Shannon Sharpe meme options are a favorite among more than just sports fans! The professional football tight end-turned-sports analyst has provided the internet with a treasure trove of hilarious and relatable moments with his on-screen antics over the years. It only makes sense that he would become a meme icon in the process.
From his exuberant Mountain Dew celebration to his makeup mishaps, let’s take a look at the Shannon Sharpe meme hall of fame.
Shannon Sharpe drinking Mountain Dew meme
One of the most popular Shannon Sharpe memes originated from his show Skip and Shannon: Undisputed. Sharpe’s enthusiasm while drinking a bottle of Mountain Dew and subsequent, “Oh boy! Yeah!” became a viral sensation.
Initially, the moment was used in reaction videos and GIFs on Twitter. It eventually became a TikTok meme in early 2023 as creators used Sharpe’s ecstasy to express their own excitement.
Shannon Sharpe going crazy after sipping Mountain Dew: "ohhh boy! Yeahh!" pic.twitter.com/zuc6egtzWp
— find a reaction (@findareaction) June 14, 2021
Shannon Sharpe makeup memes
Sharpe’s overdone makeup during an episode of First Take immediately caught the eye of fans. Viewers created memes comparing Sharpe to Little Richard, who was known for his heavy use of makeup. Commenters even joked about Sharpe using mortuary makeup techniques.
Shannon Sharpe fit check meme
Sharpe posted a series of photos of himself wearing suits back in 2017. For example:
Fast forward to the TikTok era, where users began creating slideshows mimicking Sharpe’s poses and outfits, set to the tune of CJ SO COOL’s “Tired.”
At one point, TikToker @sasoomiii posted pictures of himself in similar poses to Sharpe with the caption, “math teachers after creating the most ridiculous and outrageous word problems.” The post gained over 654,000 views in two weeks as the trend evolved further.
@sasoomiii calculate the distance between ur mouth and my 🐔 #school #math #fyp ♬ Tired – CJ SO COOL
“That Ain’t No Problem” Shannon Sharpe meme
Another memorable Sharpe meme originated from his catchphrase “That ain’t no problem,” which he used to say on Skip and Shannon: Undisputed. This phrase quickly became a go-to reaction video for situations wherein individuals want to appear unfazed or willing to undertake a task without hesitation. Its versatility and Sharpe’s charismatic delivery have made it a staple in the meme community.
Shannon Sharpe “Unc” nickname origin and meme
One of the most widely utilized Shannon Sharpe memes involves a screenshot of him pouring alcohol into a red solo cup while wearing a stocking cap and holding a cigar in his mouth.
Sharpe himself has frequently reposted memes featuring this image. It’s often placed side-by-side with an image of him smiling and wearing a suit, and used to compare the put together version of something or someone with its more chaotic counterpart.
Sharpe spoke on the New Heights podcast in 2023 about how this moment came to be, and how it resulted in him being given the nickname “Unc” by the internet.
Shannon Sharpe’s Total Wine shopping video
In March 2024, Sharpe posted a video of himself getting out of a vehicle at Total Wine to TikTok. People were lined up outside of the store, seemingly in connection with the release of Shay by Le Portier, a cognac created in collaboration with Sharpe.
The video immediately spawned parodies across TikTok, joking about his demeanor and his outfit. Many of the parodies similarly took place directly in front of a Total Wine store, calling attention to the framing.
@shannon84sharpe If they show up how can I NOT!? Shay by Leportier going on more shelves Upstate! 🗽🥃
♬ original sound – Shannon Sharpe
@bigrecklezz Yall playin wid my boa shannon sharpe😂😂😂 #fyp ##foryou ♬ Mr Pot Scraper – BossMan DLow
Shannon Sharpe meme legacy
Sharpe has been inspiring memes for years now, and there’s no indication that will change anytime soon.
Importantly, he’s been a good sport about the whole thing. In addition to regularly sharing memes people have made of him to his own social media accounts, he’s also acknowledged the boost they can provide to his bottom line in the real world.
“I need more of y’all to go put on that green outfit,” he said in response to his Total Wine video going viral and becoming a meme for the nth time. “Because Total Wine just ordered 2000 more cases [of Le Portier Shay].”
Editor’s note: This article is regularly updated for relevance.
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