Minion Memes For Facebook Moms and Banana Fanatics Alike

Minions have been part of the cultural conversation longer than anyone could've guessed. First debuting in the Steve Carell vehicle Despicable Me in 2010, minions were an instant phenomenon, becoming a merchandising powerhouse comparable to Disney. Minions became the popular subjects of Facebook memes, often featured in relatable image macros for an older demographic. While minions were initially received quite positively, the meme world turned on them in 2015 during the release of their spinoff flick, Minions. The meme-consuming public criticized the minions for being annoying and far too pervasive in pop culture. You couldn't go to a store, turn on the TV, or view a YouTube ad without seeing these little yellow guys. However, the minion hate subsided, and pro-minion sentiments seem to be the trajectory society is going in. The minions aren't going anywhere with three Despicable Me movies (and one on the way) and two spinoff films (with Minions: The Rise of Gru coming out this weekend). There's no better time to sit back, relax, and say "banana."