At a Glance
- The clip of Jon Hamm dancing with eyes closed has become a TikTok meme.
- It originated from Episode 8 of Apple TV+’s Your Friends And Neighbors.
- Users use it to depict moments from ramen bites to divorce celebrations.
- Why it matters: The trend shows how a single scene can spark a viral meme that spans many contexts.
The viral clip of Jon Hamm dancing with his eyes closed has taken over TikTok, inspiring users to pair it with everything from savoring ramen to celebrating divorces. The clip comes from Episode 8 of the Apple TV+ dark comedy Your Friends And Neighbors, where Hamm’s character Andrew Cooper takes a solo dance break in a club.
The Meme That Spreads
The clip is often inserted into videos where someone experiences a moment of joy or relief. One TikToker shows a bite of ramen, then flips to Hamm dancing. Another shares how being an introvert feels, cutting to Hamm after a moment of relief. The clip’s versatility has made it a staple for celebrations like putting kids to bed or finalizing a divorce.
- Ramen enjoyment
- Introvert relief
- Kids to bed
- Divorce celebration
Behind the Dance
The scene appears in Episode 8 of Your Friends And Neighbors. Hamm plays hedge-fund manager Andrew Cooper, who resorts to burglary after losing his job. In an April interview on News Of Los Angeles, Hamm said the role reminded him of stealing books from Waldenbooks as a child. He joked:
Jon Hamm joked:
> “That was the best way to get books. I didn’t have any money.”
The Song That Joined
The trend is paired with the 2010 track “Turn The Lights Off” by DJ Kato and Jon Nørgaard. DJ Kato created a video using the Hamm edit, captioning the clip as surreal. He wrote:
DJ Kato said:
> “Sorry, but I just had to😜,” he captioned the clip. > “This whole thing is so surreal! Thank you so much for listening and creating with the song❤️.”
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Key Takeaways
- The clip from Episode 8 of Your Friends And Neighbors sparked a TikTok meme.
- Users pair the clip with moments of joy, relief, and celebrations.
- The meme is accompanied by the 2010 track “Turn The Lights Off” by DJ Kato and Jon Nørgaard.
The meme shows how a single scene can spread across platforms, turning a moment in a TV show into a cultural touchstone.
