The Rise of Skywalker ends Kylo Ren's reign of terror, as well as his conflict with Rey. The character will live on for years to come, and that's thanks in large part to Adam Driver's wonderful performance. Fans love the sequel trilogy's antagonist and show their admiration for him through memes, the ten funniest of which are showcased below.
While the character also has detractors, everybody can agree upon the comedic value and power of memes. Nothing brings a community together better than taking a picture and putting some witty words underneath in a plain white font. Even if someone disagrees with the point being made, they can usually find something to laugh about.
*Updated on 5/3/20, by Richard Keller: Poor Kylo Ren. All he wants to do is become the man who takes down the Republic for Snoke. Instead, he turns into an emo with a lightsaber. Thus, the creation of these memes. Here are a few more hilarious Kylo Ren memes that are too funny.
*Shirtless Lego Kylo
No words are needed for this meme, as it speaks for itself. While the facial features match, Lego Kylo's torso is slightly off. For example, the glaring absence of his six-pack. And, well, his chest.
Let's be honest, Lego Kylo's pecs look like a reel to reel tape recorder. Or, a set of wheels on display. Or, a piece of a control panel. Or ... you get the picture. This meme is not only funny but it also makes you think.
*Kylo's Pickup Line
It's a good guess that Kylo hasn't dated much. Between conquering the galaxy, killing his father, and fighting Luke Skywalker, there hasn't been much time. So, using Rey as a "captive" audience to test his pickup lines was a good idea.
However, it just came out as sexual innuendo. That's just inappropriate, even a long time ago. Maybe after her release, Rey reported Kylo to Starkiller Base's HR department. Perhaps that's why he was so angry later in the film.
*Good And Bad Kylo
So funny and true. When out with your girlfriend's parents, you want to show your best side. So, you dress nice, comb your hair, and remove your scar. As a result, her parents believe you're an upstanding citizen of the First Order.
However, things get steamy when you return to the star destroyer. The shirt comes off as soon as the scar comes back on. On top of that, the interior humidity makes you sweaty. In the end, she asks that you take a shower before doing anything.
*Quarantine Kylo
There was bound to be a Coronavirus-related Kylo meme at some point. This one fits like a surgical mask. In addition, It accurately matches what happened to him over the last trilogy of films.
Kylo was actually a poster child for quarantine in the first movie, only removing his mask while in his quarters. In the second film, he spent most of the time talking to Rey over his version of Skype or Zoom. Don't get us started about talking to his relatives. While he did say hello to his father, he also killed him, so that probably doesn't count.
*Young Kylo
Those who embrace the Dark Side start young. Case in point, little Kylo. All he wants is some cookies. However, Leia doesn't have any of it.
Kylo isn't the one that makes this meme hilarious. Actually, it's Leia's reaction to her son's act. It's a "Been there. Done that" facial expression. It also reveals Leia's next steps. Kylo is going to get a spanking that the Dark Side can't stop.
The Adam Driver Cat
Everybody was guffawing at the Adam Driver cat for his uncanny resemblance to the actor. Well, who is laughing now? Nobody would dare let out so much as a chuckle when the ripped feline comes waltzing into the room. Always be careful regarding whom one is poking fun at because they can always come back with a vengeance. Besides, looking like Adam Driver isn't something to be ashamed of, in the first place. He is one of the hottest and most sought-after actors in Hollywood, after all.
Luke Is Not Impressed
Upon hearing about Kylo Ren killing his father, all Luke could think was "well, it is easy to slay one's parent when they are not fighting back." It is true, Han Solo took a huge risk by approaching his son unarmed and paid the ultimate price for it.
Luke had to take down Darth Vader in a lightsaber duel and barely made it out in one piece. Ren had a second chance with Leia but blew it when she lost her life using her last bit of strength reaching out to him.
Hux Cannot Keep Up
Imagine having to take orders from someone as emotionally unbalanced and evil and Kylo Ren. For all of Hux's malicious ambitions, not even he can keep all of Ren's terrible deeds in proper order. Unfortunately for him, he has fixed all his superior's errors and keeps the First Order running smoothly in the face of irrational leadership. It is no wonder he betrayed Ren and assisted the Resistance in Rise of Skywalker.
Romance Just Isn't What It Was
Romantic gestures and flirting changes with passing generations. What young people consider fine courting practices would absolutely boggle elders' minds. However, telling someone their lineage was worthless these days might just be the ticket to someone's heart. At the same time, we're starting to think Kylo Ren's success in the romance department has less to do with his words and more to do with him looking like Adam Driver. He could probably go to a bar and read the script for a Teletubbies episode and still find someone to take home.
Only None Of Us Were As Cute As Baby Yoda
Most of us tried to be good little kids growing up, but even the saintliest of children got up to mischief, even if it was unintentional. Locking a parent outside the car is almost a right of passage, and it's one that'll get a parent angry enough to turn into Kylo Ren during his most hammy tantrums. Just be thankful lightsabers aren't a real invention yet; all kids have to fear these days after the car gets unlocked is the wrath of the chankla.
Who Is Mom's Handsome Little Sith?
Relationships with parents are complicated and vary for each individual. While many can be a detriment to one's self-esteem, an equal amount can boost someone's self-worth to the high heavens from a simple compliment when cutting hair. Maybe they are far from experts at the craft and have no business ever getting near anyone's mop with a pair of scissors, but none of that matters when they lay on the love only a parental figure can bestow.
That's Pretty Punny
Now we understand why Ren has been angry all this time. All he needed was a little love in his life to clear his head and set him on the right track. He kind of finds it with Rey at the end of The Rise of Skywalker, though he doesn't get a lot of time to bask in the glory of love before losing his life. The kiss also feels shoehorned in. Still, his loneliness is worth it for audiences if only to get a solid pun. Ren would most likely disagree, however.
Shirtless Kylo Alert
Even those who decried The Last Jedi as the worst atrocity committed by human beings had to admit how delicious Kylo looked in his shirtless scene. Theatergoers got so thirsty that it was considered one of the leading causes for California's drought. Adam Driver is far more than a hunky actor, however. He is a talented thespian who has proven himself with roles in movies like Blackkklansman and Marriage Story. He'll have no worries finding more jobs following the Skywalker Saga's conclusion.
Hyping Up Baby Yoda
Some may take issue with a meme encouraging Baby Yoda to go fight in a hypothetical third world war. One has to remember; the character is about fifty years old. If anything, his time for service has long since passed.
Who better to hype him up for battle than Kylo Ren? He has a solid angry face few others can match. With the two teamed up, they would be unstoppable. Forget about him and Rey conquering the galaxy together, Baby Yoda would have been a far better partner.
The Resemblance Is Uncanny
Who would have thought these two looked so similar? With the face-swapping app, it is hard to tell which one is the original and which one is the swap. If Keanu Reeves had passed on doing the next Matrix movie, they would have had a replacement ready in Adam Driver. Of course, it is hard to tell if the actor would have been up for it after just wrapping up a sequel to one beloved franchise. One only wonders what would happen if the two starred in a movie together.