Online memes erupt as Bowen Yang shows up in 'Wicked' costume to present the Best Costume Design award at the Oscars 2025

Bowen Yang is a popular actor and comedian admired for his quirky on-screen and off-screen personality. The Oscars 2025 was a roller coaster for movie buffs and the online meme lover's community, and Bowen Yang fueled the humor factor. The actor stepped on the red carpet in a costume he sported for Wicked as a uni student to present the best costume design award. Hilarious memes erupted following his on-stage interaction and the uniform that he was wearing.

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Online memes erupt as Bowen Yang steps out in Wicked uniform at the Oscars 2025

Bowen Yang is too funny (via SpencerAlthouse/X)

It looks like Bowen Yang wasn't informed about the last-minute changes in the plans! Ever shown up to a theme party just to realize that you misunderstood the assignment? Welcome to the Yang club!

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The uniform (via FilmUpdates/X)

Netizens poked fun at the costume, even though it was the costume worn by Bowen Yang's character, Pfannee, in the popular musical. That's just wicked!

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Attention-seeking or plain funny? (via rejectedhannah/X)

As the internet fetches both positive and negative comments, it looks like not many are fond of Yang. Some netizens claimed that he's seeking attention in a crowd based on all the viral clips.

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Bowen Yang next (via advitwake/X)

Some users hinted at the effect the announcement of Bowen Yang hitting the stage stirred terror! On the other hand, some were left wondering what was terrifying about a good comic script!

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Watching Bowen Yang (via aliarikan/X)

Some users on X seem to feel that Bowen Yang was 'unfunny.' But one could make the case that humor is subjective. We are yet to decode if it was really 'cringe' or a byproduct of personal biases!

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Cringe (via 27_ray/X)

When asked about why they decided to change costume ideas, Elle Fanning replied, "We thought it was cringe." Bowen Yang ended up being the only one who stuck to the initial dress code, leaving space for laughter. Netizens, on the other hand, agreed with the 'cringe' part without batting an eyelid.

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Conan to Bowen Yang (via eth8n_02/X)

Conan O'Brien kept the audience and netizens entertained with his hilarious opening monologue, fetching appreciation from fans. Many used it to draw a comparison with Bowen Yang, who was next on stage!

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Bowen Yang is hilarious? (via redskin_potato/ X)

Netizens were not impressed by Bowen Yang's skit at the Oscars! Some people expressed their displeasure with sarcastic GIFs. It seems like Yang's humor is not holding space.

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Besides the memes and hilarious reactions, Bowen Yang managed to make the audience laugh with his light-hearted jokes. And by the way, congratulations to Paul Tazewell for winning the best costume award for Wicked!