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Through what has been a hilarious impersonation of the Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, the quarterback Jameis Winston has almost literally lit up the internet with the speed of a rocket. The video clip from NFL on FOX demonstrates Winston perfectly impersonating both Strahan’s voice and his distinctive gap-toothed grin, thus bringing in a flood of reactions’ agreeing to his comic gift and an incredible family resemblance. The passing has brought to the future talk of Winston’s career in the entertainment industry after he has quit as a player.
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The clip is very simple but extremely effective. Jameis Winston, who is presently the quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, is looking directly at the camera and starts the impression of Michael Strahan, the ex-New York Giants star, and now the TV personality. He captures the rhythm, the vocal quality, even the way he shapes his mouth to stress the gap between his teeth—it is all there. Then the video goes to a picture of Strahan, and at that moment the resemblance is really astonishing. The NFL on FOX caption followed the trend, asking Strahan straight away if Winston should ‘keep the gap.’
It was not just a humorous thing going on. For many it was a revelation of the inner charm and timing of Winston, which are almost camera-fit traits. The reaction was not only about a football player telling a joke; it was a crowd recognizing a natural performer.
The hallmark comment was the typical remark that indicated the topic of the comments. “Okay, but they kinda look like brothers 😂,” was the user commenting, which was a statement received by replies with dozens of times the same. Others had a stronger assertion: “They can literally pass for brothers.” The side-by-side comparison of the post made it impossible to ignore the statement, thus turning a funny sketch into a moment of unexpected family resemblances. People felt like they were catching the resemblance after being shown it.
The prevailing topic of the comments was that of lookalike conversation, a general support of Winston’s post-football opportunities was mostly through such chatter. “His second career will be more successful than the first one,” one spectator ventured such an audacious claim for a former first-overall draft pick. The majority echoed and said that his personality is his biggest asset. “Bro Jameis definitely has a career post-retirement he just needs to be himself 😂,” was another comment.
This idea of a seamless transition to broadcasting or comedy was coming up all the time. “Oh, my goodness, I’m in love with him, and I’m already to see him retire so he can do this to us over and over again. He is so unbelievably cool at it,” wrote one fan displaying her impatience and love at the same time. Someone else simply put it, “I am dead af😂😂😂😂when he retires, he is definitely the one for tv🤝🏽.” The consensus is clear: one thing is the acrobatics of Winston on the field, and another thing is the character off-screen that is creating a different kind of legacy.
Some went so far as to suggest his behavior was a genius in disguise. “I mean, Jameis is the one who is behind these Comedy Bits 😂😂,” said a user implying that the quarterback is intentionally auditioning for his next act. The praise reached legendary heights, with one person claiming that, “JW is the best thing to happen to the NFL since Marshawn Lynch 😂,” thus lifting Winston to the height of players who have been known for their larger-than-life personalities as much as their sportsmanship or athleticism.
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A short clip of just a few seconds actually managed to capture and summarize the reasons why Jameis Winston still remains an attractive figure. The very characteristics of his no-ego attitude, silliness and cleverness that is sharp, observant and of great connection to people were shown. At that time, Winston’s approach seemed very genuine and refreshing in contrast to the majority of players who are very careful in their brand building. He is just being Jameis and the fans reaction proves that it is more than enough. The moment really signals a future where the quarterback’s best plays are not in the arena but in the studio. This was showcased in a recent viral video. His off-field ventures continue to draw attention, as seen when he took time to promote a new fitness app.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
