It's been five years since Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's performance at the VMAs. If that doesn't make you feel old, I don't know what will. It's interesting that it's been five years since this event, but it's still so relevant in today's pop culture. Maybe it's because Kanye still loves to rant today. After all, he did give a 20-minute speech at the wedding. But more likely, it is etched in our memory because it can indeed be quoted. The full rant is, “Yo Taylor, I’m really happy for you and I’m letting you finish, but Beyoncé has one of the best videos of all time… one of the best videos of all time! ” But in today’s pop culture, it’s often shortened to “Yo, I got you done…” and then it’s perfect and reusable in a lot of situations.
Even Taylor Swift herself got in on the joke, sending Ed Sheeran some jam last year that read: "Yo Ed I'm really happy 4 you and I'll let you finish but It’s the best jam ever made—to a T.” But that’s not the only time the phrase has been appropriated. In fact, right after the hiatus, the internet erupted with numerous parodies and parodies of Kanye's infamous speech.
So, in honor of the fifth anniversary of Kanye's breakout, here are the 12 best ways to use "Imma let you finish."
Photo humor
This tweet is fake, but it's so awesome I almost wish it were real.
meme mashup
Kanye West and Tim Howard? This is the ultimate in internet jokes.
you win some, you lose some
Beyoncé may have one of the best videos of all time, but it's hard to compete with it:
#STANDFORWENDY
precise.
Wedding day interruption
At least Kim knew what she was walking into.
a rose by any other name
Sorry, Kane. Tried your rose wall.
taylor's turn
Ah, how the tables have turned.
Take 2
Taylor really liked the joke.
space slam
I really don't know why everyone in this meme is an astronaut, but I appreciate your effort.
coincide?
Remember when Beyoncé’s new album was released on T. Swift’s birthday? Pretty sure the Illuminati are in on this joke.
family guy
In an episode of the hit show, Peter stole a microphone from Swift to sing.
Obama, I'll let you finish.
No one is immune to Kanye's outbursts. Not even the president.
Image: Fox; Wiffle Figure
