"Challengers" Sparked A Genius Meme About Iconic Trios, And These Tweets Are So Accurate

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"Challengers" Sparked A Genius Meme About Iconic Trios, And These Tweets Are So Accurate

It's official: Challengers is a certified box office hit.

Closeup of Zendaya as Tashi Duncan in "Challengers"
MGM /Courtesy Everett Collection

According to Comscore, Challengers debuted at No. 1 at the box office, bringing in an opening weekend total just north of $15 million.

Screenshot from "Challengers"
MGM /Courtesy Everett Collection

But these days, the true testament to a film's success isn't just how much money it brings in. It's how quickly, if at all, the film can generate a viral meme. And Challengers has already done just that.

Screenshot from "Challengers"
MGM /Courtesy Everett Collection

Starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor, the film follows three tennis prodigies whose romantic and professional lives mix throughout their careers.

Screenshot from "Challengers"
MGM /Courtesy Everett Collection

What makes Challengers work so well is that it's a film about friendship and love (and, of course, tennis). It joins a storied history of films and shows that depict legendary platonic or romantic trios, as the "three tickets for Challengers, please" memes show. So here are some of the best examples of the latest viral meme:

@davidehrlich / 20th Century Fox / Via Twitter: @davidehrlich

@SAMGREIS / NBC Universal / Via Twitter: @SAMGREIS

@dennisbhooper / Buena Vista/courtesy Everett Collection / Via Twitter: @dennisbhooper

@becca_oneal / Universal Pictures / Via Twitter: @becca_oneal

@kevschwa / Fox Seachlight Pictures. All rights reserved. / Courtesy Everett Collection / Via Twitter: @kevschwa

@EBBMpodcast / NBC Universal / Via Twitter: @EBBMpodcast

@dumbandfunn/Twitter/HBO / Via Twitter: @dumbandfunn

@colormejorge / Via Twitter: @colormejorge

@laurjbrown / ABC / Via Twitter: @laurjbrown

And finally:

@CoreyAtad/Twitter / Via Twitter: @CoreyAtad