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Hello fellow web crawlers! Kira here. Welcome to today's edition of web_crawlr.
Today's top stories are about: a church committing a controversial tipping sin, Kamala Harris fans clapping back at haters on Truth Social, a detailed history of the disappearing Homer Simpson meme, and a TikTok trend that's all about recreating classic '90s sitcom moments.
After that, Mikael has a 'One Dumb Conspiracy' column for you.
Until next time,
— K.D.
⚡ Today in Internet Culture
🍕 TIPPING DISCOURSE
‘Tipping is a choice, not a requirement’: Domino’s driver delivers $100 worth of pizza to a church. They can’t believe their tip
“Guess how much they tipped me?” the woman asked viewers.
🐝 POLITICAL POSTING
KHive swarms Truth Social, buzzes back against Trump attacks
The reply guys are back, but the KHive is on the case.
🌳 MEME EXPLAINER
The story behind the ultimate Homer Simpson meme
It's the meme that ate a million Homers.
📺 VIDEO TRENDS
TikTokers are recreating the dramatic ’90s sitcom moments that had a hold on us
In the ’80s and ’90s, we were all about appointment television, and nothing had us seated quite like our favorite sitcoms.
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By Mikael Thalen
Staff Reporter
After debunked ‘Biden is dead’ rumors, conspiracy theorists now think he’s suspiciously taller
In each edition of web_crawlr we have exclusive original content every day. On Mondays our Tech Reporter Mikael Thalen debunks the most wild conspiracy theories swirling around the web in his “One Dumb Conspiracy” column. If you want to read columns like this before everyone else, subscribe to web_crawlr to get your daily scoop of internet culture delivered straight to your inbox.
🕸️ Crawling the Web
Here is what else is happening across the 'net.
👀 OneTikToker is offering up some interesting strategies for people looking to boycott companies in a way that takes advantage of modern marketing.
🚗 In a viral video, a car salesman revealed 3 cars you should never buy at the dealership.
🏦 A former branch manager for Chase Bank went viral after sharing stories of “fraud, corruption, and illegal activity” she claims to have witnessed while she worked there.
🌲 Most people like their neighbors, while others deal with unruly ones. An Ohio-based woman revealed how her neighbors chopped down the trees in her yard without permission in a video with over 971,000 views.
💸 A landlord was called out for their practice of renting out “luxury amenities,” such as ceiling fans or dishwashers, on a monthly “subscription basis.”
🎫 This woman flew from New Jersey to Madrid with her friend for a Taylor Swift concert. But just hours before the event, the digital StubHub tickets were nowhere to be found.
🔊 From the Daily Dot archive: Distorted TikTok sounds hurt marginalized creators—and AI is making it worse.
📝 Question of the Day
Everyone's got opinions, and we want to know yours. Just click a button below to answer the question, and tomorrow we will let you know how fellow web crawlers like you answered.
IS TIPPING ON FOOD ORDERS A CHOICE OR A REQUIREMENT?
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🤳 Today's Viral Video
I'll take that in 2 nickles and 3 pennies please! 🎰
🎶 Now Playing: "Shoot 2 Kill" by Peeling Flesh 🎶
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Hello fellow web crawlers! Kira here. Welcome to today's edition of web_crawlr.
Today's top stories are about: a church committing a controversial tipping sin, Kamala Harris fans clapping back at haters on Truth Social, a detailed history of the disappearing Homer Simpson meme, and a TikTok trend that's all about recreating classic '90s sitcom moments.
After that, Mikael has a 'One Dumb Conspiracy' column for you.
Until next time,
— K.D.
⚡ Today in Internet Culture
🍕 TIPPING DISCOURSE
‘Tipping is a choice, not a requirement’: Domino’s driver delivers $100 worth of pizza to a church. They can’t believe their tip
“Guess how much they tipped me?” the woman asked viewers.
🐝 POLITICAL POSTING
KHive swarms Truth Social, buzzes back against Trump attacks
The reply guys are back, but the KHive is on the case.
🌳 MEME EXPLAINER
The story behind the ultimate Homer Simpson meme
It's the meme that ate a million Homers.
📺 VIDEO TRENDS
TikTokers are recreating the dramatic ’90s sitcom moments that had a hold on us
In the ’80s and ’90s, we were all about appointment television, and nothing had us seated quite like our favorite sitcoms.
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By Mikael Thalen
Staff Reporter
After debunked ‘Biden is dead’ rumors, conspiracy theorists now think he’s suspiciously taller
In each edition of web_crawlr we have exclusive original content every day. On Mondays our Tech Reporter Mikael Thalen debunks the most wild conspiracy theories swirling around the web in his “One Dumb Conspiracy” column. If you want to read columns like this before everyone else, subscribe to web_crawlr to get your daily scoop of internet culture delivered straight to your inbox.
🕸️ Crawling the Web
Here is what else is happening across the 'net.
👀 OneTikToker is offering up some interesting strategies for people looking to boycott companies in a way that takes advantage of modern marketing.
🚗 In a viral video, a car salesman revealed 3 cars you should never buy at the dealership.
🏦 A former branch manager for Chase Bank went viral after sharing stories of “fraud, corruption, and illegal activity” she claims to have witnessed while she worked there.
🌲 Most people like their neighbors, while others deal with unruly ones. An Ohio-based woman revealed how her neighbors chopped down the trees in her yard without permission in a video with over 971,000 views.
💸 A landlord was called out for their practice of renting out “luxury amenities,” such as ceiling fans or dishwashers, on a monthly “subscription basis.”
🎫 This woman flew from New Jersey to Madrid with her friend for a Taylor Swift concert. But just hours before the event, the digital StubHub tickets were nowhere to be found.
🔊 From the Daily Dot archive: Distorted TikTok sounds hurt marginalized creators—and AI is making it worse.
📝 Question of the Day
Everyone's got opinions, and we want to know yours. Just click a button below to answer the question, and tomorrow we will let you know how fellow web crawlers like you answered.
IS TIPPING ON FOOD ORDERS A CHOICE OR A REQUIREMENT?
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🤳 Today's Viral Video
I'll take that in 2 nickles and 3 pennies please! 🎰
🎶 Now Playing: "Shoot 2 Kill" by Peeling Flesh 🎶
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Much like fan fiction, fan art has existed for hundreds of years. The works of Shakespeare, for example, have inspired many beloved artworks, such as Sir John Everett Millais’ aquatic portrait of Ophelia. In the modern era, fan art is a central aspect of pop culture fandom, particularly now that artists can easily share their work online.
Across social media platforms, fans use the multi-fandom tag #FanArtFriday to share their fan art with others in the fandom, or with internet users more broadly. On X, one of the most active fandoms using the hashtag is the Twenty One Pilots fandom, also known as the Skeleton Clique.
The musical duo, comprised of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, have established a devoted fan base since their breakthrough 2015 album, many of whom resonate with the group’s frank discussion of mental health issues. Fans use the fandom-specific tag #cliqueart to share their works with the online community, with new posts appearing on an hourly basis.
Pop culture of all kinds inspire fan works, but the Twenty One Pilots fandom appears particularly creative. To get a better sense of why the fandom has developed this way, I spoke to several Skeleton Clique artists about their experiences with this fan art community.
Several noted when they initially encountered the group's music and it resonated with them, they started researching the band and found this tight-knit fandom online. As for their initiation into the fan art aspect, a number of fans told me they had made fan art before, but had never been involved in a supportive community quite like this. When I asked why Twenty One Pilots inspires so much art, the fans had a lot to say.
Twenty One Pilots fan art aligns with the band's message
Lien told me that fan art aligns with the band’s message, which is “that you can find meaning and purpose for yourself through creation, and that creating things yourself can also be a weapon against dark thoughts.” Barbara noted that “One of the band's most famous slogans is power to the local dreamer,” which has served as an inspiration to all fans, artists or not.
