The Internet’s Wildest Moments of 2025: A Year That Made Us Laugh, Cry, and Double-Tap in Confusion
2025 is wrapping up, and as we pack our emotional baggage for 2026, it’s only fair to revisit the chaos that defined this gloriously unhinged year. From haunted plushies to history-making red carpets, the internet delivered a highlight reel that was equal parts funny, bizarre, and unexpectedly wholesome. Here’s a crisp rewind of the moments that had us collectively losing it.
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Labubu started the year as a niche art toy and ended it as everyone’s unofficial emotional support creature. Equal parts adorable and alarming, this bug-eyed gremlin became the face of 2025, showing up on TikTok, Weibo, and in the bags of every trend-chasing girlie. Ugly-cute won, and Labubu led the parade.
Matcha entered 2025 as a green goddess and left as the most overexposed beverage of the year. From tiramisu to protein martinis, matcha took over menus, moods, and entire personalities. By mid-summer, a matcha flatlay on Instagram felt like either performance art or a cry for help. We may need a nationwide detox.
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After 17 long years of heartbreak, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted the IPL trophy. Bangalore erupted into chaos, Virat Kohli cried, and meme pages ran out of templates. “Ee Sala Cup Namde” was no longer a prophecy, it was reality. Internet history was made.
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AI decided to “Ghiblify” everything this year, your dog, your breakfast, your friend’s blurry selfie. What seemed cute at first quickly became a cautionary tale about creativity in the age of algorithms. Even Hayao Miyazaki’s disapproval echoed online. It was the year we realised not everything needs to be fed into a filter.
Shah Rukh Khan finally hit the Met Gala in custom Sabyasachi, becoming the first Indian male actor on that iconic red carpet. He looked regal, India rejoiced, and then came the plot twist: SRK had to introduce himself to international media. The collective gasp was heard worldwide until Sabyasachi stepped in. The internet went nuclear, and SRK still conquered the moment.
Alia Bhatt gave Cannes a lesson in cultural couture with her Gucci-branded saree. Modern, mesmerizing, and unapologetically Indian, her look sparked debates about whether global luxury truly understands desi silhouettes. But Alia clearly did, and she won the fashion moment.
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One of the year’s most wholesome viral stories came from the Maha Kumbh Mela, where Monalisa Bhonsle, a young garland seller, became the internet’s newest muse. A single video capturing her serene charm turned her into a social media phenomenon, opening doors to modelling, acting, and brand endorsements. A fairytale, but make it Prayagraj.
2025 was many things: chaotic, unpredictable, endearing, but never boring. As we step into 2026, we carry with us these moments that made us smile, cringe, and wonder what the internet will throw at us next. Buckle up. The sequel is loading.
Labubu: The Cute-Creepy Toy That Possessed the Internet
Labubu started the year as a niche art toy and ended it as everyone’s unofficial emotional support creature. Equal parts adorable and alarming, this bug-eyed gremlin became the face of 2025, showing up on TikTok, Weibo, and in the bags of every trend-chasing girlie. Ugly-cute won, and Labubu led the parade.
Matcha: The Drink We Loved, Then Loved Too Much
Matcha entered 2025 as a green goddess and left as the most overexposed beverage of the year. From tiramisu to protein martinis, matcha took over menus, moods, and entire personalities. By mid-summer, a matcha flatlay on Instagram felt like either performance art or a cry for help. We may need a nationwide detox.
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After 17 long years of heartbreak, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted the IPL trophy. Bangalore erupted into chaos, Virat Kohli cried, and meme pages ran out of templates. “Ee Sala Cup Namde” was no longer a prophecy, it was reality. Internet history was made.
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Alia Bhatt’s Gucci Saree Stole Cannes
Alia Bhatt gave Cannes a lesson in cultural couture with her Gucci-branded saree. Modern, mesmerizing, and unapologetically Indian, her look sparked debates about whether global luxury truly understands desi silhouettes. But Alia clearly did, and she won the fashion moment.
Mahakumbh’s Viral Monalisa - From Garland Seller to Global Sensation
One of the year’s most wholesome viral stories came from the Maha Kumbh Mela, where Monalisa Bhonsle, a young garland seller, became the internet’s newest muse. A single video capturing her serene charm turned her into a social media phenomenon, opening doors to modelling, acting, and brand endorsements. A fairytale, but make it Prayagraj.
2025 was many things: chaotic, unpredictable, endearing, but never boring. As we step into 2026, we carry with us these moments that made us smile, cringe, and wonder what the internet will throw at us next. Buckle up. The sequel is loading.
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