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What Is the 'My name is Jeff' Meme?
Exploring one of the biggest memes from Vine
By Elise Moreau Elise Moreau Freelance Contributor University of Ontario George Brown College Elise Moreau is a writer that has covered social media, texting, messaging, and streaming for Lifewire. Her work has appeared on Techvibes, SlashGear, Lifehack and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 8, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Twitter Facebook Pinterest Twitter Snapchat Instagram YouTube Online Dating If you spent any time watching videos on Vine before the app shut down in early 2017, you may remember the “My name is Jeff” meme. Today, this famous quotation from the movie 22 Jump Street continues to pop up on TikTok and similar platforms. The Origin of the My Name Is Jeff Meme
The line “My name is Jeff” comes from a scene in 22 Jump Street in which actor Channing Tatum tries extremely hard to fake a foreign accent but fails terribly and hilariously. It's a short scene, so it was perfect for inserting into Vine videos (which were a maximum of six seconds). You can watch the “My name is Jeff” scene on YouTube. Viners had a lot of fun dubbing the “My name is Jeff” quote over clips of themselves, music videos, and other movies. Users would typically insert the line into their own videos for random comedic effect. Unfortunately, Vine shut down on January 17th, 2017, so the platform where this meme first took off isn't available anymore. Lifewire Where to Find the ' My Name Is Jeff' Meme
Because the Vine archives shut down, it's no longer possible to see “My name is Jeff” memes in their original form. However, some of the most memorable Vines live on thanks to YouTube. If you search for “My name is Jeff,” you'll come across a variety of videos, including parodies of the scene and “My name is Jeff” Vine meme compilations. The Spread of the ' My Name Is Jeff' Meme
The movie 22 Jump Street was released in the summer of 2014, but the “My name is Jeff” meme only really picked up in popularity during the month of November. The meme first blew up on Vine, but it quickly made its way to other social networks like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr, Reddit, and Instagram. The “My name is Jeff” Facebook page once had over 84,000 likes, and an unaffiliated Twitter account had over 40,000 followers (both the Facebook page and Twitter account are no longer active). Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire What Is a Meme? How to Post Tweets to Facebook Automatically 10 of the Funniest Vine Memes to Go Viral The 10 Best 90s Movies to Watch Right Now Vine Soundboard Apps for Adding Funny Sounds to Your Videos How to Fix It When YouTube Comments Aren't Showing Up How to Get Free Stuff on Amazon Editing Video Clips in Windows Movie Maker 10 Tips on How to Make Something Go Viral Online 5 Best Translation Sites of 2022 What Does 'Bae' Mean? What Is macOS? The 10 Best Cooking Shows on Netflix (July 2022) What is a TikTok Challenge? What Is a Subreddit? How to Watch TikTok Without the App Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies