As the clock winds down on 2024, we’re left to ponder the year that was. A year packed with viral chaos, cultural shifts, and a baby hippo named Moo Deng. Flip Flop Daily is here to recap the most jaw-dropping, laugh-out-loud, and very demure moments that kept us endlessly scrolling.
Taylor Swift: The Queen of 2024
Taylor Swift ruled 2024 like it was her personal kingdom. Between her globe-trotting Eras Tour and her cameo at boyfriend Travis Kelce’s Super Bowl win, she became the cultural constant. And just when we thought the drama had simmered, she dropped The Tortured Poet’s Department. Sure, we expected heartbreak anthems about Joe Alwyn, but instead, we got scorching lyrics seemingly aimed at Matt Healy and Kelce. Cue fans setting social media ablaze faster than you can say “Era’s re-recording.”
Zendaya’s Chrome Era
Zendaya had us all in a collective chokehold during the Dune: Part Two press tour. Her Mugler chrome bodysuit? Iconic. The matching moment with Timothée Chalamet? Internet-breaking. Her stylist, Law Roach, once again proved why he’s a genius. In a year of AI-assisted outfit fails (see: The Willy Wonka Experience), Zendaya reminded us that humans still do their best.
Protests, Police, and a Reckoning
The U.S. campus protests for Palestine brought activism back to the forefront. At Columbia University, students demanded a ceasefire and university divestment, leading to high-profile clashes with police. While social media amplified their message, it also documented the fallout: NYPD intervention and calls for institutional change.
The Bear vs. The Man
TikTok gave us an existential quandary this year: “Would you rather be alone in the woods with a man or a bear?” The collective internet answer: the bear. Why? “The bear might kill me, but at least it’s not creepy.” This viral debate underscored the ongoing conversation around gender dynamics—while also inspiring some excellent memes.
The TikTok “Ban” That Wasn’t
After years of saber-rattling, the U.S. government finally moved to ban TikTok—or at least make it uncomfortable to download. Creators panicked, lawsuits flew, and TikTok itself had a surreal energy, as if the platform knew its days were numbered. But let’s be honest: Americans will probably still be lip-syncing in their living rooms come 2025.
Moo Deng: The Year’s Most Adorable Diva
If you didn’t spend at least an hour watching videos of Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo, what were you even doing this year? Moo Deng waddled into our feeds and our hearts, proving that the internet’s love of cute animals remains undefeated.
The Drake-Kendrick Feud
When Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, the internet listens. What started as a slight over the “Big 3” escalated into a war of personal accusations, wild rumors, and some truly unhinged livestreams. For weeks, it felt like hip-hop had become reality TV. And in the court of public opinion, Kendrick walked away victorious—Super Bowl booking and all.
The Rise and Fall of AI
AI skyrocketed in 2024, helping creators generate content faster than ever. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Remember when Google AI told users to put glue on pizza? Yeah, we’re still recovering from that. It turns out even the smartest machines can’t outdumb the internet.
Jett and Pookie: Couple Goals
Jett Puckett’s TikToks celebrating his wife, Pookie, melted hearts everywhere. From date nights to gas station runs, Jett’s poetic declarations of Pookie’s “absolute fire” outfits reminded us all that love (and content) is alive and well.
Brat Summer
Charli XCX gave us brat, and in doing so, gave us an anthem for rebellious joy in 2024. The album’s influence extended beyond music—it became a symbol of femininity and defiance, gracing protests, parties, and even the presidential campaign trail.
Honorable Mentions
- The Willy Wonka Experience: One bouncy castle, zero chocolate, and a new low for immersive theater.
- Stanley Tumbler Frenzy: Hydration but make it capitalist chaos.
- Raygun at the Olympics: Proof that not all memes are created on purpose.
The Wicked Finale
We’ll close this chaotic year with Wicked: Part One, the movie that brought Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo together for a dose of musical magic. It was a fitting end to a year where everything felt a little over-the-top—in the best way possible.
Here’s to 2025. May it bring more joy, fewer TikTok bans, and infinite Moo Deng videos.
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