Published 13:42 IST, November 16th 2019
Ok boomer meme: What does the latest viral meme mean? All you need to know
'Ok boomer meme' is a recent social media trend. Here is all you need to know about the new social media trend and its origin. Read to know more about the trend
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A new catchphrase, 'ok boomer', was discovered during a parliamentary session in New Zealand. Reportedly, one of the women MPs used the term 'ok boomer' to silence a counterpart, who was interrupting her during a serious speech at the parliamentary session. Soon after the video was shared by a leading news portal, the catchphrase gained momentum among millennials. Millennials have kickstarted a meme-fest involving baby boomers (individuals born between 1946-1964). Here are all the details.
25-year-old New Zealand lawmaker Chlöe Swarbrick was giving a speech supporting a climate crisis bill when she was heckled by an older member of Parliament. She simply said, "OK boomer," and kept talking, unfazed. https://t.co/LKgoViy9WB pic.twitter.com/RYzRAaXPAJ
— CNN (@CNN) November 6, 2019
What does 'ok boomer' mean?
'Ok boomer' is reportedly used by millennials to dismiss the mockery attitude of baby boomers. According to Dictionay.com, 'ok boomer' is a viral internet slang used in a humorous manner to call out or dismiss the close-minded opinions associated with the baby boomers. The phrase is often used by millennials and Gen-Z teens.
'Ok boomer meme' originated on the social media platform, TikTok, and has gained popularity in 2019. Reportedly, the 'ok boomer memes' are gaining momentum in other social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. Reportedly, more than 70,000 videos with hashtags, 'ok boomer meme' and 'ok boomer memes' are been posted on the internet daily. Here are some popular 'ok boomer' memes posted by the Millenials on Twitter.
'Ok boomer' memes on Twitter
These boomer memes be hitting different #OkBoomer pic.twitter.com/n6aaCeEPup
— TikTokOnTwit (@TikTokOnTwit) November 16, 2019
Eno, read your tweet again.. the second paragraph.. but slowly pic.twitter.com/YkTYMsXX6o
— nope (@sickbeingsucks) November 7, 2019
In light of the recent #OkBoomer memes, let’s bring this one back pic.twitter.com/Bjg4jIbOM1
— yeah righto mate (@jordanbanner161) November 15, 2019
Saw the first ad containing an ok Boomer meme today pic.twitter.com/mnvmCsLUKV
— Marvin Wiechert (@marvinius1) November 9, 2019
The pinnacle of "ok boomer" memes pic.twitter.com/kiG6QAD2jq
— sara 🏳️🌈 (@bewarethegrim) November 14, 2019
11:03 IST, November 16th 2019