50+ Hysterical Snapchats That Prove Snapchat Is Still A Social Media Platform To Be Reckoned With
3 billion snaps are sent every day among nearly 300 million Snapchat users, and those numbers have only been growing.
With the extreme popularity of TikTok and Instagram Reels, it's almost hard to imagine that Snapchat is still a social media force to be reckoned with. This is especially true when considering some of the staggering statistics from the last year.
By the end of 2020, and being less than a decade old, Snapchat boasted 238 million active users, with a staggering 3 billion snaps being sent every single day. However, as the end of 2021 approaches, their statistics indicate that the platform is not haunted by its competition. In fact, they've grown in users over the last year and now have 293 million active users.
Those numbers are impressive, even if they pale in comparison to TikTok (whose developers say they have 1 billion active users daily and reported "nearly 700 million monthly active global users last summer.") Still, close to 300 million active users is nothing to tsk-tsk at, and Snapchat has proven it's still a contender in the industry, with room for continued growth, indicating it's not going anywhere any time soon.
Snapchat may not have as many active users as TikTok or have users creating nearly as many daily snaps as Instagram users are creating stories (around 500 million per day), but Snapchat has been very savvy with how they are approaching the future. If the facts don't convince you, perhaps the tremendously funny snaps we're cackling over today will.
1. Gosh, wouldn't that be nice?
Snapchat2. Who needs Harry Potter anymore? Be your own magic.
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4. OH HELL NO
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5. It's called fashion, "sweaty," look it up.
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In 2020, Snapchat did something really different by targeting the public interest in U.S. politics. Snapchat established a dedicated channel for the 2020 Presidential debates, and both Trump and Biden's campaign teams set up accounts and engaged on the platform.
Bloomberg Media stated that this move "turned the platform into a high-tech battleground between former U.S. President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden." Statistically speaking, most Snapchat users are of voting age.
Not only that, but Snapchat helped 400,000 people, mostly under the age of 24, register to vote in 2018, and their 2020 election coverage reeled in 30 million viewers alone. The future of U.S. politics might have quite the relationship with Snapchat.
6. Ouch, can you imagine?
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7. Now this is what I call goals.
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8. We've all been there at least once.
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9. Families are complicated.
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10. Exceptionally Impressive.
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11. Just in case you needed to know how to be more of a delinquent in public, Snapchat users have you covered.
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12. This is cheeky as heck
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In addition to taking a large role in U.S. politics, Snapchat has ventured into the deep end of general news and political programming. Snapchat has actively been investing in more political programming for its nearly 300 million users.
13. I detest absolutely everything about this
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14. This is exactly what it's like when you're a chestfeeding parent.
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15. I am once again asking for your Bernie Sanders meme support.
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16. Sometimes self-deprecating humor is the only way to get through the airport
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17. Parenting Immortalized
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18. Enthralling content
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Snapchat was founded in 2011 by Stanford University students Evan Spiegel, Reggie Brown, and Bobby Murphy. Before Snapchat became what it is today, two of the students created a precursor app called Picaboo. In early interviews, the founders stated that they created the app because people don't want everything to be remembered.
19. We need more of this in our daily lives
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20. Not going to lie, both of these buns are phenomenal
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21. Pro Tip: Don't take pictures of strangers??
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22. Once you see it, you cannot un-see it.
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23. Jazz Hands for Jeebuz
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24. That's quite the dated joke
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Millennials and Gen Zers were the target demographic for Snapchat users, and they remain the dominant demographic that uses the app. 37% of Snapchat users are aged 18-24, and 25% are aged 25-34. Unsurprisingly, less than 1% of Snapchat users are over 55.
Additionally, 95% of Snapchat users say the app makes them happy, and that report came back more than any other app included in the survey. Snapchat users also report feeling "playful and silly while using it—likely because it's a place where you can be yourself, stay close with good friends, and share your day-to-day."
25. I find this relatable to the point of being rude
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26. How could you not love this duck?
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27. Well that's morbid
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28. You've heard, "What would you do for a Klondike bar?" Now, "Who would you kill for the last slice of cake?"
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29. Ugh
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30. Bless his heart
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In 2016, a user turned to Quora to ask, "Why do people like Snapchat?" According to Dr. John Gottman, a renowned marriage researcher, "Snapchat's ephemeral nature allows users to engage in private conversations without the pressure of permanence, fostering a sense of intimacy." He further explains, "The immediacy of Snapchat, where messages disappear after viewing, creates a unique dynamic that encourages spontaneous communication." This aligns with the platform's design, where shared images (My Story) are only available for 24 hours after posting, ensuring that users experience only the current moment without a public history.
31. Thanks for the support, mom.
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32. That's a tough debate
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33. Her palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy
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34. Nice
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35. Domesticated ASF
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36. My kinda night
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Some of the positive things people are still saying about Snapchat include:
"I love Snapchat for everything it is and has continued to become. Back in the day, I was hesitant about creating a Snapchat account because it was a very new app, and I felt uncomfortable with the thought of taking photos of myself and sending them to random people. However, I caved, and it was a fantastic decision," says Dr. John Gottman, renowned marriage researcher and author.37. If you can't laugh about your own poop, what can you laugh about?
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38. Been there, done that.
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39. A tragedy.
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40. Once again, NICE.
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41. Probably should
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42. Evidence you can never trust a shady man
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Additional current feedback from Snapchat users includes:
"Snapchat has transformed the way we capture moments. As motivational speaker Rachel Hollis states, 'It's not about the perfect picture; it's about the memories we create.' The platform allows users to take stunning photos that can easily be shared, making it a fantastic alternative for those without high-end cameras."43. I can't see the officer's face but I can feel his condescending energy.
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44. A legend
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45. Somewhere a pumpkin spice latte is left to go cold
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46. It's called creative problem solving, look it up.
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47. This is a disaster zone
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48. At least she won't remember
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One of the most common complaints from Snapchat users is the inability to have a profile picture. Many people enjoy the Bitmoji component but dislike that they cannot choose a profile picture, with some even articulating that it can be confusing when several of their friends have similar Bitmoji icons.
49. Bone Apple Teet
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50. Protect your goods
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51. Dang, that's cold.
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52. Miley would be proud
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53. Get. Out. GET. OUT.
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54. Well played
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Another common complaint with Snapchat is that they don't consider it "user-friendly," as a user who is not familiar with the entire interface of the app may struggle to get the hang of it. Many of its most active users have been using it for a long time, as it has made changes on an annual basis to become what it is today.
55. The best ones don't seem to last long enough
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56. A lifetime of regret
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57. An epic burn
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58. Facts
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59. Wow, this is awful
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60. Has anyone else ever related so intensely to a stuffed animal?
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61. He is a treasure
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62. I'm shocked, absolutely shocked
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63. We need more people like this in the world.
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The evidence has fully stacked up, and the results are in: Snapchat is indeed a social media force to reckon with. There are no signs from the business or statistical side of things that Snapchat will be slowing down any time soon.
On the contrary, evidence suggests that even if TikTok has three times the users that Snapchat does, Snapchat is maintaining full speed ahead. That's great news if you love collections of hilarious snaps like these, don't you think?
