Top 10 Meme Templates of the Year

This year has been a wild ride for internet humor, with new meme formats emerging every week. Here, we count down the top 10 templates that have defined the online landscape, sparked countless laughs, and cemented their place in meme history.

1. Woman Yelling at a Cat: A timeless classic that perfectly captures misplaced anger and bewildered innocence. Still going strong.
2. Is This a Pigeon?: The go-to format for hilarious misinterpretations and moments of profound confusion.
3. Expanding Brain: For showcasing increasingly absurd, ironic, or enlightened levels of thought on any given topic.
4. Distracted Boyfriend: The ultimate symbol of temptation and questionable choices, endlessly adaptable to new trends.
5. Two Buttons: The perfect visualization of a difficult choice, capturing the agony of indecision in a single, sweaty frame.
6. Surprised Pikachu: The face you make when the obvious, predictable outcome actually happens. A modern classic.
7. Change My Mind: For confidently stating a controversial opinion and inviting the internet to do its worst. A magnet for debate.
8. This is Fine: The definitive meme for when everything is falling apart but you're trying to keep a brave face. A mood for our times.
9. Hide the Pain Harold: The stock photo model whose forced smile masks a world of silent suffering. Relatable on a spiritual level.
10. One Does Not Simply: A treasured relic from the "Lord of the Rings" era that refuses to die, perfect for explaining impossible tasks.

And there you have it! These ten templates have been the building blocks of internet humor this year. What were your favorites? Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments below, and happy memeing!