The top meme formats of January 25, 2025, favored surreal, AI-assisted, or deeply ironic humor. Communities rallied around shared, niche inside jokes that shifted fluidly across platforms.

Reflecting the state of tech in 2026, the "AI Boyfriend/Girlfriend" trend exploded. Creators are posting "POV: talking to my AI boyfriend" videos, resulting in hilarious glitches, bizarre compliments, and commentary on modern dating fatigue. It leans heavily into the "unseriousness" macro-trend dominating 2026 culture, mixing dark humor with silliness.