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Football Stars Join Viral Meme Frenzy
3 Jul
Summary
- Football stars Erling Haaland and Vinicius Jr. embraced a viral meme.
- Fans edited their faces onto a famous scene from 'White Chicks'.
- The players' playful social media exchange delighted fans worldwide.
The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 is set to feature an exciting match between Brazil and Norway. However, before their Sunday clash in New York, star players Erling Haaland and Vinicius Jr. have captured attention for a viral meme. Fans have been creating humorous videos by editing the footballers' faces onto a memorable scene from the comedy film 'White Chicks'.
This specific scene involves a car ride where characters impersonating nightclub hostesses sing 'A Thousand Miles'. The meme gained significant traction after Haaland and Vinicius Jr. themselves joined the online fun. Haaland commented on an Instagram post, suggesting they should recreate the scene together, to which Vinicius Jr. responded with laughter, signaling their enjoyment of the trend.
The viral sensation even drew a reaction from Hollywood actor Terry Crews, who starred in the original film. This interaction further amplified the meme's popularity among football supporters, with many deeming the online content as entertaining as the upcoming match. The timing of this meme's rise is particularly noteworthy, coinciding with Brazil and Norway's preparation for their significant knockout stage encounter.
