Denzel Washington Has a Few Words About His 'Uncle Denzel' Meme

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It was bound to happen. When you're a celebrity and you become a meme, someone is bound to ask your feelings about it.

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We've all seen the hilarious "Uncle Denzel" memes that are probably just as famous as the "crying Jordan" memes. The memes started after Denzel Washington attended a boxing match looking like everyone's favorite uncle. With a track suit, baseball cap and a goatee, Washington immediately became a meme sensation.

But one had to wonder how Washington actually felt about his internet fameโ€”and, well, he had a few words for people out there during the promotion for Magnificent 7.

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"Those who can, do; those who can't, talk about those who can!" Washington asked.

Well, there you have it. He is not here for the memes.

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