‘Don’t Forget to Smile’ Trends Amid Zendaya Hat Theory

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It’s nothing unusual for Zendaya to appear in trending topics, but this time she’s grabbing all the attention because of the “Don’t Forget to Smile” trend. This viral meme is connected to the ongoing “Zendaya Hat Theory” that has been circulating widely online for quite some time.

Here’s a breakdown of the relationship between Zendaya and the current ‘Don’t Forget to Smile’ phenomenon.

Let me explain how Zendaya is connected to the popular ‘Don’t Forget to Smile’ craze.

Why is ‘Don’t Forget to Smile’ trending?

Since the ‘Zendaya Hat Theory’ became a hit online, individuals have been creating their unique versions of this widely recognized meme.

Instead of directly using videos, some have creatively paired clips of Dune’s actress speaking certain phrases with well-known tunes playing in the background. A popular meme employed a piece from Zendaya’s 2011 YouTube video, in which she can be heard saying, “Yeah, okay! Love you guys! Don’t forget to smile!

Check out the video in question below:

The ‘Don’t Forget to Smile’ phenomenon emerged following the widely recognized ‘Zendaya Hat Theory’, which initially surfaced online in 2014. This trend began after Zendaya wore an oversized black hat at a Teen Vogue Young Hollywood event.

This event spawned the unusual and notorious ‘Zendaya Hat Concept’, which posits that Zendaya’s hats have a hidden, darker significance. Afterwards, internet users created tailored memes showcasing Zendaya under this theory, such as an altered version of her 2015 red-carpet interview. In the clip, the Euphoria actress appears with a glitched smile while answering which Beyoncé song was her favorite.

As a gamer, I’ve noticed that TikToker @thesnakesbloxx shared a video featuring Zendaya saying “Don’t forget to smile” while Ethel Cain’s song was playing in the background. Since then, people on the internet have been imitating this trend by using similar clips of Zendaya to create their own memes based on her as the Golden Globe Award winner.

One particular user shared on Instagram their take on the ‘Don’t Forget to Smile’ challenge, featuring a caption that read: “Portrayal of teachers concluding a class, exhausted from reading off a PowerPoint rather than instructing.

Despite not having a clear foundation, the mentioned trend persists in garnering attention for the 28-year-old Zendaya.

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2025-05-14 02:16