The 4 meme tierlist

The infamous 4-tier meme list!

For those who may not be familiar, the 4-tier meme list is a humorous ranking system that categorizes memes into four tiers, with Tier 1 being the most popular and widely recognized, and Tier 4 being the least well-known or most niche.

Here's a general breakdown of what each tier typically looks like:

Tier 1: The Classics These are the memes that have been around for a while and are widely recognized. They're often used to reference popular culture, movies, TV shows, or music. Examples include:

• Grumpy Cat
• Doge
• Success Kid
• Overly Attached Girlfriend

Tier 2: The Mainstream These memes have gained significant popularity and are widely used online. They often reference current events, internet trends, or social media platforms. Examples include:

• Distracted Boyfriend
• Salt Bae
• Keep Calm and Carry On
• Arthur's Fist

Tier 3: The Niche These memes are popular within specific online communities or subcultures, but may not be as widely recognized outside of those groups. Examples include:

• Copypasta
• Rickrolling
• Scumbag Steve
• Sad Keanu

Tier 4: The Obscure These memes are often limited to specific online forums, social media groups, or communities, and may not be well-known outside of those circles. Examples include:

• 4chan memes (e.g., Rickroll, Pepe the Frog)
• Reddit-specific memes (e.g., r/dankmemes, r/AdviceAnimals)
• Meme-specific to certain online communities (e.g., 9GAG, 4chan's /b/ board)

Keep in mind that these tiers are not set in stone, and memes can move up or down the list over time as they gain or lose popularity.