“Just Dune 2”—X users troll as exclusive images from Oscars rehearsal surface

With the Oscars approaching, rehearsal shots taken behind the scenes have appeared online, giving fans a peek. Instead of offering a sneak look at glamour and glitz, however, these shots lit a firestorm of jokes and memes. The internet, always up for something, didn't disappoint, making what was supposed to be an off-camera shot a viral event in itself. It's Oscars season, and Twitter (or X, if you prefer) has once more proved that there is no finer place for humor to thrive.

The rehearsal pictures were meant to be a relaxed sneak peek at the wedding day, but as ever, the internet escalated it to a new level. In minutes, fans clogged up social media with side-splitting remarks and good-natured jabs. The actual entertainment wasn't in the pictures themselves but in the responses they elicited. With every new picture, the memes increased, and the jokes became even better.

Why the Oscars Rehearsal Post Went Viral

There are many reasons for the viral status of the Oscars rehearsal post. To begin with, the Oscars are one of the biggest events of the year, and anything related to the ceremony always excites curiosity. But what made these rehearsal photos go viral was the way the fans grabbed them and ran away with them. It wasn't just the pictures; it was the memes, the jokes, and the complete absurdity of how the internet reacted.

One of the most trending and earliest memes to come out of the post was the hashtag #JustDune2. A reference to the highly anticipated Dune 2, it took off like wildfire.

Fans jokingly commented that the Oscars were all about the film, overshadowing the rest of the competition. Of course, all of this was in good spirits, as a number of fans could not help but poke fun at the event itself, turning it into one big meme fest.

A third factor that helped it go viral was the humorous side of the Oscars' dramatic history. People couldn't resist bringing up the now-notorious slap of Will Smith and Chris Rock.

"Can't wait for another slap,"

One user joked, reminding everyone relatively quickly that the Oscars are just as much about drama as they are about awards. And let's be real, who isn't here for that?

It didn’t take long for fans to take the rehearsal photos and transform them into a treasure trove of memes. As usual, the internet’s reactions were as sharp as they were funny. One fan remarked,

“It’s a nice moment to reunite friends and make a pizza,”

which is a sentiment a lot of us can relate to. In fact, it felt like a perfect reflection of how some of us actually watch the Oscars: not so much for the glamour, but as an excuse to hang out with friends and munch on pizza. Because, honestly, who needs the ceremony when you’ve got a slice of pizza in hand?

Then came the more sarcastic observations. “I thought the Oscars happened like three times this year already,” joked one fan, poking fun at the sheer number of award shows that seem to pop up in quick succession.

With all those ceremonies throughout the year, one tends to lose track of the timing, and this comment hit it right on the head.

Another funny comment that stood out to me was,

"The calm before the internet loses its mind."

We all know that once the Oscars actually air, the internet will be on fire with a tempest of opinions, criticisms, and of course, memes. This preemptive humor showed that fans were already gearing up for the chaos to come.

The rehearsal images may have been intended to offer a sneak peek at what’s to come, but they quickly became the backdrop for one of the funniest moments leading up to the ceremony. Fans didn’t just view the photos; they transformed them into a viral meme extravaganza, proving once again that the internet’s sense of humor knows no bounds. Whether it was poking fun at Dune 2, referencing the infamous slap, or simply laughing at the chaos that is bound to unfold, the internet has already stolen the show. If the ceremony itself is half as entertaining as the reactions to the rehearsal images, we’re in for a treat.