15 Modern Memes Honoring Harambe On The Anniversary Of His Death

It's been exactly eight years now since the internet's favorite gorilla was shot down in a controversial incident in which a child fell into his zoo enclosure. If it weren't for this incident, none of us would have known Harambe existed, but somehow we all mourned his death anyway, creating one of the biggest meme movements in history as we coped with his loss.

Now, in 2024, things aren't really looking up, and we often wonder if the world has been cursed since Harambe's death. Here are 15 of the best modern Harambe memes exploring the lasting legacy he's left behind. Check out our interview with Harambe's personal photographer while you're at it, where we discuss his famous viral images and memes.