WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for The White Lotus.
HBO’s celebrated seriesThe White Lotushas provided the Internet with plenty of hilarious and memorable memes across its three seasons. With season 1 set in Hawaii, season 2 in Sicily, and season 3 set in Thailand, each season has brought forth many memorable moments and unforgettable characters. From the celebrated theme song ofThe White Lotusseason 2 becoming a club anthem to the myriad hilarious and iconic one-liners fromJennifer Coolidge’s Tanya McQuoid,The White Lotushas taken HBO – and the Internet – by storm.
The White Lotushas spawned plenty of meme-worthy moments, even though there is still much to explore inThe White Lotusseason 3. Every iteration ofThe White Lotuscast has made a significant impact on the series, even though this show consistently switches its characters.The White Lotusis still one of the most popular television series that HBO has to offer. Part of the reason whyThe White Lotusis so popular is because of the feedback that has gotten online, which is why there are so many great memes pertaining to the series.
8These Gays, They’re Trying To Murder Me
An All-Time Classic Tanya Moment
This Tanya meme is one of the most classic moments from any season ofThe White Lotus. There’s no question that when anyone thinks ofThe White Lotusthey think of Tanya and those who have seen season two will automatically think of this moment as it was an integral and iconic part of the series and Tanya’s character during season 2.
This meme alone is probably the best-known meme fromThe White Lotuseven though Tanya is no longer a part of the series. It will probably always remain one of the most iconic moments from the show.
7The Season 2 Theme Song Club Remix
Gone But Not Forgotten
Many people were disappointed becauseThe White Lotusseason 3 didn’t have the same theme songas the previous two seasons. The third season intro music, however, has a lot to do with the cultural themes and the setting of the new season in Thailand. The impact of the season two theme song remix goes without saying.
What The Hell Is Going On With The Ratliff Family’s Kids In The White Lotus Season 3?
The weird incestuous dynamic between the three Ratliff kids, Piper, Lochlan & Saxon, in The White Lotus season 3 premiere is alarmingly strange.
It is surprising that the beloved HBO series would change its iconic theme song, but fans will always love the season 2 anthem. The season 3 intro music, while different, is also very good as well and could grow on viewers throughout the season.
We Feel Your Pain Belinda
Belinda is and always will be the most relatable character inThe White Lotus. I’m relieved and thrilled that she’s back for season 3 and I think that she will become a major factor in the unfolding events, particularly withGreg, Tanya’s ex-husband, who goes by Gary. Viewers can still relate to how Belinda felt after Tanya spoiled her dreams of getting her own wellness spa in season one.
As one of the key season 3 characters, Belinda deserves to find out what happened to Tanya.
As one of the key season 3 characters, Belinda deserves to find out what happened to Tanya. Otherwise, it’s not really clear why Greg and she are both in season three unless a confrontation is about to take place, hopefully diving into the truth about Tanya’s death.
5Send “Them” To The White Lotus
The Possibilities Are Endless
There’s an endless amount of people who would be perfect to send to any season or iteration ofThe White Lotus. The “send them” meme popularized many different characters from TV shows and films as potential White Lotus guests, which started a social media trend.
What Crime Jason Isaacs' Timothy Ratliff & Kenny Committed In The White Lotus Season 3 Explained
Timothy Ratliff in The White Lotus season 3 is facing an impending legal issue based on a shady fund he helped set up with an old business associate.
These memes quickly became one of the best things to discuss on the Internet aboutThe White Lotus, raising all sorts of possibilities even though none of the characters would realistically be cast for obvious reasons. It’s also fun to contemplate who could survive and who could not and how these characters would fare and behave inThe White Lotussetting.
4Tanya Smiling & Holding Champagne Glass
Cheers To A Legend
Tanya is the heart and soul ofThe White Lotuswhether or not she’s a part of season three, which she still sort of is in spirit. Everyone can relate to the classic meme of her raising her glass, sipping champagne, and living in the moment. Regardless of her outcome in the show, Tanya could still celebrate life while she has the chance.
Tanya is bold and radiant, even if she can also be a bit aloof and messy.
This, and many other Tanya memes, embody what viewers love so much about her character. She is bold and radiant, even if she can also be a bit aloof and messy. Many viewers ofThe White Lotuswould likely love to sip champagne with the character and raise a glass to the legacy of her character.
3Sydney Sweeney
It may seem harder to believe, but Sydney Sweeney was not near the high level of fame she currently enjoys whenThe White Lotusseason one came out in 2021. She was well known forEuphoriaon HBO and made a smooth transition intoThe White Lotuscast, where some viewers have argued she more or less played the same character.
What All The Monkeys In The White Lotus Season 3 Really Mean
The recurring appearance of monkeys in The White Lotus season 3 is intentional and symbolic and may even be a foreshadowing of future events.
Sweeney had plenty of notable moments in season one which helped her become a household name across America from that point forward. She also had several notable lines, including one in particular about Grandpa being a “power bottom”, which certainly made an impression in her Emmy-nominated performance.
2Aubrey Plaza As Harper Spiller
Somehow She Must Return
Aubrey Plaza can essentially do no wrong no matter what role she is in and film or television. I believe she was the highlight ofThe White Lotusseason two and hope that she returns in some capacity in later installments of the franchise. Plaza is known for her deadpan sense of humor, which certainly generates some meme-worthy moments, but it was also interesting seeing her play one of her more dramatic roles on television after her breakout success fromParks and Recreation.
Plaza as Harper Spiller simply emits the perfect type of energy for a show likeThe White Lotus.
Regardless of the direction of the story, Plaza as Harper Spiller simply emits the perfect type of energy for a show likeThe White Lotus. As far as character rankings go, I would make her the clear number two of iconic characters after Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya. Plaza had way too many great season 2 moments to highlight just one, so her whole Emmy-nominated performance should be celebrated.
1Mike White Drinking Wine On Survivor
Everything Makes Sense Now
By far the best meme aboutThe White Lotusis none other than Mike White, the creator ofThe White Lotus, drinking wine and being sassy as a cast member of the reality showSurvivor. For anyone who lovesThe WhiteLotusand hasn’t seen this clip, it is essential reading to understand whyThe WhiteLotusexists and who it came from.
Mike White is an actor and director, but he was also a cast member onSurvivor, which is objectively hilarious, especially given how successfulThe White Lotushas become. Seeing this footage of him participating inSurvivoradds so much justification for whyThe White Lotuseven exists and why Mike White, above anybody else, is most qualified to run the show.
White even made it to the final three on the 37th season ofSurvivor, which many viewers argued he should have won. White is also recognized for playing Ned Schneebly in the classic Jack Black and Richard Linklater filmSchool of Rock. He’s also appeared in several comedy movies such asSwingers,Zombieland, andFreaks and Geeks. White’s writing credits also includeSchool of Rock,Nacho Libre, andDespicable Me 4.
White’s career has matured like the wine he drinks inSurvivor, asThe White Lotusis certainly considered his most celebrated work, although finishing in second place onSurvivoris also quite impressive.
