This red cartoon character became a Gen Z meme icon thanks to his “rawr” energy and hot topic vibes.
Elmo
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…”
Star Wars
Taylor Swift wrote “Bad Blood” reportedly about this pop star feud.
Katy Perry
Britney Spears (2008) made a surprise appearance in this CBS comedy about finding "the one."
How I Met Your Mother
This Netflix reality show, known for its "pods," has contestants get engaged without seeing each other.
Love is Blind
This viral mascot from a Philadelphia college went mega-viral for dancing, flipping, and having chaotic energy.
Gritty
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water.
Jaws 2
This rapper-turned-streamer launched a 2023 beef with Drake, leading to viral diss tracks and internet debates.
Kendrick Lamar
Rashida Jones played a nurse named Karen on this workplace sitcom.
Parks and Rec
This 2023 Addams Family spinoff became Netflix’s second-most watched show ever.
Wednesday
This singer made headlines after tossing her mic into the crowd mid-performance, sparking a police investigation.
Cardi B
“Welcome to the real world.”
The Matrix
This 2009 Nicki Minaj track called out Lil’ Kim and launched their long-running beef.
Roman’s Revenge
Craig Robinson showed up as Doug Judy, aka the Pontiac Bandit, in this police comedy.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
This Korean series revolves around deadly children’s games with huge cash at stake.
Squid Game
This actor went viral for dancing in a mesh top at the Oscars after-party and for starring in “Saltburn.”
Barry Keoghan
“He’s having the worst day of his life… over and over again.”
Drake’s “Back to Back” took aim at this rapper over ghostwriting accusations.
Meek Mill
Mindy Kaling appeared as a Princeton admissions officer in this Netflix teen dramedy.
Never Have I Ever
This docuseries follows a scam artist who posed as a German heiress in New York.
Inventing Anna
This singer’s viral “Munch” track helped launch a new wave of female rap in 2022 and beyond.
Ice Spice
To enter the mind of a killer, she must challenge the mind of a madman.
This iconic diss track by Tupac targeted Biggie Smalls and Bad Boy Records.
B.J. Novak had a cameo as a TV host in this satirical teen movie starring Camila Mendes.
Do Revenge
This trippy animated anthology explores sci-fi, horror, and AI-driven futures.