Hilarious 'Top Gun' Memes to Get You Ready for the Sequel
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It's been 36 years since the original "Top Gun" movie was released, and it's continued to entertain generations of families ever since. After some serious delays due to the pandemic, the much-anticipated sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick" is finally here, released on May 24, 2022.
Some of the old gang is back — think Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer — alongside some other A-Listers, like Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm and Ed Harris. Whether or not you've seen the new film yet, here are some "Top Gun" memes that celebrate this All-American classic.
Close Enough
![the need for speed](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/the-need-for-speed/X2F5yCN4nBe25tOk96mWBLRxks0=/620x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/86/47/864750a6ee004b4dbe8a9b6d928a5c3d.jpeg)
We hear you Maverick and Goose!
It's a Compliment
![In the danger zone](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/in-the-danger-zone/XLVeM-Ym7sdr7ufb7FYzcwTtF1I=/400x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/4b/3e/4b3e4106958d4dadb2467961d867901a.png)
That 1980s mustache is actually making a come back, we hear.
That's the Secret
![cruise control pun](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/cruise-control-pun/v2LyspckC3UPZ9PhkYE0PYgxQA4=/400x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/15/ed/15edb30f107642e2905ef7323125c6ed.jpeg)
So many puns, we can hardly keep track.
Too Soon
![Top Gun 2](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/top-gun-2/rX4TJO-hCdbRfj4vIJxpn9T65LM=/586x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/a4/ea/a4eae77e245d4be78c11a7fdf1bd3fbc.jpeg)
We'll always miss Goose!
The Face Sweat Only Makes It Cooler
![taking off your mask in the car](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/taking-off-your-mask-in-the-car/gn8f27b1zowiCNrC50uC1N1tI0w=/600x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/bc/8b/bc8b6fd3baff4dbc8199a003c69512e7.jpeg)
If only COVID masks were as cool as Maverick in "Top Gun."
Now, This Is the Speed We Need
![amusement park ride](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/amusement-park-ride/iMk8zkWRKFMr53F5NgUlBeODNPU=/640x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/d1/85/d185ff905d714c10ad62d28763b381de.png)
This is definitely more our style.
That Volleyball Is Going Places
![Wilson the volleyball](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/wilson-the-volleyball/eflQOalgIdmhPm9JxfxUF_k5eSA=/740x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/fe/05/fe054964261e4e7dbabc9153392deac5.jpeg)
Stop it! We had no idea that volleyball was so famous!
It's Like They Suddenly Run Faster
![Dog running away](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/dog-running-away/rcJWvA17oQCl7XtUiNfW4DNXRok=/800x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/f3/60/f3607853c1bc47c3aa199400d8c3530b.jpeg)
We will catch up to them eventually!
The Logic Checks Out
![Val Kilmer main character](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/val-kilmer-main-character/OQLBBDGcuEiDr65lCwGONLWcS1g=/740x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/ea/7a/ea7a15e34f9c4562b6ad0cbec71a0978.jpeg)
We can get behind this pro Iceman theory.
It's Still Impressive
![Being a pilot](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/being-a-pilot/FfegLKbQMfZOFVVFXjiqR6aasN0=/453x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/1d/9c/1d9c9daeec344e2a957162cccb4fa6b7.jpeg)
Hey, you can fly. That's all that matters.
Think About It, Tom
![Top Bun](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/top-bun/0CaVGgaXyqtFEr-fk_I08nruDSw=/740x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/d1/74/d174665d506a438b9efbec5480fbda8e.jpeg)
Looks pretty good!
Duck Duck Goose
![Duck Duck Goose](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/duck-duck-goose/1CvqszPop4HnBrTTRGWtNeEHVgg=/0x0:428x321/428x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/5e/7d/5e7dc18a18bb4acf90de070179948a75.jpeg)
We really can't emphasize enough how much we miss goose.
Consider This...
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Yes, the puns just keep on coming.
Still Not Quite It...
![Maverick and goose](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/maverick-and-goose/3SzwUdXdVYXhcBVyJealyC4agJo=/0x0:614x315/614x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/ed/7e/ed7ed7697ada4dbbb517d85e5d954f44.jpeg)
For those who don't know, "spiralizing" is the art of turning vegetables into noodles.
He Just Can't Help Himself
![Control tower](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/control-tower/ixVrAcHtDpwLFef88e0z3IrrTos=/306x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/b7/54/b75424acdf6647e8ae44faba0d5d292f.jpeg)
The odds are in your favor.
The Ultimate Meme
![Bernie sanders top gun meme](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/bernie-sanders-top-gun-meme/U9DMTW5YER-R4pG2eD-wjZipRzQ=/28x0:750x722/722x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/32/63/3263f0b2cb9344319a245e6e59a5f849.jpeg)
This Bernie Sanders mittens meme was shared on Twitter with the caption, "Top Gun II co-star Bernie Sanders — call sign 'Mittens.'"
An Unfortunate Truth
![common sense](https://thumbor.bigedition.com/common-sense/UVZiHw4-xxVdzB9WrNemDiGOe3k=/500x0/filters:quality(80)/granite-web-prod/6c/27/6c27e66f1a234576a75112cde42a3658.png)
It's funny because it's true.