2024 Met Gala Memes: 7 of The Best Reactions on The Internet
From comments on outfits to movie characters that would fit this year’s theme, here’s how social media users reacted to the event
As the Met Gala’s glitz and glam unfold, so too does the pandemonium of internet culture. Amidst the dazzling ensembles and star-studded arrivals at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the online world erupted with a frenzy of memes and viral sensations.
From hilarious memes commenting on some of the outfits to viral moments that sparked a discussion, the gala transcends its status as a mere fashion show online.
With this year’s theme, Garden of Time, and the Costume Institute’s Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion exhibition setting the stage, the Met Gala 2024 made for several meme-worthy moments.
In a world where social media reigns supreme and online reactions are instant, netizens flocked to X.com, the platform formerly known as Twitter, to share their candid thoughts and hilarious memes about the night’s fashion moments.
Me judging the #MetGala outfits wearing my 20 dollars outfit pic.twitter.com/1RUHEHxovV
— vels (@jinyuscums) May 7, 2024
Bazaar Arabia brings you a compilation of the best of internet commentary on the event.
2024 Met Gala Memes: 7 of The Best Reactions on The Internet
Some thought that certain movie characters would’ve fit perfectly in this year’s gala.
Debbie Ocean debuts blonde hair at the #metgala pic.twitter.com/znWTc0aqkP
— Mike’s Mic Charts (@mikesmicYT) May 7, 2024
why did no one wear this #MetGala pic.twitter.com/8WQaknC5w2
— shan?? (@shanbrien_) May 7, 2024
Was waiting on one person to give Drew Barrymore in Ever After ? #MetGala pic.twitter.com/miXPVASfBn
— ?André? (@ANDRE9481_) May 7, 2024
Whereas rapper Cardi B’s look was compared to Disney villain Ursula from The Little Mermaid.
Same energy #MetGala pic.twitter.com/QOlVaU6Ou4
— Bandby (@krajnjekriticno) May 7, 2024
Some also poked fun at Ed Sheeran’s baby blue tuxedo, which reminded them of Troy Bolton’s prom scene tuxedo from High School Musical 3.
Can’t believe Ed Sheeran chose to bring Troy Boltons tux from the HSM 3 prom scene back to life for the #MetGala pic.twitter.com/DR97ZwLCOa
— Georgia (@georgia_211) May 7, 2024
But Nicki Minaj fans, who proudly call themselves Barbz online, were not going to hear anything against the star. They came out in full force against anyone who criticised the artist’s look.
Nicki Minaj Haters once they saw her #MetGala 2024 look; pic.twitter.com/VSYyBVEA29
— Awele. (@AweleNwandu) May 7, 2024
A tweep also reimagined a world where attendees would absolutely stick to the theme.
society if #MetGala attendees were physically removed from the premises for not being on theme pic.twitter.com/sMywQkV7M1
— fiona (@mosaicswiftss) May 7, 2024
Lead Image Courtesy of X.com/@krajnjekriticno