The Top 10 Memes of 2011
The year's best viral videos and gags, featuring Rebecca Black, Pepper Spray Cop, Charlie Sheen and more
Whether silly image macros, viral videos, Twitter hashtags or goofy altered photos, memes have become a major part of contemporary culture. They have the potential to create celebrities, alter the way we speak, and – in many of 2011's best memes – can serve as vehicles for political protest. Here are Rolling Stone's favorite memes of 2011, ranging from WTF silliness to pointed expressions of dissent.
By Matthew Perpetua
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