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Jon Hamm's Club Dance Becomes Meme Sensation
13 Dec
Summary
- Jon Hamm's euphoric dance clip from 'Your Friends & Neighbors' is a viral meme.
- The meme offers a mental escape from stress for many users.
- Hamm plays a disgraced hedge fund manager in the show.
A clip of Jon Hamm dancing ecstatically in a club has become a widespread meme template across social media platforms. The 'Mad Men' star's mesmerizing dance, with eyes closed and seemingly in a euphoric trance, has been embraced by internet creators for its comedic potential. This meme has gained significant traction as a symbol for achieving a mental escape from stressful situations.
The viral meme originates from Hamm's role in the series 'Your Friends & Neighbors,' which premiered on Apple TV+ in April. In the show, Hamm portrays a disgraced hedge fund manager navigating personal and financial difficulties, including a divorce and fatherhood, leading him to contemplate robbing his affluent friends.
Hamm himself has commented on the show's themes, noting its resonance with contemporary societal issues surrounding consumerism and late-stage capitalism. The show concluded its 9-episode run in May, with the meme resurfacing months later to become a go-to template for internet users.
