The 20 Best Star Wars Memes

Summary

• Star Wars dialogue is universal, recognized by all, and has morphed into meme culture staples.
• Memes perfectly blend with Star Wars pop culture, creating timeless and hilarious content.
• Famous Star Wars moments and phrases have evolved into popular internet memes worldwide.

As one of the longest-running and most iconic franchises in media history, Star Wars has dialogue that’s recognizable by anyone. Whether it be from watching all the Star Wars movies and shows or from overhearing lightsaber fights in someone else’s backyard, the terminology and line deliveries from the Star Wars movies are universal. It’s hard for anyone to see the name Luke and not want to add “I am your father” to the end of the sentence.

These infamous lines and phrases have also become trademarks of the internet’s beloved meme culture. Memes have become a staple of pop culture, just like Star Wars itself. That makes the two of them a perfect blend, and though there are plenty to laugh at and choose from, these are the 20 best Star Wars memes that have come to light.

25 Din Djarin & Grogu Share Wholesome Moments

Origin: The Mandalorian

Source: Guide For Geek Moms

The father-son relationship between Din Djarin and Grogu has been the heart of The Mandalorian since they met at the end of the series’ first episode. There are plenty of memes out there that provide them with the reality of parent-child dynamics, such as stopping for Happy Meals or painting all over armor and ship walls. This one, however, focuses on the adorableness of their connection all the way back in season 1, which has since continued into their future.

24 Obi-Wan Navigates The Lost Archives

Origin: Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones

Source: Imgflip

Obi-Wan was baffled in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones when he searched for the planet Kamino just to find that it had been wiped from the galactic map. His confusion at the incompletion of the archives has since become many people’s way of grappling with the same thing, and in this case, it’s the percentage of memes generated from Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. If there’s one thing the Internet can do, it’s generate more and more memes from just one source of content.

23 Anakin Blames Obi-Wan For Padme’s “Betrayal”

Origin: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Source: Pinterest

There are dozens of potential ways to meme the arrival of Obi-Wan on Mustafar in Revenge of the Sith, much to the surprise of both Anakin and Padmé, but this one is a classic on the well-known frustration of getting hit with a “Draw 4” in Uno. It takes Anakin’s “Because of Obi-Wan” and “You turned her against me!” lines and uses those moments of dark-sided blindness for comedic good. Obi-Wan standing in the cargo hold of Padmé’s ship is also a classic meme moment in this scene.

22 Din Djarin Can’t Get Away From Side Quests

Origin: The Mandalorian

As a show heavily based on Western influences, side quests are the ordinary for Din Djarin. The Mandalorian seasons 1 and 2 were full of such give-and-take quests, particularly the latter – which saw 6 back-to-back episodes where Din was required to embark on a dangerous adventure in order to gain information he needed. Ever since, viewers have memed this pattern, making even more of Mando’s life full of side quests – even opening his own refrigerator.

21 Luke & Leia Forget They’re Siblings

Origin: The Empire Strikes Back

Source: Know Your Meme

The kiss between Luke and Leia in The Empire Strikes Back wasn’t a big deal – until they were revealed to be siblings in Return of the Jedi. It’s made even worse by Leia telling Luke that she’s somehow known all along, yet she still chose to kiss him in this scene. For the audience and legacy characters alike, now, it’s a laughingly disturbing moment, and perfect for a meme. In this case, Obi-Wan is forced to watch the moment in horror, as he knows the true nature of their relationship.

For the audience and legacy characters alike, now, it’s a laughingly disturbing moment, and perfect for a meme.

20 B-1 Battle Droid Sings Their Heart Out

Origin: Star Wars: The Clone Wars

The B-1 battle droids became a fan-favorite after Star Wars: The Clone Wars, always providing a great comedic relief moment whenever they appeared. Now, users on TikTok have been using AI to create music covers sung by B-1 battle droids, which have shown that they’re better vocalists than anyone’s given them credit for. Is this what their spare time looked like during the Clone Wars?

19 The Darksaber Must Be Won In Combat

Origin: The Mandalorian

While the Darksaber has been around much longer than The Mandalorian, it became more mainstream upon its introduction to live-action. In The Mandalorian season 2 finale, viewers are either reminded of or taught that the ancient weapon must be won in combat, which has since become a running joke for the audience. Now that Darksabers are widely available for purchase, viewers joke that they must fight their delivery drivers, cashiers, and whomever else to claim their right to rule Mandalore.

18 “Your Snoke Theory Sucks”

Origin: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Back when Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released in 2015, Supreme Leader Snoke was a mysterious new figure that many viewers wanted to believe was actually a familiar face. This spawned many different theories about who Snoke could actually be, a sensation that lasted until his death in Star Wars: The Last Jedi – and, for some viewers, even beyond then. This coined the phrase “your Snoke theory sucks,” and when a similar phenomenon happened to Ahsoka‘s Inquisitor Marrok, this meme resurfaced.

17 Cassian Andor Recruits Everyone To The Rebellion

Origin: Andor

As one of the most revered Star Wars TV shows of all time, Andor has a special place in the heart of its viewers, and much of that has to do with its serious tone. Though this tone is fitting for its darker themes and storyline, it makes for a hilarious comparison to other lighthearted Star Wars stories. When it was announced that Cassian Andor would be coming to the new Star Tours – The Adventures Continue update, many memes were generated about Cassian recruiting unknowing tourists to his cause at all costs, a trend that has since continued.

