the Captain America the trilogy was all about duty and sacrifice, but still made fans laugh. Steve Rogers’ story captured the hearts of fans, thanks in large part to Chris Evans’ stoic performance as the man out of time. However, the movies aren’t exactly famous for their comedy, especially by MCU standards.
Still, there’s plenty of humor to be found in movies, most of them intentional. Fans are always looking for new ways to interact and relate to their favorite content, and memes are the perfect way to do that. Whether they’re about Steve and Bucky’s special relationship or the story’s many contrived choices, these memes will make more than a few fans laugh.
It was quite a journey
Every fan knows that Steve Rogers started out as a skinny, good-hearted boy who eventually became the First Avenger and the de facto leader of the team. Marvel chronicled its evolution through three films and numerous appearances in the avengers movies, giving the character one of the best arcs in the MCU.
This meme by user @MHCworld1 compares character development with the evolution of the PlayStation controller. The comparison is surprisingly accurate, providing an added layer of comedy to an already absurd and hilarious meme.
Only a little scary
Steve Rogers’ love life is notoriously convoluted. His most prominent romance is with Peggy Carter, but they part ways after he goes on ice, emerging over 60 years later. Although Peggy moves on, gets married and starts a family, Steve remains largely in love with her, except for a brief connection he shares with Peggy’s niece, Sharon.
The whole thing is slightly disgusting, especially considering the end of Avengers: Endgame, and this meme effectively pokes fun at the situation. Steve and Peggy might be the closest couple in the MCU at times, but that doesn’t make the circumstances surrounding their reunion any less bizarre.
Was it worth it, Steve?
Fans remain divided on whether Captain America was right to stay in the past or not. Many believe that Steve deserved to be happy, especially because the circumstances surrounding his heroic and tragic life were unfair and beyond his control. However, others think it was selfish of him to abandon his responsibilities and deliberately alter Peggy’s life.
This meme shows how absurd the whole situation was. Steve had a good trip during his time in the MCU, and his trip down memory lane felt like something of a cop-out. However, it was heartwarming to see him finally share his dance with Peggy.
It got awkward very quickly
Although brief, Steve and Sharon’s romance remains controversial among MCU fans. It would be awkward for Steve to witness Sharon’s birth and spend time with her as a child considering their shared history together in his previous timeline.
The potentially problematic and uncomfortable situation is the subject of this dark and funny meme. Steve’s face of silent contemplation makes it even more hilarious while adding to the depth of the situation. Maybe Cap isn’t as fair as many of his fans think.
Stuck forever
And speaking of sensitive issues for fans, the nature of Steve and Bucky’s relationship tops the list. Many see them as friends and brothers in arms with a common history that is impossible to ignore; however, others consider Steve and Bucky the best couple in the MCU, and a romance between them could be a very real possibility.
Despite the many beautiful and powerful women in his life, Bucky was always Steve’s priority. Their relationship is front and center throughout the Captain America trilogy, and this meme is the perfect proof. Steve cared deeply about the women in his life, but there was only one Bucky.
Too early?
Bucky’s death in Captain America: The First Avenger was arguably the formative event in Steve Rogers’ life, even more so than becoming the First Avenger. It left a huge hole in his life and a sense of guilt that drove him to try wildly to protect Bucky once he returned as the Winter Soldier.
There’s no doubt that Steve and Bucky’s friendship was crucial to the MCU and one of the pillars on which the Captain America trilogy stood. This dark and funny meme from Redditor CableBear10 accurately describes what it took for Cap to win his first encounter with HYDRA, Steve wouldn’t laugh, but he sure would get the reference.
Freeloader!
Many characters have held Captain America’s shield in the comics and movies, but the now-iconic weapon remains closely associated with Steve Rogers. However, Cap has used other weapons in the MCU, primarily the dual shields T’Challa gave him in Avengers: Infinity War and Mjölnir during Avengers: Endgame.
This meme pokes fun at the fact that none of these weapons technically belonged to Steve. Cap’s shield was government property, the dual shields were Wakandan, and Mjolnir was Thor’s. And while it would be unfair to call Cap a profiteer, he kind of was.
The benefits of being a time traveler
Steve took a huge gamble by staying in the past, considering the many things that could have gone wrong. However, having crucial knowledge about the future can have its perks, and Cap’s shenanigans over time have proven him not to be so fair.
This meme by user @akkie42 take a Back to the future approaches Steve and Peggy’s life by suggesting that he would invest wisely. The idea is hilarious, and although Steve is generally a man of letters, no one would fault him for placing a few smart investments here and there.
He *IS* America’s ass
Avengers: Endgame introduced the “America’s ass” joke, and it quickly became an audience favorite. Fans keep coming back to it, even though Cap is gone from the MCU.
This meme by user @marvxlsthorreleased shortly after End of GameThe original version from 2019, pokes fun at Scott and Tony’s reactions to America’s ass while adding Pepper, Hope and Bucky’s reactions for fun. It’s a hilarious “what if” scenario that makes an already funny gag even funnier.
Tongue!
“Speech!” captain america queuing Avengers: Age of Ultron became one of the quotes most closely associated with his character. He perfectly embodied the kind of man he was: slightly conservative and struggling to adapt to a new and very different world, but never closing himself off to possibility.
This meme pokes fun at Cap’s stoic, prudish personality, using one of Steve’s most hulking snaps from Captain America: The Winter Soldier. It’s a lot of fun, and if Steve ever saw it, he’d probably let out a chuckle and give whoever made it a stern look.
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