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The Top Viral Moments of 2023: Girl Math, Grimace Shakes, and Quiet Luxury

These are the viral stories that defined 2023—and some will be dipping into next year, too…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Girl dinner, girl math, tomato girls and beyond proved this was the year of the girl
  • The McDonald’s Grimace Shake indeed shook the internet—maybe more than the brand intended
  • Quiet luxury ignited an appreciation for classy, timeless fashion and beauty aesthetics
For brands, it’s important to understand when a viral trend is one they can be part of. Hundreds of viral moments come and go, especially from Gen Z creators with their chaotic sense of humor (but also their tendency to get deep once in a while). YPulse reports on these viral moments all year, providing inspiration for the trends brands can take part in as well as learning moments about social media culture. From the top viral moments of the year, there’s plenty of both.   So what makes a viral moment one of the biggest of the year? In...

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