Mike Myers showcased his dance moves as if no one was watching at a Toronto subway station. And, it seems, indeed no one was.
On Thursday, the beloved Canadian comedian shared an Instagram clip of himself dancing, leaping, and twirling at Bloor-Yonge station in Toronto. Bystanders appeared largely unaware.
With a nearby busker playing the keyboard, the Scarborough native — recognized for his memorable characters on Saturday Night Live and roles in popular films such as Austin Powers, Wayne’s World, and Shrek — put forth an enthusiastic performance. His outfit consisted of a simple black George Harrison t-shirt paired with army cargo pants.
Yet, commuters strolled past him without even a glance.
Many in the comments expressed their astonishment, with fans bewildered that so many could walk by one of the nation’s top comedic talents without offering a friendly nod.
“Nobody is freaking out enough over this that’s literally Cat in the Hat guys,” remarked one viewer, alluding to Myers’s character in the 2003 movie.
Another user pondered, “How are people just walking past and not realizing who that is 😂.”
One commenter noted, “Lmao everyone walking by thinking who is this weird old guy not realizing the comedic genius unfolding in front of them.”
Some users lamented the missed chances for commuters to join in on the fun, with one stating: “if I see Mike Myers dancing in the subway, I am joining him.”
A screenshot from an Instagram video Myers posted on Thursday showing himself prancing through Toronto’s Bloor-Yonge subway station. (Mike Myers/Instagram)
Others flooded the comments section with GIFs, film allusions, and accolades for the multifaceted comedian-actor-filmmaker-musician-singer—and now evidently, dancer.
“Whatever this is, I approve,” commented one user.
Another quipped, “Seeing Mike Myers dancing would probably be the least crazy thing I’d see on the TTC that day.”
The video bore the caption “Kinda chic to dance in the subway”—part of a viral trend that has swept through social media, where individuals use a humorous text style to elevate mundane life choices to a status of effortless cool.
It is safe to say, however, that encountering Myers twirling in a Toronto subway station is anything but ordinary.
