The 'See you next year' meme is about to take over the internet in a few days. As 2024 reaches its end, the world prepares innovative messages and seasonal greetings to welcome the New Year. Users across social media are again ready to share the iconic "See You Next Year" meme.
Setting the Context
The 'See you Next Year' meme has been trending every year since the end of December. The phrase is used comically when meeting people for the last time of the year. It is also popularly used in an offline setting, like the last working day in offices, universities, or schools before the holidays begin.
In an online context, the meme is usually circulated on New Year's Eve to convey that the next interaction will happen on the 1st day of the following year.
Decoding the 'See You Next Year' meme
'See you next year' may sound like a long time before the next meetup. The statement can startle someone until the calendar crosses their mind. The phrase is an amusing wordplay for 'next year,' even though it is technically the following day. The nerdy comic and play-of-wit make it a share-worthy New Year's meme.
Although the repeated usage of the meme for years has pushed it to the 'Dad Jokes' category by youngsters, it is still regarded as one of the most popular ones in the Festivity category.
5 Hilarious "See You Next Year' memes to Laugh At
1. Coworkers' Greetings
The week before the holidays is usually busy for employees, and the last thing they want is a 'poor, over-used' joke. This hilarious video features one such burnout employee who can't wait to get home but has to go through the 'See you next year' jokes against his will. Putting a smile and playing along is sometimes the best way to deal with it!
2. Cardi B's Greetings
Iconic rapper Cardi B joined the bandwagon of 'see you next year' wishes in 2023 but added a quirky twist. Cardi spoke into the camera as she wished the audience for the upcoming Holiday season. However, the phrase 'or not' stole the show. Fans found the add-on relatable, as many wished to leave the negativity behind.
3. That Time of the Year
With time, netizens no longer find the remark humorous anymore. Rather, it has started to annoy many. Growing up listening to the same routine phrase every New Year's Eve can be boring. The bland expression in the meme gives the annoyance away.
4. Practicing the Laugh
Seems like everyone can already see the jokes coming during a New Year's Eve Party! No matter how unfunny the joke may appear, laughing at it has become a part of the 'traditions.' The hilarious clip from the Toy Story highlights the efforts one has to put to pretend to be amused.
5. 'Haven't Showered Since Last Year'
Here is a different version of the classic 'See You Next Year' joke, but has a similar effect on the audience. The reel features 'that one guy' who can't hold the joke as soon as the clock strokes 12. His urge to say that he hadn't showered since the previous year made the party awkward.
Trending
With the approaching year's end, it's time to brace ourselves for the 'See You Next Year' humor legacy. Besides the unironically shared ones, we do have a bunch of memes that mock the classic. So, see you next year?
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