Marvel's latest Deadpool venture features actor Channing Tatum as Gambit, a Cajun magic-wielding thief from New Orleans whose real name is Remy LeBeau. Tatum's comic timing as Gambit has become the subject of much discussion following the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, with many internet users comparing his delivery of a particular line with his iconic My name's Jeff joke from 22 Jump Street.

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If you're wondering why you're seeing jokes about Wooimbouttamakeanameformyselfere and Tatum speaking in a Cajun or Creole accent, here's a recap (with minor spoilers) of how audiences reacted to Channing Tatum's "Woo, I'm about a make a name for myself here" line as Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Where Does The Line 'Woo, I'm About a Make a Name for Myself Here' Come From?

The film Deadpool & Wolverine was released in American theaters on July 26th, 2024. The film follows Deadpool as he links up with the Wolverine from another timeline to save his world, and takes the help of a character named Gambit to do so.

Gambit is a career thief from New Orleans played by Channing Tatum, who speaks in a Cajun or Creole accent in the film. Soon after the release of the film, many TikTok videos showing Tatum's delivery of one particular line went viral online. TikToker @addictedclips1 joked about how "Deadpool couldn't understand Gambit at all," while TikToker @cinema_this2 posted a scene in which Gambit says, "You know how long I been waitin' for this? Woo, I'm about a make a name for myself here."

@addictedclips1 BRO WAS JUST TALKIN #fyp #deadpool #deadpoolwolverine #marvel #disney #gambit #hero #blade #leaks #repost ♬ Beat Automotivo Tan Tan Tan Viral – WZ Beat

@cinema_this2 This was just so cool and channing tatums accent lol #deadpoolandwolverine#deadpool#wolverine#gambit#x23#elektra#jennifergarner#channingtatum#dafnekeen#wesleysnipes#ryanreynolds#hughjackman#spoilers ♬ original sound – cinema_this2

What Does 'Wooimbouttamakeanameformyselfere' Mean?

As Channing's portrayal of Gambit grew popular online, many internet users joked about how his famous line could be written in the form of a run-on word. Some internet users even compared Tatum's delivery of his line to the famous My name's Jeff joke from 22 Jump Street.

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Other internet users posted photoshopped memes and fanart featuring Tatum as Gambit, often with the run-on "Wooimbouttamakeanameformyselfere" as a caption.

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For the full history of Gambit's Cajun accent, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.