Decode 'The Party Ended an Hour Ago and He's Still Here' meme going viral

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There are many crazy memes on the internet, but none funnier than the 'The Party Ended an Hour Ago and He's Still Here' meme. The video is so amusing that its long name is barely an issue for anyone. As the name suggests, the video showcases a man (who looks eerily similar to Benny Blanco) dancing to Lil Uzi Vert and a caption that says, "The Party Ended an Hour Ago and He's Still Here." The more you watch the video, the funnier it gets.

The video was first uploaded on TikTok but gained more popularity on X, with many reactions being made. The popularity of the 'The Party Ended an Hour Ago and He's Still Here' meme also made it subject to many edits and imitations.


What is the 'The Party Ended an Hour Ago and He's Still Here' meme?

The video was first uploaded on TikTok by a user named Bert Network on June 22, 2023. In the video, he was seen dancing to the song 'Just Wanna Rock' by Lil Uzi Vert. The video's premise is that the party ended an hour ago, but Bert is still dancing and has no plans of leaving anytime soon.

There was no caption on the original video. A few days later, on July 15, another TikTok user posted a duet and included the famous line 'The Party Ended an Hour Ago and He's Still Here.' The video gained more traction this year in late September and early October. With over 14.9 million views, this duet made it into the famous meme it is today.

There have been many renditions of the 'The Party Ended an Hour Ago and He's Still Here' meme over time. More than 1200 videos used the original video's sound, but most include many other popular songs.

The 'The Party Ended an Hour Ago, and He's Still Here' meme has become a staple for anyone overstaying the duration at a party. The best part is the meme is not restricted to just one species, it has been used for people, animals and even famous characters. Another fact is that it has evolved; the duration in many memes changes from an hour to day, week, month, and even years in some videos.

Over time, the video has had many funny reactions, with many even comparing him to Benny Blanco. A few days ago, on December 12, one of Selena Gomez's fan accounts, @selovelenaa, uploaded the video on X with the caption, "Benny Blanco distracting Selena Gomez from signing a prenup."

This guy took 'dance like no one's watching to another level.' Jokes apart, besides giving us many laughs and thousands of remakes, this video reminded us of something important. Always do what makes you happy without caring about what others think. If nothing else, it will help you become a viral sensation online.

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Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala
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