'Everyone Grieves Differently' & 'Normal Widows': Erika Kirk Memes Explained After Going Viral
Erika Kirk has become a meme on the Internet in recent weeks.
The 37-year-old widow of Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September, has been on an elaborate press tour in the months since her husband passed away, and her elaborate, pyrotechnic-filled appearances have caused some controversy and mocking amid speculation about her authenticity.
Keep reading to find out more…
The Turning Point USA CEO has made headlines with her high glam looks while mourning her husband on stage, including leather pants, sequined dresses, lacey pantsuits and glittery ensembles, as well as the over-the-top sparklers and pyrotechnics used on stage, which some have compared to WWE and boxing matches.
More recently, she also welcomed Nicki Minaj to the stage as a special guest at AmericaFest.
In recent weeks, social media users have mocked Erika‘s many public appearances, with mocking sarcastic captions like “everyone grieves differently” and “normal widows: ‘I miss my husband,’” then comparing Erika‘s appearances to major pop star spectacles, athletic events and other massive spectacles.
See some of the many viral posts about Erika Kirk‘s appearances…
‘everyone grieves differently’
Erika Kirk:pic.twitter.com/zxhccmWr8N
— Antoni z Kijowa (@koneser_misia) December 26, 2025
“everyone grieves differently”
Erika Kirk: pic.twitter.com/w2ikjMKxDD
— reid (@thereidfeed) December 27, 2025
Normal widows: “I miss my husband”
Erika Kirk: pic.twitter.com/Rd72bUSswe
— Seddera Side (@sedderaside) December 28, 2025
“Everyone grieves differently”
Erika Kirk: pic.twitter.com/eAw56Gitnl— Laura ???????????????????????????? (@LauraSianDixon) December 27, 2025
Normal widows: “I miss my husband”
Erika Kirk: pic.twitter.com/3oSMIzeW0B
— Eren (@erenfromtargets) December 28, 2025
‘everyone grieves differently’
Erika Kirk: pic.twitter.com/vyGK6mRTXt
— vanya ✙ (@eurovanya) December 26, 2025
Ladies and gentlemen please welcome our Widow Milking weight champion Erika Bautista kirk. https://t.co/9549US2pMl pic.twitter.com/Y2yI5KcjtU
— Desi king (@DesiKing_) December 19, 2025
Erika Kirk taking the stage once again with pyro… you’re watching a WWE script…. pic.twitter.com/hXO9r8Q0dk
— Truth Seeker (@_TruthZone_) December 19, 2025
“everyone grieves differently”
Erika Kirk… pic.twitter.com/LADJ7tz2at
— Shannon (@gardengirl125) December 28, 2025
“Everyone grieves differently”
Erika Kirk: pic.twitter.com/jrit46gDVJ— Agoni〖FNAF MOVIE 2 SPOILERS〗 (@agony_addict) December 28, 2025
“Everyone grieves differently”
Erika Kirk:
— Kristi Yamaguccimane (@TheWapplehouse) December 28, 2025
“everyone grieves differently”
erika kirk: pic.twitter.com/m1Zqvw67XR— julia ꩜ (@jimisluvr) December 28, 2025
"Everyone grieves differently"
Erika Kirk: pic.twitter.com/jHnR85LGJe
— Colin the Dachshund (@DachshundColin) December 26, 2025
Everyone grieves differently
Erika Kirk: pic.twitter.com/QfI03QsyY4
— Leah Dionne (@leahdionne__) December 28, 2025