But it’s not just the band’s music that inspires art—it's the members themselves. Joseph and Dun have been vocally supportive of fan art over the years, and they even organized an event called ARTØPIA, which showcased Twenty One Pilots-inspired fan art from around the world. Tek suggested that the band’s openness about the “reality of creating art,” creates a “judgment free zone” for fans to create themselves.
Moreover, the band frequently interacts with fan art online, which makes these fans and artists feel seen and appreciated. “It feels like as people they’re very aware and they care about what we create in the dark in our bedrooms. It makes you feel a lot closer to them,” Carla told me. Barbara shared that she was burnt out after art school and the supportive community created by the band and by fans reignited her love for painting.
Ultimately, the spirit of creativity that is fostered within the fandom brings members of the Skeleton Clique closer together. Lien told me joining the fandom was the first time she “actually felt part of a larger community,” and Carla says she’s made several close friends since becoming involved in the Clique.
The relationship between fan and idol seems especially symbiotic, which contributes to the close-knit feeling among fans. As Artie eloquently put it, it’s like we’re “all holding on to the same thread.” It’s an “endless process of inspiration, from them to us and reversed.”
Why it matters
Because of copyright issues and occasionally negative responses from celebs, fan works can be controversial, and fans are often criticized for their intensely parasocial tendencies.
In the case of the Twenty One Pilots fandom, the communication between artist and fan feels more like a dialogue than a proclamation, as fans feel inspired to create within this ostensibly safe environment.
Within the Skeleton Clique, expression of art is valued just as much if not more than consumption of it, a notable distinction indeed.
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Much like fan fiction, fan art has existed for hundreds of years. The works of Shakespeare, for example, have inspired many beloved artworks, such as Sir John Everett Millais’ aquatic portrait of Ophelia. In the modern era, fan art is a central aspect of pop culture fandom, particularly now that artists can easily share their work online.
Across social media platforms, fans use the multi-fandom tag #FanArtFriday to share their fan art with others in the fandom, or with internet users more broadly. On X, one of the most active fandoms using the hashtag is the Twenty One Pilots fandom, also known as the Skeleton Clique.
The musical duo, comprised of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, have established a devoted fan base since their breakthrough 2015 album, many of whom resonate with the group’s frank discussion of mental health issues. Fans use the fandom-specific tag #cliqueart to share their works with the online community, with new posts appearing on an hourly basis.
Pop culture of all kinds inspire fan works, but the Twenty One Pilots fandom appears particularly creative. To get a better sense of why the fandom has developed this way, I spoke to several Skeleton Clique artists about their experiences with this fan art community.
Several noted when they initially encountered the group's music and it resonated with them, they started researching the band and found this tight-knit fandom online. As for their initiation into the fan art aspect, a number of fans told me they had made fan art before, but had never been involved in a supportive community quite like this. When I asked why Twenty One Pilots inspires so much art, the fans had a lot to say.
Twenty One Pilots fan art aligns with the band's message
Lien told me that fan art aligns with the band’s message, which is “that you can find meaning and purpose for yourself through creation, and that creating things yourself can also be a weapon against dark thoughts.” Barbara noted that “One of the band's most famous slogans is power to the local dreamer,” which has served as an inspiration to all fans, artists or not.
But it’s not just the band’s music that inspires art—it's the members themselves. Joseph and Dun have been vocally supportive of fan art over the years, and they even organized an event called ARTØPIA, which showcased Twenty One Pilots-inspired fan art from around the world. Tek suggested that the band’s openness about the “reality of creating art,” creates a “judgment free zone” for fans to create themselves.
Moreover, the band frequently interacts with fan art online, which makes these fans and artists feel seen and appreciated. “It feels like as people they’re very aware and they care about what we create in the dark in our bedrooms. It makes you feel a lot closer to them,” Carla told me. Barbara shared that she was burnt out after art school and the supportive community created by the band and by fans reignited her love for painting.
Ultimately, the spirit of creativity that is fostered within the fandom brings members of the Skeleton Clique closer together. Lien told me joining the fandom was the first time she “actually felt part of a larger community,” and Carla says she’s made several close friends since becoming involved in the Clique.
The relationship between fan and idol seems especially symbiotic, which contributes to the close-knit feeling among fans. As Artie eloquently put it, it’s like we’re “all holding on to the same thread.” It’s an “endless process of inspiration, from them to us and reversed.”
Why it matters
Because of copyright issues and occasionally negative responses from celebs, fan works can be controversial, and fans are often criticized for their intensely parasocial tendencies.
In the case of the Twenty One Pilots fandom, the communication between artist and fan feels more like a dialogue than a proclamation, as fans feel inspired to create within this ostensibly safe environment.
Within the Skeleton Clique, expression of art is valued just as much if not more than consumption of it, a notable distinction indeed.
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Hello fellow web crawlers! Kira here. Welcome to today's edition of web_crawlr.
Today's top stories are about: Whycoconut memes went viral after President Joe Biden announcing he would drop out of the 2024 race, an alarming find in a can of Olipop soda that has customers worried, all the best jokes about the Paris Olympics logo, and an instruction manual for how to use the 'sad ant with bindle' meme.
After that, Mikael's got a timely 'One Dumb Conspiracy' column for you.
Until next time,
— K.D.
⚡ Today in Internet Culture
🥥 VIRAL POLITICS
‘Project coconut is a go’: Kamala Harris memes flood the internet in the wake of President Joe Biden’s drop-out announcement
U.S. President Joe Biden announced that he will drop out of the 2024 presidential race and the internet is already brimming with jokes and memes about his potential replacement, Vice President Kamala Harris.
🥤 CONSUMER REVIEWS
‘My Dr Pepper would never’: Customer finds something unusual in Olipop can
“Please we are begging, someone tell us what it is Garrett just drank," reads the caption on the TikTok video.
🏅 THE INTERNET'S GOT JOKES
‘Yassified Tinder’: People are joking about all the things the Paris Olympics logo looks like
The internet has been tearing apart the logo for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, which one person described as a “lady with a f***-ass bob.”
🐜 MEME EXPLAINER
How to use the ‘sad ant with bindle’ meme
The meme is often used as a "how it feels" joke, with connotations of sadness or rejection.
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🔍 One Dumb Conspiracy
By Mikael Thalen
Staff Reporter
No, the would-be Trump assassin was not transgender
In each edition of web_crawlr we have exclusive original content every day. On Mondays our Tech Reporter Mikael Thalen debunks the most wild conspiracy theories swirling around the web in his “One Dumb Conspiracy” column. If you want to read columns like this before everyone else, subscribe to web_crawlr to get your daily scoop of internet culture delivered straight to your inbox.
🕸️ Crawling the Web
Here is what else is happening across the 'net.
🎂 Despite what many people think, red velvet cake and chocolate cake are not the same thing. Bakers on TikTok are hoping to educate the masses by dispelling that common misconception.
💨 An air conditioning expert advises that if your unit isn’t cooling your house like it is supposed to, it might need a bit of maintenance that you can do at home with a common household item.
📽️ An attendee of an Inside Out 2 Fan Event is calling out AMC Theatres, saying they didn’t give her the keychain promised in the promotion.
🚗 This driver shared their nightmare experience with a Tesla rental after a wrong charger left them stranded.
✉️ Do you send letters with a wax seal? One USPS customer is issuing a warning that you may want to hear.
🌐 From the Daily Dot archive: Is there a First Amendment right to assemble in the metaverse?
📝 Question of the Day
Everyone's got opinions, and we want to know yours. Just click a button below to answer the question, and tomorrow we will let you know how fellow web crawlers like you answered.
