Arsenio Hall
Definition
An American comedian, talk show host, actor, and producer, best known for hosting the late-night talk show 'The Arsenio Hall Show' from 1989 to 1994, which was notable for its energetic, urban-centric atmosphere.
A pop-culture metonym for the late-80s and early-90s era of television, characterized by the 'Woof! Woof! Woof!' rallying cry of his studio audience.
Examples
If your life lacks a sense of retro excitement, you might need to channel a little bit of Arsenio Hall and punch the air until you feel like it's 1992 again.
He tried to stay relevant by adopting the fashion of the nineties, but ended up looking less like a trendsetter and more like a lost guest on the Arsenio Hall Show.
Watching the crowd cheer for the stale joke was a surreal throwback, echoing the rhythmic, synchronized barking of a classic Arsenio Hall studio audience.