You might see colourful images of dolphins appearing on your social media feed every time you’re refreshing! This is due to the recent trend started on TikTok, where people are posting photos and videos of dolphins. However, it is not just the dolphins, but a rainbow is added in the background as well. Apart from the dazzling dolphin images, what is garnering attention is the type of messages that accompany them. The viral trend is associated with the 2017 song "Symphony" by Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson. If you still haven’t understood the meme's origin and why it is trending, this article provides you with all the information you need.

What Is the Dolphin Meme Trend?

Also known as the Rainbow Dolphin or Hopecore Dolphin meme, this dolphin meme is going viral on TikTok after the account @heiratet started the trend in August 2024 by posting images of dolphin jumping with rainbows in the background, tuning to the hit song "Symphony" and with the message written, “I’m depressed.” Although the picture may appear happy, joyful and dazzling, the messages accompanying it are quite the opposite. The account continued to post the same images with different messages like - I have social anxiety,” “I overthink everything,” “My mental health is gone,” “I want to give up my whole life,” and “I’m scared of people.”

The meme image of the dolphin jumping and rainbow is reportedly created by Christian Riese Lassen. The artwork is called “Enjoy Sunshine.”

Dolphin Meme Caught Zara Larsson’s Attention

Not only has the trend reached millions of people worldwide, but it has also caught the attention of the singer Zara Larsson. She has loved the trend so much that during one of her recent stage performances, she displayed the Dolphin visuals on the screen while singing "Symphony," which also went viral. Moreover, she is pretty enthusiastic about whether Beyoncé knows about her. Also, if not about her, she must have an idea about the trend going viral. Taking to Instagram, she also posted the Dolphin memes that caught her attention and were shared by netizens on social media. We can say that she is definitely overwhelmed by the recent trend going on!

Zara Larsson Debuts Dolphin Visuals at ‘Symphony’ Concert

Does Beyoncé Knows About Larsson or the Dolphin Meme?

Larsson Sharing Some of Her Fav Dolphin Memes

 

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Dolphin Meme Trend

The trend has not only remained restricted to TikTok but has also gone viral through other social media platforms. People are taking to X (formally known as Twitter) and sharing the meme with their own context. Here are some of the memes being shared on X.

The Symphony Dolphin Trend!

Just Following the Trend

When Girl Group KATSEYE Followed the Trend

Symphony Dolphin Meme Explained!

Symphony Dolphin Meme (Photo Credits: X)

The Rainbow Dolphin meme continues to resonate with a global audience, engaging people and making the song "Symphony" trend at number 1 now. The contrast of the vibrant imagery and poignant messages is something that is making people get into this meme.

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