DOES THE PARIS OLYMPICS LOGO LOOK LIKE A GOLD FLAME OR A LADY WITH A F***-ASS BOB?
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🤳 Today's Viral Video
How Americans sound in America vs. anywhere else in the world. 🇺🇸
🎶 Now Playing: "Say It Witcha Chest" by Doggystyleeee x Snoop Dogg 🎶
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The internet is chaotic—but we’ll break it down for you in one daily email. Sign up for the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter here to get the best (and worst) of the internet straight into your inbox.
Hello fellow web crawlers! Kira here. Welcome to today's edition of web_crawlr.
Today's top stories are about: Whycoconut memes went viral after President Joe Biden announcing he would drop out of the 2024 race, an alarming find in a can of Olipop soda that has customers worried, all the best jokes about the Paris Olympics logo, and an instruction manual for how to use the 'sad ant with bindle' meme.
After that, Mikael's got a timely 'One Dumb Conspiracy' column for you.
Until next time,
— K.D.
⚡ Today in Internet Culture
🥥 VIRAL POLITICS
‘Project coconut is a go’: Kamala Harris memes flood the internet in the wake of President Joe Biden’s drop-out announcement
U.S. President Joe Biden announced that he will drop out of the 2024 presidential race and the internet is already brimming with jokes and memes about his potential replacement, Vice President Kamala Harris.
🥤 CONSUMER REVIEWS
‘My Dr Pepper would never’: Customer finds something unusual in Olipop can
“Please we are begging, someone tell us what it is Garrett just drank," reads the caption on the TikTok video.
🏅 THE INTERNET'S GOT JOKES
‘Yassified Tinder’: People are joking about all the things the Paris Olympics logo looks like
The internet has been tearing apart the logo for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, which one person described as a “lady with a f***-ass bob.”
🐜 MEME EXPLAINER
How to use the ‘sad ant with bindle’ meme
The meme is often used as a "how it feels" joke, with connotations of sadness or rejection.
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🔍 One Dumb Conspiracy
By Mikael Thalen
Staff Reporter
No, the would-be Trump assassin was not transgender
In each edition of web_crawlr we have exclusive original content every day. On Mondays our Tech Reporter Mikael Thalen debunks the most wild conspiracy theories swirling around the web in his “One Dumb Conspiracy” column. If you want to read columns like this before everyone else, subscribe to web_crawlr to get your daily scoop of internet culture delivered straight to your inbox.
🕸️ Crawling the Web
Here is what else is happening across the 'net.
🎂 Despite what many people think, red velvet cake and chocolate cake are not the same thing. Bakers on TikTok are hoping to educate the masses by dispelling that common misconception.
💨 An air conditioning expert advises that if your unit isn’t cooling your house like it is supposed to, it might need a bit of maintenance that you can do at home with a common household item.
📽️ An attendee of an Inside Out 2 Fan Event is calling out AMC Theatres, saying they didn’t give her the keychain promised in the promotion.
🚗 This driver shared their nightmare experience with a Tesla rental after a wrong charger left them stranded.
✉️ Do you send letters with a wax seal? One USPS customer is issuing a warning that you may want to hear.
🌐 From the Daily Dot archive: Is there a First Amendment right to assemble in the metaverse?
📝 Question of the Day
Everyone's got opinions, and we want to know yours. Just click a button below to answer the question, and tomorrow we will let you know how fellow web crawlers like you answered.
DOES THE PARIS OLYMPICS LOGO LOOK LIKE A GOLD FLAME OR A LADY WITH A F***-ASS BOB?
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🤳 Today's Viral Video
How Americans sound in America vs. anywhere else in the world. 🇺🇸
🎶 Now Playing: "Say It Witcha Chest" by Doggystyleeee x Snoop Dogg 🎶
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Katy Perry is in her comeback era. But will she be accepted back into the halls of pop royalty?
Earlier this year, I wrote about how Katy Perry fans—known as KatyCats—wanted #JusticeForKatyPerry, waging a campaign on X to resuscitate her reputation as a pop star. Now, as she launches the next era of her career, fans want to see her succeed, but it looks like it will continue to be an uphill battle for Perry.
Last week, Perry released the first song and video from her forthcoming album 143, entitled “Woman’s World,” which features the singer dancing around a construction site and then turning into a bikini-clad cyborg. Responses to the song have been largely negative —oftentimes scathingly so.
Many noted that it feels and looks like AI, embodying a middle-of-the-road style of pop music that belongs in the 2010s. One hater described it as an example of a “new trend of failing pop stars (and their management teams) trying to serve manufactured cunt in an attempt to appeal to lowest common denominator gay guys,” a sentiment echoed by several others on X.
The biggest criticism of Perry and her song has to do with her collaborator on the track. “Woman’s World” was produced by Dr. Luke, the notorious producer who Kesha accused of drugging and raping her in a highly publicized trial. Many argued that it’s hypocritical of Perry to release a song supposedly about women’s empowerment produced by an alleged abuser. A viral screenshot from Perry’s Instagram Live shows someone commenting “Why are you working with Dr. Luke?” on the screen in front of her.
Fandoms react to Katy Perry's new song
As with any viral pop music discourse, other fandoms entered the fray. When someone asked if Swifties were going to listen to “Woman’s World,” one fan responded: “no! katy perry works with rapists! hope that clears things up!” Another suggested that Swift should release the new edition of Reputation on the same day Perry’s album comes out.
Lady Gaga fans, known as Little Monsters, are particularly opposed to the song because of Gaga’s connection to Kesha. Gaga, a survivor of sexual assault herself, testified on Kesha’s behalf at the trial and was so triggered by Dr. Luke’s lawyer that she had a psychotic break, she told Oprah. Others remarked that the best thing to do is to stream Kesha’s new song instead of Perry’s, proposing an inverse relationship between the two artists.
As for Katy Perry’s fans, responses to the new song have been markedly different. For some, Perry’s decision to work with Dr. Luke is disappointing. One fan revealed that the collaboration ruined their excitement for the album, while another wrote “you have no idea how devastating it is for me to watch my childhood idol burning out.”
But the most dedicated KatyCats will not be swayed. Many called the song a return to form and suggested the real Katy Perry is back. As one fan put it, the song represents “the slayification of the second coming of jesus christ.” Devout KatyCats maintain that all the hate is “forced” and it's only giving her more “clout.” Others took aim at the music critics who gave the song abysmal reviews, and one X user called fans who criticized the song “rats.”
Some have tried to rationalize the Dr. Luke problem. One fan wrote that everyone should separate Perry’s song from the producer and continue listening regardless, also noting that Dr. Luke is only “accused” of sexual assault. A different fan called the haters hypocrites, posting a list of popular songs produced by Dr. Luke that supposedly no one cared about.
Others tried to compare Perry’s success to Kesha’s, implying that the latter artist is irreverent to the conversation. One proposed strategy is to ignore the haters altogether, focusing on streaming and promoting Perry’s work instead.
Why it matters
It seems unlikely that the KatyCats will be able to salvage Perry’s reputation. Though she has plenty of devoted fans, the KatyCats just don’t have the same cultural power as the Swifties, the Little Monsters, or the BeyHive (fans of Beyoncé).
In many ways, Swifties shape the discourse about Taylor Swift albums, and it was the BeyHive that turned Renaissance into a worldwide phenomenon.
Fandom is a huge reason for pop stars’ success, and though Perry garnered enough fans to achieve fame and fortune, her fan army doesn’t have the ammunition to keep her afloat anymore.
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Katy Perry is in her comeback era. But will she be accepted back into the halls of pop royalty?
