Emmys 2025 Funniest Memes: From Labubu to Jennifer Coolidge’s Roasts

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on September 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, was a star-studded night that delivered more than just trophies. It became a meme goldmine.

From unscripted bloopers to reactions that screamed “same”, social media users wasted no time turning these moments into viral jokes. If you missed the telecast, don’t worry—Twitter (now X) and Instagram have immortalized the chaos.

Here’s a roundup of 10 meme-worthy moments that had us rolling with laughter.

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1. “Let Me Out” – Britt Lower’s Paper Surprise

After winning Lead Actress for Severance, Britt Lower held up her acceptance speech notes—only for fans to zoom in and spot the words: “Let Me Out.”

It was a clever nod to her show’s core theme and social media turned it into everything from Monday work memes to “stuck in a group chat” jokes.

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2. The Anti-Photobomb That Backfired

Jake Gyllenhaal and Cate Blanchett tried to avoid photobombing the Only Murders in the Building cast. But their overly careful shuffle and sideways stares ended up being even more awkward—and funnier—than just walking by.

Fans turned their awkward avoidance into a viral moment, captioning it with phrases like “me trying to dodge responsibilities.”

3. Joella as Labubu

RuPaul’s Drag Race queen Joella arrived in full Labubu doll cosplay—a life-sized furry suit complete with big ears and red dress.

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She instantly became a walking meme, especially when spotted next to BLACKPINK’s Lisa, who’s famously obsessed with Labubu collectibles. People online joked that Lisa brought her own living action figure.

4. The 45-Second Countdown Pressure

Host Nate Bargatze gave everyone 45 seconds for their acceptance speech, and that countdown became a meme on its own.

One viral post read:

“The Emmys deducting charity funds for every second over 45? This is criminal!”

People online compared it to speed dating with trophies.

5. The White Lotus Snub

Despite being nominated 23 times, The White Lotus didn’t win a single award. Fans were not okay.

Memes showed photos of the cast looking disoriented, with captions like: “When you RSVP for the party but don’t get a slice of cake.”

6. John Oliver’s Bleep-and-Sprint

John Oliver made fun of the speech timer, dropped a couple of well-placed F-bombs, and then ran off stage before the orchestra kicked in.

The internet loved it, turning the clip into a perfect meme for “when you insult your boss and immediately log off Zoom.”

7. Owen Cooper’s Win Felt Personal

Young actor Owen Cooper made history as the youngest male Emmy winner, and his stunned reaction was everything.

Twitter couldn’t stop sharing it with captions like: “POV: You passed your exam without studying.”

Some fans even Photoshopped him into graduation memes and group chats.

8. Stephen Colbert Job Hunts On Stage

After news broke about CBS canceling his Late Show, Stephen Colbert used his Emmy spotlight to joke,

“Is anyone hiring?”

That turned into a perfect meme template for anyone job-hunting in 2025.

9. Meryl Streep’s Middle Finger for Martin Short

Martin Short didn’t win for Only Murders in the Building, and as the announcement rolled in, a video of Meryl Streep flipping the bird went viral.

While unconfirmed if it was aimed at the loss, it quickly became the reaction meme of the night.

10. Jennifer Coolidge Says What We’re All Thinking

Jennifer Coolidge, presenting the award for Lead Actress in a Comedy, cracked jokes about Ozempic, casting herself in The Pitt, and Hollywood’s obsession with staying young.

It was sassy, sharp, and so on-brand that fans clipped it instantly with captions like: “Me at brunch after two mimosas.”

Bonus Shoutouts:

• BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Joella’s duo photo was dubbed “Pop Mart meets Pop Royalty.”
• Michaela Coel’s reaction to losing became the “me pretending I’m happy for my friend” meme.

The 2025 Emmys might have celebrated excellence in television, but the internet celebrated excellence in meme creation.

Which meme was your favorite? Drop it in the comments!