Justin Timberlake was recently arrested for driving while intoxicated, and the incident has now been turned into a meme. The singer was stopped by a cop in the Hamptons on June 18, who apparently did not recognize Timberlake at first. According to Page Six, this led to a humorous exchange between the two.
An insider revealed that the cop initially did not know who Timberlake was. The source shared, “Justin said under his breath, ‘This is going to ruin the tour.’ The cop replied, ‘What tour?’ Justin said, ‘The world tour.’” These quotes from the source quickly went viral online, with users creating memes using scenes from shows like Marriage Story, Succession, and Seinfeld, adding Timberlake’s conversation with the cop.
The hilarious exchange has garnered a lot of attention on social media platforms, with many finding humor in Timberlake’s interaction with the cop. Despite the DWI arrest, Timberlake seems to be pressing forward with his tour plans, according to reports. The whole incident has now taken on a life of its own, providing plenty of entertainment for fans of Timberlake and those who enjoy a good meme.