New Burger King ads feature a guy with a microphone stopping people on the street and, ultimately, screaming.
Sound familiar?
Funny or Die's Billy on the Street, which airs on Fuse TV, features comedian Billy Eichner catching New Yorkers unaware with questions about pop culture, sometimes with celebrity guests.
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With the show in its third season, Eichner's contagiously manic style earned him a spot at this year's Emmys, appearances on late-night talk shows, and an acting role on NBC's Parks and Rec.
On Sunday, he vented on Twitter that Burger King had stolen his high-energy, man-on-the-street act for their commercial:
Hey @BurgerKing-thanks for stealing my act for ur new commercial!! Except its not as funny & everyone knows u stole it. GET YOUR OWN IDEAS.
Many of his fans agreed.
@BurgerKing Your ridiculous ripoff of @billyeichner's comedy has angered a truly dangerous crowd. FANS OF MERYL FUCKING STREEP! #HopeSprings
@BurgerKing First you buy Tim Hortons, then you steal from @billyeichner? HOW UN-AMERICAN CAN YOU BE?
@BurgerKing drew barrymore would not like you stealing from @billyeichner so stop stealing his schtick! #BillyOntheStreet
@BurgerKing FOR A DOLLAR WHO BLATANTLY STEALS FROM COMEDIANS SUCH AS @billyeichner AND TRIES TO PASS IT OFF AS CREATIVITY?!?
After all, even David Letterman couldn't resist trading a few screams with Eichner.
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So what's next for Burger King's street quiz commercials? The company didn't immediately respond to BuzzFeed News' request for comment.
But who knows? Twitter is a force.
