If you were less-than-psyched about the ten-year challenge that blew up all over social media just as 2019 was coming to an end, you'll be happy to know that there's a new viral meme challenge heating up right now, and this one doesn't necessarily require you to sift through the dark bowels of your Facebook photo history. The 2020's first viral meme is being called the "Dolly Parton Challenge" because, according to USA Today, it was kicked off by the country music legend herself.
Earlier this week, Dolly Parton took to social media to share a collage of four photos featuring herself from different eras and projects. Each image was labeled either LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Tinder. Dolly's clothing, poses, and props in the photos reflect the different ways that many of us present ourselves on different social media platforms. For instance, in the photo labeled "Linkedin," Dolly looks totes profesh, dressed in a conservative blazer and ascot with a pencil tucked into her bouffant. For the image labeled "Tinder," on the other hand, she used a photo from her 1978 Playboy cover shoot complete with bustier and bunny ears.
Since the meme was shared by Parton, several celebrities have recreated it with pictures of themselves and several fan accounts have applied popular TV shows to the meme format with hilarious results. Ahead, find our favorite Dolly Parton Challenge memes so far, and get inspired to post your own.
Dolly Parton
The meme that kicked off the Dolly Parton challenge was, of course, posted by Parton herself. It set wholesome and artsy vibes for the "Facebook" and "Instagram" slots, respectively.
Mindy Kaling
This former Office star just brought back the Business Bitch.
Seltzer
Only seltzer stans will know.
Succession's Siobhan Roy
We always knew Shiv's backless turtleneck was destined for great things.
Mark Ruffalo
We may have slightly preferred a 13 Going On 30 pic in the Tinder slot, but we're also very much okay with the one he chose.
Martha Stewart
This domestic goddess used the meme challenge as a way to show off her cooking skills, enviable dog family, friendship with Snoop Dogg, and model career. Respect.
The Bachelorette's Hannah Brown
A good Bachelor meme is always welcome.
Kerry Washington
TBH this is a nice reminder of how fierce Olivia Pope was.
Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen would tap Karla Kardashian for her Tinder prof pic.
Gordon Ramsay
Come for the baby picture, stay for the arm muscles.
The Office's Michael Scott
Date Mike and Michael Klump both made appearances in this Office meme. You love to see it.
Doug The Pug
Honestly, we wish we could pose like this pup.
Andy Cohen
We love all the celebrity thirst traps the bottom right square of this meme challenge is inspiring.