16 Execute Order 66… By Switching Teams

Origin: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Source: Pinterest

The introduction of Order 66 in Revenge of the Sith was a shocking moment for all viewers, and it set the clones in a negative light until The Clone Wars introduced the inhibitor chips in their brains that forced them to obey the order. In the spirit of dark humor, this moment has been a longstanding meme, whether it be about food order number 66 or the idea of engaging in friendly fire in a video game. A horrific moment in Star Wars has become one of the biggest memes worldwide, proving humanity can find humor in anything.

A horrific moment in Star Wars has become one of the biggest memes worldwide.

15 Darth Vader Needs To Know Who’s Safe

Origin: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

The first thing Darth Vader asked Emperor Palpatine after receiving his life-saving suit was where Padmé was, and if she was safe. When his master broke the news about Vader killing her, he let out a heartbreaking “Nooo!,” but his concern for his wife has since been channeled by others to express their own concern for certain characters. This is a perfect example of how viewers felt before The Clone Wars had its final season and believed the beloved characters wouldn’t be seen again, though now Ahsoka has her own Star Wars series.

14 General Grievous Wants Everyone’s Lightsaber

Origin: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

General Grievous only earned the lightsabers he wielded by taking them from fallen Jedi, and as it turns out, he has an impressive collection. His infamous “A fine addition to my collection” has been meme material ever since Revenge of the Sith, and it finds its best moment in Grievous chasing after the saber Kylo Ren throws into the Kef Bir sea in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Grievous will do whatever it takes to add to his collection, including diving into stormy waters like a lifeguard.

13 Owen Lars Delivers Some Brutal Burns

Origin: Obi-Wan Kenobi

Source: Know Your Meme

Owen Lars was a highlight of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, and the line he delivered in response to Obi-Wan’s assertion that Luke must be trained was brutally perfect. Ever since, Owen has been roasting other Star Wars characters in memes left and right, and in this case, he’s delivering his own step-brother a pretty brutal burn. Obi-Wan’s arrival was enough to send Anakin off the deep end, but a roast of this caliber would’ve resulted in cataclysmic results.

12 Grogu Loves Chicken Nuggets (& “Choccy” Milk)

Origin: The Mandalorian

Source: Geek to Geek Media

Grogu has been a meme ever since his debut, thanks to his adorableness. Part of the lore built for him has been his admiration for chicken nuggets and chocolate milk, and he doesn’t call them anything except “chicky nuggies” and “choccy milk.” That’s what he’s arguing with Kylo Ren actor Adam Driver about in this particular meme. Funny enough, The Mandalorian season 3 finale finally lets Grogu eat chicken nuggets onscreen.

11 Mando Isn’t A Fan Of Grogu’s Jam Session

Origin: The Mandalorian

The opening scene of The Mandalorian season 1, episode 4 “Chapter 4: Sanctuary” was an instantly generated meme, with Grogu constantly pushing buttons on Mando’s ship, much to his displeasure. Edits of Grogu turning on various songs went viral everywhere, but Grogu wanting to listen to Toto’s “Africa” became the staple. Even Din Djarin actor Pedro Pascal himself reacted to this clip, insisting that he would never turn off the classic song like his character.

10 Somehow, Palpatine… Or Someone… Or Something… Has Returned

Origin: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Poe Dameron was the one tasked with announcing the return of Palpatine in The Rise of Skywalker, and the words he said resonated perfectly with how the audience felt about it: completely and utterly confused. Poe’s line delivery has since gone on to announce the return of several people and things no one expected to see again, and in this case, it’s met with an iconic line of an old code check. Seemingly unrelated internet threads find a way to make fun of Palpatine’s return… somehow.

9 The Client Would Like To See The Baby

Origin: The Mandalorian

Werner Herzog was an unexpected addition to the cast of The Mandalorian season 1 as the Client, and his line delivery when requesting to see Grogu is nothing short of perfect. His demand to see the baby quickly became a TikTok trend, mostly of users showing their dogs, cats, and other pets off to the camera. This example is the perfect blend between Grogu and a pet’s adorableness.

8 Palpatine Spreads The Word About Darth Plagueis The Wise

Origin: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Anakin is just trying to enjoy the opera Palpatine invited him to in Revenge of the Sith when the Chancellor starts to ask about Darth Plagueis the Wise and recounts the story, which is actually just his own experience. Palpatine’s eager storytelling has since become a legend of its own, mostly for how clearly it pointed towards him being a Sith Lord. In this case, Palpatine’s story is turned into a poem, a tribute to the lengthy story the Chancellor chose to tell.

Palpatine’s eager storytelling has since become a legend of its own, mostly for how clearly it pointed towards him being a Sith Lord.

7 Anakin Makes Padme Concerned Over Memes

Origin: Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones

Source: Know Your Meme

Anakin’s and Padme’s discussion of the Senate and dictatorships in Attack of the Clones created tension simply because of the knowledge of Anakin’s fate, even when he assured her he was joking. It has since, however, gained its own dialogue in a meme format, and this particular example is caked in irony about it. The meme itself has written this dialogue, and that’s what Padmé shows concern over when Anakin does so.

6 Mace Windu Will Never Grant Anakin The Rank Of Master

Origin: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Anakin’s inability to become a Jedi Master in Revenge of the Sith thanks to Mace Windu has been a meme ever since Anakin first protested it in the movie. No matter what Anakin does, he can never seem to earn the honored title of a Jedi Master. In this example, Mace gives everyone else a promotion just to keep Anakin from being equal with them all.