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8 Best White Lotus Memes

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for The White Lotus.

HBO's celebrated series The White Lotus has provided the Internet with plenty of hilarious and memorable memes across its three seasons. With season 1 set in Hawaii, season 2 in Sicily, and season 3 set in Thailand, each season has brought forth many memorable moments and unforgettable characters. From the celebrated theme song of The White Lotus season 2 becoming a club anthem to the myriad hilarious and iconic one-liners from Jennifer Coolidge's Tanya McQuoid, The White Lotus has taken HBO – and the Internet – by storm.

The White Lotus has spawned plenty of meme-worthy moments, even though there is still much to explore in The White Lotus season 3. Every iteration of The White Lotus cast has made a significant impact on the series, even though this show consistently switches its characters. The White Lotus is still one of the most popular television series that HBO has to offer. Part of the reason why The White Lotusis so popular is because of the feedback that has gotten online, which is why there are so many great memes pertaining to the series.

8 These Gays, They're Trying To Murder Me

An All-Time Classic Tanya Moment

This Tanya meme is one of the most classic moments from any season of The White Lotus. There’s no question that when anyone thinks of The White Lotus they think of Tanya and those who have seen season two will automatically think of this moment as it was an integral and iconic part of the series and Tanya's character during season 2.

This meme alone is probably the best-known meme from The White Lotus even though Tanya is no longer a part of the series. It will probably always remain one of the most iconic moments from the show​​​​​.

7 The Season 2 Theme Song Club Remix

Gone But Not Forgotten

Many people were disappointed because The White Lotus season 3 didn’t have the same theme song as the previous two seasons. The third season intro music, however, has a lot to do with the cultural themes and the setting of the new season in Thailand. The impact of the season two theme song remix goes without saying.

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It is surprising that the beloved HBO series would change its iconic theme song, but fans will always love the season 2 anthem. The season 3 intro music, while different, is also very good as well and could grow on viewers throughout the season.

6 Belinda's Sad Face

We Feel Your Pain Belinda

Belinda is and always will be the most relatable character in The White Lotus. I’m relieved and thrilled that she’s back for season 3 and I think that she will become a major factor in the unfolding events, particularly with Greg, Tanya's ex-husband, who goes by Gary. Viewers can still relate to how Belinda felt after Tanya spoiled her dreams of getting her own wellness spa in season one.

As one of the key season 3 characters, Belinda deserves to find out what happened to Tanya.

As one of the key season 3 characters, Belinda deserves to find out what happened to Tanya. Otherwise, it’s not really clear why Greg and she are both in season three​​​​​ unless a confrontation is about to take place, hopefully diving into the truth about Tanya's death.

5 Send "Them" To The White Lotus

The Possibilities Are Endless

There’s an endless amount of people who would be perfect to send to any season or iteration of The White Lotus. The "send them" meme popularized many different characters from TV shows and films as potential White Lotus guests, which started a social media trend.

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These memes quickly became one of the best things to discuss on the Internet about The White Lotus, raising all sorts of possibilities even though none of the characters would realistically be cast for obvious reasons. It's also fun to contemplate who could survive and who could not and how these characters would fare and behave in The White Lotus setting.

4 Tanya Smiling & Holding Champagne Glass

Cheers To A Legend

Tanya is the heart and soul of The White Lotus whether or not she’s a part of season three, which she still sort of is in spirit. Everyone can relate to the classic meme of her raising her glass, sipping champagne, and living in the moment. Regardless of her outcome in the show, Tanya could still celebrate life while she has the chance.

Tanya is bold and radiant, even if she can also be a bit aloof and messy.

This, and many other Tanya memes, embody what viewers love so much about her character. She is bold and radiant, even if she can also be a bit aloof and messy. Many viewers of The White Lotus would likely love to sip champagne with the character and raise a glass to the legacy of her character.

3 Sydney Sweeney

It may seem harder to believe, but Sydney Sweeney was not near the high level of fame she currently enjoys when The White Lotus season one came out in 2021. She was well known for Euphoria on HBO and made a smooth transition into The White Lotus​​​​​​cast, where some viewers have argued she more or less played the same character.

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Sweeney had plenty of notable moments in season one which helped her become a household name across America from that point forward. She also had several notable lines, including one in particular about Grandpa being a "power bottom", which certainly made an impression in her Emmy-nominated performance.

2 Aubrey Plaza As Harper Spiller

Somehow She Must Return

Aubrey Plaza can essentially do no wrong no matter what role she is in and film or television. I believe she was the highlight of The White Lotus season two and hope that she returns in some capacity in later installments of the franchise. Plaza is known for her deadpan sense of humor, which certainly generates some meme-worthy moments, but it was also interesting seeing her play one of her more dramatic roles on television after her breakout success from Parks and Recreation.

Plaza as Harper Spiller simply emits the perfect type of energy for a show like The White Lotus.

Regardless of the direction of the story, Plaza as Harper Spiller simply emits the perfect type of energy for a show like The White Lotus. As far as character rankings go, I would make her the clear number two of iconic characters after Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya. Plaza had way too many great season 2 moments to highlight just one, so her whole Emmy-nominated performance should be celebrated.

1 Mike White Drinking Wine On Survivor

Everything Makes Sense Now

By far the best meme about The White Lotus is none other than Mike White, the creator of The White Lotus​​​​​​, drinking wine and being sassy as a cast member of the reality show Survivor. For anyone who loves The White Lotus and hasn’t seen this clip, it is essential reading to understand why The White Lotus exists and who it came from.

Mike White is an actor and director, but he was also a cast member on Survivor, which is objectively hilarious, especially given how successful The White Lotus has become. Seeing this footage of him participating in Survivor adds so much justification for why The White Lotus even exists and why Mike White, above anybody else, is most qualified to run the show.

White even made it to the final three on the 37th season of Survivor, which many viewers argued he should have won. White is also recognized for playing Ned Schneebly in the classic Jack Black and Richard Linklater film School of Rock. He's also appeared in several comedy movies such as Swingers, Zombieland, and Freaks and Geeks. White's writing credits also include School of Rock, Nacho Libre, and Despicable Me 4.

White's career has matured like the wine he drinks in Survivor, as The White Lotus is certainly considered his most celebrated work, although finishing in second place on Survivor is also quite impressive.

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Release Date
July 11, 2021
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Mike White
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    Jon Gries
    Greg Hunt
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    Natasha Rothwell
    Belinda Lindsey

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