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Bus Driver Sudden Brake Meme

This relatable meme jokes about a common experience riding public transit: when a bus driver suddenly slams on the brakes to avoid a crash, anyone standing in the back of the bus lurches forward dramatically. The meme uses footage of Michael Jackson performing his famous anti-gravity forward lean dance move from the *Smooth Criminal* music video to humorously compare the sudden unstable forward lurch to MJ's iconic dance trick.
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Bus driver: Suddenly hits the brakes to avoid crash
Me standing in the back of the bus:

Overview

This relatable meme jokes about a common experience riding public transit: when a bus driver suddenly slams on the brakes to avoid a crash, anyone standing in the back of the bus lurches forward dramatically. The meme uses footage of Michael Jackson performing his famous anti-gravity forward lean dance move from the Smooth Criminal music video to humorously compare the sudden unstable forward lurch to MJ's iconic dance trick.

Origin notes

This meme originates from a post by the WholesomeMeme account on X (formerly Twitter), as noted in the source metadata. The dance footage used in the image is taken from Michael Jackson's official Smooth Criminal music video and stage performance. It is a lighthearted relatable meme that circulated widely across social media platforms.

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