Stranger Things didn’t just break Netflix. It broke the internet too—with relatable, dead-funny memes and reels. Let’s see why – a bunch of kids on bikes, a girl with a shaved head, weird lights on a wall—and boom. Instant obsession. The show didn’t just bring back the ’80s—it made talking about it cool again. Rather obsessed. And before we knew it, we fell for the synth music, walkie-talkies, Dungeons & Dragons, and malls with shady things happening around in the basement.

With ST becoming a hit show, the next phase is what we all expected – a full-blown internet culture moment. Let the memes pour!

When people started making memes, they didn’t spare anything. Honestly, the show gave them so much to make content around.

  • Nostalgia ✔️
  • Intense drama ✔️
  • Over-the-top plot twists ✔️
  • Lovably awkward characters ✔️

Whether it’s Joyce screaming over Christmas lights or Eddie shredding Metallica in the Upside Down, the show gave fans more meme material than we knew what to do with. It’s heartfelt, sometimes scary, a little ridiculous—and 100% meme-worthy.

Stranger Things is a meme goldmine

Some shows give us great stories. Others give us great memes. Stranger Things does both—and that’s what makes it such a legend online.

1. Bigger emotions. Better meme content

We saw characters scream, cry, stare into the distance for way too long, or sprint across town like their lives depend on it (because… they kind of do). And when that happened, we got reactions—gold for memes. Think Joyce’s meltdown over Christmas lights or Mike yelling like his life is a soap opera. The show is serious, but it takes itself just seriously enough to make dramatic reactions funny in the right context.

2. Characters that went over the top, at the drop of the hat

From Eleven’s quiet intensity to Steve’s surprise glow-up as a monster-slaying babysitter, every character in Stranger Things has a distinct personality. We just couldn’t wait to turn their quirks into viral moments. From Steve’s hair to Eddie’s rock to Dustin’s nerd energy—The internet just ate it up.

3. The creepy upside down world

Haven’t we all imagined a parallel universe: the Upside Down could be that: creepy, slimy, alternate reality—just that makes it super fun to joke about. Fans constantly create memes imagining what the Upside Down version of things would be. (“Me in the real world vs. me in the Upside Down” is a whole genre on TikTok.)

4. A fandom like Chandler Bing – using humor as defense mechanism

The Stranger Things fandom is passionate. Like, more than you can expect. So when things go down—characters die, ships crash, emotional moments hit—people process it the best way they know how: memes.
Grief memes, shipping memes, “protect Steve at all costs” memes. Humor becomes the language, and it also keeps the fandom active between seasons.

Stranger Things memes about Steve

It took only a few episodes for Steve to go from our least to most favorite and admired characters. Some of the best memes that summarize the love-love relationship the fandom shares with him.

Stranger Things memes about Eddie

There is an Eddie fan in all of us. It’s just not fair that he can’t see beyond season 4 and died carrying a bad name. But let’s console ourselves with good memes about him.

Stranger Things memes about Eleven

The girl with shaved head and magical powers! What is there to talk about her? Well! The fandom and the internet world didn’t think so.

Stranger Things memes about Will Byers

The boy who disappeared and spent most time being trapped in the upside down world, giving us content & entertainment in all forms! A few memes about Will from Stranger Things that will have you in splits.

Stranger Things memes about Dustin

Isn’t Dustin the cutest pookie ever? Some memes that perfectly summarize how happy-go-lucky he is…

Stranger Things memes about Max

Max, the little genius, lively friend, and a kind sister to an evil brother, and finally a girl’s girl. But that is not all. There is more to talk about this gamer—more so now that she is in a coma and we don’t know if she is coming back.

Other Stranger Things memes (unhinged, hilarious, and perfectly apt for the show)

Stranger Things isn’t just a sci-fi series—it’s a full-on cultural mood. From Eggo waffles to guitar solos in the Upside Down, the show gives fans everything they need to laugh, cry, and meme their way through every season. It’s emotional, dramatic, nostalgic—and a little ridiculous in the best way.

That’s why the memes never stop. They help us re-live iconic scenes, roast our favorite characters, and survive those cliffhangers, and pass time till next season drops by. So whether you’re here for Eleven’s stare-downs, Steve’s babysitting moments, or Eddie’s epic final jam, just remember: Hawkins is weird, and the internet loves weird.

Keep scrolling, keep laughing—and may your feed always be full of creepy but laugh-worthy Demogorgon memes.