RIP Eric Mays: 27 Times Eric Mays Was His Best Self Before and After TikTok Fame

Gen Z’s loved the late Eric Mays, who made the Flint council meeting outbursts known to the world.

According to news reports, Eric Mays just passed away. After hearing of the funny and edgy councilman’s untimely death, we thought we’d share this story with you again. RIP Mr. Mays:

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If you don’t know who Eric Mays is, you are about to find out. Mays is a Flint City Councilman who has gone viral on the internet for the past couple of weeks for his filterless responses, witty rebuttals and angry outbursts during council meetings.

He’s the embodiment of “You got me messed up.”

Though holding people accountable (in his own way) and asking the hard questions about the issues facing Flint residents, his disruptive behavior continuously got him kicked out of meetings and got him charged for disorderly conduct in council meetings. Yet, he’s gained a loyal fanbase of millennials and Gen Zers on social media who adore his personality. They have T-shirts going around, named him sexiest man alive and use his outbursts as voiceovers in videos.

His popularity on TikTok has gotten not-so-happy recognition from his colleagues. Treat yourself to a good laugh and take a look at 27 of the most popular Eric “MF” Mays moments including those from his triumphant return back to work.

Mays v Murphy

Jealous Much?

“pOiNt oF iNfoRmaTioN”

Don’t Rush Him Now…

Who are you even?!

…Who You Talkin To?!

Somebody’s Gettin’ Fired

Now Why He Got on that Madea Wig?

I don’t know what’s funnier, the way he’s dressed or the way he’s carrying on like he doesn’t have a whole costume on.

“Take that minute and stick it up your council seat!”

Is This a Meeting or a McDonald’s?

Say Another Word and Watch What Happens

Mays and Ms. Kate Fields are like your neighbors who find always find something to argue about.

“I’m old…”

The way he sits there unbothered by this aimless rant. I’m surprised he didn’t burst into laughter. He did crack a smirk.

“You’ve GOT to stop doin’ that”

“When they go low, I go low-ER”

You heard what the man said! If you want to play with around, go to ToysRUs.

“You’s a nasty woman”

IDK… Does She Have The Floor?

“Watch yourself…”

He may not know what “gaslighting” is but he knows when he’s being disrespected.

“Nope.”

An Eric Maysacist

Mays vs Flint Police Chief

They Couldn’t Help But Laugh

Be Careful Who You Call “Ghetto”

Handkerchief Head Negro

He said what he said. Google it.

Ms. Worthing Must Get on His Whole Nerves

“You ain’t got the flo!”

https://twitter.com/ANGELBABYABEL/status/1631321568163840003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

The Collective “Oh my god…”

Damn, Damn, Damn!

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