From viral phrases to look alike contests, 2024 was a year of unexpected internet sensations.
What started as a simple phrase in a lecture by Lebanese-Australian Da’ee Mohamed Hoblos has turned into a global internet sensation.
The now-famous line, “Brother Eeeew, Brother Eeeeeeeew, what’s that?” has been remixed, downloaded, proving that memes truly have a life of their own.
The phrase, pulled from Hoblos’s lecture Are You a Man, has transcended its goofy origins. Beyond the laughs, it has inspired a surprising number of people to delve deeper into Islam.
The clip has led curious viewers to the original lecture, sparking conversations about faith, gratitude, and even food etiquette.
Hoblos, known for his warm and approachable style, is taking the meme fame in stride. “As Muslims, we avoid saying things like ‘eeew’ about food to show gratitude for Allah’s blessings,” he said, casually turning his viral moment into a teachable one.
Fans have remixed it into catchy songs, with non-Muslims and Muslims alike joining the conversation.
What’s remarkable is how a single word has managed to cross cultural and religious boundaries, blending humour with heartfelt inspiration. Who knew a meme could make people laugh, think, and explore faith—all at once?
February: Wonka experience
A Willy Wonka-inspired event in Glasgow, “Willy’s Chocolate Experience,” went viral for all the wrong reasons.
Promising a whimsical immersive adventure, the event delivered a dull, poorly executed experience in a drab warehouse.
Families, who paid £35 per ticket, were left disillusioned as children cried, and some demanded refunds.
Actor Paul Connell, hired to play Willy Wonka, described the script as “AI-generated gibberish,” while Kirsty Paterson, portraying an Oompa Loompa, recalled rationed jelly beans and a chaotic production.
Social media erupted with memes mocking the event’s uninspired displays and a peculiar character, “The Unknown.” The debacle has become an internet sensation, blending humor with collective disbelief.
March: chick-flick
Gina Lynn, a Chick-fil-A cashier with a flair for expressive reactions, has become the latest TikTok sensation. The video that launched her into internet stardom features her wide-eyed, puff-lipped delivery of the now-famous line: “No Chick-fil-A sauce?”
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