Remember that '90s trend where everyone shared throwback photos to the Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris"? Well, Kurtwood Smith, the legendary actor who played Red Forman on That '70s Show, just won the whole thing. He didn't just share a picture; he pulled a classic Red move that's got everyone laughing.
Smith's video starts like all the others: a nostalgic look, the sad music playing. But then, in a blink, he transforms into Red Forman, complete with that signature glare and a line that's pure Red. It's the perfect, grumpy dad twist on a trend full of flannel and chunky shoes.
Fans on Instagram went wild for it. One person called it "the most Red Forman thing to have ever happened on the internet." Seriously, people couldn't get enough of his spot-on return to character.
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It's pretty cool to see an actor embrace a role that meant so much to so many. Red Forman was that tough-love dad for a lot of us, even if he was always threatening to put a foot somewhere. This video brings back all those good vibes, proving some characters just never go out of style.
And get this: many fans pointed out that Kurtwood Smith looks pretty much the same now as he did back then. Talk about aging gracefully while still bringing the laughs!











