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Why This Kid Asking Michael Jordan, 'What Are Those?' Is A Big Deal

A kid asked basketball legend Michael Jordan “what are those” and the Internet exploded - but some people have no idea what the fuss is about.

Jordan was at the Michael Jordan Flight School training camp in Santa Barbara, California, when questions were opened up onto the floor.

His question caused laughter and bemusement - but it was simply the latest in a long line of memes that started earlier this year.

The question is actually meant as a reference to someone wearing dirty shoes or shoes that are off-brand and unknown.

It all started from a video that was posted on Instagram by Brandon Moore, who filmed an arrest when he saw the police officer’s clumpy shoes.

Panning down, Moore bellowed out the question, which is meant to be asked when making fun of someone’s footwear.

The meme went viral and the kid at the Michael Jordan Q&A clearly knows his stuff.

Legend.