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It’s Gonna Be Meme: Justin Timberlake’s Iconic May Joke Turns 25
April showers bring … meme flowers? «It’s Gonna Be Me» by *NSYNC is the real sign that May has arrived.
Quick, what month is it going to be? It’s gonna be May. And it’s gonna be that time when a certain *NSYNC song becomes the meme you just can’t escape.
It’s Gonna Be Me is a hit song released by boy band *NSYNC back in 2000 — 25 years ago this May. In it, singer Justin Timberlake doesn’t actually sing, «It’s gonna be May,» instead, he sings, «It’s gonna be me,» but his Tennessee accent and the spin he puts on the word make it sound like he’s welcoming in the year’s fifth month.
So on April 30 every year, the day right before it’s gonna be May, the *NSYNC video gets a spike in YouTube views, and the memes start flying. In 2014, even then-President Barack Obama joked about it on Facebook, sharing a photo of himself and Timberlake.
‘Memes last forever’
Members of *NSYNC recently spoke about the meme on NBC’s Today.
«‘It’s Going to Be May’ time is always the gift that keeps on giving,» said bandmember Lance Bass.
Bass credits the younger generations for keeping his song alive.
«It’s the kids out there. They’re doing it,» Bass said on Today. «I mean, memes last forever. Thank goodness. Who knew 25 years from now so remembered out of the way Justin pronounced ‘me’? Thanks, Justin!»
Timberlake himself has joked about it. On the last day of April 2020, he tweeted a photo of his COVID-masked self with the «It’s gonna be May» caption.
«Thanks for this, Internet,» Timberlake wrote in the tweet.
Spring Summer 2020. Thanks for this, Internet. pic.twitter.com/I3mdWPTjiN
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) May 1, 2020
The memeing of the quote dates back to a 2012 Tumblr post, and it seems ready to continue on as long as there are Mays.
Technologies
The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out
The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out
Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.
Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.
“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.
The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.
Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.
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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess
Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess
Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.
The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.
Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.
The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.
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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available
Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available
Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.
The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.
Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.
The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.
Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.
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