An estimated 1.8 million people huddled in the cold, and tens of millions more around the world watched and listened on TV. These words of optimism rang out from banks of speakers, echoed across the West Lawn of the Capitol and down the length of the National Mall on a cold and blustery day in January 2009. Here are some of the best memes inspired by Beyoncé’s brand spankin’ new song, 'Formation,' and the accompanying music video: 1.“On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear.” Although 'Formation' has only been out for a day, the power of the internet and Bey’s wide-reaching influence has caused memes inspired by the song to gain serious traction and get on their way to becoming web classics for years to come.īut enough talk - it’s time to show and tell. You can see them on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, and even Facebook, meaning that at this point, even if you didn’t get the chance to see the music video, there probably isn’t any person out there whose interest hasn’t been piqued by a meme featuring Queen Bey and her new song. The first and often most influential way to do that? Through those little things we like to call “memes.” And, as you may have expected, there are already plenty of great 'Formation' memes out there, as Beyoncé’s new song has caused an explosion of creativity all over the internet.Īrguably, the best thing about memes is their versatility and endless shareability. Whenever Beyoncé releases something new, you're bound to see the effects eventually ripple throughout pop culture and the world of social media.

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