Dragon Ball fans create uproarious Namek trend for Christmas extravaganza

Following the news of Dragon Ball Daima going on hiatus, a fan sparked a hilarious Namek meme trend on the internet for the Christmas weekend. According to the fan, any fictional character could be placed in front of a Namek background to create a comical scenario.

Unsurprisingly, Dragon Ball fans enthusiastically embraced the trend and it quickly gained traction. Fans took over social media platforms and the meme continued to evolve as more fans joined in, creating their own unique versions. Be sure to check out the various iterations of the meme that fans have come up with.

Dragon Ball fan's Namek meme sends fans into a frenzy

A Dragon Ball fan on X @DreMeMeTo sparked a trend on December 23 by pointing out how adding any fictional character to a name background instantly made it hilarious. The trend quickly took off, with fans editing images to showcase characters on Namek, leading to the Namek meme becoming a popular trend. Notable examples included edits featuring characters from Ed, Edd n Eddy and South Park, such as the titular characters shooting down Cooler on Namek and Butters Stotch appearing lost on Namek.

The Namek meme trend has resulted in various fan iterations, including a depiction of God of War's Kratos and Dragon Ball's Goku having a staredown against Buttercup from Powerpuff Girls on Namek, creating the illusion of a two-on-one handicap fight.

Another meme appeared to be within reach. The iconic characters of Rick and Morty were depicted teleporting into Namek. Considering the characters' abilities in their show, the concept appeared to be a plausible scenario.

Screenshot of fans' iterations of the Namek meme trend (Image via Our Website/X)

The scenario took on a more lighthearted tone when a fan skillfully edited the talking Chimera from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood into the world of Namek, creating a humorous twist despite the somber fate of the characters in their original storyline. In a similar vein, another fan pointed out that Spy X Family featured an entire dodgeball sequence dedicated to Bardok and Namek, with Damian playing the sport in Namek and Bardok sequences for both Anya Forger and Bill Watkins.

The meme continued to develop, transitioning from fictional characters to real individuals. One instance involved a cartoon depiction of U.S. President Joe Biden unleashing a Ki Blast on Namek. In another example, the recent facial expression of professional wrestler and Olympic medallist Kurt Angle merged with Recoome's face on Namek, portraying him being defeated by Goku.

Image via Our Website/X: Snapshot of fans' creative spin-offs of the Namek meme trend. The trend later transformed into a new meme known as "Not Namek but," where fictional characters were inserted into non-Namek scenes from the Dragon Ball anime.

The new memes proved to be just as popular as the Namek ones, with Spongebob Squarepants dominating the majority of the "not Namek but" meme trend.

Screenshot of fans' iterations of the Namek meme trend (Image via Our Website/X)

Spongebob Squarepants has been incorporated into new memes where he joins the Z fighters in their battle against the Saiyans Nappa and Vegeta. There is also a meme depicting Spongebob assuming the role of Future Trunks and defeating Frieza. These memes have multiple variations available online, and fans can anticipate more to come with the emerging "not Namek but" meme.

Editor's P/S

As a dedicated Dragon Ball fan, I am thrilled to witness the recent Namek meme trend that has taken the internet by storm. It's amazing to see how fans have embraced this hilarious concept and creatively placed various fictional characters in the iconic Namek setting. The trend has brought a wave of laughter and excitement to the Dragon Ball community, showcasing the boundless creativity and passion of the fans.

The Namek meme trend has truly captured the essence of Dragon Ball's enduring popularity. It's a testament to the franchise's ability to inspire and entertain fans across generations. The sheer variety of memes, ranging from classic anime characters to real-life personalities, demonstrates the versatility and adaptability of the Dragon Ball universe. I can't wait to see how the trend continues to evolve and what other imaginative scenarios fans come up with.