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Best Memes of 2011: Number 1 - Horrifying House Guest

Full article and link to the other 9 Best Memes here

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Best Memes of 2011: Number 3 - The Most Interesting Man In The World

The Most Interesting Man in the World meme stems from a popular TV commercial for Dos Equis beer. All we’re going to say is, Chuck Norris, watch your back! 

In case you’ve missed one of Origin of Cool’s previous entries, check them out below:

No.4 - Annoying Facebook Girl
No. 5 - Business Cat 
No. 6 - Planking 
No.7 - Nyan Cat / Pop Tart Cat
No. 8 - ’60s Spider-Man
No. 9 - Bear Grylls Drinks His Own Piss
No. 10 - Success Kid

By David J Lowe

Inspired by Ranker

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Best Memes of 2011: Number 4 - Annoying Facebook Girl

Annoying Facebook Girl is a meme that highlights the most annoying things anyone can do on Facebook. The teenage girl is completely oblivious to how annoying she is being. 

No. 5 - Business Cat 
No. 6 - Planking 
No.7 - Nyan Cat / Pop Tart Cat
No. 8 - ’60s Spider-Man
No. 9 - Bear Grylls Drinks His Own Piss
No. 10 - Success Kid

By David J Lowe

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Best Memes of 2011: Number 5 - Business Cat

Business Cat is a meme that chronicles the exploits of a cat who happens to be in upper management. It started on reddit and has exploded since. 

Check out our previous entries and vote for your favourite in the comments below: 

No. 6 - Planking 
No.7 - Nyan Cat / Pop Tart Cat
No. 8 - ’60s Spider-Man

No. 9 - Bear Grylls Drinks His Own Piss
No. 10 - Success Kid

By David J Lowe

Inspired by Ranker

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Best Memes of 2011: Number 6 - Planking

Planking refers to the act of lying face down with arms to the sides in unusual public spaces and photographing it to share online.

The phenomenon originated from pro-rugby player David “Wolfman” Williams. He decided to plank after a try during the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Newcastle Knights game.

No.7 - Nyan Cat / Pop Tart Cat
No. 8 - ’60s Spider-Man

No. 9 - Bear Grylls Drinks His Own Piss
No. 10 - Success Kid



By David J Lowe

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Best Memes of 2011: Number 7 - Nyan Cat / Pop Tart Cat

Nyan Cat, aka Pop Tart Cat, is an 8-bit animation depicting a cat with the body of a cherry pop tart flying through outer space.

It’s just a little disturbing to think that this video had 49 million hits at the time of writing!

No. 8 - ’60s Spider-Man
No. 9 - Bear Grylls Drinks His Own Piss
No. 10 - Success Kid


By David J Lowe

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