Sydney Lockdown 2.0 memes: How we are laughing in the face of adversity

From the vaccine rollout to lockdown extensions and even the reality of work zoom chats — here are some of the best Sydney Lockdown 2.0 memes.

They are the lockdown lifelines granting Sydney-siders brief moments of joy — possibly even happiness in isolation — as we wallow in a never ending loop of what can only be described as our own nonfiction version of screen legend Bill Murray’s Groundhog Day.

Instagram, Reddit and even the social media channels of local gyms, nail salons and hairdressers, desperate for the state’s lockdown to end, have been taken over by lockdown memes.

Social demographer and secret meme-lover Mark McCrindle said the rise to power over the internet for meme culture came at the perfect time.

“Laughing in the face of adversity is an Australian’s best character trait,” Mr McCrindle said. “This is why we love memes so much.

“Interacting online is, once again, one of the only way we can connect with colleagues, extended family and friends and conversation through memes is a big part of that.”

Mr McCrindle said it was a day in the sun for memes.

“They are current, reactive and give commentary on our situation and our society,” he said.

“This is a new way of satire and communication. 

“The beauty of memes are they are visual and easy to follow, it ensures that what took place at the coffee machine in the office can still take place.”
The social demographer said the up-tick in memes showed Millenials and Gen Z are “well and truly at the forefront of business”.

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE LOCKDOWN MEMES

Sydneysiders after two weeks in lockdown:

2020 2.0. Picture: Reddit

Lockdown catfishing. Picture: Reddit

Will we have redemption? Picture: Revolutions Gym

Three more lockdowns to Christmas! Picture: Facebook

The nights are the hardest... Picture: Facebook

The wonders of lockdown, Picture: Reddit

They boys are looking good. Picture: Facebook

So Handsome. Picture: Facebook

When is it happening Gladys? Picture: Facebook

Out of order. Picture: Revolutions Gym

And the winner is... not Sydney! Picture: Facebook

Praying to the Gym gods classes are back soonPicture: Facebook

Did someone say Lambda variant? Picture: Facebook

Just saying its a $1000 fine... Picture: Reddit.

Christopher Walken has it down pat. Picture: Facebook

‘Move on’ - Brad Hazzard, Picture: Facebook

Long may she *reign* down and destroy this COVID nightmare. Picture: Reddit

Sydney is recreating to Hunger Games in the Toilet Paper aisle. Picture: Reddit

Has it been that long? Picture: Facebook

Has Azerbaijan got higher vacination rates? Picture: Reddit

Not cool, cool, cool at all. Picture: Reddit.