White Person Hears Mr. Brightside

Text on the meme

POV: You’re white and this song comes on in public

What it means

Ken and other partygoers in white outfits suddenly break into enthusiastic dancing at a neon-lit party when The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside” starts playing. The joke is that white people are stereotypically unable to resist singing or dancing along to this ubiquitous alternative-rock anthem in public; the energetic music makes the escalating group dance feel instantly relatable and funny.

Sound

♪ The Killers — Mr. Brightside

music / музыка

Who

Ken (Barbie) / Кен («Барби»)Ryan Gosling (Райан Гослинг)Simu Liu (Симу Лю)

Objects

Ken / Кен man in white outfit / мужчина в белом наряде dancing people / танцующие люди woman in glittering dress / женщина в блестящем платье neon party / неоновая вечеринка pink lighting / розовое освещение dance floor / танцпол palm trees / пальмы pink columns / розовые колонны modern party venue / современное место для вечеринки white clothing / белая одежда group choreography / групповая хореография