Every. Damn. Year.
We don't know why we're always so shocked to see it when the end of April comes around. But yet, here we are again, surprised and rolling our eyes to see Justin Timberlake's ramen-hairdo from his 'N SYNC days smiling all creepy with the caption "It's Gonna Be May."
Because you guys: it is gonna be May. As in May 1. Tomorrow. And in "It's Gonna Be Me," JT sings "me" in a weird way that sounds like "may." And we're as nostalgic for those boy bands years as the next '90s kids, but maybe it's time to retire this thing.
You see, the Internet loved this meme so much and what happens when the Internet loves something? It uses it and posts it and shares it and tweets it until everyone hates it.
And that's where we are in 2015 with this "It's Gonna Be May" meme. Look, we loved in 2010. And we gave it a chuckle in 2011 and 2012. By 2013, we were done. And now people are either sharing it to be cruel and heartless or there is just a whole new generation of people who have never seen it and think it's the most hilarious thing in the world.
There are some things on the Internet that will never not be funny to us: videos of cats trying to jump off of something and falling. Montages of shirtless Ryan Reynolds. This vine of a llama dancing to DMX.
But the Justin Timberlake meme? We're done with it, and not just because it's been overused but because we will now have "It's Gonna Be Me" in our head for at least 12 hours. And we're not alone, because Twitter is preparing for the onslaught of Justin's face on their timeline. And we never thought we'd be sick of Justin Timberlake's face. The Internet ruins everything!
ah i see you posted the nsync "it's gonna be may" meme. indeed. it's like he's saying it like the month. i, too, enjoy a fine comedy joke.
? joe (@anamericangod) April 30, 2015It's gonna be a long day of unfollowing anyone who tweets a picture of Justin Timberlake with the caption "It's gonna be May."
? Korey Kuhl (@koreykuhl) April 30, 2015OK BUT TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO USE "ITS GONNA BE MAY" CAUSE TOMORROW IT IS ALREADY MAY SO IT WONT MAKE SENSE TO SAY ITS "GONNA BE"
? Elise (@survivedby) April 30, 2015first person that tweets that picture of justin timberlake saying its gonna be may is blocked. on sight.
? nijol. (@nijolhatesyou) April 30, 2015Mentally preparing myself for every white person ever to post the its gonna be may justin timberlake pic today
? Erin Manley (@_eyonce) April 30, 2015as april 30th rolls around you awake from a sleep, to find yourself surrounded by "its gonna be may"JT pics. you crawl back to bed in dismay
? claudia (@claudiapharr) April 30, 2015consider URSELF blocked if you make a "ITS GONNA BE MAY" tweet
? vagINA GARTEN (@ashleyjizzzdale) April 30, 2015if anyone does that justin timberlake its gonna be may meme im going to just lay down and die
? Aaron-James (@AjF0rd) April 30, 2015HAHAHAHA ITS GONNA BE MAY CAUSE THATS HOW JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE DAYS IT IN THE SONG AND TOMMOROW IS MAY 1ST LMFAOOO OMG U HILARIOUS
? champagnepapsmear (@tictacthoughts) April 30, 2015if i see one more "its gonna be may" tweet i'll punch somone
? adrienne luvs luke,, (@lukeatjaisus) April 30, 2015if i see one more "its gonna be may" tweets im sooooo done -_-
? Deckyy (@Deckydeck89) April 30, 2015Is it that time of the year where we get to see "Its gonna be May" pictures all day
? Nathan Blasio (@NattanBlasio) April 30, 2015Why is everyone making the "its gonna be may" joke it was inly funny the first 7381739 times
? Valentina. (@Interrpol) April 30, 2015Oh dear...
Here comes all this "Its gonna be MAY" memes...
Please... stop.
? mamachar
? mamacharbetch (@charcatbagan09) April 30, 2015Predicting how many times we'll see the Justin Timberlake "Its Gonna Be May" meme tomorrow
? John Isherwood (@johnisherwood) April 30, 2015Tomorrow you'll get on Instagram and see a minimum of 5 memes of Justin Timberlake that read: "its gonna be May." 100% money back guarantee.
? Christian White (@thebigcat184) April 30, 2015Every year, I forget about the "It's Gonna Be May" meme. Every April 30th, I am violently reminded of its existence.
? Sloane (@sloaneykins) April 30, 2015In short:
But to be fair, there are tons of people who are excited about this day so because we're trying to be more optimistic and less a--hole-ish, we're going to let them have this day:
@alexxroxursox the yearly, it's gonna be may tweet ?? pic.twitter.com/jrQMOZb05v
? Catherine (@cmarieeexx) April 30, 2015If "It's Gonna Be May" is the inside joke of our generation, I'm satisfied with it. pic.twitter.com/mzws2vRmO4
? Amber Hurtado (@ambsgotback) April 30, 2015THE ITS GONNA BE MAY JOKE IS MY FAVORITE THING EVER TODAY IS THE BEST IM SO HAPPY
? Bayley (@BayyLeAnn) April 30, 2015I HAVENT SEEN ANY ITS GONNA BE MAY MEMES ALL DAY. I AM THOROUGHLY DISAPPOINTED IN THE INTERNET. HERE YOU GO: pic.twitter.com/ry3yRj24CR
? clara mcwoman (@Clara_McMahon98) April 30, 2015ITS GONNA BE MAY
(THIS JOKE ISN'T OLD) pic.twitter.com/wJIvTKq2m0
? Mallie VanCeylon (@MallieZAllieCat) April 30, 2015ITS GONNA BE MAY https://t.co/xquiNRFPwl
? Mara Gillis (@MaraLuvsPonies) April 30, 2015tbh i do not ever get sick of the "its gonna be May" memes they get me every time
? Elizabeth Roque (@lizzyroque) April 30, 2015Today, its a MUST you say "Its Gonna Be May" (@justintimberlake voice) LOL! Wonder if this will ever get old? Naaa! pic.twitter.com/4Qa1oocXCi
? IG: @OnAirWithVicki (@OnAirWithVicki) April 30, 2015Its gonna be may will never cease to make me laugh
? matty murcox dany (@spankingloki) April 30, 2015I love the justin timberlake its gonna be may meme
? high bitch (@bitchystonerr) April 30, 2015And if Lance Bass says it needs to be shared, then all our previous grievances are now null and void, per the laws of former boy band members on the Internet: