May 18, 2026 – May 24, 2026
This week’s memes
(The memes published by MPA are presented as objects of analysis and documentation. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement of the views or positions expressed within them, but serves to examine how such narratives circulate in the public sphere.)
Meme 1:
“We strengthened the country’s economy” – Verbally
Meme 2:
“The war heroes will forever remain unforgettable in our hearts” – The president says, addressing the 17th National War Heroes’ Day.
The word “war hero” escaped his lips after the dollar crossed Rs. 340, and the NPP government was close to collapse
Meme 3:
When the dollar was at 390, seeya (meaning “grandfather”; a disparaging reference to Ranil Wickremesinghe) brought it down to 292, all the while saying that the next two weeks would be difficult.
These ones brought it up to 334, all the while saying that the future looks bright.
Meme 4:
Was the gazette issued to raise vehicle taxes by 50 percent? Yes
Were the closest friends informed before the gazette was issued? Yes
Did those friends open Letters of Credit before the gazette was issued? Yes
That is exactly what is meant by entering an under-the-table deal
Meme 5:
There is no limit to the amount of devaluation they undergo on a daily basis
Meme 6:
The ones who fell for a pyramid scheme and the ones who voted for the NPP are both the same.
Both have suffered terrible losses, but are too ashamed to admit it.
Meme 7:
“The depreciation of the rupee is not harmful for the economy” – The deputy minister of finance. So say the [so-called] educated ones. What do you and I know?
Meme 8:
Meme 9:
Text near the man – Sinhala people;
Text near the lion statue – War victory
Context: The image used in the meme is a screenshot from the film Baahubali 2. The meme portrays Sinhala people as Bhallaladeva, the main antagonist in the Baahubali films.
Meme 10:
Row 1: May 18 is not just a day to remember the genocide of the Tamil race.
Row 2: It is a day to pass down the pain and history of our race to future generations.
Meme 11:
Meme 12:
:
0 Comments