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Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and his wife Lauren recently set aside some time for what Mike captioned “Mom and Dad Date Night” on his Instagram. They are enjoying a romantic meal, but unlike most couples, the Sorrentinos aren’t getting the attention. Instead, the internet is digging through Mike’s supposedly drivable shoe size, which, in an odd way, has stolen the spotlight.
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Mike and Lauren Sorrentino’s picture sets the couple at a steakhouse; Mike sports a simple black t-shirt and light-colored jeans. Lauren is clad in a fitted black top and jeans, and Mike’s arm rests on her shoulder. Everything seems idyllic, but it concentrates on the boots that capture the attention of everyone.
Mike’s choice of footwear became an instant phenomenon on Instagram, as people made funny remarks like “those shoes look hilarious” and “My boy Mike got the Frankenstein 11’s on.” The comparison to Frankenstein’s monster became popular due to the boots’ sheer size and bulk, especially in relation to the rest of his outfit.
Several commenters made jokes about the size of the footwear. One said, “Damn I didn’t see the kicks in the restaurant! Badass,” while another asked “what size are those things? Size: SHAQ!” The Shaq imagery kept coming, as one of the comments wrote, “Got the Air Shaq timbs,” and another wrote, “Mine got on those 17 wides……” as if continuing a shoe battle.
Someone took the jokes up a notch, stating, “Mike got a family of 5 living in those boots.” Many other people stated similar jokes with a different take, as different versions of this joke showed up all throughout the comments. One comment also said, “Damn Mike, you got all of Jersey living in those boots,” which could be the best New Jersey insult and compliment in the same phrase.
Amid all the attention on the shoes, some of the fans noticed how the couple interacted and one of them mentioned, “You two are so cute; I personally appreciate the way she has stood by you. Really a great woman.” Many other fans felt the same about them as a family.
One follower shared a personal experience, stating, “most likely you won’t see this, but I got sober, and you were a big inspiration. Thank you.” This kicked off a small yet important conversation on getting better in the replies, highlighting that the impact that Mike has is more than just shoes.
The discussion about shapes and sizes turned into a recurring topic with one person writing, “The angle or what, Mike is looking disproportioned with the Size Shaq shoes” and another writing “The size of your arm” in connection with the enormous boots. There was even a sarcastic comment that he “definitely doesn’t workout his legs,” due to the attention that his upper body was getting.
Right in the middle of the boots discussion, Lauren got some unexpected compliments with one of her followers writing, “Lauren is looking so good. Always had but like fire emoji fire emoji,” telling us that even with the spotlight on her husband’s shoes, she still somehow managed to get the last word in.
Because of reality TV and Mike’s public legal issues and recovery, the couple has been in the spotlight since their marriage in 2018, along with their two children. Although their date night photos usually receive wonderful engagement, this one became viral for the wrong reasons. Everyone was focusing on the fashion, not the couple.
Even though most of the attention was on the oversized boots and all the comedic takes on it, it shifted towards genuine admiration of the couple’s long-lasting relationship as well as Mike’s change as a person. The internet has mastered this—silly takes about someone’s life mixed with genuine emotion from strangers who are fans of that person.
In essence, it’s just a shoe, but it spawns a conversation, makes some people smile, and reminds everyone of a recent celebrity fashion trend. Social media is always looking and yearning for a moment like this. Mike’s Sitch in the boots supplied us a taste of it.
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To further illustrate their family dynamic, check out how Mike shared an adorable moment with his son, which showcases their beautiful family connection. If you want to see their loving moments, you can also see this heartfelt family moment or join in on their tropical getaway with the Jersey Shore cast.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
