Homer Simpson meme immortalized on a Stan Smith shoe
Memes are born every day but only a few last for years. Most of them, after quite a while, vanishes into internet oblivion but some live on forever to stay and help users coverse their feelings without using a single word. Just a gif.
One of the classic memes people love to reference or share is from the iconic television series The Simpsons. The show is a gold mine of memes but there's one meme that is truly funny and totally relatable. It's none other than the "Homer backs into the bushes" meme.
We could think of a long list of reasons as to why it's everyone's favorite meme but top of mind, it's a suitable response for almost every situation. It is used when you find yourself in an awkward situation or when you just want to simply leave a conversation.
The meme has likewise been used outisde the internet. It has been spotted on t-shirts, phone cases, tote bags, just to name a few. The latest merch is from athletic apparel and footwear company Adidas. The brand is releasing a Stan Smith shoe with the iconic meme.
Called The Simpsons x Adidas Stan Smith “Homer Simpson” kicks, the pair utilizes the shoes' traditional white and green colorway. At first look, one wouldn't notice the change and that's because everything is in the details.
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The main highlight is at the textured heel tab where one can spot Homer slowly vanishing into the bushes. A “HOMER SIMPSON” gold text replaces the Stan Smith logo on the shoe and a portrait of Homer can be seen on the tongue.
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The Simpsons x Adidas Stan Smith “Homer Simpson” kicks are set for release on August 18 via adidas.com and will retail for $130 or P7,073.56 based on current price exchange rates.
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