Comedian Karl Porter has set the internet ablaze through his chuckle-worthy imitation of a goal celebration. His hilarious impersonation has caught the eyes of fans, players, and brands alike, causing the comedian to go viral overnight.
The excellent iteration took center stage during a gig at Up the Creek in Greenwich. Captured by attendees, clips showcasing the comic’s performance have flooded social media. They display Porter’s theatric jubilance after knocking one in with his head. From the slow-mo facial twitches to his stationary knee slide, the comedian had the details down to the T.
Everyone needs to watch comedian Karl Porter’s slow-mo goal celebration 😂
— Out of Context Football Manager (@nocontextfm1) August 23, 2023
He started off with a predatory dash, some real fox-in-the-box stuff. Porter even licked his lips as he peeled away from his imaginary marker. The UK native proceeded to execute the slightest of leaps before stretching his neck muscles and adding some oomph to the header. Porter then darts off into celebration, his eyes lit up with joy.
He even mouths “f*#king hell!” for that added dose of realism. An emphatic nod of the head later, and the comedian caps it off by miming a knee slide. He also threw in a religious gesture for good measure.
Absolutely amazing this is. Can’t stop watching it haha https://t.co/eYlWCuHk0H
— Jamie Evans (@Evans707) August 23, 2023
I’ve watched this a good 20 times, I won’t lie
— A R I E S (@ariesCFC) August 23, 2023
The display left the internet in splits, bringing in all sorts of reactions from fans. Most users remarked on just how amusing the mime was, while others proudly admitted to multiple viewings of the clip. Somehow, Porter’s efforts managed to grab the attention of German international Matts Hummels, who also lauded his performance.
The slow-mo celebration attracts prominent brand-engagement from the NFL
Karl Porter’s humorous routine has earned him a plethora of fame. The comedian’s Instagram upload of the clip was an instant success. In terms of sheer statistics, it gathered 3.3 million views and 16.8k comments in just a couple of days. Factoring in impressions from X, that number undoubtedly sits at over five million.
This looks extremely real
— Specsavers (@Specsavers) August 23, 2023
Besides fans, his celebration also attracted some prominent brands. The likes of Specsavers, Razer, and even the Premier League all engaged with his Instagram post. The NFL‘s Instagram account also joined in on the action, asking Porter to imitate a touchdown celebration.