The Paris 2024 Olympics are officially over, but they’ll surely be dominating the news cycle (and social media) for weeks to come.
The Games kicked off on July 26 with a bang, thanks to an opening ceremony that featured performances by Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, and Aya Nakamura. From there, the headline-grabbing moments only continued. We got triumphant showings from athletes including gymnast Simone Biles and sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, as well as sweet moments behind the scenes, like diver Tom Daley hitting the stands again with his knitting set and a record number of proposals among the athletes.
Of course, like any highly publicized event, the 2024 Olympics were full of comical moments, too—which quickly went viral on platforms like Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter).
There was everybody’s favorite rapper and cannabis advocate, Snoop Dogg, who became something of a symbol for the Paris Games after he carried the Olympic torch leading up to the opening ceremony. Later, there was viral Australian breaker Raygun, whose controversial performance resulted in plenty of contradictary commentary, as well as some hilarious memes.
So while the competitions are through, the fun isn’t over just yet. Sports fans can keep the show going by tuning in when the Paralympic Games begin on August 28, running through September 8. After that, viewers wanting more Olympic excitement will have to wait until the 2026 Winter Games take place in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Even though the Olympics can’t go on forever, we can always return to the highlights that made us laugh. Below, we’ve rounded up the best memes from the Paris 2024 Games.
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