One of the best things about sitting through long graduation ceremonies is spotting the cool graduation cap designs. While plenty opt-out of decorating (or use one of the many overdone phrases), many are inspired to be creative and unique when decorating.

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Check out some of the coolest, funniest, and most unique designs of 2018. Movie, television, and video game references were hot, but these grads made the designs their own.

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Some took a humorous approach, with plenty of puns.

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Others celebrated their cultural backgrounds.

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Many were directly inspired by their majors.

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This one graduate was influenced by the Met Gala.

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And some paid tribute to their celebrity icons.

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Whatever the inspiration, these graduates definitely showed off their passions. Congratulations to all these creative grads!

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