Know what we meme? Behind 5 of SA's biggest memes

You may be thinking, "I knew it, mabena", but for those who are not 100% in the know on the biggest memes that have been shared across our country, let us enlighten you!

Our internet culture is a clear reflection of the diversity and humour in our nation. 

Here’s a dive into 5 of the biggest South African memes that have taken the nation by storm:

• In the 'beninging'

For our list of memes, we have to start in the 'beninging'. Former President Jacob Zuma, made us "listen properly" after he made a slight error that captivated the attention of internet users. The meme was not short-lived, people still quote this mishap to this day. 

• 'Warrapen, Keegan?'

The video emerged online and it shows a fight between two guys from Tongaat, bystanders watching, someone filming the fight, and another guy who seems concerned, asking "What Happened, Keegan?". This phrase exploded on the internet and has been making the rounds since. 

*Note: The original meme contains explicit violence

Read More: 'Warrapen Keegan?' video has gone viral

• You can't park the car there 

A meme born out of another serious situation. A car was captured in an obscure place by an onlooker who said, "You can't park the car thereeee..."

South Africans have used this meme in many situations since.

• It issss what it isssss

According to KnowYourMeme, the first recorded use of this video was when it was uploaded to YouTube. Posted in December 2019, it referred to the video as a meme despite there being no apparent earlier use of the video anywhere else.

Check out this group of teenage boys in a circle laughing. It turns into a viral sensation very quickly...

• I never espeded it 

While this meme was not born in Mzansi, it has been circulating our nation when one is caught off guard. 'I never expected it' is the essence of this meme that was created after a runner from Nigeria finished a race and was interviewed: 

Read More: SA mom’s hilarious fart prank on son has us in stitches

Sky Tshabalala is the King of Memes in the studio so we decided to circulate the office asking our co-workers what meme they quote on a daily basis. 

Stay tuned for more, we will bring you the latest at East Coast Radio. 

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