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Pop Reference Memes

1. Selfie kid

The “Selfie Kid” meme is referenced to a kid who was on his phone during Justin Timberlake’s halftime in Super Bowl LII. People would put side by side pictures with selfie kid, humorously explaining what he is doing on his phone.

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2. Condescending Wonka

The meme uses Gene Wilder’s version of Willie Wonka with captions that are sarcastic and condescending. Another name for this meme is Creepy Wonka.

3. One does not simply walk into Mordor

This meme showcases Sean Bean as Boromir in “The Lord of the Rings” with part of the caption referring to a memorable quote in the film.

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