The funniest Met Gala memes from Rihanna to Pedro Pascal

The 2023 Met Gala was once again a field day for social media, as fans flooded Twitter with hilarious memes poking fun at some of the event’s most unlikely moments.

While many of this year’s stars were donning their most glamorous gowns in honour of Karl Lagerfeld, viewers watching the occasion at home quickly found humour in the most unexpected places.

Leading the pack was Pedro Pascal who set Twitter ablaze with his knee-flashing red outfit, which earned universal praise from fans. 

And latecomer Rihanna certainly stole the show with her all-white Valentino look, which fans were quick to compare to everything from whipped cream, to a frappachino coffee, to a duvet cover.

And the event wasn’t without surprise guests, as many fans flooded Twitter with reaction to the arrival of a stray cockroach, before mourning its loos upon learning it had been killed during its red carpet debut.  

SO many memes! The Met Gala was once again a field day for social media, as fans flooded Twitter with hilarious memes, including some compared Rihanna's dress to 'whipped cream'

SO many memes! The Met Gala was once again a field day for social media, as fans flooded Twitter with hilarious memes, including some compared Rihanna’s dress to ‘whipped cream’

Pedro’s look was the talk of the star-studded party, as he rocked an eye-catching ensemble from Maison Valentino’s autumn/winter 2023 ready-to-wear line.

He stepped out with a bright red trench coat under a matching red dress shirt and a black tie, while showing off his muscular legs with a pair of black shorts.

Pedro, 48, completed his look with black socks and shiny black combat boots, while rocking a scruffy beard, slicked-back hair and gold rings.

Shortly after snaps of Pedro’s outfit were released, the actor’s fans flooded social media with support for his incredible look.

Sharing images from the red carpet, one fan declared: ‘Pedro Pascal and his knees have arrived.’

Another concluded: ‘lol look man, it’s Pedro Pascal’s world and we’re just living in it.’

A third chimed in and said: ‘Pedro Pascal saw people talking about his knee and thought I’LL GIVE THEM KNEE.’

Admitting that Pedro’s outfit was a ‘serve’, one person said: ‘The only serve was Anne Hathaway (and potentially Pedro Pascal’s knee).’

One other person wrote: ‘Pedro Pascal at the Met Gala gives me the serotonin I require to live another day. This man got his whole knee-ussy out for us.’

'His knees giving me serotonin!' Leading the pack was Pedro Pascal who set Twitter ablaze with his knee-flashing red outfit

‘His knees giving me serotonin!’ Leading the pack was Pedro Pascal who set Twitter ablaze with his knee-flashing red outfit

Reaction: Shortly after snaps of Pedro's outfit were released, the actor's fans flooded social media with support for his incredible look

Reaction: Shortly after snaps of Pedro’s outfit were released, the actor’s fans flooded social media with support for his incredible look

Stunner! Elsewhere, Rihanna ensured she made the biggest impact by being one of the last stars to arrive

Stunner! Elsewhere, Rihanna ensured she made the biggest impact by being one of the last stars to arrive

Looks familiar! Many fans were quick to note that Rihanna's dramatic floral dress was more akin to a fluffy duvet cover, or whipped cream

Looks familiar! Many fans were quick to note that Rihanna’s dramatic floral dress was more akin to a fluffy duvet cover, or whipped cream

Shock: Elsewhere Doja Cat left an interviewer baffled as she meowed through an entire red carpet chat

Shock: Elsewhere Doja Cat left an interviewer baffled as she meowed through an entire red carpet chat 

Awkward: As she walked the red carpet she was stopped by one journalist who proceeded to ask her a series of questions but she answered with nothing but meows

Awkward: As she walked the red carpet she was stopped by one journalist who proceeded to ask her a series of questions but she answered with nothing but meows

What is he saying? Lila Nas X also took inspiration from Doja, as one clip showed the rapper stopping for an interview, before proceeding to meow answers to their questions

What is he saying? Lila Nas X also took inspiration from Doja, as one clip showed the rapper stopping for an interview, before proceeding to meow answers to their questions

So good! Immediately fans flooded Twitter with their reactions, with one writing: 'DOJA IS ACTUALLY HILARIOUS FOR THIS I'M CRYING'

So good! Immediately fans flooded Twitter with their reactions, with one writing: ‘DOJA IS ACTUALLY HILARIOUS FOR THIS I’M CRYING’

Another joked: ‘Who gave Pedro Pascal the permission to knock me up on a Tuesday morning!?’ 

