23 Hilarious Hamster Memes to Fluff Away While We Chill Running in the Wheel

Giuliana Tiscioni • Writer

Jul 21, 2026 2:45 PM EDT

What's a hamster's favorite movie? Lord of the Wheels

Hamsters are some of the funniest little animals out there. With their little eyes and whiskers, they somehow always look like they've been busted while doing something naughty. They make really quiet pets, except when they get an energy boost and start running nonstop in their little hamster wheels.

People are not always fans of having little rodents as pets (apparently they didn't like Tom and Jerry), but they are actually quite endearing. Rodents have really bad press, even after the Ratatouille movie. Truth is, every little animal has something special. Granted, hamsters are quite delicate to have as pets, and you have to be really careful handling them. But if everyone is careful and makes sure to treat the little creatures with love, they can be wonderful pets!

They are also a great source of laughter. I don't know what it is about them, but they are one of the few animals that seem to be able to have different facial expressions. They can look scared, surprised, bored, and unimpressed, all at the same time. I don't know how they do it, but it's hilarious.

That is also what makes them a great source of memes! Those little faces allow you to complain and laugh at a variety of different situations. Didn't get enough sleep? Tired hamster. Bad day at work? Annoyed hamster. Excited about something? Starry-eyed hamster. Yes, those little cuties are a living, breathing, walking meme.

I'll confess, I've never had a hamster myself, even though I always wanted one as a child. However, my grandmother did have a tiny hamster for a while! It was so tiny and soft, and that's when my love for these little creatures started. So, if you always wanted a hamster and never got one, don't panic! Lucky for you, we have some of the best hamster memes out there, ready for you to enjoy and laugh while we wheel away!

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