The internet famous ‘Four Lads in Jeans’ meme has received a 2024 with the original guys reuniting to recreate it for a new video. Back in 2019, four friends wearing extremely tight trousers were heading on a night out at a bar in Birmingham and took a group picture to remember the moment – little did they know that they had just taken what would become the Four Lads in Jeans meme. The image quickly spread on social media because of how perfectly it encapsulated a specific type of British male at the time, and a statue was even made in its honour.
Now, the four friends have reunited and hilariously recreated the image in their current, baggier clothing. In a video posted by the TikTok account of the Bullring & Grand Central shopping centre in Birmingham, the guys posed in the same order they had been standing in the picture from five years ago. In the comments, people were shocked by how much the guy’s fashion choices had changed, with many calling it a “glow up”.
While the photo has delighted many internet users over the years, the four men in the picture have previously opened up about the negative side of becoming a viral meme, including the online abuse they have suffered.
It's heartwarming to see the original 'Four Lads in Jeans' come together to recreate the iconic meme that captured a moment in time. The evolution of their fashion choices from tight trousers to baggier clothing has sparked positive reactions from fans, with many praising their growth and transformation. Despite the fame and recognition the meme brought, the men have also faced challenges, highlighting the darker side of internet virality. Nevertheless, their reunion and recreation of the meme serve as a reminder of the enduring impact of internet culture on our lives.
