Kadeem Hardison
Definition
An American actor (born July 24, 1965, in Brooklyn, New York) best known for his iconic role as Dwayne Wayne on the NBC sitcom 'A Different World' (1987–1993), where his flip-up glasses became a cultural phenomenon.
Son of fashion model Bethann Hardison, he has also appeared in films like 'The Sixth Man' (1997) and 'White Men Can't Jump' (1992), and maintains an active presence on social media.
Examples
Kadeem Hardison's flip-up shades were so futuristic, they made Google Glass look like a relic from the Stone Age.
When nerds rule the world, it'll be because Kadeem Hardison showed us how to flip confidence on and off.
Spot Kadeem Hardison in any '90s rerun, and suddenly your couch becomes Hillman College.
Kadeem Hardison proved Brooklyn swagger pairs perfectly with college geekery—no cap.