One of the most difficult things for new Twitter users to get their head around is the constant stream of inside jokes that take place on Twitter.

The way people speak, share content, interact and behave on Twitter is different to any other social network, and sometimes it can feel like you’re looking in at it from the outside.

One of the things I love about Twitter is its unique take on memes. And by that I don’t mean those weird photos with the white writing up the top and down the bottom. A meme can be any idea or behaviour that spreads quickly from person to person, usually on the internet.

There are of course cross-network memes that resound on Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Instagram alike, but Twitter has a very unique set of its own memes that cannot be found on other social networks. These can be difficult for newcomers to understand, but once you hop on the meme train you’ll find they’re a great way to engage with a lot of people while gaining retweets, likes, and followers.

Here are some examples of my favourite Twitter memes:

Get You A Man Who Can Do Both:

So last month this tweet appeared, basically saying everyone should get a man like Drake who can dress up or dress down and still look good.

 

Since then, Twitter has been destroying it in every way possible.

 

 

 

North Posted This Pic:

This super old photo appeared on Kim Kardashian’s Instagram back in Novemeber. She immediately deleted it, but then re-uploaded it saying that her daughter North had uploaded it by accident, and that she wasn’t sure how or why she chose it.

 

Safe to say not one single person on all of Twitter believed this story.

 

 

 

Dinner With Pawpaw:

Kelsey Harmon made the internet cry when she tweeted this picture of her grandfather last week:

 

While the initial response from Twitter was one of love and support, Pawpaw then became a meme, naturally.

 

 

https://twitter.com/ScauldySpice/status/710823712623349760

 

Most every day Twitter users don’t even notice these memes come and go on their Timeline, but for new users it can be super hard to understand what’s going on. When in doubt, check BuzzFeed.

Joining in on a meme like this by thinking of your own funny caption or using the right Gif is a great way to spread your Twitter brand in the moment using the viral nature of the meme. Still hasn’t worked for me though but sure look, I’ll keep trying.