In a plot twist no one saw coming, Justin Timberlake found himself under arrest for driving while intoxicated on June 18 in New York City. Yes, you read that right. The suave singer, whose dance moves are smoother than a freshly buttered skillet, got himself in a bit of a pickle.
While cruising away from The American Hotel, Timberlake got pulled over by a police officer who apparently missed the memo about JT’s global fame. Imagine the officer’s surprise when he realized he was dealing with the very man whose music dominated the early 2000s. Spoiler alert: he didn’t recognize him. We can only assume this officer’s playlist is strictly elevator music.
According to Page Six, Timberlake, in a moment of panic, muttered, “This is going to ruin the tour.” The officer, blissfully unaware, responded with a bewildered, “What tour?” To which JT probably had to suppress the urge to break into “Cry Me a River.”
Timberlake, currently serenading the world on his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, clarified his plight. But the incident didn’t just end there. It unleashed a torrent of hilarious reactions from fans, because who can resist turning a celebrity mishap into comedy gold?
One fan on X (formerly known as Twitter) quipped, “‘This is going to ruin the tour,’ I whisper when my PTO request gets denied.” Another chimed in with, “Saying ‘this is going to ruin the tour’ after every minor inconvenience I have from now on.” We sense a new catchphrase taking the world by storm.
The memes were relentless, and some were so creative that even JT would have to laugh. Meanwhile, Timberlake faced the reality of one count of DWI and some extra citations for running a stop sign and failing to stay in his lane. Classic.
The arrest report detailed Timberlake’s less-than-stellar performance, noting bloodshot eyes, a strong whiff of alcohol, and a field sobriety test that probably looked like a rejected dance routine from his NSYNC days.
While Timberlake might be bringing “SexyBack,” it looks like he needs to bring a designated driver next time.
“This is going to ruin the tour,” I whisper when my PTO request gets denied
— Danielle Sepulveres 🌻 (@ellesep) June 19, 2024
