Haha's Self-Deprecating Humor with the 'Young Forty' Meme on 'Running Man'
Haha brought laughter to viewers on SBS's 'Running Man' by directly addressing the trending 'Young Forty' meme and showcasing self-deprecating humor. Haha became a hot topic when he even pulled out his orange iPhone at Yoo Jae-suk's words, perfectly proving himself as a 'Young Forty'.
Jonathan's Guest Appearance, '80m Ranking Race' Mission Preview
Jonathan appeared as a guest on the episode of SBS's 'Running Man' aired on the 26th. On this day, the production team revealed that they would be conducting an '80m Ranking Race' as the first mission for 'Running Man'.
The production team had a request for the members:
"(For the race) We asked you to wear cheap pants today on purpose."
It seems the intention was for them to wear clothes that would allow them to move comfortably for the running mission. However, Haha's reaction was different.
Haha Expresses Frustration: "These Pants Are Expensive!"
Haha immediately reacted to the production team's words.
"These pants are expensive pants!"
Haha expressed his frustration, saying that the pants he was wearing were the latest trendy running pants. The production team told them to wear cheap pants, but Haha bought and wore expensive running pants.
The humor started from this scene. The fact that Haha, in his mid-40s, bought the latest trendy running pants was the perfect foreshadowing of the 'Young Forty' meme that was about to explode.
Yoo Jae-suk Mentions 'Young Forty' Meme: "Haha's Time Has Finally Come"
Then Yoo Jae-suk delivered the decisive blow.
"Haha's time has finally come. For that Young Forty..."
'Young Forty' is an abbreviation for 'Forever Forty,' a meme that has recently become popular on the internet. It humorously depicts 40-year-olds acting like they are in their 20s or 30s or diligently following young trends.
In particular, owning expensive sportswear, an orange iPhone, and liking street brands like Supreme or Stussy have become typical characteristics of the 'Young Forty' meme.
It seemed that Haha decided to face the meme head-on with Yoo Jae-suk's words.
Haha Proves Himself as the Perfect 'Young Forty' by Pulling Out His Orange iPhone
Haha didn't panic at Yoo Jae-suk's mention; rather, he actively utilized the meme. He took a pose while showing off the orange iPhone, an essential element of the 'Young Forty' meme.
An orange iPhone is an indispensable symbolic item in the Young Forty meme. The fact that Haha was actually using an orange iPhone made it even funnier.
The members, the production team, and the viewers burst into laughter at Haha's self-certification.
"Young Forty, Arise!" Haha's Roar
Haha didn't stop there. He confidently roared, representing all the Young Forties across the country.
"Young Forty, arise! Do whatever you want! Supreme has been around since our time. Stussy? We wore it well back then!"
Haha's statement was a masterpiece that directly confronted the meme and expressed pride in his generation. He confidently shouted that street brands like Supreme and Stussy were actually popular since their generation, so it's not strange for Young Forties to like these brands.
"Do whatever you want" was a message to not worry about being teased as a Young Forty and to confidently enjoy what you want.
Haha's Sense of Entertainment Elevated to Self-Deprecating Humor
Haha's reaction showed his outstanding sense of entertainment. Instead of panicking or denying the situation where he could become the subject of a meme, he accepted it head-on and elevated it to even greater laughter.
Self-deprecating humor is one of the important weapons of an entertainer. Haha perfectly understood the 'Young Forty' meme and showed the sense to utilize it as his character.
In reality, Haha was born in 1979 and is 46 years old this year. Trying to maintain a young sense is natural as a broadcaster, but how you react when it becomes a meme is important. Haha turned it into laughter.
The Popularity of the Young Forty Meme
The 'Young Forty' meme has recently gained great popularity in online communities and social media. It humorously depicts 40-year-olds following the trends of younger generations.
Main features include:
Using an orange iPhone
Preferring street brands such as Supreme, Stussy, and North Face
Wearing expensive running shoes and sportswear
Using trendy slang from young people
Actively engaging in social media
As these characteristics were organized into a meme, people who especially like these items among those in their 40s are humorously called 'Young Forty'.
Humor Spanning Generations
Haha's use of the 'Young Forty' meme has become humor that spans generations. The younger generation was able to understand and laugh at the meme, and the 40s were able to empathize with Haha's confident roar and feel a sense of exhilaration.
"Supreme has been around since our time. Stussy? We wore it well back then!" is not actually wrong. Street fashion has been popular since the 1990s, and these brands were already popular when the current 40s were in their 20s.
In the end, the 'Young Forty' meme is not about demeaning 40-year-olds, but about humorously expressing the appearance of enjoying what they like regardless of age. Haha accurately understood this and elevated it to humor.
'Running Man's Unchanging Sense of Entertainment
'Running Man' is a program with an excellent ability to quickly catch the latest trends and memes and incorporate them into entertainment. This scene created by Yoo Jae-suk's appropriate comments and Haha's immediate reactions showed why 'Running Man' has been a beloved entertainment show for a long time.
I look forward to the funny moments that the 'Running Man' members will create in the future. In particular, Haha's 'Young Forty' concept will continue to be a point of laughter!
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