Earlier this year, I wrote about how Katy Perry fans—known as KatyCats—wanted #JusticeForKatyPerry, waging a campaign on X to resuscitate her reputation as a pop star. Now, as she launches the next era of her career, fans want to see her succeed, but it looks like it will continue to be an uphill battle for Perry.
Last week, Perry released the first song and video from her forthcoming album 143, entitled “Woman’s World,” which features the singer dancing around a construction site and then turning into a bikini-clad cyborg. Responses to the song have been largely negative —oftentimes scathingly so.
Many noted that it feels and looks like AI, embodying a middle-of-the-road style of pop music that belongs in the 2010s. One hater described it as an example of a “new trend of failing pop stars (and their management teams) trying to serve manufactured cunt in an attempt to appeal to lowest common denominator gay guys,” a sentiment echoed by several others on X.
The biggest criticism of Perry and her song has to do with her collaborator on the track. “Woman’s World” was produced by Dr. Luke, the notorious producer who Kesha accused of drugging and raping her in a highly publicized trial. Many argued that it’s hypocritical of Perry to release a song supposedly about women’s empowerment produced by an alleged abuser. A viral screenshot from Perry’s Instagram Live shows someone commenting “Why are you working with Dr. Luke?” on the screen in front of her.
Fandoms react to Katy Perry's new song
As with any viral pop music discourse, other fandoms entered the fray. When someone asked if Swifties were going to listen to “Woman’s World,” one fan responded: “no! katy perry works with rapists! hope that clears things up!” Another suggested that Swift should release the new edition of Reputation on the same day Perry’s album comes out.
Lady Gaga fans, known as Little Monsters, are particularly opposed to the song because of Gaga’s connection to Kesha. Gaga, a survivor of sexual assault herself, testified on Kesha’s behalf at the trial and was so triggered by Dr. Luke’s lawyer that she had a psychotic break, she told Oprah. Others remarked that the best thing to do is to stream Kesha’s new song instead of Perry’s, proposing an inverse relationship between the two artists.
As for Katy Perry’s fans, responses to the new song have been markedly different. For some, Perry’s decision to work with Dr. Luke is disappointing. One fan revealed that the collaboration ruined their excitement for the album, while another wrote “you have no idea how devastating it is for me to watch my childhood idol burning out.”
But the most dedicated KatyCats will not be swayed. Many called the song a return to form and suggested the real Katy Perry is back. As one fan put it, the song represents “the slayification of the second coming of jesus christ.” Devout KatyCats maintain that all the hate is “forced” and it's only giving her more “clout.” Others took aim at the music critics who gave the song abysmal reviews, and one X user called fans who criticized the song “rats.”
Some have tried to rationalize the Dr. Luke problem. One fan wrote that everyone should separate Perry’s song from the producer and continue listening regardless, also noting that Dr. Luke is only “accused” of sexual assault. A different fan called the haters hypocrites, posting a list of popular songs produced by Dr. Luke that supposedly no one cared about.
Others tried to compare Perry’s success to Kesha’s, implying that the latter artist is irreverent to the conversation. One proposed strategy is to ignore the haters altogether, focusing on streaming and promoting Perry’s work instead.
Why it matters
It seems unlikely that the KatyCats will be able to salvage Perry’s reputation. Though she has plenty of devoted fans, the KatyCats just don’t have the same cultural power as the Swifties, the Little Monsters, or the BeyHive (fans of Beyoncé).
In many ways, Swifties shape the discourse about Taylor Swift albums, and it was the BeyHive that turned Renaissance into a worldwide phenomenon.
Fandom is a huge reason for pop stars’ success, and though Perry garnered enough fans to achieve fame and fortune, her fan army doesn’t have the ammunition to keep her afloat anymore.
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Today's top stories are about: How both left-wingers and right-wingers both have conspiracy theories about the Trump shooting, a woman who helped a visually impaired person catch her cheating boyfriend, 5 things Amazon delivery drivers want you to know, and the origins of the beloved "Girl Who Is Going To Be Okay" meme.
After that, Mikael has his 'One Dumb Conspiracy' column for you.
Until next time,
— K.D.
⚡ Today in Internet Culture
🔍 CONSPIRACY
Trump fans turn on Secret Service as details, videos emerge: ‘Inside job’
In the wake of former President Donald Trump being grazed by a bullet over the weekend, both his supporters and his detractors have spread conspiracy theories.
👀 VIRAL CHEATING
‘She hung up’: Woman uses ‘Be My Eyes’ app to see if her boyfriend is cheating on her
A woman signed up to be a person’s visual aid, but she ended up with so much more than she expected—specifically, some piping hot tea.
📦 ONLINE SHOPPING
‘I didn’t know this and I order constantly!’: 5 home delivery tips straight from Amazon drivers
As the unsung heroes of our time, Amazon delivery drivers already face numerous challenges. Here are some tips to make their jobs easier.
👧 MEME EXPLAINER
All about the ‘Girl Who Is Going To Be Okay’ meme
Maybe we’re all going to be okay.
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🤑 This server added a $52 charge to a customers' check for "having an attitude."
🚰 Is there such a thing as drinking too much water?
🚘 Buying a car is always difficult. But how often do you hear about a car dealership lying to a customer about her own credit report?
🍉 Watermelons left outside eventually become moldy and filled with crevices. However, a man’s watermelon didn’t do that after sitting outside for a week, leading the internet to wonder what gives.
🌯 People love Chipotle, but they are not loving Chipotle’s price increases.
🥩 In the latest episode of the TikTok series that we’re dubbing “Gossip Grill: True Confessions of a Steakhouse Server,” the server shared how his manager let hundreds of dollars of food go to waste for no reason.
🔊 From the Daily Dot archive: Distorted TikTok sounds hurt marginalized creators—and AI is making it worse.
📝 Question of the Day
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Today's top stories are about: How both left-wingers and right-wingers both have conspiracy theories about the Trump shooting, a woman who helped a visually impaired person catch her cheating boyfriend, 5 things Amazon delivery drivers want you to know, and the origins of the beloved "Girl Who Is Going To Be Okay" meme.
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Until next time,
— K.D.
⚡ Today in Internet Culture
🔍 CONSPIRACY
Trump fans turn on Secret Service as details, videos emerge: ‘Inside job’
In the wake of former President Donald Trump being grazed by a bullet over the weekend, both his supporters and his detractors have spread conspiracy theories.
👀 VIRAL CHEATING
‘She hung up’: Woman uses ‘Be My Eyes’ app to see if her boyfriend is cheating on her
A woman signed up to be a person’s visual aid, but she ended up with so much more than she expected—specifically, some piping hot tea.
📦 ONLINE SHOPPING
‘I didn’t know this and I order constantly!’: 5 home delivery tips straight from Amazon drivers
As the unsung heroes of our time, Amazon delivery drivers already face numerous challenges. Here are some tips to make their jobs easier.
👧 MEME EXPLAINER
All about the ‘Girl Who Is Going To Be Okay’ meme
Maybe we’re all going to be okay.
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Here is what else is happening across the 'net.
🤑 This server added a $52 charge to a customers' check for "having an attitude."
🚰 Is there such a thing as drinking too much water?
🚘 Buying a car is always difficult. But how often do you hear about a car dealership lying to a customer about her own credit report?
🍉 Watermelons left outside eventually become moldy and filled with crevices. However, a man’s watermelon didn’t do that after sitting outside for a week, leading the internet to wonder what gives.
🌯 People love Chipotle, but they are not loving Chipotle’s price increases.
🥩 In the latest episode of the TikTok series that we’re dubbing “Gossip Grill: True Confessions of a Steakhouse Server,” the server shared how his manager let hundreds of dollars of food go to waste for no reason.
🔊 From the Daily Dot archive: Distorted TikTok sounds hurt marginalized creators—and AI is making it worse.
