The Narrow Shape Of 'Chile' Is Inspiring Memes About The Unexpected Perils Of Living There

Chile Memes refers to a series of memes about the South American country Chile, playing off of its long, narrow shape, running along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. The meme imagines everything in Chile being similarly long and narrow. Memes about Chile became increasingly popular online throughout 2026. They experienced a surge in virality in September 2026 on sites including TikTok and Instagram Reels. The memes about Chile are comparable to Ohio memes in the way that they portray the country in an absurd way.