This is Damon Wayans Jr., as seen in the movie The Other Guys and that Happy Endings show they are billing as THE NEW FRIENDS – NO SERIOUSLY GUYS – THIS ONE IS GONNA PAN OUT, FOR REAL I LOVE IT.
Damon Wayans Jr. is the son of Damon Wayans.
Or as I like to call him, the less annoying Wayans brother, not seen in any movie dressed up as a white girl or spoofing a movie already made by somebody else. He was also in My Wife & Kids.
Because I naturally assume all people on TV who are not on Nickelodeon are older than me, I decided, using math, that there was no way Daman Wayans was old enough to have a son as old as Damon Wayans Jr., who is obviously older than I am.
So I bet Andy a back rub I was right, and looked it up on imdb.com, fully expecting to see that the original Damon Wayans was in his very early forties.
Except he’s not. 1960. He’s my mom’s age. Exactly.
Ok fine, so he’s 51, he must have had his son super young, because Damon Wayans Jr. is like, probably almost 40.
Except he’s not. 1982. He’s an entire year younger than me.
PEOPLE ARE YOUNGER THAN ME ON TV NOW.
Sidenote: If they ever decide to remake Death Becomes Her, they have their star, the ageless Daymon Wayans. Just don’t dress him up like Goldie Hawn. It’s fucking creepy.
The day they remake Death Becomes Her starring Damon Wayans and put that shit on Netflix instant streaming is the day I stop feeling resentful of being awake at 4:30 AM for no logical fucking reason.
Seriously, that idea would make millions (billions?). Only instead of a remake, it should be a sequel and you should draw a storyboard of the plot in horses to pitch to the studio head.
What really creeps me out are those born in 1990 that are now old enough to drink. I mean, wasn’t 1990 just yesterday? Sure I was only 11 in 1990 but it really does seem just like yesterday.
EXACTLY! We had a college student interning with us this past summer. She didn’t even remember the 90’s and I was all wth, that was yesterday.
Then she’d tell me I’m old & I would start imagining all the ways I could kill her & dispose of the body.
FUCK. This post just ruined my day (you and I are the same age so…). I still love you and all, it’s just that now I have to drive (slowly of course) to the store and stock up on Depends & denture cream.
Just when I think it’s time to buckle down and go to work, you post something funny on the internet, and I have an excuse to procrastinate for just a few more minutes! Thanks!
I know. I freaked out when I saw Damon, Jr. too. But that was because I had always though Damon, Sr. was the same age as me. Thank goodness he’s not. But honestly, he’s too damn close to my age. But I can totally deny it because MY son is only 12.
You know you’re getting old, when looking at Playboy makes you feel like a pedophile.
“Holy SHIT! Miss September was born in 1990?!?! That’s DISGUSTING!”
I love you Ed. I feel the same about Cosmo. Their Target audience is women 30 to 40… and they have 19 to 25 yr old Men of the year per State? Ok, I do enjoy a younger man, good pecs, great abs etc. But if I could even barely technically at a wee young age, be his GRANDMA, then he is tooooooo young. So, think 30+, successful and at least driving more than a 2000 Toyota Camry!
Brittany … I can’t believe you dissed White Chicks. I am not ashamed to admit that if I find that cheesefest on TV, I will tune in. Every. Single. Time. I think it’s the dance battle.
I do so love a good dance battle.
Which is also the reason I watch Step Up 2: The Streets whenever it’s on TV.
Don’t judge me.
Just wait until our kids pick up that we were born in the “1900’s.” Sounds really scary!
Kids born in the 80’s are, well, your age and I was old enough to help take care of them when they were babies. It always feels WRONG, like INCORRECT, when I see an 80’s birthdate associated with an adult.
I keep thinking we’re still in the 1990’s. It’s all very confusing.
Damon Wayans was also known for the character “Blaine Edwards” on In Living Color, in the “Men on Film” clips. Blaine would probably give Happy Endings a rating of “two snaps up in a circle”, I’m guessing.
This comment almost made me spit out my Pepsi. I’m so glad someone made an In Living Color reference. Thanks!
Hahaha Fantastic! I might love you just a little bit.
I almost cried when I found out Lady Gaga was my age. :(
I cried for real when I realized she was 6 years younger than me.
It doesn’t help that Hollywood casts 25-30 year old actors as teenagers and then we are all messed up about their age!
Are you SERIOUS? I saw him in “The Other Guys” and I thought it was Damon Wayans. *sigh*
Your post made me say “what the fuck???” 3 times.
Just wait until your new doctor comes in the room and he’s obviously younger than you. That’s when you know you’re officially old.
Want to really have your mind blown? JTT turned THIRTY today. Jonathan effing Taylor Thomas. He’s supposed to be 15 forever.
I guess we can’t all be as cool as Emmanuel Lewis. (not appropriate?)
Now what is also fun: getting IT-classes from a guy who is younger than you. Yeah, it really made my day to see that 25yo walk into the room.
I thought the SAME thing!! I’m thinking there is no way that he is the SON! But like you, I checked and was proved wrong by imdb.com
My shock yesterday was when my Teen-Idol JTT (Jonathon Taylor Thomas) is my age. I remember thinking this was cool when I was a teen but thought he stayed a teen.
I had my “dear God, I’m as old as the dinosaurs” moment when I realized I exceeded the age limit to try out for The Real World. It was a dark day on many levels.
I had the exact same moment a couple years ago when I realized I was older than Beyonce’. What is the world coming to? My husband says we think people on tv must be older than us cause we think famous people are more accomplished, therefore they must be older. What is that supposed to mean? Guess that’s it for my singing career and chance at super stardom…
Wow. I was reading the first bit going, huh, I didn’t know Damon Wayans was a jr. Crazy. Then I read the part about it being his son. I’m not old, but this makes me feel old. Almost as old as talking about 9/11 with my high school students and having them tell me, “I was in preschool when that happened, so I don’t really remember it.”
Damon Wayne’s guest starred on Happy Endings (it’s actually a cute show) as Damon Wayne’s Jr’s dad (it was a real stretch) and I was SOOOO confused because they look so much alike! Those are some good genes.
One of my interns didn’t know who Alanis Morissette is. She’s 19. Really?
We are hiring salemen who were born the year I graduated from high school. Technically, I could be these guys mother. TECHNICALLY.
On a different note, those Wayans have some rockin genes.
Sorry… late to the show… but
AngJolie is the same age as me… and I am to BF, PLEASE tell me I look younger than her?? Becasue I do not care how everyone and their damn brothers think she is the hotest thing to ever walk the planet.. I DON’T.. she just looks like an OLD LADY to me.. an old, underfed, miserable, get off my damn lawn you damn kids! OLD LADY.
But then there is Kate Bekinsale ( my girl crush) who is a year older than me and I weep a little ( A LOTTT ) inside.
My oldest son is going to be 18 in September. This scares the shit out of me on so.very,many.levels.
The End!