Top 10 Memes From Our Superpower Solstice
By Cherranda Smith
December 21, 2020
The day of the Superpower Solstice is here and of course Black Twitter is keeping the jokes rolling in.
December 21 marks the Winter Solstice in which Saturn and Jupiter are closer than they've ever been in 800 years. It’s also the day Black people are supposed to get superpowers after the planets set off our genetic potential.
If you weren’t waiting for powers, spiritual guides and astrological buffs suggested taking the day to meditate, set intentions and goals, and to bring good vibes in general to ring in the new energy from the universe.
Regardless of how you’re spending the day, here’s a few memes commemorating us getting our super powers today, and using our power every day.
aye if y'all powers don't activate within an hour, drink some ginger ale and lay down. i just talked to the lady and that's what she told me.
— b. camp (@ThaSuperNegro) December 21, 2020
Black people: “We getting superpowers December 21st!”
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) December 21, 2020
White people: pic.twitter.com/dwF5xfMOHL
I hope my crush gains the ability to read my mind. pic.twitter.com/jrYhio27RT
— Jasmyn (@JasmynBeKnowing) December 21, 2020
My superpowers might have activation words like the Winter Soldier. Somebody come by me and say “SHOULDERS, CHEST, PANTS, SHOES, SHOULDERS, CHEST, PANTS, SHOES”
— BUCKNASTIE (@spaceghostkirb) December 21, 2020
Black twitter at 12am pic.twitter.com/2JB2o0A1sE
— Winnie🧸 (@Itss_Winnie) December 21, 2020
Missy Elliott even joined in the solstice celebration, posting clips from her iconic futuristic superhero-themed music videos. Ahead of her time, per usual.
#December21st 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/0u472oSOsd
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) December 21, 2020
#December21st 👽🛸 been on it🙌🏾🛸💥 pic.twitter.com/avyGOzAZuE
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) December 21, 2020
I was going to go to bed but suddenly... pic.twitter.com/EBQybqWDvb
— 🛸Babygirl Pluto🪐 (@SimplySweetP) December 21, 2020
Me and my momma as I attempt to go Super Sayain at 4am 😔pic.twitter.com/xq3hw1u5bt
— Nick Gurr 2.0 (@shxn_LT) December 21, 2020
y’all feel anything yet??? pic.twitter.com/aYtQwCvwCR
— choyce (@choycebrown) December 21, 2020
me when i get my suit back from Edna pic.twitter.com/ocyYzCFCX8
— sickleclothing.com (@RubenXaivier) December 21, 2020
Me taking back everything from the British Museum pic.twitter.com/awRIW9Qb6t
— Ewaoluwa (@ewabeans) December 21, 2020
The solstice isn’t over yet, but Black Twitter definitely showed love to the user who started it all, @lottidot.
I am in genuine tears from laughing.
— kyle a.b. (@kyalbr) December 21, 2020
To the girl who first told us we were getting superpowers.
Thank you.
Just thank you.
And we couldn't forget one of our real heroes, Samuel L. Jackson is celebrating his 72nd birthday today.
of course his birthday is on negro solstice https://t.co/SQKJbLLOzU pic.twitter.com/1BLqY5J5HP
— Mykael (@deucekay_) December 21, 2020
As always, thank you, Black Twitter.
Black Twitter is UNMATCHED. In a time of great misery, y’all brought us great joy. #December21st pic.twitter.com/q7qcE8972U
— Janelle (@jnelleiz) December 21, 2020
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