As the flowers bloom and the temperatures rise, so does the anticipation for the annual meme fest known as โItโs Gonna Be May.โ This year, none other than *NSYNCโs own Lance Bass and his darling husband, Michael Turchin, have put a deliciously unique spin on this pop culture staple, turning it into a moment of comedic genius and shared joy within the LGBTQ+ community.
On a bright Tuesday evening, Lance Bass, the ever-charming 44-year-old *NSYNC alum, shared a chuckle-worthy Instagram video that not only celebrated the iconic meme but also showcased the coupleโs playful dynamics. The video, which quickly went viral, featured Turchin at the dinner table faced with a bowl of ramen and what he thought was a romantic note from Bass. The suspense built as he read aloud, โMichael, roses are red, April is gray, but when you wake up tomorrowโฆโ only to be hilariously interrupted by a pan to Bass, who, donning a ramen โwigโ mimicking Justin Timberlakeโs infamous curls, cheekily lip-synced โItโs gonna be May.โ
This twist on Timberlakeโs own playful acknowledgment of the memeโs longevityโwhich he recently referenced in a TikTok videoโadds another layer of humor and connection for the fans. Justin, at 43, continues to embrace the fun, showing that some jokes just get better with age.
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Lance and Michaelโs creative take on this beloved meme not only speaks volumes about their relationship but also highlights their active participation in the digital and cultural dialogues that resonate within the gay community. Itโs a brilliant reflection of how humor can be a loving nod to pop culture history while bringing a couple closer together in public eye.
*NSYNCโs โItโs Gonna Be Meโ has been a recurring springtime anthem since its release in 2000, thanks in no small part to Max Martinโs production choices, which turned a simple lyric into a yearly viral phenomenon. Joey Fatone, another bandmate, recently reminisced about the origin of the meme, noting the strategic pronunciation shift suggested by Martin, which accidentally gave birth to this enduring meme culture staple.
As we relish Lance and Michaelโs adorable contribution to the โItโs Gonna Be Mayโ lore, itโs clear that this meme isnโt just a nod to nostalgiaโitโs a living, evolving piece of pop culture embraced by a community that values humor, history, and a touch of sass. Whether itโs through a bowl of ramen or a dance move, Lance Bass and Michael Turchin remind us that joy can be found in the most unexpected moments.

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