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Why is Jon Hamm sensually dancing all over social media right now? The “Turn the Lights Off” meme, explained

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The "Turn the Lights Off" trend is TikTok's latest viral craze, and Jon Hamm is the star.

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This wholesome new trend is set to DJ Kato and Jon Nørgaard’s 2010 hit, "Turn the Lights Off." People are stitching a video of themselves with Hamm dancing in a nightclub with his eyes closed. They're using the clip to showcase things that make them happy or nostalgic.

The video of Hamm is from Apple TV’s Your Friends & Neighbors. In the show, Hamm plays Andrew "Coop" Cooper, a recently divorced and unemployed former New York hedge fund manager who starts stealing from his neighbors.

TikTok is filled with different versions of the trend, and they're all hilarious.

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"Turn the Lights Off" takes over TikTok

In the TikTok videos, people are matching Hamm's energy and closing their eyes at the perfect moments. It's safe to say most of these scenarios are pretty darn relatable, which is probably why so many people are jumping on the trend.

Animal lovers will understand...

when you're petting an animal and someone says they don't usually warm up to strangers
@noah.grant16/TikTok
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...and so will animals!

The only thing better than a fun plan is a cancelled plan.

when you have plans and they send the 'lets reschedule' text first
@ashlelnok/TikTok
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There's nothing like introducing a favorite to a friend.

hey we should watch lord of the rings ive never seen it
@kylephilippi/TikTok

It also works when you're sleepy...

video games playing late
@roy_boy550/TikTok
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...and when you have to go to the bathroom.

when your friends leave
@blakethcaketh/TikTok

When the mutual hate hits.

when you find out you hate the same person
@butterspapa/TikTok
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And when you finally get to be right.

when she admits youre right for once
@thomash896/TikTok

It certainly applies to food...

the moment ranch hits my taste buds
@cowphobia86/TikTok
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...and getting some extra sleep.

waking up for the day but you have 4 hours
@alexandratuohey/TikTok

You can check out some more videos here.

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