📝 Question of the Day
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According to his supporters, David Tennant is nothing short of a national treasure.
Last month, while attending the British LGBT Awards, he made several statements that had many cheering him on. While accepting his LGBT+ Celebrity Ally award, Tennant criticized Tory politician Kemi Badenoch, who espouses transphobic views.
“I don’t wish ill of her, I just wish her to shut up,” Tennant noted. On the red carpet, Tennant offered up another viral soundbite, calling TERFs (Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminists) “a tiny bunch of little whinging fuckers.”
Tennant’s comments produced something of a firestorm, though the famously offline actor declined to get involved further. Badenoch responded to Tennant’s speech on X, accusing him of racism and sexism and calling him “blinded by ideology.” Former PM Rishi Sunak gave his two cents as well, suggesting that Tennant’s statement threatens free speech. The discourse became even more hyperbolic when J.K. Rowling—perhaps the most famous TERF in the world—entered the chat, referring to Tennant as the “Gender Taliban.”
None of this controversy intimidated the Tennant family. On the day of the U.K.’s general election, which saw huge Tory losses and the defeat of Sunak in favor of Labour’s Keir Starmer, Tennant’s wife Georgia posted a photo of the two of them grinning on the London Eye with the caption #turnsouthedidlooktired. This is a reference to a Doctor Who episode wherein Tennant’s tenth doctor takes down PM Harriet Jones by uttering six fateful words: “Don't you think she looks tired?
The internet reacts to David Tennant calling out TERFs
For many of Tennant’s fans, these comments were worth celebrating. Following criticisms from Rowling and Sunak, his fans started the #IStandWithDavidTennant hashtag to show their support. Many rejoiced in the revelation that Tennant is—according to those who agree with his politics—a good person with a moral backbone.
“I didn’t think it was possible to love David Tennant more than I already do,” one fan wrote on Reddit. Others called him a “king” and an “icon,” and took the opportunity to criticize Rowling and the Tories. “This man has more integrity, love, compassion, and humanity in his little finger than the entire Tory Party,” wrote an X user.
His fans were delighted by Georgia Tennant’s Instagram post as well, giving Tennant credit for Sunak’s defeat at the polls. “the downfall of three prime ministers are linked to david tennant,” one fan noted, echoing a common refrain on X. (This is a reference to Sunak, Harriet Jones, and another Doctor Who PM, Harold Saxon, who Tennant also defeats in the show.)
Fans of Doctor Who were thrilled by this instance of life mirroring art. The mood online was playful and jubilant following the election result and Tennant’s supposed part in it, and one fan summarized the news like this: “Moral of this election: don’t fuck with david tennant.”
Fandom plays a fascinating role in these political debates. As public figures, David Tennant and J.K. Rowling represent arguably the two most beloved British media franchises of all time. Fans feel passionately about both these franchises, though many have distanced themselves from Harry Potter in recent years because of Rowling’s comments. In the case of Rowling and her fandom, there is a sense of disappointment and anger that she has betrayed trans and queer readers with her bigoted views.
On the other hand, for Tennant’s left-leaning fans, there is a real sense of joy that he hasn’t betrayed them, and in fact, reflects their ideals quite vocally.
There have certainly been some infantilizing responses to the news, calling him “wholesome” and saying he “must be protected at all costs,” which is a common impulse among fans of male celebrities. There are some hyperbolic refrains here too, and one might wonder if Tennant gets a bit too much praise for being a decent person. But considering how many stories we hear of male celebrities acting terribly, it makes sense that Tennant’s decency has been met with such adulation.
Why it matters
It would be a mistake to look to celebrities—who often possess untold amounts of wealth and privilege—for moral rectitude and political clarity.
But while many celebrities are too afraid to speak out about political issues lest they lose capital, Tennant’s stalwart support of trans rights illustrates that many fans—and even casual spectators—appreciate such candor. Though he has plenty of detractors, respect for Tennant is at an all-time high.
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According to his supporters, David Tennant is nothing short of a national treasure.
Last month, while attending the British LGBT Awards, he made several statements that had many cheering him on. While accepting his LGBT+ Celebrity Ally award, Tennant criticized Tory politician Kemi Badenoch, who espouses transphobic views.
“I don’t wish ill of her, I just wish her to shut up,” Tennant noted. On the red carpet, Tennant offered up another viral soundbite, calling TERFs (Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminists) “a tiny bunch of little whinging fuckers.”
Tennant’s comments produced something of a firestorm, though the famously offline actor declined to get involved further. Badenoch responded to Tennant’s speech on X, accusing him of racism and sexism and calling him “blinded by ideology.” Former PM Rishi Sunak gave his two cents as well, suggesting that Tennant’s statement threatens free speech. The discourse became even more hyperbolic when J.K. Rowling—perhaps the most famous TERF in the world—entered the chat, referring to Tennant as the “Gender Taliban.”
None of this controversy intimidated the Tennant family. On the day of the U.K.’s general election, which saw huge Tory losses and the defeat of Sunak in favor of Labour’s Keir Starmer, Tennant’s wife Georgia posted a photo of the two of them grinning on the London Eye with the caption #turnsouthedidlooktired. This is a reference to a Doctor Who episode wherein Tennant’s tenth doctor takes down PM Harriet Jones by uttering six fateful words: “Don't you think she looks tired?
The internet reacts to David Tennant calling out TERFs
For many of Tennant’s fans, these comments were worth celebrating. Following criticisms from Rowling and Sunak, his fans started the #IStandWithDavidTennant hashtag to show their support. Many rejoiced in the revelation that Tennant is—according to those who agree with his politics—a good person with a moral backbone.
“I didn’t think it was possible to love David Tennant more than I already do,” one fan wrote on Reddit. Others called him a “king” and an “icon,” and took the opportunity to criticize Rowling and the Tories. “This man has more integrity, love, compassion, and humanity in his little finger than the entire Tory Party,” wrote an X user.
His fans were delighted by Georgia Tennant’s Instagram post as well, giving Tennant credit for Sunak’s defeat at the polls. “the downfall of three prime ministers are linked to david tennant,” one fan noted, echoing a common refrain on X. (This is a reference to Sunak, Harriet Jones, and another Doctor Who PM, Harold Saxon, who Tennant also defeats in the show.)
Fans of Doctor Who were thrilled by this instance of life mirroring art. The mood online was playful and jubilant following the election result and Tennant’s supposed part in it, and one fan summarized the news like this: “Moral of this election: don’t fuck with david tennant.”
Fandom plays a fascinating role in these political debates. As public figures, David Tennant and J.K. Rowling represent arguably the two most beloved British media franchises of all time. Fans feel passionately about both these franchises, though many have distanced themselves from Harry Potter in recent years because of Rowling’s comments. In the case of Rowling and her fandom, there is a sense of disappointment and anger that she has betrayed trans and queer readers with her bigoted views.
On the other hand, for Tennant’s left-leaning fans, there is a real sense of joy that he hasn’t betrayed them, and in fact, reflects their ideals quite vocally.
There have certainly been some infantilizing responses to the news, calling him “wholesome” and saying he “must be protected at all costs,” which is a common impulse among fans of male celebrities. There are some hyperbolic refrains here too, and one might wonder if Tennant gets a bit too much praise for being a decent person. But considering how many stories we hear of male celebrities acting terribly, it makes sense that Tennant’s decency has been met with such adulation.
Why it matters
It would be a mistake to look to celebrities—who often possess untold amounts of wealth and privilege—for moral rectitude and political clarity.
But while many celebrities are too afraid to speak out about political issues lest they lose capital, Tennant’s stalwart support of trans rights illustrates that many fans—and even casual spectators—appreciate such candor. Though he has plenty of detractors, respect for Tennant is at an all-time high.
