Viral memes: Real-world spectacle

6 viral memes: Real-world spectacle, traced from the first post to the peak with sources. 83% started on X. Median 32 days from first post to peak.

Cases
6
Median Spread Score
48
Most started on
X83%
First post to peak
32 days

By mechanic

All120Remixable template54Response chain51Controversy50Creator relay46Catchphrase20Identity badge13Newsjacking13Challenge12Brand pile-on12Political adoption11Sound or audio meme9Maker origin7Real-world spectacle6

Chicken Jockey

60
A Minecraft Movie | Chicken Jockey | Movie Clip | Warner Bros. Entertainment

Storm Area 51

57
Storm Area 51 | Know Your Meme

The Grimace Effect

48
Grimace threw out the first pitch tonight at Citi Field 🟣

9.6B impressions

Bill Clinton Loves Balloons

46
BALLOONS! Tim Kaine & Bill Clinton join Hillary Clinton on stage - Democratic National Convention

Lady Gaga's Super Bowl jump

42
Lady Gaga's FULL Pepsi Zero Sugar Super Bowl LI Halftime Show | NFL

Apple Vision Pro in public

39
Think different. #applevisionpro

87.2M impressions

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