Tolkien Tuesday: The Best Lord of the Rings Memes This Week

Ally Perry • Writer and Editor

Jul 7, 2026 1:15 PM EDT

Who would have thought that a series of J.R.R. Tolkien novels would grow into one of the most beloved and influential franchises in entertainment history?

Long after the books were first published, Middle-earth continues to captivate audiences through all the cultural products that have been made about it (and are also yet to be made). With so much still to look forward to, the legacy of The Lord of the Rings is as strong as ever.

Of course, not every new addition to the lore will be appreciated by every fan. Fortunately, being part of the LOTR community means there is an endless supply of content to enjoy that has less pressure on it to live up to the mighty original works and adaptations. There is always something new to discover when it comes to the world of hobbit-related humor. Internet culture has us covered in that respect.

One of the greatest things about modern fandom is the vast collection of The Lord of the Rings memes. These silly little images perfectly capture the absurdity and epicness of all that goes on in Middle-earth. They are so popular that they have snuck into mainstream internet culture, too.

To save you the trouble of searching, we've gathered some of the funniest and most captivating LOTR-related memes for you to enjoy every week. Some formats are timeless classics in the meme world at large, and others are newer innovations that still manage to capture exactly why Tolkien fans belong to one of the funniest fandoms.