Met Gala 2025 Mocked: 28 Savage Jokes That Nail the Night
Because nothing says “artistic expression” quite like billionaires cramming themselves into wearable IKEA rejects, the 2025 Met Gala provided a feast of fashion fails—perfectly primed for some merciless roasting. This year’s theme, “Timeless Innovation,” seemed less about groundbreaking design and more about who could turn the red carpet into a walking punchline. BuzzFeed’s latest roundup delivers 28 gut-busting zingers that call out every over-wrought headdress and every celebrity who missed the memo that “avant-garde” doesn’t mean “please help me.”
The critique starts strong by lampooning those starlets who treated the gala like a live-action sci-fi convention. One joke compared a notoriously experimental pop star’s holographic cape to a malfunctioning arcade game, a cruelty confirmed by vantage shots and backstage snapshots in People Magazine. Another jab targeted a fashion influencer whose neon PVC dress looked like an abandoned traffic barrier—a quip backed by viral fan photos on Instagram and commentary in Vogue’s digital edition.
Let’s not forget the accessory absurdities. Editors piled on the comedian who arrived with a literal iPhone clutch, leading one snarky line to suggest Apple would’ve sued for trademark infringement if this charade wasn’t so hilariously low-budget. Coverage from Vanity Fair supplied comparison stills that highlight just how ridiculous the gadget-turned-glam bag appears under the Met’s chandeliers.
The kitchen sink approach wasn’t reserved for solo stunts. A group ensemble—four B-list influencers draped in mismatched linens—drew a caustic remark about a backstage hotel laundry malfunction, with corroborating tweets from fashion insiders that only deepened the burn. Meanwhile, critics couldn’t resist skewering the “historic tribute” outfits that looked eerily like thrift-store rejects; The Guardian’s fashion correspondent noted the same mishmash of eras in a scathing review.
Jokes about the red carpet itself stole scenes too. One hilarious line likened the carpet to a green-screen backdrop that even amateur YouTubers would avoid, riffing on paparazzi footage preserved in CBS archives. There’s no mercy for the gala’s keynote speaker either—when a tech CEO tried to draw parallels between design and innovation, BuzzFeed’s roundup quipped that the only thing more disconnected was their Wi-Fi signal in the Rotunda.
Despite the ruthless tone, these 28 quips highlight just how over-the-top and, frankly, exhausting the Met Gala spectacle has become. By the time the last selfie stick was confiscated, it was clear that the best artistry on display was the talent for trolling. And that’s your daily dose of reality. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and BuzzFeed, People Magazine, Vogue, Vanity Fair, The Guardian
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