Sometimes, there really is no such thing as too much dramatic emphasis.
Enter the internet's latest hot meme: 'and I cannot stress this enough.' It started blowing up in August when Twitter users began 'stressing' the importance of everything from social justice to celebrity crushes. About one week into September, the meme really gained traction across all of Twitter. Now, it's raising the stakes for long-running Twitter jokes, movie quotes, and even famous lines in literature.
'And I Cannot Stress This Enough' memes
For example, Twitter user @kaytaylorrea is simply overcome by the sheer power of this picture of Taika Waititi and Jon Hamm.
https://twitter.com/kaytaylorrea/status/1170853106306953216?s=20
Speaking of power, Hozier's magnetic stage presence is definitely worth emphasizing.
https://twitter.com/shunthelight/status/1170606365485817856?s=20
This Monsta X fan really needs the world to understand the vocal prowess of Yoo Kihyun.
yoo kihyun everyone. he's fucking incredible
— zey ☾ (@moonystappen) August 11, 2019
best, and i cannot stress this enough, fucking vocalist https://t.co/RL0GmlXgwK
Twitter user @jxhnwicks just wants to shield Keanu Reeves from this ugly, harsh world. And honestly, who doesn't?
https://twitter.com/jxhnwicks/status/1170948984900214784?s=20
Some folks on Twitter are taking advantage of the meme to make some commentary on their favorite movies and shows.
https://twitter.com/dazaisshrooms/status/1168663343843946496?s=20
https://twitter.com/AdamLanceGarcia/status/1170875442506678272?s=20
There are quite a few yee yee community tie-ins, as well.
https://twitter.com/isawken/status/1168212323242250241?s=20
https://twitter.com/marisscott/status/1171219973794074625?s=20
https://twitter.com/sarahjean913/status/1171132579816173568?s=20
Over time, the meme evolved to poke fun of well-known book quotes.
Everyone loves a good Pride and Prejudice callback.
https://twitter.com/thedimishra/status/1170024244438134784?s=20
Truly, Homer wishes he could've written this line.
Sing, Goddess, and I cannot stress this enough, sing of the rage of Achilles. https://t.co/qpYQSm18NF
— Myke Cole (@MykeCole) September 8, 2019
The versatility of this book meme format really is limitless.
The past, and I cannot stress this enough, is a foreign country.
— James Urbaniak (@JamesUrbaniak) September 8, 2019
https://twitter.com/ihatejoelkim/status/1170793900010688512?s=20
https://twitter.com/RachelHeine/status/1170380043068948481?s=20
This book trend naturally turned into a playful mockery of lines from beloved films.
When this baby hits eighty-eight miles an hour, you’re going to see —and I cannot stress this enough— some serious shit. pic.twitter.com/LdPeL6GwGf
— Beard ??now whelk.bsky.social (@EvansBeard) September 9, 2019
I didn't, and I cannot stress this enough, kill my wife. https://t.co/0bXEIVBpVo
— Tybee Diskin (@hellotybeeren) September 8, 2019
You take the red pill, you stay in Wonderland, and I show you, and I cannot stress this enough, how deep the rabbit hole goes. https://t.co/onlbObCRL1
— Amy Vorpahl ✨?♀️ (@vorpahlsword) September 8, 2019
The name's Bond -and I cannot stress this enough- James Bond https://t.co/3BRP1N6iQc
— david cross✍ (@davidcrosss) September 9, 2019
Even Elijah Wood, known for playing Frodo in the Lord of the Rings films, got in on the fun. Who knew he was a Star Wars fans?
No - and I can’t stress this enough - I am your father.
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) September 8, 2019
Meanwhile, political Twitter has been having a ball.
https://twitter.com/ChuckWendig/status/1171103141984710657?s=20
https://twitter.com/morganmpage/status/1171176183918157824?s=20
Lastly, of course, comes Horny Twitter's contributions.
https://twitter.com/HornyFacts/status/1170886268890300417?s=20
i literally squirmed and moaned in the cinema after he said that i cannot stress this enough HE IS SO SEXY https://t.co/qY9qWqh7PZ
— saira ? (@sairaspooks) September 10, 2019
After all, it can hardly be called a meme unless—and I cannot stress this enough—people are using it to be horny on main.
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