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Simple IMDB Free Streaming Trick With Shocked Reaction

The meme is split into two sections: the top section lists four simple steps for a purported trick to stream movies or TV shows for free: 1. Search for the desired movie or show, 2. Navigate to its official IMDB page, 3. Edit the page URL to add the word 'play' immediately before 'IMDB' in the domain, 4. Watch the content. Below this step list is a popular reaction photo of gospel artist Kirk Franklin sitting in an awards show audience, holding both hands to his head, mouth open wide, eyes wide with shock and amazement, conveying how surprisingly simple and useful the trick is claimed to be.
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  1. Search your movie or show
  2. Open its IMDB page
  3. Edit the link and type 'play' just before 'IMDB'
  4. Watch

Overview

The meme is split into two sections: the top section lists four simple steps for a purported trick to stream movies or TV shows for free: 1. Search for the desired movie or show, 2. Navigate to its official IMDB page, 3. Edit the page URL to add the word 'play' immediately before 'IMDB' in the domain, 4. Watch the content. Below this step list is a popular reaction photo of gospel artist Kirk Franklin sitting in an awards show audience, holding both hands to his head, mouth open wide, eyes wide with shock and amazement, conveying how surprisingly simple and useful the trick is claimed to be.

Origin notes

This meme was originally posted to the platform 9Gag with the original title 'Save it for later, always use afterwards'. It is a remix that combines a widely circulated viral reaction photo of Kirk Franklin reacting to winning a Grammy Award with a viral purported streaming life hack that has circulated across social media platforms.

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