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With tomorrow's long-awaited theatrical premiere of The Hunger Games finally upon us (though, the most hardcore of fans will get first peeks at the post-apocalyptic battle royale tonight at midnight), it's become more impossible than ever to walk down the street without being assaulted by posters, loud conversations between squealing fans, or actual pedestrians with their noses buried in one of author Suzanne Collins' chart-topping books.
And those doing the unintentional crashing aren't necessarily teenagers, as you might expect—The New York Times best-selling young adult novel has been captivating grown-ass men and women all the same. Many of whom we've personally witnessed flocking to the Hunger tables at Barnes & Noble like fiends.
On the marketing side, generating just as much excitement about the flick as Lionsgate's own promotional team are the many meme-smithing fans on the Internet. The crafty web heads have created graphics and GIFs featuring the movie's stars spouting bits of "Tribute" wisdom, and other inside jokes have become the latest viral craze.
Whether you're a die-hard fan or you've yet to open one of Collins' books, we've decided to hook you up with a handful of our favorites. Allow us to present The 10 Best Hunger Games Memes.
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Get Broth
Delivering big on romance has its perks, as Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) learns in the heat of battle, after finally smooching her District 12 counterpart, Peeta (Josh Hutcherson). If only Junior M.A.F.I.A provided the film's soundtrack.
Reapin Errbody
Taking the above statement too literally might actually get you arrested in Panem, the dystopian setting of The Hunger Games, but who are we to argue with Antoine Dodson?
On Fire
This sums up the majority of District 12 wardrobe decisions in a nutshell.
Alcoholic
Just because you're a raging drunk, like Katniss' and Peeta's mentor, Haywitch (Woody Harrelson), that doesn't mean you can't be great at your job.
Katniss
Preach on!
Leo
Peeta Mellark's defiant monologue, delivered the night before the Hunger Games begin, goes against the Capitol quite effectively, but it seems to be missing something. Thanks to this meme, we know what that is: Leonardo Dicaprio shooting some stank looks.
Panera
Get it? Before he takes part in the murderous games, Peeta bakes!
Sad Gale
It's hard being in the friend zone, especially when you're Gale (Liam Hemsworth), and you're watching your woman (Katniss) get cozy with another dude (Peeta) in real-time. And you're seeking comfort in the arms of Keanu Reeves.
Hipster Peeta
Before the entire world started sweating Katniss Everdeen, Peeta was already sprung. And don't you forget it.
Greeting Card
Really, is there a better way to let loved ones know that you care?