Elsewhere, Rihanna ensured she made the biggest impact by being one of the last stars to arrive.

Accompanied by her beau A$AP Rocky, the pregnant singer wowed in a floral three-dimensional white coat by Valentino.

The artist pulled off the coat to reveal a form fitting white gown – also by Valentino – with a floral accent on the neckline; the frock showcased her growing baby bump.

Many fans were quick to note that Rihanna’s dramatic floral dress was more akin to a fluffy duvet cover, or whipped cream.

One wrote: ‘Rihanna really made us wait all this time just for her to look like fancy whipped cream.’

Another tweeted, ‘Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino/ whipped Cream with A D**n Red Cherry on the Doggone TOP.’

A third added: ‘I love that the Met Gala theme changes every year but Rihanna’s theme of ”duvet cover” stays the same.’

Doja Cat also took her famous moniker to new heights, as she paid tribute to Chanel designer Karl by dressing up as his beloved cat Choupette.

Look who it is! And one unexpected character who stole the show during the red carpet was a stray cockroach, who decided to embrace their moment in the spotlight

Look who it is! And one unexpected character who stole the show during the red carpet was a stray cockroach, who decided to embrace their moment in the spotlight

Get a picture! Onlookers could be heard screaming in both fright and delight as the unexpected guest made a late arrival

Get a picture! Onlookers could be heard screaming in both fright and delight as the unexpected guest made a late arrival

Fashion icon! One person asked 'who was (s)he wearing?' which generated this amusing image the roach decked out in Louis Vuitton

Fashion icon! One person asked ‘who was (s)he wearing?’ which generated this amusing image the roach decked out in Louis Vuitton

It's dead? Sadly, many fans later learned the devastating news that the cockroach had been killed

It’s dead? Sadly, many fans later learned the devastating news that the cockroach had been killed

United in grief! Fans immediately took to social media to mourn the insect's tragic passing

United in grief! Fans immediately took to social media to mourn the insect’s tragic passing

As she walked the red carpet she was stopped by Emma Chamberlain who proceeded to ask her a series of questions but she answered with nothing but meows.

The Vogue interviewer took in her incredible dress and asked – ‘so who made it?’ to which she replied with a meow.

Emma then looked taken aback and simply said ‘wow’ while looking around awkwardly. 

She then carried on trying to do the interview properly and said: ‘Okay then, something a little bit different. So what was your inspiration for tonight – be honest with me and give me some detail.’

Again Doja Cat simply replied with a series of longer meows as the journalist looked on helplessly and even covered her mouth with her hand in shock.

Lila Nas X also took inspiration from Doja, as one clip showed the rapper stopping for an interview, before proceeding to meow answers to their questions. 

Immediately fans flooded Twitter with their reactions, with one writing: ‘DOJA IS ACTUALLY HILARIOUS FOR THIS I’M CRYING.’

Another added: ‘Sobbing thinking about how Doja Cat and Lil Nas X meeting up to decide how they’re gonna dress up as cats and meow at the #MetGala.’

Alluding to Emma’s tongue-in-cheek reaction to the interview, one also tweeted: ‘Emma playing it up a bit too ”Go into detail” I LIIIIIVE.’ 

And one unexpected character who stole the show during the red carpet was a stray cockroach, who decided to embrace their moment in the spotlight.

Onlookers could be heard screaming in both fright and delight as the unexpected guest made a late arrival. 