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Today's top stories are about: one woman's disturbing discovery in a can of green beans, the question of whether 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator 2' will become the new 'Barbenheimer,' the memeficiation of Kamala Harris' potential presidential bid, and one TikToker's advice for getting your security deposit back from your landlord.
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Until next time,
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⚡ Today in Internet Culture
🥫 WTF
‘They’re gonna lie to u when they test it’: Woman finds something unusual in can of green beans
“GIRL TEST IT YOURSELF," one commenter advised.
🍿 MEME POTENTIAL
Will ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator 2’ be this year’s ‘Barbenheimer’? The internet weighs in
Both potential blockbusters hit theaters on November 22, 2024.
🥥 POLITICAL SH!TPOSTING
K-Hive memes take over as Dems try to coconut-pill themselves into voting Harris for president
The memes come amid talk of replacing Biden.
🏠 RENTING HACK
‘Don’t move out of your apartment before doing this’: Woman says you need to do this to get your deposit back
A TikToker shared "what your landlord doesn’t want you to know” about getting your security deposit back.
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Conspiracy theorists think Disney and Google bought the Bible
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🗣️ A Florida abortion clinic escort is going viral for a TikTok showing how she dealt with Canadian anti-abortion protesters—by roasting them for getting roasted.
🍟 What's inside McDonald's 4 for $5 bag? People have mixed reactions about it.
🐜 A doctor warned in a video with over 202,000 views not to use hotel room dressers because they can be infested with bed bugs.
👨 Why are the boys entering their “soft guy era?”
💼 In a video with 1.4 million views, content creator and self-identified Dana Incorporated employee called out the company for its alleged seven-day mandate and for not letting a high schooler have a day off work to graduate.
🚗 A woman says she her 2019 BMW X3 “ruined” her life. Now she’s issuing a warning to young, prospective buyers.
👮 From the Daily Dot archive: A background check company is secretly paying cops on TikTok to push its services.
📝 Question of the Day
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Today's top stories are about: one woman's disturbing discovery in a can of green beans, the question of whether 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator 2' will become the new 'Barbenheimer,' the memeficiation of Kamala Harris' potential presidential bid, and one TikToker's advice for getting your security deposit back from your landlord.
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Until next time,
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⚡ Today in Internet Culture
🥫 WTF
‘They’re gonna lie to u when they test it’: Woman finds something unusual in can of green beans
“GIRL TEST IT YOURSELF," one commenter advised.
🍿 MEME POTENTIAL
Will ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator 2’ be this year’s ‘Barbenheimer’? The internet weighs in
Both potential blockbusters hit theaters on November 22, 2024.
🥥 POLITICAL SH!TPOSTING
K-Hive memes take over as Dems try to coconut-pill themselves into voting Harris for president
The memes come amid talk of replacing Biden.
🏠 RENTING HACK
‘Don’t move out of your apartment before doing this’: Woman says you need to do this to get your deposit back
A TikToker shared "what your landlord doesn’t want you to know” about getting your security deposit back.
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Conspiracy theorists think Disney and Google bought the Bible
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🗣️ A Florida abortion clinic escort is going viral for a TikTok showing how she dealt with Canadian anti-abortion protesters—by roasting them for getting roasted.
🍟 What's inside McDonald's 4 for $5 bag? People have mixed reactions about it.
🐜 A doctor warned in a video with over 202,000 views not to use hotel room dressers because they can be infested with bed bugs.
👨 Why are the boys entering their “soft guy era?”
💼 In a video with 1.4 million views, content creator and self-identified Dana Incorporated employee called out the company for its alleged seven-day mandate and for not letting a high schooler have a day off work to graduate.
🚗 A woman says she her 2019 BMW X3 “ruined” her life. Now she’s issuing a warning to young, prospective buyers.
👮 From the Daily Dot archive: A background check company is secretly paying cops on TikTok to push its services.
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Last week, rapper Megan Thee Stallion, creator of Hot Girl Summer and H-Town legend, dropped a new track that has some of her fans jumping for joy.
“Otaku Hot Girl,” off her new album MEGAN, makes several references to Jujutsu Kaisen and other anime. The intro to the song features Adam McArthur, the voice actor for Yuji Itadori in the English dub, saying he likes “a tall woman with a nice big ass, just sayin, like Grammy winner Megan Thee Stallion.”
In the series, Yuji says his type is like Jennifer Lawrence, and many fans suggested he would have a crush on Megan too, leading McArthur to post a recording saying Megan’s name instead of Lawrence's. Megan’s connection to the anime has since become canon among fans.
But “Otaku Hot Girl” isn’t just a reference to a meme. Megan is a long-time anime fan, and often incorporates her love for the art form into her music and public persona. She’s done anime cosplay on numerous occasions and even appeared at the Crunchyroll Awards (where she presented Anime of the Year to Jujutsu Kaisen, in fact).
While it’s not surprising that Megan released a song centered on anime, fans were nonetheless overjoyed at the overt shoutout.
“She is so insane for this” one fan wrote on X. “IM GONNA THROW UP” wrote another. Many were excited by the content it provides for the Jujutsu Kaisen fandom, noting that the character Gojo now has his own theme song and celebrating the fan edits that have already started appearing. Thrilled by the collision of these two worlds, one fan wrote “yuji would be doing backflips off the wall if he knew he got to be the intro for megan thee stallions song.”
Some of the most elated reactions from listeners came from Black women who count themselves as both fans of Megan’s music and of anime. These fans felt seen by Megan’s proclamation that she’s “a weeb and a baddie.” (A weeb is someone who loves anime and Japanese culture.)
“Shout to all the BLACK Otaku Girls this one for us fr fr,” one fan wrote. “Otaku Hot Girl is for the girls who like anime who was getting charged up and quizzed by anime boys,” another fan wrote, posting a picture of Zendaya.
Though Megan has always carved her own path in the industry, the connection between anime and hip-hop isn’t a new one. In Nylon, Jennifer Li writes about rappers’ love of anime, suggesting that anime tells “underdog stories about rising from humble origins to meet greatness,” a narrative often found in hip-hop. The social and political milieu of the ‘90s coupled with the global circulation of anime during the decade laid the foundation for future hip-hop stars to become anime fans.
And yet, Black women have often been left out of the conversation. Many Black women have reported receiving racist comments when they do cosplay and Black women fans are often told—either explicitly or implicitly—that they don’t belong in these fan spaces. Though Black anime fans have always existed, so has racism and misogyny in these communities.
Considering this broader context, “Otaku Hot Girl” takes on added meaning. Though Megan has been proving her anime cred for years, men online still accuse her of being a fake fan and a clout-chaser. She doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone, but this song should silence any naysayers.
Megan’s also doing a lot to update our collective image of anime fans and so-called nerds, demonstrating that you can be an anime fan and a “hottie,” as Megan calls her listeners. No doubt one of the most influential and visible anime lovers in recent years, she’s on the forefront of the movement to make anime cool again. For fans of Megan’s music and of anime, this crossover is a match made in heaven.
Why it matters
As we’ve discussed before in this column, fans love it when their faves are authentically themselves, and that’s part of the reason why the reaction to “Otaku Hot Girl” has been so positive.
For Megan’s Black women fans, this display of authenticity is especially heartening. She’s created a universe where being a Black girl nerd is not only acceptable but aspirational, and the hotties are standing at attention.
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Last week, rapper Megan Thee Stallion, creator of Hot Girl Summer and H-Town legend, dropped a new track that has some of her fans jumping for joy.
“Otaku Hot Girl,” off her new album MEGAN, makes several references to Jujutsu Kaisen and other anime. The intro to the song features Adam McArthur, the voice actor for Yuji Itadori in the English dub, saying he likes “a tall woman with a nice big ass, just sayin, like Grammy winner Megan Thee Stallion.”
