Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that People gallery photojournalist fit checked Willem Dafoe in NYC.
The actor continued to beam with joy and interacted with the interviewer while laughing. At some point, he revealed he had to be on his way, after which the content creator asked one last question: “If you could give anybody your style tip, what would it be?” However, Dafoe said he wouldn’t give anyone his style tip before walking away.
For those who don’t know about The People Gallery, it’s an account on socials whose origin was interviewing random people with fly outfits. As they’ve grown in popularity, the account has upgraded to asking famous folks. In the past, they’ve had Cardi B, Kid Cudi, and even Giancarlo Esposito.
Their most recent subject was Dafoe, and he gave the people what they wanted. His obscure body language when asked what he had on as if he forgot was both charming and menacing, as if he was still in character for his past ‘Poor Things’ role. For the last question of the interview, they asked Dafoe what styling advice would he give to anyone, to which he responded, “I wouldn’t do that.” At least the man is honest!
Later that month in December 2021, the video became the subject of ironic video edits on YouTube, often adding visual effects and music to hype up Dafoe’s drip, as well as placing him in humorous contexts. One of the earliest edits on YouTube was posted by TobeyMaquireFan53, titled “Willem Dafoe Drip Check in No Way Home,” on December 23rd, 2021, that added music and visuals, as well as a clip of Peter Parker crying before the check as if impressed by the fit, gaining over 50,000 views.