March's First Memes To Help You Cope With That Awful YouTube UI Update

The latest trending memes, internet news, meme anniversaries and more from Know Your Meme this week.

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March 01, 2024

Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience refers to a Willy Wonka-themed event held in Glasgow, Scotland that went viral in late February 2024 for the perception that it severely under-delivered on its promised attractions, as photos of the event showed a mostly bare warehouse with sparse, Wonka-themed decorations. On social media, the event inspired memes and was widely mocked and compared to similar conventions like Dashcon.

The 2024 YouTube UI Update, also known as 2024 YouTube Layout Change or 2024 YouTube UI Redesign, refers to a new user interface design rolled out by YouTube in late February 2024, which shifted the channel name, video details and comments to the upper right corner, removed the smallest player size option and then changed the display of recommended videos for desktop users. Following the redesign of the desktop version of YouTube, numerous users complained about the new UI, citing a drastically different look, numerous ads and YouTube recommendations taking up most of the screen. The controversial changes to the video-hosting site also inspired memes amid the backlash, largely mocking YouTube for what many perceived as a needless update.

Oompa-Loompa Bartender, also known as Meth Lab Oompa-Loompa, refers to a viral photograph of an actress dressed as an Oompa-Loompa at the controversial Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience event that took place in Glasgow, Scotland in February 2024. The image, originally shared on Facebook, received viral spread online as it became a meme and was paired with humorous captions about glum experiences.

The Thirsty Hamster Sunroof Thing, also known as The Hamster Thing or Sunroof Hamster Trend, refers to a humorous act resembling the act of a hamster drinking from a sipper water bottle. The slang term went viral in February 2024 after it was posted to X / Twitter, inspiring several viral videos on TikTok using the caption, "When he won't lay over my sunroof and let me act like a thirsty hamster."

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The alleged assailant Eric Morrison was quickly identified online, and footage of the incident hit the internet shortly after.

Controversial Mommy Vlogger Ruby Franke Found Guilty Of Child Abuse, Sentenced To Four Consecutive 15-Year Prison Sentences

Franke and "counselor" Jodi Hildebrandt were arrested after police found one of Franke's children malnourished with duct tape around open wounds.

Upcoming Meme-a-Versaries

Here are this week's birthday memes celebrating their anniversaries from the storied halls of meme and internet history:

Florida Deputy Mistakes Acorn for Gunshot and Becomes a Meme

The "Acorn Cop" controversy revolves around an Okaloosa County, Florida police officer, Deputy Jesse Hernandez, who mistakenly identified the sound of an acorn falling onto his vehicle as gunfire.

Belle Delphine Is Back?

Belle Delphine has been making content again so @Aztrosist has been tasked with recapping everything

Canadian Influencer 'Plushh' Dishes on Her Viral Toronto Accent, Music Career, and Balling Up Rules

Meet Plushh, the Canadian influencer and musician whose unique Toronto accent and viral hits "Balling Up Rules" and "If The Business Is True" have become memes and gained widespread attention online.