The best Super Bowl memes in 2024, ranked: From Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to Usher's halftime show

David Suggs

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The best Super Bowl memes in 2024, ranked: From Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to Usher's halftime show image

Super Bowl 58 may have been the most talked-about contest in NFL history.

A number of factors contribute to this hypothesis: This year's festivities took place in Las Vegas, one of the most-visited cities in the U.S. And the game featured a host of big names, both on the field (Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Christian McCaffrey) and off it (Taylor Swift, Usher, Ice Spice).

So the flashbulbs were out in full force for Sunday's clash. That set the stage for a very memorable — and memeable — night in the Nevada desert.

Just what viral moment reigned supreme? The Sporting News gives you the good, the bad and the ugly from a game day to remember at Allegiant Stadium.

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The best Super Bowl memes in 2024, ranked

1. "You thought I was feelin' you?"

Ice Spice and Jason Kelce belong to two completely different categories of celebrity, so their interaction during Super Bowl 58 was bound to draw some attention.

At first glance, the 36-year-old Eagles center and 24-year-old rapper don't share many similarities. So speculating on their conversation in the Chiefs suite became a humorous hit among social media users.

Ice Spice's presence alongside her "Karma" collaborator Taylor Swift turned heads throughout the night. And it made for some of the most memorable social media moments as well.

2. Nickelodeon's broadcast takes the cake

Football is a funny old game. And it's even funnier when it's packaged in a way to appeal to a younger audience.

Nickelodeon opted to broadcast Sunday's game for the children. And the beloved network let their imprint on the sport as a whole, littering folks' Twitter feeds with some unique offerings.

3. Rated U for Usher

Usher shattered hearts while strutting across the platform during Sunday's halftime show, dancing, skating and his singing his way to a memorable performance.

The 45-year old proved he had plenty left in the tank, lighting up the desert sky with renditions of "Burn," "Yeah!" and "My Boo," among other tracks.

He also proved he is a fundamental part of meme culture, making the rounds across the internet after performing a series of daring acts during his makeshift concert.

4. Donna Kelce makes the grade

Much like her son Jason, Donna Kelce looked a fish out of water at times during the festivities. Cameras caught her slipping during one spell of the game, and the internet let her know.

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5. Biebs in the trap

One rumored guest who did not make a showing at Usher's performance was Justin Bieber.

Biebs was a part of NHL's All-Star Weekend not too long ago. He spurned the NFL feeding frenzy, though, much to the chagrin of many of those hoping to catch a glimpse of him and Usher performing their hit "Somebody to Love."

6. Tarantino-approved (probably)

One popular Super Bowl advertisement featured Jesus, feet and an intense score. Suffice to say, folks on Twitter thought it might appeal to a certain film director who has shown a passion for at least two of those topics.

7. Jeff Goldblum forgets he's Jeff Goldblum

Despite enjoying a glimmering acting career, Jeff Goldblum is just like us. He too enjoys a decent game of football now and then. And when he appears on the Jumbotron, he is sufficiently scared to see his own reflection. At least that's what it felt like Sunday evening. 

8. 'Drinking beer out of plastic cups'

Taylor Swift rounds off the list, chugging her beer (or other unspecified alcohol) like a champ during Sunday's contest. It dazzled some and mortified others, the telltale sign of a memeable image. For this user, though, it didn't pass the test. 

Which one sticks out to you? 

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David Suggs is a content producer at The Sporting News. A long-suffering Everton, Wizards and Commanders fan, he has learned to get used to losing over the years. In his free time, he enjoys skateboarding (poorly), listening to the likes of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and D’Angelo, and penning short journal entries.