Sons Of Anarchy: 10 Memes That Perfectly Sum Up The Show

Events in Sons Of Anarchy wrapped up years ago and most of the cast members are fairing well elsewhere. Charlie Hunnam is currently the lead in the new Apple TV+ series, Shantaram, while the likes of Ron Pearlman and Katey Sagal have all been part of numerous projects in both the movie and TV arenas. As for series creator, Kurt Sutter, he is currently in the process of producing a new western drama titled The Abandons.

Even though everyone has moved on, the events of Sons Of Anarchy remain fresh in the minds of fans, a testament to how enjoyable the FX series is. Consequently, many memes are circulating around the internet, and among them, a couple sums up the show much better.

Jax’s Sense Of Style

Despite being an active gangster who gets himself in bloody situations a lot of times, Jax’s sneakers always remain clean. No dirt ever sticks to them when he rides on dusty roads either.

A few seasons into the show, a viewer will be quick to note how emphasis is placed on Jax Teller’s fashion whereas everyone else gets ignored. The rest of the key SAMCRO members have the stereotypical biker gang sense of style but for the golden boy, cool t-shirts and white sneakers are a must at all times. And as the Redditor points out, the biggest mystery is how they never get dirty, given his line of work.

Jimmy O’s Changing Accents

One of the most intriguing characters on the show is the IRA street boss, Jimmy O’Phalen. However, there is a key problem in his dialogue, in that his accent keeps changing.

The accent problem in the FX series even stretches past Jimmy O since Charlie Hunnam has always been accused of letting his British accent slip while playing the American biker gang member. Still, there’s no denying that Jimmy O’s accent flaw is the bigger problem since, as an IRA member, he ought to have a very strong Irish accent, but he never does.

A Decade In The Friendzone

Charming’s former Chief of Police and overall one of the most heroic Sons Of Anarchy cops, Wayne Unser, spends the entire series hoping for a romantic relationship with Gemma. Unfortunately for him, that doesn’t happen.

Sons Of Anarchy is littered with cases of unrequited love and Unser’s crush on Gemma is the symbol of them all. Despite having feelings for her since she was a teenager, he never comes close to dating her. Worse still, she makes him do several career-threatening favors for her. In the end, his inability to channel his feelings elsewhere makes him pay dearly as he gets killed by Jax for trying to protect her.

Gemma Is The True Baddie

There are several dangerous characters in the FX series. But even though she always mingles with the protagonists, Gemma is the true villain.

The meme is fitting since most of the show’s biggest conflicts originate from Gemma. She decides to pin a murder on an innocent Lin Triad member that causes one of the biggest gang wars. She is also responsible for the deaths of two of the most good-hearted characters on the show, Tara Knowles and John Teller.

Tig And Venus’ Love Life

At the start of the show, Tig is a notorious lothario. But when he meets the transgender escort, Venus, he changes for the better and the two go on to become one of the best Sons Of Anarchy couples.

Though life appears to be a mess for most characters each season, there’s always one person who appears to be having a good time. True to the meme, Venus and Tig’s relationship is the only genuine one in the show. Never at any given point do they hurt each other. They also have some of the most memorable scenes between lovers across the entire TV landscape.

A Show Full Of Heartbreaking Deaths

There are several heartbreaking Sons Of Anarchy deaths. And the biggest of them all happens when Opie is killed for something he had nothing to do with.

The meme makes it clear that the deaths in the show hurt more than what viewers have seen elsewhere. Jack freezing in the ocean in Titanic is nothing compared to watching Bobby Munson get in the head after getting his fingers chopped off, or Tara getting stabbed with a barbecue fork in the back of the head by her mother-in-law.

Jax’s Priorities

Tara always appears to care more about Jax even more than she does her career. However, Jax’s love is reserved for his mother and his bike.

Inspired by lyrics from Drake’s “God’s Plan,” the meme pokes fun at Jax and Tara’s relationship. Tara’s life decisions throughout the 6 seasons she appears in are all inspired by her love of Jax. She returns to Charming to seek Jax’s help but doesn’t leave the chaotic town when the problem has been solved. She, therefore, spends the rest of the series trying to change him and make him get out of Charming whereas his only focus is the club

Gemma Isn’t A Fan-Favorite

Gemma is a well-written character. However, she is far from a fan favorite and as such, many would pass on the opportunity to interact with her.

Gemma’s actions are far too shocking and bizarre to win her any admirers. Consequently, she comes off as very intimidating to not only her family and associates but also those watching. As such, fans would rather approach Jax Teller or John Teller than Gemma Teller-Morrow. Nonetheless, her personality is a major reason why the Kurt Sutter project is considered a masterpiece.

A Decline In Quality

The first three seasons of the show are arguably the best. For the rest of the series, events transpire in ways that leave fans dissatisfied.

There are plenty of reasons why many fans see the show this way. Jax goes from someone who looked up to his father and hoped to turn SAMCRO into a legitimate group only for him to start senseless warns and kill everyone he can. The most intriguing villains are also in the first few seasons, with those that come later appearing as generic baddies

Unser’s Poor Decisions

Unser makes some of the most questionable life choices in Sons Of Anarchy. And the biggest one is attempting to warn Gemma that Jax is hunting her down for killing Tara.

Unser is a competent law enforcement officer, but the show constantly makes an effort to portray him as a dummy. With the Tara case, he reaches the peak of his “what did he just do?” moments. That’s because finding out who killed Tara is a major accomplishment that should be followed by an even better decision, but he instead chooses to protect her and dies as a result.

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