You’re never too grown to go viral. Irvin Randle found that out pretty quickly when a few of his Instagram photos along with the hashtag #MrStealYourGrandma began trending on Twitter last week. The 54-year-old Houston native and elementary school teacher told his local Houston Chronicle that it was his daughter who first alerted him to the fact that he had become an overnight internet sensation.”She called and said, ‘Dad, you’re trending on Twitter.’ I told her I’m not on Twitter, and I don’t know what ‘trending’ means,” Randle said.
People started losing their minds over Randle’s pictures days ago which spurred the hashtag:
https://twitter.com/lordflackito/status/748236250482642944?lang=en
https://twitter.com/iKeepItTooReal/status/748295507466936320?lang=en
Ayeye, #MrStealYourGrandma is a teacher in Houston, TX. Who wants him to put his hands on their student body? 😂 pic.twitter.com/A2iiXLS4aN
— Earth, Wind & Pfizer (@shagggz) June 30, 2016
Randle was forced to create a fan page to make sure no one stole his newfound celebrity status and he’s been using Instagram to further his new brand. He’s even attended events like the recent Essence Festival and had the opportunity to meet some of his already die-hard fans.
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Despite all the attention (and some negative comments from younger men), Randle told the Chronicle that he appreciates all the attention, but his style game has always been on point. “I’ve always dressed like this. I’ve just been wearing things a little tighter, that’s all,” Randle said.
Here are a few more photos just in case you needed some swag tips from the master himself:
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(Via BuzzFeed)