Eriq La Salle Darryl Jenks Soul Glo Merry Christmas Ugly Sweater

Darryl Jenks Just Let Your Soul Glo Merry Christmas Ugly Sweater - Retro 80s Movie Holiday Legend

Turn every holiday party into an instant 80s movie throwback with the Eriq La Salle Darryl Jenks Soul Glo Merry Christmas Ugly Sweater, inspired by the iconic Jheri curl king from the classic film Coming to America. This bold, meme-ready design taps into today’s nostalgia-driven fashion trend, where over-the-top pop culture references and viral-ready ugly sweaters dominate Christmas timelines and party photos.

The bright “Soul Glo” Christmas sweater Eriq La Salle wears in the post explodes with neon pink, orange, and yellow tones, framing the bold slogan “Just let your Soul Glo” above his signature Jheri‑curl silhouette and a playful “Merry Christmas” banner at the hem. Covered in festive icons and 80s‑inspired graphics, it turns a simple holiday outfit into a joyful tribute to his legendary Darryl Jenks character from Coming to America, celebrating Black culture, comedy, and nostalgia in a fun, confident way. The image went viral because fans instantly recognized the reference, loved seeing the original actor embrace the joke, and connected with the idea that an ugly sweater can spread positivity, self‑expression, and shared memories from a movie that so many people grew up watching together.