Tomorrow is May 1, which means that iconic meme of *NSYNC’s Justin Timberlake singing “It’s gonna be MAY!” should be recirculating as it does every year.
But not if fans of Britney Spears have anything to do with it.
Timberlake received negative criticism in February after that Framing Britney Spears documentary painted him out to be a total jerk.
The film offered a sympathetic look back at the pop princess’ career, her mental health struggles, how she has been portrayed in the media, and how Timberlake shamelessly used her to advance his own career after they broke up in 2002.
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Shortly after it aired, Timberlake put out a statement apologizing to Spears and saying he was “deeply sorry” for making everybody think she was a no good, dirty, cheating slut and promising to “do better” in the future.
As far as public apologies go, it wasn’t bad. In fact, some might go so far as to say it was heartfelt and sincere. The problem was it came about 19 years too late. And now that it’s gonna be May, Britney fans are making sure Justin remains canceled.
fuck justin timberlake pic.twitter.com/XJilgmdgoO
— Kristin N-O-E-L-I-N-E (@kristinnoeline) April 30, 2021
How can we usurp the j*stin t*mberlake meme and make it about Britney (you know, like how he usurped her whole career)
— Honky Tonk Chopped Liver (@ManderLemon) April 30, 2021
Support this i kinda want it viral sorry even if i didn’t tweet it we need to replace the Justin Timberlake it’s gonna be May meme ?? https://t.co/HOiM3bNPQL
— brody ? (@britmebaby) April 30, 2021
i for one do not think justin timberlake should be showing his face
— hunter harris (@hunteryharris) April 26, 2021
not everyone loves Justin Timberlake pic.twitter.com/nzmaeK0OK3
— J?ey Bag ?f D?nuts ? (@joeybagovdonuts) April 30, 2021
? I love how the internet has unilaterally rejected the Justin Timberlake “May” meme and switched it to a Britney meme, I’ve seen two already, I love it
— Mere Smith (@EvilGalProds) April 30, 2021
As you celebrate Justin Timberlake Day, remember “It’s Gonna Be May” is just one more thing he owes to Britney Spears
pic.twitter.com/FhwNPGHGQZ— Brianne Fleming (@brianne2k) April 30, 2021
If Justin Timberlake was never linked to Britney he wouldn’t have a career after inthesink or whatever they’re called
— oops i- flop era (@blondekneestan) April 30, 2021
I hate Justin Timberlake so I made this to replace the stupid “gonna be may” meme – you’re welcome world pic.twitter.com/2RJjWqIfK6
— cathy *acab forever* humes (@CrappyFumes) April 30, 2021
But the bad news for Timberlake doesn’t stop there. Because according to multiple media outlets, the producers of Framing Britney Spears are working on another documentary.
This one is said to be about Janet Jackson’s infamous Super Bowl halftime show in 2004 when he ripped off her shirt and exposed her left boob to the entire world.
“It’s going to be all about the fallout and the suits who f*cked over Janet [at] Viacom,” a source said. “They’re reaching out to everyone who was involved: dancers, stylists, directors. Everyone.”
Justin might want to start crafting his next apology because we have a feeling he’s going to need it.
Graham Gremore is the Features Editor and a Staff Writer at Queerty. Follow him on Twitter @grahamgremore.
Cam
Justin’s wife, Jessica Biel was making the rounds with California politicians pushing the anti-vaxxer rhetoric to get them to vote against a law that simply stated if doctors said a child couldn’t get vaccinated for school because they were allergic to the vaccine, that a state board would double check.
Hdtex
This isn’t about Jessica. Keep up.
Cam
@Hdtex
Nahhh, If people are already dunking on him, I think I’ll bring up that his wife is an anti-vaxxer.
dhmonarch89
hasn’t Britney said the doc wasn’t accurate? He was a teenage boy/early 20s…we’re all jerks at that age…we don’t know what happened behind closed doors- she may have been a bitch from hell to him. I’m so F’ING SICK of the world we live in today. Stop making stories out of shit like this… Here’s a thought- stick to gay themed stories!
Dymension
What. Ever. Fans of singers/movie stars are just plain stupid and need to get a life. Just don’t pay attention to him or anyone else.
Liquid Silver
Couldn’t care less. I’ve always liked Coulton’s “First of May” better anyway.
MissTerri
I guess none of these people have real lives.
Hdtex
Justin went on to have a successful career, where Britney can’t write a check on her own.
rickywintour
So all your good at is being a hating old queen I see. I’m sure you have some corner to crawl into with the rest of the sad lonely trolls.
whateverokok
What the h-ll did that tartless c–t do for this world or music other than ruin it. The tweenie Twitter
sh—ers need to shut up, grow a pair, and move on. These are the people that will be running our country in the future. That’s f’ing scary.
AnthonyS23
Tell us about the other riveting developments in the fast-paced world of memes!
Ronbo
Amen to snark.
DuMaurier
Oh, that’s right. We’re mad at him for something, right? Maybe I should read the article.
Jon in Canada
“The internet has canceled Justin Timberlake’s “MAY!” meme and given it to someone more deserving”
Translation: Some whiny woke wankers on twitter decided to have a hissy fit and prove their bravery by tweeting puerile petulance in lieu of actually doing something productive with their lives.
MHaumesser
I’ve never seen this meme!
PoetDaddy
I don’t give a shit about Britney Spears.
dhmonarch89
So- the makers of the Britney doc announced that their next doc will be about the Janet Jackson Superbowl fiasco…sounds like they’re just out to ruin Timberlake…. Janet wasn’t a victim in that- she knew he was going to rip open her blouse- the song was about ‘gettin’ you naked…’ and she was wearing that sundial nipple ring- who the hell would wear something like that if it wasn’t going to be seen?!!!
Leash
She became a victim to the media outlet afterwards because everyone blamed her, not Justin. Thats the problem.
Charlie in Charge
My question is: Why in the world would you share Timberlake on May 1 when Vanessa Redgrave singing The Lusty Month of May from Camelot is Right. There.