On January 11th, we celebrate a thank-you day. Why not make it a little more fun with some of Ariana Grande's iconic sass, though? You know the drill: we give thanks, reflect on what we're grateful for, and send virtual high-fives to those who made our lives a little brighter. But instead of thanking in a typical way, let's put some twist on the unforgettable Ariana's anthem called Thank U, Next in there!
Whether you are saying goodbye to an ex or even just a terrible year, Ariana's lyrics have given us some seriously meme-worthy moments. From "I'm so f***ing grateful for my ex" to "One taught me, love, one taught me patience"—and let's not forget the legendary "Thank U, Next!"—these memes are here to bring laughs and gratitude into your celebrations.
So, buckle up, people! We're going deep into the 20 best "Thank U, Next" memes that will have you rolling all over the floor laughing. After all, what better way to celebrate gratitude than with a dose of hilarity and an epic pop diva soundtrack?
1.Thanks, Ariana!
It's 2019, Thank U, Next is out, and life is good again.
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2. Get it right
It’s Thank U, Next, not whatever y’all are saying.
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3. Welcome to the ICU
Ariana put me in the ICU, and I’m not even mad about it.
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4. Wake-up anthem
6 AM, no sleep, and Thank U, Next is still the best choice I’ve ever made.
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5. I am listening
When someone says they don’t like Thank U, Next and you’re like... explain yourself!
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6. Sleep? Nah
Me, pretending to be asleep while Thank U, Next is playing on repeat.
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7. Because this is content
Me, documenting my glow-up while saying ‘Thank U, Next’ to every negative vibe.
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8. Ariana can’t sing?
When your friend doubts Ariana’s talent, so you hit ‘Thank U, Next’ to cancel their opinion.
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9. Let me handle it
That face you make when you’re about to drop Thank U, Next on a hater.
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10. 2 points for the effort
When your ex texts you, but you’ve already moved on.
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11. No more bad vibes
Getting baptized in Thank U, Next so I can start fresh and live my best life.
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12. New year, new vibes
2025: ‘Nah fam, Thank U, Next—it’s my time now.’
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13. But I’m calm now... sorta
Nothing will ever be as unfair as that moment.
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14. You can't hurt me
Try sitting through the Thank U, Next Grammy snub like Ariana did.
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15. Mood? Nope
It’s my morning routine, my dinner playlist, and my life’s motto.
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In conclusion, we will find ourselves celebrating International Thank You Day with the famous "Thank U, Next" memes, and let us all say that we learned quite a lesson today: It's not always about hanging on; sometimes, it's just flipping the hair and saying "next!"