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"Me When I Fart In My Wetsuit": Sam Smith's Inflatable Outfit At The BRIT Awards Is Now A Hilarious Meme

As you have probably seen, Sam Smith turned a lot of heads at the BRIT Awards when they showed up in this custom inflatable Harri outfit.

It sparked a bunch of memes. Here are some of the best:

What do you think of Sam's look? Let me know in the comments below.

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