Top Viral Memes for June 2025: From Chill Guys to God’s Country: June’s Meme Madness Rundown

Meme trends evolve fast, but as of June 30, 2025, these are some of the most viral and talked-about memes circulating online — including a few older favorites that are still going strong. 

• The "Chill Guy" Meme: This meme, featuring a relaxed-looking man or a dog? That has become a significant social media movement. It resonates with users who relate to the idea of acting a certain way because they're simply "chill guys." Companies have even used it in their advertising.
• The "Holy f—ing airball" Meme: This meme, based on basketball slang for a missed shot, describes situations where someone makes a wild guess or assumption that completely misses the mark. 
• The Muppets Storytime Meme: This meme uses an image of Pepe from "The Muppets" as a background for users to share confessions or dramatic stories, often in long, multi-slide carousels on TikTok. Readers are expected to react with a similar amazed expression as Pepe.
• "Trump take egg" Meme: This meme, which gained traction earlier in the year, humorously points out the irony of high egg prices despite some voters potentially expecting them to decrease under a specific administration.
• The Duke-White Lotus debacle: This meme arose from Duke's unexpected loss in March Madness and its connection to a character on HBO's "The White Lotus" who frequently wore a Duke t-shirt.
• "Get me to God's country" Meme: Inspired by a Morgan Wallen incident, this meme is used to poke fun at the idea of someone seeking refuge from a big city in a seemingly more relaxed or "country" setting.
• 100 men vs. 1 gorilla: This meme sparked internet debates and involved input from scientists. It humorously contemplates the outcome of a hypothetical fight between a large group of men and a gorilla.
• Relatable Work Memes: There's a collection of work-related memes circulating that capture the frustrations and humor associated with daily work life.
• Pun Memes: A selection of pun-based memes is also circulating online, designed to evoke humorous reactions. 

The phrase "Show Me Your Work" (SMYW), popularized by Gordon Ramsay, has become a popular slang-based meme on TikTok. 

How the SMYW meme works:

• Origin: The meme originated on TikTok, where users repurposed clips of Gordon Ramsay using "Show Me Your Work". This phrase has become an abbreviation used in various situations, often outside the culinary world.
• Slang Meaning: The SMYW meme represents situations where:
  • Someone is expected to prove something.
  • Someone's actions or claims are being questioned.
  • Someone is facing scrutiny or doubt about their abilities.
  • Someone needs to justify their actions or opinions.
• Examples: The meme is used in various contexts, such as humorously demanding evidence or clarification online. It expresses skepticism or a need for verification, borrowing Ramsay's intense persona for humorous effect. 

Social media users have transformed a catchphrase into a new form of communication, showcasing how online slang can evolve and spread rapidly.