Image Source: Getty / Paras Griffin [1]
Bruno Mars was caught nodding off during the BET Awards on Sunday night [2], and true to form, the internet has made the moment a meme. While Mary J. Blige was on stage singing, the camera panned to Bruno in the audience, where he appeared to be "resting his eyes" while standing at his seat. In Bruno's defense, it's no wonder that the "24K Magic" singer got a little sleepy; he opened the big show with a high-energy performance of "Perm" [3] — plus, the show was three-and-a-half hours long, which would make it difficult for most people to stay awake through.
Once Bruno was caught on camera, the internet lit up with reactions. See the best ones below.
Did I just catch Bruno in the crowd sleep?? #BETAwards [5] pic.twitter.com/1YqvRvvvlr [6]
— Sunset Boulevardez (@Kissesfromdes) June 26, 2017 [7]
BRUNO ASS WAS FALLEN THE FUCK ASLEEP !!!!! pic.twitter.com/8UQzCu8KsT [8]
— 👑💰🐍🌌 (@JusCarrieDuh) June 26, 2017 [9]
Bruno Mars in the audience #BETAwards [10] pic.twitter.com/ZOcJyHTpnv [11]
— ThisPodcastFllwsBac (@TripleTeaaa) June 26, 2017 [12]
I hope one day I fall in love as hard as Bruno Mars fell asleep during Mary J Blige's performance
— Langston Taylor (@LangstonITaylor) June 26, 2017 [13]
Bruno Mars falling asleep at the #BETAwards [14] is me in everyday life once I hit 30. pic.twitter.com/SdGTbEJI7n [15]
— Ceri (@ceripadley) June 26, 2017 [16]
Girl, that's why @BrunoMars [17] was looking asleep on his feet. Like how TF long is this damn show! #BETAwards [18]
— Jonette Jordan (@JonetteJordan) June 26, 2017 [19]
Lmao @BrunoMars [20] falling asleep during Mary's performance but got that energy to accept that award. #BETAwards [21] pic.twitter.com/BJJrtDqXOY [22]
— Rachel (@mxssthang) June 26, 2017 [23]
Bruno Mars looks like he just remembered he got bills due tomorrow but don't get paid til Friday #BetAwards [24] pic.twitter.com/xORUEwUZbr [25]
— Pen Griffey (@VinnyRico_) June 26, 2017 [26]
Bruno Mars after hearing he won a #BETAwards [27] pic.twitter.com/RZ80IoLl25 [28]
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) June 26, 2017 [29]
Maybe Bruno was sleep on y'all like y'all were sleeping in Bruno all these ages? #BETAwards [30] pic.twitter.com/OpQRoiF2tM [31]
— russell__ (@LaffAlwaisJVB29) June 26, 2017 [32]