while another person listens with an expression of absolute confusion. It gained popularity as an amusing way to depict everyday moments of miscommunication.

“我試圖解釋”模因捕捉到了無法清晰傳遞想法的沮喪之感。它描繪了一個人滿懷激情地解釋，而聽者卻滿臉困惑的畫面。它有趣地表現(xiàn)了溝通失敗的日常瞬間，因此大為流行。

5. “Evil Kermit”

5. “邪惡的科米蛙”

Based on the beloved Muppet5 character， Kermit the Frog， the “Evil Kermit” meme showcases the internal struggle we all face when making questionable decisions. The meme portrays a regular Kermit and an alter-ego6 version dressed in a hood， representing our better judgment. It quickly became a relatable symbol for the battle between good and evil desires.

“邪惡的科米蛙”模因源自《大青蛙布偶秀》中深受喜愛的科米蛙，展示了我們舉棋不定時內(nèi)心的掙扎。這個模因描繪了科米蛙與它身著兜帽的分身正面對峙的場景，而這個分身代表著理智判斷?！靶皭旱目泼淄堋焙芸炀统闪松颇钆c惡欲相爭的象征，引起人們共鳴。

6. “Expanding Brain”

6. “大腦升級”

The “Expanding Brain” meme consists of a series of images showing a simple brain gradually expanding into a multi-faceted and complex one. These images humorously depict the progression of thoughts or ideas， from the simplistic to the absurd. This meme gained popularity for its versatility in representing various levels of intellect or stupidity.

“大腦升級”模因包含一系列圖片，展示了大腦由簡單逐漸變得多面又復(fù)雜的過程，幽默地描繪出思維或想法怎樣從過分簡單發(fā)展到荒唐可笑的地步。這個模因既能展現(xiàn)多個層次的智力水平，又能體現(xiàn)不同程度的愚蠢，因此備受歡迎。

7. “Drakeposting”

7. “德雷克認為”

The “Drakeposting” meme features a series of images where rapper Drake7 approves of one thing and disapproves of another， creating a reaction image that works for almost any situation. People began using this meme to express their preferences or emphasize the divide between two options， generating numerous hilarious combinations.

“德雷克認為”模因由一系列圖片構(gòu)成，顯示說唱歌手德雷克贊同某事而反對另一件事，從而創(chuàng)造出一種幾乎適用于任何場景的反應(yīng)圖像。人們用這個模因來表達自己在兩種選項間的偏好，或是強調(diào)兩種選項的差異，由此產(chǎn)生了數(shù)不勝數(shù)的滑稽組合。

8. “Surprised Pikachu”

8. “驚訝的皮卡丘”

Originating from the Pokémon franchise， the “Surprised Pikachu” meme portrays the beloved character Pikachu with a wide-eyed expression of shock. People used this meme to humorously express moments of exaggerated8 surprise， often paired with sarcastic or ironic captions.

“驚訝的皮卡丘”模因源自“寶可夢”系列，描繪了備受喜愛的皮卡丘雙眼大睜的驚訝神情。人們用這個模因來幽默地表現(xiàn)故作驚訝的時刻，通常還要配上諷刺或挖苦的說明文字。

9. “Mocking SpongeBob”

9. “海綿寶寶的嘲諷”

Derived from the animated series “SpongeBob SquarePants，” the “Mocking SpongeBob9” meme features a screenshot of SpongeBob imitating a mocking tone. This image gained popularity as a way to sarcastically imitate someone or something， mimicking their words by alternating uppercase and lowercase letters.

“海綿寶寶的嘲諷”模因衍生自動畫片《海綿寶寶》，是一張海綿寶寶模仿嘲諷語氣說話的截圖。這張廣受歡迎的圖片被人們用來諷刺地模仿某人或某物，通過交替使用大小寫字母的方式來模仿他們的言語。

10. “Expanding Mood”

10. “情緒升級”

The “Expanding Mood” meme is a variation of the “Expanding Brain” meme but instead shows a person’s mood shifting from sad to increasingly positive. It humorously represents situations where someone’s emotions improve dramatically， often due to a specific action or event.

“情緒升級”模因雖然是“大腦升級”模因的一種變體，但它展示的是一個人的情緒由悲傷轉(zhuǎn)變得越來越積極的過程。這個模因幽默地展現(xiàn)了某人的情緒急劇好轉(zhuǎn)的情況，而轉(zhuǎn)變的原因通常是具體的行為或事件。

As internet humor evolves， new memes continue to rise and capture our collective imagination. These 10 memes， however， have undoubtedly left an indelible10 mark on the internet liXYg7YuEqMsMEr/fmcXO4A==andscape. So， next time you come across one of these memes， take a moment to appreciate the humor and the cultural impact they have had.

隨著互聯(lián)網(wǎng)上的幽默逐漸演變，新模因不斷涌現(xiàn)并且充分體現(xiàn)出我們的集體想象。盡管如此，上述十個模因也無疑在互聯(lián)網(wǎng)世界里留下了不可磨滅的印記。所以，下次碰見其中一個模因時，花些時間去品味其中蘊含的幽默，體會它對文化有著怎樣的影響。

（譯者為“《英語世界》杯”翻譯大賽獲獎?wù)?；單位：中南大學(xué)）

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3 lend oneself to sth適合于。 4即KC 格林（KC Green）創(chuàng)作的六格漫畫《著火》（On Fire）。

5此處指1976年至1981年播出的美國熱門電視節(jié)目《大青蛙布偶秀》（The Muppet Show）。 6 alter-ego分身，此處指與科米蛙外貌相同的青蛙大盜康斯坦?。–onstantine）。

7指加拿大說唱歌手奧布里·德雷克·格雷厄姆（Aubrey Drake Graham）?！暗吕卓苏J為”模因的圖片部分截自德雷克《熱線響起》（Hotline Bling）的音樂錄影帶。 8 exaggerated故作姿態(tài)的；矯揉造作的。

9這個模因也稱Spongemock。 10 indelible不可磨滅的。