33 memes & viral moments that defined 2024: The internet’s greatest hits

2024 has had no shortage of incredible memes and viral moments. In fact, it's hard to believe that iconic bits such as the Willy Wonka experience and "This is going to ruin the tour" happened in the same calendar year as Elon Musk hopping around a rally stage and the internet going wild for a hot alleged assassin.

But even as we put this year to rest and move on to 2025, we know that some of these viral delights will continue. And some others...well, we won't be too sad to see them go.