Dieunerst Collin is definitely not a name you have ever heard but if you have been on the internet, you have definitely seen this boy’s face a few times.

The `Popeyes boy` meme is still actively used by netizens

In 2013, a video on the Vine platform became viral across the internet, capturing images from a Popeyes fried chicken store in the US.

It’s been a decade since this video went viral.

Many people will be surprised because after a decade, the boy with the helpless face is now 18 years old and has become a potential rugby player.

Recently, on Twitter, the meme `Popeyes boy` suddenly became popular again.

How is the boy in the `speechless` meme that went viral across the global internet 10 years after accidentally becoming famous?
How is the boy in the `speechless` meme that went viral across the global internet 10 years after accidentally becoming famous?

Current image of Dieunerst

Dieunerst himself is also very excited about going viral again.

And to the main character’s surprise, on January 12, Popeyes fried chicken company announced that they had signed an advertising contract with Collin.

How is the boy in the `speechless` meme that went viral across the global internet 10 years after accidentally becoming famous?

Poster advertising the collaboration between Dieunerst and Popeyes – the fried chicken restaurant where he became famous 10 years ago

`So much can happen with the power of the internet! I can’t believe I could be invited by Popeyes to collaborate. Thank you to everyone who helps spread the good word!`, Dieunerst Collin also said incredibly

Source: NY Post, People