Year Ender 2025: From nano banana to kiss cam chaos, top internet moments we won’t forget

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The internet in 2025 felt like a place where everyone was in on the same joke. Some trends were silly, some unexpectedly serious, and some comforting in a strange way. Together, they captured how people laughed, coped and connected online through the year. Looking back now, these moments feel like digital postcards from a very specific time.

The nano banana trend was one of the earliest viral moments of 2025, and also one of the most harmless. People began sharing images where they appeared as tiny, toy-sized versions of themselves, often sitting on desks, resting on palms or placed next to everyday objects. The edits were playful and oddly charming. There was no message, no debate and no outrage. It was simply fun.

What made nano banana work was its simplicity. Anyone could participate, and the results were always amusing. Friends compared their edits, families shared them in group chats, and even brands jumped in with tongue-in-cheek versions. In a year full of loud content, this trend stood out for being light and joyful. It reminded people that the internet does not always need to explain itself to be entertaining.

Soon after, Studio Ghibli style filters began appearing everywhere. Regular photos were transformed into warm, dreamy scenes that looked like frames from an animated film. Streets looked quieter, homes felt cozier, and even messy rooms appeared calm and beautiful. People shared photos of pets, parents, childhood homes and daily routines, all wrapped in a soft, nostalgic glow.

The popularity of this trend came from how it made people feel. At a time when feeds were crowded with news and noise, these images offered a sense of calm. Many users said the filter made them slow down and look at ordinary life differently. It was not about perfection but about comfort. The trend turned everyday moments into something gentle and emotional, which is why it stayed popular for weeks.

One of the most talked-about moments of 2025 came from a Coldplay concert, and it was completely unplanned. During the show, the stadium kiss cam focused on a man and a woman in the audience. Instead of smiling or waving, both looked visibly uncomfortable and tried to move away. The awkwardness lasted only a few seconds, but it was enough.

The clip went viral after users identified the man as Andy Byron, CEO of data company Astronomer, and the woman as Kristin Cabot, the company’s head of HR. Memes followed instantly, with people slowing the video down and adding captions about office meetings and corporate awkwardness. What started as humour soon turned into serious discussion about workplace boundaries and power dynamics. Astronomer later acknowledged the incident, and Byron eventually stepped down. The moment showed how quickly a casual public clip can turn into a life-changing event.

Few trends summed up internet absurdity better than “6-7”. The phrase appeared everywhere without explanation. People used it in captions, comments and videos as a reaction or sometimes for no clear reason at all. The confusion became part of the joke. Asking what it meant was almost missing the point.

What made “6-7” spread was how flexible it was. It could mean agreement, disbelief, humour or nothing at all. Everyone interpreted it differently, yet everyone understood it in their own way. By the end of the year, the phrase had become a shared inside joke across platforms. It proved that sometimes the internet just enjoys being weird together.

The Jet2 Holiday sound became one of the most recognisable audio clips of 2025. Originally part of a travel advertisement, the cheerful jingle quickly escaped its original context. Creators began using it to show both dream holidays and absolute travel disasters. Delayed flights, lost bags, overcrowded airports and missed connections were all paired with the same upbeat music.

The humour came from contrast. Happy music played over chaos never stopped being funny. Even people who had never flown with Jet2 knew the sound instantly. It became a shared reference point across the internet. Once the sound caught on, it was impossible to avoid. Hearing it now immediately brings back memories of scrolling through travel mishaps and laughing along.

Labubu dolls quietly became one of the most unexpected viral obsessions of the year. After celebrities and influencers began sharing photos with them, the dolls took over social media. Some people found them adorable, others found them unsettling, and many loved them for both reasons.

Memes soon followed, with users joking about what owning a Labubu said about your personality. The dolls became conversation starters, collection goals and joke material all at once. The trend showed how quickly the internet can turn a niche object into a cultural moment. Labubu was not just a toy by the end of 2025, it was a personality trait.

Together, these trends made 2025 feel like a year where the internet leaned into shared humour and emotion. They were not polished or planned. They came from accidents, creativity and everyday life. And that is why they still feel so memorable.

Years from now, hearing the Jet2 sound or seeing a nano banana edit will instantly take people back. Because the internet of 2025 was not just about going viral. It was about laughing together while it lasted.