Twitter had a lot of fun with Colin Kaepernick's Nike ad

Colin Kaepernick's game-changing Nike ad became the perfect template for pop culture memes.
By Ray White  on 
Twitter had a lot of fun with Colin Kaepernick's Nike ad
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Sometimes, the web's hive mind can be a weird, wonderful place. In their best moments, memes bring us together and give us a sense of belonging. But mostly, they just make us lol. In this weekly recap, we give a quick breakdown of the newest memes flooding a timeline near you. From moon blobs to ill-advised viral dance challenges, if it's worthy of being memed, you know the internet won't disappoint. We round up the best of the best of their fine, fine work.


Nike's campaign featuring athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick left the internet with no other choice but to create some hilarious 'ads' of their own.

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