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Jorge Aguilar

‘I can’t sleep either, knowing Mr. Taylor is gaslighting me’: The internet can’t tell if this inspirational viral art teacher is just Kevin James in disguise

A man who looks and sounds exactly like the legendary comedian Kevin James is going absolutely viral on TikTok, claiming to be a 4th-grade art teacher named Matt Taylor, and honestly, the internet is having an existential crisis trying to figure out if it’s an elaborate bit or if the King of Queens star has a secret twin. People are seriously convinced this is James pulling a fast one, which, to be fair, would be a hilarious prank to pull on the entire internet.

This whole situation has exploded in popularity, leaving everyone guessing whether we’re watching a genuine teacher or a new type of viral marketing stunt. Earlier this month, Matt Taylor popped up on TikTok to share his life and passion as a 4th-grade art teacher. His videos are genuinely inspirational, focusing on little tidbits about life, art, and how you can “turn messes into masterpieces.”

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