Meme Storm Erupts Over Justin Timberlake's Spin Cycle; Fans Say ‘Time to Retire'
Justin Timberlake has gone viral, this time not for a hit song, but for a dance move that fans are calling downright awkward. During a recent stop on his Forget Tomorrow European tour, the 43-year-old was filmed dramatically spinning around a floor-mounted mic stand and nearly slipping while flailing his arms mid-routine. The moment, captured and posted by a fan, was dubbed 'comical' even by longtime supporters. While some defended JT saying 'let him have fun,' others were far less kind, calling for the pop star to 'retire already.' As the clip spreads across social media, Timberlake's dance disaster has quickly become meme fuel.
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