If Fred and Lamont were alive today, they would absolutely have a multi-million-follower TikTok channel 🤯 Their hilarious banter and unfiltered expressions were pure viral gold long before hashtags and “For You” pages even existed.
The Original Content Creators
Think about it:
- Fred’s dramatic “heart attacks” and over-the-top reactions? Instant meme material.
- Lamont’s exasperated eye-rolls and straight-man responses? The perfect duet partner.
- Their quick-fire call-and-response exchanges? Basically a live-action comedy skit.
These were the OG content creators, crafting perfectly timed comedic bits without a single filter or elaborate editing software. Imagine a compilation of their greatest hits, cut to modern TikTok trends:
- POV: Your grandpa was a trendsetter from the 70s, dropping iconic lines like “You big dummy!” before “savage” was even a word.
- Fred’s dramatic pauses followed by Lamont’s sighs – it’s the classic “Wait for it…” reveal.
- Their constant back-and-forth could be titled: “My Dad and I Argue About Everything.”
And you thought Gen Z invented “catching trends”? Fred and Lamont were setting them decades ago, proving that true comedic timing and relatable family dynamics are timeless. They just needed a phone and a fast internet connection to take over the world.
