More Memes About Current Events Continue To Dominate The Online World

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Know Your Meme Team
February 10, 2025

This week in memes, XXXTentacion asked what a father is, Omega Shenron got his teaching degree and an American woman's trip to Pakistan went viral.

Jaking It or Jakeing It, also known as I'm Jaking It, is a slang term used in a series of memes featuring a photoshopped image of Jake the Dog from Adventure Time sleeping in bed with what appears to be an erection under a blanket. The memes are often accompanied by audio of a robotic voice saying, "Oh yeah, I'm jaking it," over what sounds like slapping masturbation sounds. The memes were started by Instagram Reels user nogginboppers in late January 2025 and further popularized on the app by user freememevan21. They were further popularized on TikTok in February 2025 by user @imjakeingit69, garnering viral spread in the following days and weeks.

The MAGA Strip, also known as Riviera of the Middle East Plan or Donald Trump's Gaza Strip Plan, is a controversial proposal announced by United States President Donald Trump in early February 2025 to relocate nearly 2 million Palestinians from Gaza to create a U.S.-controlled area that he envisioned as the "Riviera of the Middle East." The proposal drew widespread backlash and criticism online, as some netizens called it "The MAGA Strip plan" and posted memes referencing the concept.

Montoya Por Favor refers to memes and jokes inspired by a catchphrase from a scene from the Spanish reality television show La Isla de las Tentaciones, similar to its English counterpart Love Island. In a February 2025 episode of the show, a participant named Montoya finds out that his girlfriend Anita is cheating on him with a man named Manuel, causing him to sprint across the island toward her. The phrase "Montoya Por Favor!" came to be used as a caption for sports edits and memes in early February 2025.

Where Are They Now? Here's How 'Brent Rambo Approves' Came Full Circle 25 Years After His Iconic 'Thumbs-Up' Meme

YouTuber Onision made a living off controversial content stemming back to the early days of YouTube. Now, five years after he was exposed by To Catch A Predator's Chris Hansen, he's trying to make a comeback online.

Upcoming Meme-a-versaries

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

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Hawk Tuah Has Been Found And She Has A Message

Hailey Welch, aka Hawk Tuah Girl, has resurfaced after weeks of internet speculation following her meme coin controversy. A leaked episode of Talk Tuah features her discussing the failed coin launch with FaZe Banks and crypto influencers, admitting she didn't fully understand what she was getting into.

What Happened to Onision?

Onision, once a dominant figure in early YouTube culture, became infamous for his controversial behavior, volatile relationships, and accusations of grooming and manipulation. His edgy content, which initially focused on comedy and shock value, gradually gave way to disturbing allegations from former partners and fans.

XXXTentacion Asks 'What's A Father?' In Viral Meme

An interview of the late rapper XXXXTentacion has recently resurfaced, with a particular clip gaining a lot of attention. Memers are even performing the melodramatic exchange with 99% accuracy.