Matt LeBlanc memes as ‘Irish dad’ send Friends fans into hysterics

Matt LeBlanc sparked a wave of hilarious memes this weekend—and he didn’t even need Joey Tribbiani to help him.

The Friends star found himself at the eye of an Internet storm following his appearance on the HBO Max show reunion on Friday, after fans in Ireland assigned him the unlikely character role of a stereotypical Irish dad.

The highly anticipated special, aptly named The One Where They Get Back Together, saw the iconic cast reconvene for an evening of laughter, games, and nostalgia in celebration of the popular sitcom’s 25th anniversary. Along with its beloved OG sextet, the episode featured an impressive lineup of guest stars, including David Beckham, Justin Bieber, and Christina Pickles, as well as a stellar rendition by Lady Gaga of Phoebe Buffay’s hilarious Smelly Cat song. The show also reopened the famous Ross and Rachel romantic debacle, with both Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer admitting they had feelings for each other during filming.

But for some Friends fans, the highlight of the reunion came from a surprising source—a very relaxed-looking Matt LeBlanc. Viewers in Ireland couldn’t help but notice an uncanny resemblance between the American actor and a stereotypical Irish family man throughout the episode, and they were quick to share their sharp observations with the Internet.