Best Memes, Jokes & Reactions to Met Gala 2021

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Cochair Timothee Chalamet attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum...
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Met Gala 2021 is here, and the memes have already begun.

Fashion's big night out has always conjured memes galore — cue Jason Derulo falling down the stairs at the Met Gala — but this year really wasn't playing around.

That's due in large part to Instagram being the official sponsor of the Costume Institute Benefit, and gracing everyone's presence with Instagram’s first-ever Meme Correspondent on the Met Gala red carpet: the popular meme creator @SaintHoax. The social platform is also promoting the hashtag #MEMETHEMET to encourage maximum meme-making potential.

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But @SaintHoax isn't the only meme creator for tonight, joined by thousands of viewers tuning into the live stream. From a random dog to the collective celebration of watching from home in your pajamas, there are so many internet jokes to unpack.

Below, check out some of the best memes Met Gala viewers created while watching their faves take the red carpet.

When You Weren't Invited

Still missing your invite to tonight's festivities? Same, but don't worry, because as multiple Twitter users pointed out, you can safely judge each look from the comfort of your couch. 

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There Were Surprise Guests

There were plenty of unexpected guests at this year's Met Gala. In case you missed it, Twitter shared some of their favorite surprise sightings.

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Dog Were There, Too

Twitter, and myself, need more information on the Met Gala's best dressed attendees: random dogs.

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Twitter Had A LOT Of Thoughts On Timothée 

Timothée's outfit was the talk of Twitter, with users noting this his look came with kid chef-inspiration and Disney prince vibes.

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Evan Mock Also Loves American Horror Story

Gossip girl here, Evan Mock was spotted on the Met Gala red carpet in a mask that caught the attention of Twitter and American Horror Story.

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Billie Eilish Left Us With So Many Emotions

The arrival of Billie Eilish left so many reeling, with reactions ranging from tears to all caps.

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Lil Nas X Was Ready For Fall

Fall is here and Lil Nas X was embracing the season, the Instagram account @mytherapistsays pointed out. 

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Frank Ocean Brought A Fake Baby

Frank Ocean was joined by a very special guest and tbqh, many were terrified.

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Kim Kardashian Inspired Some Memes

Some thought Kim K looked to Harry Potter for her Met Gala outfit, while others thought she might be sending a message.

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Finally, A Jason Derulo Update

We regret to inform you that Jason did fall again on the stairs this year. There's always the next Met Gala!

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