9 Best Project Runway Memes That’ll Make You Laugh-Cry

With 18 seasons of awesome outfits and workroom drama entertaining viewers and the 19th season in the works, Bravo’s Project Runwayhas given an inside view of what it takes to be a top-notch fashion designer. As a TV show born in the early 2000s, the reality series has grown up in the Internet age. 

As a result, there are countless memes that capture the memorable and hilarious moments from the show’s history or the essence of the show itself. Several of these memes are so funny, they cause the fans on the web to split their sides from laughter and cry tears of joy.

9 Thank Your Feelings

Long-time fans of the show know that Mood is the New York City store where the designers head to for the materials that make up their designs. Mentor Tim Gunn encourages them to show their appreciation by thanking the fabrics provider.

Of course, “mood” is also a term that refers to one’s state of mind or emotional state. With a clever play on words, this well-meaning gesture from the show turns into a great way to acknowledge one’s positive feelings.

8 Do It Yourself

It is understandable that watching contestants put forth some amazing fashion designs every week can inspire viewers to get creative themselves. That doesn’t necessarily mean they have what it takes to be at New York Fashion Week. As this meme illustrates, some people think it is as simple as putting their entire family in matching outfits.

Unfortunately, it is not that easy; actual fashion design requires a lot more skill and consideration. Such a basic concept as outfit coordination would more likely be “out” rather than “in.”

7 Brow Heavy

Despite some of the excellent clothing and makeup designs that come out of the fashion world, there are some trends that just don’t hit the mark. Season 10 of Project Runway captured this with its constant use of thick, black drawn-on eyebrows for its runway models. 

This meme is brutally honest with its description of how unflattering this particular look is. The fact that many of these eyebrows actually curve inward as an armpit does makes it all the more hilarious.

6 Professor Gunn

This is the guiding hand of Tim Gunn with a more academic twist. This specific meme depicts the show’s mentor as a university professor commenting on student dissertations. The quotes used can practically be heard in Gunn’s iconic tone of voice as he evaluates theses and citations.

Ironically, Gunn has actually had some experience teaching; he was once part of the faculty at Parsons School of Design in New York City, where the show was filmed during its first few seasons.

5 Work With Less 

There is one phrase that is known to all Project Runway fans: “make it work.” Tim Gunn’s trademark statement is one that can be applied to many different walks of life, not just fashion. What this meme illustrates is the frustrating challenge that many organizations have to face when they have a very limited budget.

Like the Project Runway designers, they need to find a way to “make it work” and be successful at their jobs. It is this relatability to what the contestants continuously face that makes this particular meme so funny.

4 Tiger Heidi

With the Tiger King craze of last year still fresh in everyone’s mind, this meme tickles a particular funny bone. In a twist on the signature saying of renowned judge Heidi Klum, it states that one of the contestants will stay, while the other one will become jungle cat food. 

Whether or not Klum actually owns a tiger is unknown; either way, one could imagine that if this really were the consequence of losing the competition, the drama would be infinitely higher.

3 Grumpy Bear

It is fair to say that Project Runway appeals to more of a female demographic than a male one. Many arguments among couples have occurred over what to watch on TV, and there are many boyfriends who find themselves losing that argument. This meme perfectly depicts the unhappy attitude that these men have about being forced to watch this series along with another female-focused show, America’s Next Top Model. Both the honesty in the message and the grumpy face of the bear makes this particular meme hysterical.

2 Stay the Same

One running theme amongst many of the designers on the show is that they tend to repeat certain styles in all of their designs, despite the judges constantly urging them to step out of the box. It is understandable why they do this; by sticking with what they do best, they may be safer to continue with the competition than if they take a risk that doesn’t work out.

This meme is funny because it illustrates how this way of thinking extends to other industries.

1 Pretentious Blood Orange

If there is ever a meme of Project Runway that will go down in history, it is this one. Long-time viewers will remember Chris Palu as one of the sassiest contestants to ever walk into the workroom.

The Season 10 contender spat out this gem to comment on fellow designer Melissa Fleis’s fancy description about the color of her fabric. Once this aired, it took the Internet by storm. This meme captures everything fans love about Project Runway: fashion critiques and a whole lot of drama.

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