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Rest in Peace, Bennifer (2002-2004, 2022-2024). On August 20, after months of speculation that a divorce was imminent, news broke that Jennifer Lopez had filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, just two years after they were married in a ceremony at Affleck’s Georgia home. The memes started immediately. For example, Lopez’s filing listed the separation date as April 26, 2024, which The Challengers was released. This may mean nothing! Or, as TikTok user @mattfleck.memes speculated, “Ben really did walk out of the cinema, take his phone off airplane mode, and text Jen that it’s over.” Maybe he had the urge to play tennis with Matt Damon. Yes, for better or worse, the internet is sure to find a way to remember serious, heartbreaking events with memes. Everyone grieves in different ways, right? Here’s a roundup of how the internet is handling breakups.
