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Nicki Minaj's 'Roman Holiday' has been transformed into a viral meme...
'Roman Holiday' memes are breaking the internet and, honestly, they're as funny as Nicki Minaj herself.
It's no secret that Nicki Minaj is a meme queen. Ever since the start of her career, Nicki has captured people's attention with her wicked sense of humour and undeniable talent. Her iconic verses and hilarious antics never fail to entertain and impress us. With that in mind, it's no surprise that she regularly inspires viral memes. From 'TO FREEDOM!' to Tom Holland, Nicki is always at the forefront of meme culture and now her 2012 hit 'Roman Holiday' has become a meme.
Longterm fans of Nicki will be well aware of 'Roman Holiday'. The ambitious song initially divided critics upon its release but it's since become a fan favourite thanks to Nicki's animated performance and rapid fire verses. Not only that but it also sees Nicki channel her gay alter-ego Roman Zolanski and interpolate 'O Come All Yee Faithful', as she raps about being sent to conversion therapy. It's bonkers, ballsy and ultimately brilliant.
If that weren't enough, Nicki debuted the song at the Grammys with a priest and acted out an exorcism on stage. It was the first time a female rapper ever performed a solo song on the Grammys stage. Given how manic the song is, it's the perfect template for any meme. The 'Roman Holiday' memes have appeared here and there on social media for months but just recently they went viral and now they're everywhere.
You just speed up a video of your choosing and play the song in the background or create something new.
IM- pic.twitter.com/bTv71GaJMz
— GARRY (@GarrySlay) May 14, 2019
An essential in every wardrobe.
THATS JUST THE WAY DAENERYS TARGARYEN WORKS. #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/B1zTqvDSl7
— Chris Evans News ➰ (@jasonsproblems) May 13, 2019
All 'Game of Thrones' episodes would be dramatically improved if they featured Nicki Minaj songs.
james charles losing subscribers to the sound of Roman Holiday by Nicki Minaj😌✨ pic.twitter.com/JDZTeL8Dxs
— puta russa três (@russianwhore3) May 10, 2019
Ffssssss.
YALL LMFAO pic.twitter.com/OkdBuR1DUE
— laamaj (@thrifttgod) May 14, 2019
He snapped.
here's 41 seconds of Detective Pikachu dancing to Roman Holiday at hyperspeed pic.twitter.com/pmNEv6FdbX
— Adam Moussa (@adamjmoussa) May 8, 2019
This is art.
this is INSANE! the power of fashion #MetGala pic.twitter.com/fyx0VtD5ot
— rita (@themoonfade) May 6, 2019
Lady Gaga even retweeted this.
everyday i add a new video to my collection of roman holiday memes. this one’s my favourite so far pic.twitter.com/didXkkUbTe
— ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ ☆彡 (@elafromtheblock) May 10, 2019
I'm crying.
Professional comedian: *makes a funny joke*
— 🎶 (@sleezedt) May 6, 2019
Me: uh ok...
Twitter: *speeds up video and adds roman holiday*
Me: pic.twitter.com/LFIwZBJhsm
Comedians could never.
one day psychology teachers/professors will use seeing a sped up video and automatically hearing roman holiday by nicki minaj as an example of classical conditioning...mark my words it will replace pavlov’s dogs
— jonah (@phntmthrd) May 10, 2019
Professor Minaj will see you now.
roman holiday (1953) featuring roman holiday...I’ve officially reached peak crackheadedness pic.twitter.com/RIqYoUXIqo
— Annie (@carol2015film) May 14, 2019
...the meme has peaked.