Keanu Reeves is an American hero.
He’s played so many iconic roles it’s nearly impossible to keep track. He’s basically the nicest guy alive. Perhaps most importantly, his existence has continually provided some of the best memes and jokes on the internet.
Like, remember that time he was really, really sad?
https://twitter.com/likeakeanu/status/1012018436271235073
Or more recently, when he just… walked in slow motion?
https://twitter.com/keanuwtm/status/1134553777632108546
We can’t forget about the Bill and Ted Keanu, whose mind has been totally blown.
What if people used to be able to make wishes. Then someone wished they couldn't? #ConspiracyKeanu pic.twitter.com/fO5FwWQ37h
— Scream A Meme (@screamameme) January 12, 2015
It’s like every single time Reeves does anything, anything at all, the internet is gifted with a new treasure.
Now, a new Keanu Reeves-centric trend has begun circling Twitter: rhyming his name with stuff.
This may not sound funny, but just hear me out–it is.
https://twitter.com/imfrenchfried/status/1136614424649904128
Many of us have horrible surnames that probably couldn’t keep this kind of joke running for very long. Yet, Reeves has again come through for us, with an exceptionally rhymable last name. It seems like the possibilities are endless.
https://twitter.com/DoctorRagnarok/status/1136693918039465984
Keanu got extensions:
— ANW Dr. Rizzmor SMD (@Atom_Kane_) June 8, 2019
Keanu Weaves https://t.co/p8VSX3RSBP
Keanu Reeves has told you a lie: Keanu Deceives
— ᴊᴀᴍᴇs ʀᴜssᴇʟʟ (@JamesRussell88) June 8, 2019
Keanu Reaves as a circus performer: Keanu Trapeze https://t.co/crvGxBGBtq
— K-Pop Auntie⁷(Mar 21) (@ShantaFabulous) June 8, 2019
https://twitter.com/austin_hayden/status/1137024494541856768
Keanu Reeves rewatches Matrix Revolutions and regrets his role in making it: Keanu Grieves https://t.co/3DouJBWDxT
— PoIiMath (@politicalmath) June 7, 2019
Keanu Reeves as a southern Baptist preacher: Keanu Believes. https://t.co/88U2jkIjfG
— Matt Kadish – SaltyNerd.com (@MatthewKadish) June 6, 2019
Keanu gets his arms tattooed. Keanu Sleeves. https://t.co/pxcQL1qr6V
— Helluva Bottom Carter (@nicju) June 8, 2019
Keanu Reeves gives food to the homeless: Keanu Feeds https://t.co/Vri1lffWBy
— Mrs. White 🥰 (@Blue_jae96) June 8, 2019
Keanu Reeves elegantly hanging over a roof: Keanu Eaves https://t.co/B5RsZpwymd
— Jen Richards (@SmartAssJen) June 8, 2019
When Keanu does Yoga: Keanu Breathes https://t.co/27mUB7AhHW
— ChadLindberg (@ChadLindberg) June 8, 2019
Keanu Reeves eating gas station sushi: Keanu Heaves
— Sarah Beattie (@nachosarah) June 8, 2019
Keanu leaves, wearing Keanu sleeves with flowers that make Keanu sneeze. pic.twitter.com/l0JZLbZxlV
— Bilal Rana (@Bilal6655) June 8, 2019
Keanu raids villages along the coast. Keanu Reaves. https://t.co/SwveHXyBrI
— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) June 8, 2019
keanu reeves as an asthmatic: keanu wheeze https://t.co/BIfP3jCwEQ
— Paloma Diamond’s Fan Club President (@ohjasminee) June 8, 2019
Keanu Reeves sifting through all of the knowledge in the world: Keanu Sieves https://t.co/GFgZoaNyps
— Leila (rhymes with tequila) (@leilaclaire) June 8, 2019
https://twitter.com/notquitefrodo/status/1137245965679652864
The best thing about these new Keanu Reeves jokes is that the same words can be used over and over again in new ways. For example, “Keanu Leaves” alone brings up endless possibilities: Is he a gardener? Fleeing a party? Casually removing himself from the scene of a crime?
A perhaps an even more pressing question is brought up by this new trend.
“How did we call this meme ‘Sad Keanu,’ and not ‘Keanu Grieves!?'”
https://twitter.com/focusgrouped/status/1131812122243944448
Surely, Keanu agrees.
READ MORE:
- People on Twitter really want Keanu Reeves to find love
- The internet can’t get over Keanu Reeves as John Wick on a horse
- It is terrifying how much Adam Driver looks like Keanu Reeves
- Keanu Reeves walking in slow motion is a great meme
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