From Apple Tv+ to Global Phenomenon: the Rise of the Jon Hamm Dancing Meme
By James H. Sterling
Q1: What show does the Jon Hamm dancing clip originally come from?
A1: The scene comes from an episode of an Apple TV+ series featuring Jon Hamm, where his character participates in an upbeat, celebratory sequence that creators later isolated for short-form video edits.
Q2: What is the song playing during the Jon Hamm dancing meme?
A2: The viral audio is a sped-up version of "Turn the Lights Off" by Danish DJ and producer Kato, originally released in 2010.
Q3: How did Jon Hamm react when asked about the viral trend?
A3: In interviews with People and major television outlets, Hamm expressed amusement at the trend's scale, revealing that the dance was largely improvised on set and that he was surprised by its online longevity.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
