2021 / Video / Streaming-sketch quote comedy
Brian’s Hat
A colleague showed up in a loud safari hat, and everyone was desperate to know where the hat came from.
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What was this?
Brian arrives at work wearing an unmistakable hat, denies there is any story behind it, and grows distressed as coworkers correctly suspect otherwise.
Why it spread
The hat, denial, and “don’t do the voice” line became flexible reaction material for workplace chats and posts.
What happened
Brian arrives at work wearing an unmistakable hat, denies there is any story behind it, and grows distressed as coworkers correctly suspect otherwise.
Where it came from
The sketch appeared in season two of I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, released by Netflix in 2021.
Why it mattered
A full sketch yielded a tiny, adaptable social scenario while staying in fictional character behavior.
How it spread
The hat, denial, and “don’t do the voice” line became flexible reaction material for workplace chats and posts.
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