The Internet Is Rolling In Keith Richards Memes RN, ‘Cause 2016

December 28, 2016

The always insightful internet has become flooded with Keith Richards memes today, because, unlike late musician George Michael and actor Carrie Fisher, the Rolling Stones guitarist is still alive, somehow.

Following the tragic deaths of George Michael (from heart failure) and Carrie Fisher (also from heart failure, reportedly), the meme machine has been refuelled and is currently pumping out hot ~KEITH RICHARDS IS STILL ALIVE~ content.

The rock legend celebrated his 73rd birthday earlier this month, but it’s been the deaths of George Michael and Carrie Fisher that have inspired the interwebs to create memes ranging from the on-point…

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— Dorsey Shaw (@dorseyshaw) December 28, 2016

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…to the more simple…

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BREAKING NEWS :Rolling Stones guitarist, Keith Richards still ALIVE! pic.twitter.com/szcZxp9dtJ

— The wheelchair traveler's guide to Western Canada♿ (@windupmyskirt) December 27, 2016

…and even ones with obscure literary references:

Dorian Gray: Let's start a club

Keith Richards: k

— St Peter (@stpeteyontweety) December 23, 2016

Here’s some more fresh Keef Kontent for y’all:

As 2016 ends, I'm more certain that Keith Richards will be the world's last living human than I've ever been.

— Dan Szymborski (@DSzymborski) December 27, 2016

I'm backing Keefy, hang in there mate. @officialKeef pic.twitter.com/3D8XGLgHgt

— Philba (@PhilMcG2) December 28, 2016

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Elsewhere in the land of The Rolling Stones, the band released their latest album Blue And Lonesome earlier this month, before their 73-year-old frontman Mick Jagger became a dad for the eighth time.

What’s more, the world’s biggest Rolling Stones exhibition, titled ‘Exhibitionism’, will be coming to Australia in 2018, and we reckon Keith Richards might still be around to see that happen.

Gallery: The Rolling Stones @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre, 2015 / Photos: Rebecca Reid