10 Best Memes of 2012 in Honor of New Times Web Awards

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By Betsey Denberg

November 8, 2012

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The world wide web is a magical place! It's a land of offensively cute cats, where girls don't think twice about getting butthole tattoos, and where you can enjoy Ryan Gosling as both a feminist and a sex icon.

See also:
- Here Comes Honey Boo Boo Finale: Why This is the Most Fascinating Show on TV
- Q&A: Internet Sensation Lil Bub Spills the Cat Food on Her Love of Bjork and Rush
- Butt Hole Tattoo Girl, Maria, Speaks: "Now My Ass is Famous Overnight"

On Saturday night, the New Times will be celebrating the best South Florida blogs, Twitter accounts, and announce the winners of the First Annual Web Awards. With live music from Panic Bomber and Boxwood, the event kicks off at 10p.m. at Green Room in Fort Lauderdale.

To get you in the mood for all things internet, we've selected 10 of our favorite memes from 2012. Take a peek at the list after the jump.

10. Tard the Grumpy Cat

9. Brazilian model Nana Gouvea goes Hurricane Sandy chic.

8. Honey Boo Boo

7. Bachmann-eyezed!

6. Feminist Ryan Gosling

5. Romney's binders full of women.

4. Ridiculously Photogenic Guy

3. Overly Attached Girlfriend

2. Gangnam Style

1. And finally, the girl with the asshole tattoo. You're welcome.

New Times Web Awards Party, 10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, at Green Room, 108 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale.

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