Nevertheless, it quickly caught the attention of onlookers including fashion photographers who snapped the roach rocking a six-legged look. 

Unfortunately it doesn’t look like there will be an Insect Edition of Project Runway any time soon. 

And many were buzzing to know what luxury fashion house had dressed the cockroach this evening.

‘I didn’t like the look. I feel like he could have complemented his antennas a little better and maybe neutral colors?’ wrote one. ‘Antman’s costume is 100%!’ joked another.

‘Who was (s)he wearing?’ asked on Twitter user, while another cleverly mocked up an image of the roach wearing a Louis Vuitton outfit.

Sadly, many fans later learned the devastating news that the cockroach had been killed, when Variety tweeted: ‘It is with deep sadness that we must report the #MetGala cockroach was stepped on #RIP.’

Users quickly took to social media to mourn the loss.

Sharing an emotional clip, one tweeted: ‘An icon gone too soon,’ while another added: ‘RIP Met Gala cockroach, you will always stay in my heart.’

Model looks: Kendall Jenner also sparked amusement from fans online as her model stature proved a headache for one camerman on the red carpet

Model looks: Kendall Jenner also sparked amusement from fans online as her model stature proved a headache for one camerman on the red carpet

Leggy beauty: The 5ft 9in model added to her height with platform boots and towered over her sisters Kim Kardashian, 5ft 2in and Kylie Jenner, 5ft 6in in a Vogue interview

Leggy beauty: The 5ft 9in model added to her height with platform boots and towered over her sisters Kim Kardashian, 5ft 2in and Kylie Jenner, 5ft 6in in a Vogue interview 

What's going on? And Jared Leto's daring cat costume didn't just catch the attention of fans and photographers, as one stray dog appeared taken aback by the oversized animal

What’s going on? And Jared Leto’s daring cat costume didn’t just catch the attention of fans and photographers, as one stray dog appeared taken aback by the oversized animal

That cat is HUGE! As Jared posted for snaps dressed in his cat outfit, one video showed the camera panning towards a nearby pooch, who was visibly stunned

That cat is HUGE! As Jared posted for snaps dressed in his cat outfit, one video showed the camera panning towards a nearby pooch, who was visibly stunned

Joining the US in their grief, the official Spotify Twitter account shared: ‘May they rest in peace.’ One fan also shared: ‘Noooo RIP ICON.’

Kendall Jenner also sparked amusement from fans online as her model stature proved a headache for one camerman on the red carpet. 

When it came to a joint interview with her sisters Kim Kardashian, 5ft 2in and Kylie Jenner, 5ft 6in, with Vogue, the cameraman had to work hard with his angles.

In a clip of the video circulating on Instagram, Vogue’s red carpet cameraman can be seen frantically panning in and out to try and find the right angle to ensure all three sisters are in shot.

With Kendall towering over Kylie and Kim, it’s a struggle to fit her in, with the top of her head being cut off in some of the shots shared on Instagram. 

And Jared Leto’s daring cat costume didn’t just catch the attention of fans and photographers, as one stray dog appeared taken aback by the oversized animal.

As Jared posted for snaps dressed in his cat outfit, one video showed the camera panning towards a nearby pooch, who was visibly stunned.

The biggest night in fashion took place on Monday night with a slew of the industry’s most notable stars walking the red carpet to showcase their glamorous and daring looks.

The 2023 Met Gala returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, with everyone from Kim Kardashian to Paris Hilton attending the fundraising event.

Since 1948, stars have ascended the majestic staircase into a very exclusive party where no selfies are allowed.

In keeping with tradition, the event was held on the first Monday of May and the annual extravaganza kicked off at 6:30PM EST on May 1.

The ball’s theme was Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. The late German designer was Chanel’s long-time creative director. He passed at age 85 in 2019.

His beloved cat, Choupette, was even invited to the festivities. 

source: dailymail.co.uk