LOVE Island’s Ovie Soko has had fans wondering why he shouts “message” every time someone in the villa receives as a text.
Now, the real reason behind the professional basketball player’s witty remark has been revealed. Find out more here.
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Why does Ovie Soko say ‘message’ when an Islander gets a text?
Love Island fans have pointed out that Ovie Soko has been referencing Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.
A parody of films like Boyz N The Hood and South Central, it features Keenen Wayans as a comedy character who pops up to point out that someone has learnt a lesson.
Of course, he does so – just like Ovie – by shouting: “Message.”
The 28-year-old basketball star has been doing the joke practically ever since he first appeared in the villa.
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What have Love Island fans said about Ovie’s reference to the ’90s cult?
When the new Islanders were announced on episode 32, true to form Amber’s “I’ve got a text” was quickly followed by Ovie adding: “Message.”
The reference went over the heads of many viewers, though scores of fans of the movie have posted their approval.
One wrote: “When I clocked Ovie saying “message” like the postman out of don’t be a menace I lost it…”
Another said: “Who else has noticed that Ovie references ‘Don’t Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood’ every time someone gets a message. What a legend.”
A third tweeted: “NOBODY gets the ‘message’ thing Ovie keeps doing! HAVE YOU SEEN DON’T BE A MENACE THOUGH?”
Five interesting facts about Don’t Be A Menace?
- The film made £16 million at the box office on a budget of just £3 million.
- Two of the Wayans brothers – Shawn and Marlon – star in the movie, which sees Shawn’s character Ashtray being sent to given an education about life on the streets from his psychotic cousin Loc Dog, played by Marlon.
- The comedy flick was directed by Emmy-award winner Paris Barclay, who has also directed Glee and produced Sons of Anarchy.
- Late comedian Bernie Mac, who starred in Ocean’s Eleven and Friday, stars in the hilarious film.
- The sound track for the film has some of musics biggest star, including Lil Kim, Wu-Tang Clan and Joe.
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Who is Ovie Soko?
Ovie Soko is a 28-year-old professional basketball player, who plays for the Great Britain team.
The athlete went to school with former Love Island star Alexandra Cane.
When asked to rate himself, he stated: “I feel like I’m an 8 but an international 8, some people call themselves a 10 but you can be a 10 in one place and go to the opposite side of the world and be a 4.
“Wherever I go around the world, I think I can be an 8. My best feature is my personality, I am just a vibe and people like being around my energy.”