In the series, Yuji says his type is like Jennifer Lawrence, and many fans suggested he would have a crush on Megan too, leading McArthur to post a recording saying Megan’s name instead of Lawrence's. Megan’s connection to the anime has since become canon among fans.
But “Otaku Hot Girl” isn’t just a reference to a meme. Megan is a long-time anime fan, and often incorporates her love for the art form into her music and public persona. She’s done anime cosplay on numerous occasions and even appeared at the Crunchyroll Awards (where she presented Anime of the Year to Jujutsu Kaisen, in fact).
While it’s not surprising that Megan released a song centered on anime, fans were nonetheless overjoyed at the overt shoutout.
“She is so insane for this” one fan wrote on X. “IM GONNA THROW UP” wrote another. Many were excited by the content it provides for the Jujutsu Kaisen fandom, noting that the character Gojo now has his own theme song and celebrating the fan edits that have already started appearing. Thrilled by the collision of these two worlds, one fan wrote “yuji would be doing backflips off the wall if he knew he got to be the intro for megan thee stallions song.”
Some of the most elated reactions from listeners came from Black women who count themselves as both fans of Megan’s music and of anime. These fans felt seen by Megan’s proclamation that she’s “a weeb and a baddie.” (A weeb is someone who loves anime and Japanese culture.)
“Shout to all the BLACK Otaku Girls this one for us fr fr,” one fan wrote. “Otaku Hot Girl is for the girls who like anime who was getting charged up and quizzed by anime boys,” another fan wrote, posting a picture of Zendaya.
Though Megan has always carved her own path in the industry, the connection between anime and hip-hop isn’t a new one. In Nylon, Jennifer Li writes about rappers’ love of anime, suggesting that anime tells “underdog stories about rising from humble origins to meet greatness,” a narrative often found in hip-hop. The social and political milieu of the ‘90s coupled with the global circulation of anime during the decade laid the foundation for future hip-hop stars to become anime fans.
And yet, Black women have often been left out of the conversation. Many Black women have reported receiving racist comments when they do cosplay and Black women fans are often told—either explicitly or implicitly—that they don’t belong in these fan spaces. Though Black anime fans have always existed, so has racism and misogyny in these communities.
Considering this broader context, “Otaku Hot Girl” takes on added meaning. Though Megan has been proving her anime cred for years, men online still accuse her of being a fake fan and a clout-chaser. She doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone, but this song should silence any naysayers.
Megan’s also doing a lot to update our collective image of anime fans and so-called nerds, demonstrating that you can be an anime fan and a “hottie,” as Megan calls her listeners. No doubt one of the most influential and visible anime lovers in recent years, she’s on the forefront of the movement to make anime cool again. For fans of Megan’s music and of anime, this crossover is a match made in heaven.
Why it matters
As we’ve discussed before in this column, fans love it when their faves are authentically themselves, and that’s part of the reason why the reaction to “Otaku Hot Girl” has been so positive.
For Megan’s Black women fans, this display of authenticity is especially heartening. She’s created a universe where being a Black girl nerd is not only acceptable but aspirational, and the hotties are standing at attention.
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Today's top stories are about: a new conspiracy about the massively viral hawk tuah girl, a roundup of nightmare car rental stories, a social media duel between the Empire State Building and the Chicago Bean, and the story of Maxwell the cat, an online gaming legend.
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⚡ Today in Internet Culture
💦 VIRAL CONSPIRACY
‘Victim of the CIA’: The hawk tuah girl’s instant virality brings about conspiratorial accusation
"They are purposely filling our culture with degeneracy to keep the population controlled, weak, and unhappy," wrote a far-right content creator.
🚗 CAUTIONARY RENTAL TALES
‘It was so traumatic’: 5 nightmare car rental stories that’ll make you think twice
Via TikTok, here are five recent car rental horror stories that might give you pause the next time you need to rent a vehicle.
🗽 BRANDED ACCOUNTS BECOME SENTIENT
‘Clap if you care’: The Empire State Building mocks the Chicago Bean’s reopening online
A look at the online conflict between the two major city icons.
🐈⬛ THE INTERNET LOVES CATS
Maxwell the cat is a legend among gamers
Maxwell the Cat is a black-and-white tuxedo cat who went viral after a revived Imgur post, which led to him entering the gaming world as player-created content. If it sounds like a wild journey, it is.
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🕸️ Crawling the Web
Here is what else is happening across the 'net.
🛒 One Trader Joe’s shopper called out other customers who give her dirty looks for not taking her shopping cart back to the cart return located in the parking lot. The video was met with harsh criticism.
🍴 This might be ServerTok’s most bizarre moment yet, as one former restaurant server goes viral after clocking someone’s surprise dinner guest.
🥪 Is this the "best" way to eat a sandwich from Subway?
📦 A UPS customer slammed the company for damaging her package and then destroying it without her knowledge.
🍦 Dairy Queen is known for its Blizzards and other sweet treats, but in a recent TikTok, one content creator questioned the base for many of these desserts: Is Dairy Queen using ice cream or some mysterious second thing?
📹 From the Daily Dot archive: Here’s how local governments are surveilling their workers.
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THE HAWK TUAH GIRL MEME: FUNNY OR IRRITATING?
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Today's top stories are about: a new conspiracy about the massively viral hawk tuah girl, a roundup of nightmare car rental stories, a social media duel between the Empire State Building and the Chicago Bean, and the story of Maxwell the cat, an online gaming legend.
After that, check out Mikael's "One Dumb Conspiracy" column.
Until next time,
— K.D.
⚡ Today in Internet Culture
💦 VIRAL CONSPIRACY
‘Victim of the CIA’: The hawk tuah girl’s instant virality brings about conspiratorial accusation
"They are purposely filling our culture with degeneracy to keep the population controlled, weak, and unhappy," wrote a far-right content creator.
🚗 CAUTIONARY RENTAL TALES
‘It was so traumatic’: 5 nightmare car rental stories that’ll make you think twice
Via TikTok, here are five recent car rental horror stories that might give you pause the next time you need to rent a vehicle.
🗽 BRANDED ACCOUNTS BECOME SENTIENT
‘Clap if you care’: The Empire State Building mocks the Chicago Bean’s reopening online
A look at the online conflict between the two major city icons.
🐈⬛ THE INTERNET LOVES CATS
Maxwell the cat is a legend among gamers
Maxwell the Cat is a black-and-white tuxedo cat who went viral after a revived Imgur post, which led to him entering the gaming world as player-created content. If it sounds like a wild journey, it is.
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Viral ‘rubbery’ food video sparks Bill Gates conspiracies—but there’s just one problem
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🕸️ Crawling the Web
Here is what else is happening across the 'net.
🛒 One Trader Joe’s shopper called out other customers who give her dirty looks for not taking her shopping cart back to the cart return located in the parking lot. The video was met with harsh criticism.
🍴 This might be ServerTok’s most bizarre moment yet, as one former restaurant server goes viral after clocking someone’s surprise dinner guest.
🥪 Is this the "best" way to eat a sandwich from Subway?
📦 A UPS customer slammed the company for damaging her package and then destroying it without her knowledge.
🍦 Dairy Queen is known for its Blizzards and other sweet treats, but in a recent TikTok, one content creator questioned the base for many of these desserts: Is Dairy Queen using ice cream or some mysterious second thing?
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Decoding Fandom is a weekly column that dives deep into the world of fan culture and runs on Wednesdays in the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter. If you want to get this column a day before we publish it, subscribe to web_crawlr, where you’ll get the daily scoop of internet culture delivered straight to your inbox.
