Comedian Matt Rife draws hilarious comparison to viral ‘Meme Kid’ as fans go wild (2024)

Matt Rife has made a hilarious comparison between him and the viral "meme kid" who took over social media several years ago. Rife, a 27-year-old comedian from Ohio, has seen a surge in popularity with clips from his stand-up shows dominating TikTok users' For You Pages. With his upcoming world tour already sold out, it is evident that Rife has a solid and enthusiastic fanbase across the globe.

Who is Matt Rife?

Matt Rife began his comedy career at the age of 15 and relocated to Los Angeles two years later. He made television appearances on popular shows such as Wild N' Out, where he became the youngest cast member in history, and hosted the reboot of TRL. Rife's comedic talents also landed him roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Fresh Off The Boat, and Bring The Funny. However, it was social media that truly catapulted his success. In a recent interview with E! News, Rife expressed how online platforms have transformed his career, stating that "everything has shifted because of clips online." Social media has played a crucial role in boosting his stand-up comedy to new heights.

Fans' Comical Comparison

Fans of Matt Rife have been sharing a picture of him side by side with the viral "meme kid," highlighting their uncanny resemblance. The "meme kid" is a photograph from 2014 featuring a young boy with brown hair, wearing Spongebob pajamas and a fed-up expression, seated in front of a yearbook photo background. The meme gained popularity when a Reddit user shared it, claiming that their friend's mother mistook pajama day for picture day. Although fans are convinced of the striking similarity, it should be noted that Matt Rife is not the actual "meme kid."

Sold-Out World Tour

Matt Rife's ProbleMATTic world tour, which encompasses the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, has completely sold out. In response to fans who were unable to secure tickets, Rife took to Twitter on June 15 to tease a forthcoming surprise. While he confirmed that the surprise would not be more tickets, he expressed his hope that it would bring joy to his fans "in the meantime." As anticipation builds, fans eagerly await the reveal of this "something special" from the hilarious and talented comedian.

FAQs

Q1:Who did Matt Rife date?
Matt's only public relationship was with Kate Beckinsale in 2017, who was over twice his age. The then 21-year-old Matt dated then 43-year-old Kate for a few months after his minor fame bump from MTV's Wild 'n Out and The Challenge.

Q2:How did Matt Rife get famous?

Matt Rife is well-known for his self-produced comedy specials, Only Fans (2021) and Matthew Steven Rife (2023), as well as his appearance on the comedy competition series Bring the Funny.

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