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At this point, the meme world has bestowed its own celebrity status to many actors and public figures. Nic Cage was absolutely everywhere for a while. Keanu has lent his mug to everything from Sad Keanu to Mini Keanu, with a ton of wholesomeness in between. To be a star these days is to submit yourself to the meme makers of the internet. And some media personalities fare better than others. 

One person who's been both roasted (for his revolting pasta recipe) and revered in meme history is actor Robert Pattinson. Nearly a decade and a half after he graced screens as Edward Cullen in the Twilight series, he's become somewhat of a meme mainstay. His role in the Sadie Brothers' tense and thrilling Good Time was especially fruitful where formats are concerned. The classic track jacket meme has been everywhere since its inception, and this year we've got the 'You Think You're Better Than Me' format trending amongst both Redditors and A24 junkies. As today is Pattinson's birthday, we thought we'd celebrate with a handpicked selection of memes that feature him as a star. Some of them are dated. Others are extremely stupid in the name of irony. And others have become classics. But we're happy that they all celebrate our favorite sparkly vampire turned indie darling.

Mysterious Twitter user @elpablogrande tweeted 'Enjoying the chungus among us' a decade ago and Twitter is freaking out over the supposed internet time traveler. According to @elpablogrande's profile, they joined Twitter in 2009 and have been 'Riding the Wave of Awesome since 1982!' Okay, very sus indeed! Who is this time-traversing imposter? What do they want? Who do they serve?

Since the tweet resurfaced, many have been expressing their dismay through memes and jokes. Others have their own theories that explain away the 'chungus among us' phenomenon. We've collected some of the best replies, takes and Twitter memes about the puzzling tweet from a decade ago.

While murder mystery game Among Us was released in 2018, it took over a year for it to explode in popularity. After the game's initial success  (which was largely thanks to Twitch streamers), it saw a second wave of popularity in early 2020. This resurgence quickly led to the Among US becoming a pastime of choice for many bored gamers stuck in quarantine due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The game's versatility - which allows you to play with a group of friends, or with strangers - was attractive to people who wanted to have fun with loved ones on the internet, or just engage in some healthy competition with internet randoms. 

Though the game's ubiquity inspired a crap load of memes in 2020, it's also made it so that people see its crewmate characters in unlikely places. This phenomenon, which is referred to by memers as "Amogus," has taken on a Loss-like meme life of its own. Amogus memes can be everyday objects photoshopped to look like one of the space station workers, or unedited doppelgangers found in the wilds of the internet or, you know, real life. The meme is especially active on Twitter, where users will share images that make them think of the game along with some iteration of the following caption: "Don't think it don't say it don't think it don't say it." The premise may seem stupid to people who have yet to try their hand at the game, but for everyone else, it's definitely got a "cannot unsee" vibe. Before you know it, your poisoned mind will be seeing the colorful space-suited crewmates everywhere, even in your own home. We've put together some of the most solid and sus examples, but we're sure there are loads more where these came from. 

Doesn't it suck when you're in desperate need of a distraction but there's nothing jumping out to save you from that evil chore demanding your attention? No need to panic, because we've got the perfect excuse for you: mmmeeemmmeeesss! And if this list of dankness isn't enough, we've got even more memes here, here, and here.

If you're looking to inject your year with even more drama (albeit harmless), consider exploring the insanely popular game Among Us. The murder mystery game, which is available on Steam, seems to have won the hearts of hardcore gamers and the desperately bored alike. It's not hard to see why. The simple game boasts intrigue, strategy, and a whole lot of shit talking. What more could a listless internet user want? 

For those of you who already appreciate the game and its many opportunities for comedy, we humbly present these memes. They may bring back memories of conflict and betrayal, but they're pretty damn funny.

Gamers rise up! No matter what your preferred console is, it's a pretty exciting time for gamers. Even if you haven't been able to get your hands on the new PS5 or Xbox Series X yet, new games like Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Hitman 3, and the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake will be available for PC and older consoles. If you're stoked about gaming as much as we are, you'll likely get a kick out of these relatable memes made by gamers for gamers.

Last night Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted her debut Twitch stream of an epic Among Us session with some popular streamers, including Rep. Ilhan Omar, Pokimane, DrLupo, HasanAbi, Disguised Toast, Corpse, and more. The stream peaked at 430k views, making it the third most-watched Twitch stream ever after Ninja and Shroud. Bernie Sanders' and Donald Trump's streams didn't even come close. 

Twitter was largely smitten with AOC and her genuine enjoyment of the game. After a first round of getting a feel for it, she quickly proved she was a natural. Of course, the spectacle wasn't just about fun and games. AOC took the opportunity to talk about healthcare and encourage the audience to vote (she is a politician, after all). Many on Twitter found the stream to be a refreshing new take on a political rally that managed to avoid feeling too contrived or cringe. A few meme-minded tweeters did their thing and photoshopped AOC into some less wholesome gameplay, including a certain infamous PewDiePie moment. We've collected some of the top Twitter highlights and reactions to the viral stream.

As Sunday unfolds, so does the dread of starting another week of monotonous responsibility. To combat the bad feelings, we've put together this healthy mix of memes for your depressed perusal. They won't change the way you see the world, but they may distract you from the dismalness of reality - or at least remind you that it's possible to laugh your way through the pain. 

While the murder-mystery game Among Us was released in 2018, it wasn't until the dreaded summer of 2020 that it really exploded in popularity. The game, which brings to mind Mafia, only garnered real attention after English-speaking streamers like Kaif began streaming Among Us on Twitch. The game itself is easy to figure out, exciting (MURDER) and can take as little as ten minutes to complete.

With so many people struggling to find activities during a pandemic, it's no wonder that Among Us has become the latest gaming craze. And when there's a craze of any kind of the internet, you can expect to see a sudden influx of memes on the subject. Reddit and Instagram in particular have been overflowing with funny Among Us tidbits, so we decided we'd gather the very best examples for fans of the game. If you're feeling left out, we suggest you download the game from Steam. It might just be the time-waster you're looking for.

It's Friday, and while for many of us that might be a meaningless designation of time, it's also when we share our favorite dank memes of the week. This week's edition of The Dank Drop reflects the internet's newfound obsession with Among Us- as well as a new Leonardo DiCaprio meme format. It's a nice mix of meme trends and the usual edgy content, which we think makes for a solid pre-weekend distraction. Happy scrolling.