Pop musician Charli XCX understands the internet. Since the beginning of her career, the British singer has been extremely online, engaging with the memes and discourse about her and displaying a keen sense of how to capture fans’ attention. One of the most popular artists on so-called “gay Twitter,” Charli’s fans tend to be internet-savvy and on the lookout for the next viral moment.
At the beginning of June, Charli released her sixth studio album, Brat. In typical Charli XCX fashion, the record is filled with pulse-pounding club bangers alongside some intimate revelations about the artist's anxiety and insecurities.
The tenth track on the album, “Girl, so confusing,” immediately sparked the interest of fans. The song describes Charli’s supposed beef with another artist whom the press often compared her to. Many hypothesized that the subject of the song was Lorde, while others suggested it could be Marina (formerly Marina and the Diamonds).
These suspicions were confirmed when Charli hinted at a potential collaboration with Lorde and later announced a remix of “Girl, so confusing” featuring the artist. The response to the collaboration was quite spirited, to say the least. “charli xcx and lorde finally doing a song together is like the second coming of christ for gay people,” wrote one fan.
When the song finally came out, fans could hardly contain themselves. As the story goes, Charli sent Lorde a voice note explaining how she’d been feeling and suggesting they “work it out on the remix.” Lorde’s response, which came in the form of the song’s second verse, described what she was going through at the time, which included a lot of insecurities and issues with body image. The verse ends with Lorde singing “I ride for you, Charli.”
Charli predicted the 'internet will go crazy' over the collaboration with Lorde
Charli predicted in the song that “the internet will go crazy” for the remix, and she was right.
After the initial wave of excitement that the collab was happening, the content of the song was what really blew fans away. Produced by A.G. Cook, the song’s beat is typically dance-worthy, yet the lyrics paint a picture of anxiety, insecurity, and reconciliation.
Many fans responded emotionally and found themselves surprised by their own reactions. “in fucking tears over new charli x lorde i needed this so bad,” wrote one fan on X. “I was dancing until I started uncontrollably sobbing at Lorde’s verse,” wrote a fan on Reddit. “went in ready to shake my ass and left emotionally devastated,” another Redditor chimed in.
Many noted how much they relate to Lorde’s lyrics and suggested the song is of history-making importance. The remix coming out during Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s never-ending beef was also a point of discussion, with one fan writing “Drake and Kendrick could never” and another proclaiming “this needs to win the nobel peace prize.”
The most unexpected result of the song was a third figure entering the chat. Marina—who was also under suspicion for being the subject of the song—wrote “POP IS HEALING ❤️” on X the day the song was released, and later wrote directly to Charli, saying “THIS IS BEAUTIFUL. Just cried listening to it.” Charli responded to the post, writing “aww marina!! tumblr girls rise!” in reference to their shared popularity on the platform. Later, fans noted that Marina is now following Charli on Instagram.
Ultimately, the song had a heartwarming effect on fans and the artists themselves. Though internet users— including fans—famously live for drama, the collaboration between Charli and Lorde proved more meaningful to listeners than any beef ever could. Charli and Lorde’s demonstrations of vulnerability in the song affected fans on a deep level.
In many cases, that’s precisely what fans want from their faves— something that feels real and intimately revealing. Though that might not be the first quality that comes to mind when you think of Charli XCX, it’s nonetheless become a significant part of her appeal.
Why it matters
Many of the most successful musicians today are those who understand online culture and fandom, and Charli XCX is one such artist. With “Girl, so confusing,” she tapped into fans’ obsession with drama and “lore” while also displaying a remarkable amount of vulnerability, as she and Lorde offered up their internal struggles for fans’ consumption.
“well.. the internet went crazy !” Charli wrote on X, watching her prediction come true. There’s nothing like observing a master excel at her craft.
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Decoding Fandom is a weekly column that dives deep into the world of fan culture and runs on Wednesdays in the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter. If you want to get this column a day before we publish it, subscribe to web_crawlr, where you’ll get the daily scoop of internet culture delivered straight to your inbox.
Pop musician Charli XCX understands the internet. Since the beginning of her career, the British singer has been extremely online, engaging with the memes and discourse about her and displaying a keen sense of how to capture fans’ attention. One of the most popular artists on so-called “gay Twitter,” Charli’s fans tend to be internet-savvy and on the lookout for the next viral moment.
At the beginning of June, Charli released her sixth studio album, Brat. In typical Charli XCX fashion, the record is filled with pulse-pounding club bangers alongside some intimate revelations about the artist's anxiety and insecurities.
The tenth track on the album, “Girl, so confusing,” immediately sparked the interest of fans. The song describes Charli’s supposed beef with another artist whom the press often compared her to. Many hypothesized that the subject of the song was Lorde, while others suggested it could be Marina (formerly Marina and the Diamonds).
These suspicions were confirmed when Charli hinted at a potential collaboration with Lorde and later announced a remix of “Girl, so confusing” featuring the artist. The response to the collaboration was quite spirited, to say the least. “charli xcx and lorde finally doing a song together is like the second coming of christ for gay people,” wrote one fan.
When the song finally came out, fans could hardly contain themselves. As the story goes, Charli sent Lorde a voice note explaining how she’d been feeling and suggesting they “work it out on the remix.” Lorde’s response, which came in the form of the song’s second verse, described what she was going through at the time, which included a lot of insecurities and issues with body image. The verse ends with Lorde singing “I ride for you, Charli.”
Charli predicted the 'internet will go crazy' over the collaboration with Lorde
Charli predicted in the song that “the internet will go crazy” for the remix, and she was right.
After the initial wave of excitement that the collab was happening, the content of the song was what really blew fans away. Produced by A.G. Cook, the song’s beat is typically dance-worthy, yet the lyrics paint a picture of anxiety, insecurity, and reconciliation.
Many fans responded emotionally and found themselves surprised by their own reactions. “in fucking tears over new charli x lorde i needed this so bad,” wrote one fan on X. “I was dancing until I started uncontrollably sobbing at Lorde’s verse,” wrote a fan on Reddit. “went in ready to shake my ass and left emotionally devastated,” another Redditor chimed in.
Many noted how much they relate to Lorde’s lyrics and suggested the song is of history-making importance. The remix coming out during Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s never-ending beef was also a point of discussion, with one fan writing “Drake and Kendrick could never” and another proclaiming “this needs to win the nobel peace prize.”
The most unexpected result of the song was a third figure entering the chat. Marina—who was also under suspicion for being the subject of the song—wrote “POP IS HEALING ❤️” on X the day the song was released, and later wrote directly to Charli, saying “THIS IS BEAUTIFUL. Just cried listening to it.” Charli responded to the post, writing “aww marina!! tumblr girls rise!” in reference to their shared popularity on the platform. Later, fans noted that Marina is now following Charli on Instagram.
Ultimately, the song had a heartwarming effect on fans and the artists themselves. Though internet users— including fans—famously live for drama, the collaboration between Charli and Lorde proved more meaningful to listeners than any beef ever could. Charli and Lorde’s demonstrations of vulnerability in the song affected fans on a deep level.
In many cases, that’s precisely what fans want from their faves— something that feels real and intimately revealing. Though that might not be the first quality that comes to mind when you think of Charli XCX, it’s nonetheless become a significant part of her appeal.
Why it matters
Many of the most successful musicians today are those who understand online culture and fandom, and Charli XCX is one such artist. With “Girl, so confusing,” she tapped into fans’ obsession with drama and “lore” while also displaying a remarkable amount of vulnerability, as she and Lorde offered up their internal struggles for fans’ consumption.
“well.. the internet went crazy !” Charli wrote on X, watching her prediction come true. There’s nothing like observing a master excel at her craft.
The internet is chaotic—but we’ll break it down for you in one daily email. Sign up for the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter here to get the best (and worst) of the internet straight into your inbox.
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