Prince Akeem: Employee of the Month Wall at My Work Sparks Lighthearted Reactions

An image titled "Employee of the Month wall at my work" has taken Reddit by storm, showcasing an amusing tribute to a beloved character from the iconic film, "Coming to America." The laminated certificate features the name "Prince Akeem," a character played by Eddie Murphy, prominently displayed at the top in bold text.

The certificate includes a photograph of a smiling man dressed in a red and white plaid jacket with a matching plaid cap, complemented by a white shirt and a red bow tie. The original printed date "2019 Employee of the Year" has been humorously corrected by hand to "1988," paying homage to the year the film was released. This quirky detail, along with the blue pushpin holding the certificate against a plain white wall, adds to the charm of the image.

Reddit users have flooded the comments with references and quotes from "Coming to America." One user quipped, "When you think of garbage, think of Akeem," a nod to a line from the movie. Another user humorously remarked, "Ah, a McDowell's," recalling the fictional fast-food restaurant featured in the film.

Comments continued with references like, "Things are starting to pick up for me...I'm beginning to feel my soul glo," and, "85-07 Queens Blvd," which refers to the address of McDowell's in the film. The playful jabs didn't stop there, with users also noting, "Our buns have no seeds..." and "The royal p**** is clean, your highness."

One user, reminiscing about the character's journey, commented, "In a couple of years he'll make Asst. Mgr. That's when the real bucks start rolling in..." Another praised the film but criticized its sequel, stating, "This movie was perfection in film. The sequel was a tragedy that should never have happened. It even somewhat tarnished the name."

Despite the lighthearted nature of the post, one commenter warned against sharing such content in professional settings, saying, "Don’t share that in your Slack channels, the DEI police will nab you in the form of an offended co-worker."

The image and its accompanying comments capture the enduring love for "Coming to America" and its memorable characters, proving that Prince Akeem remains an "Employee of the Year" in the hearts of fans.