Hold onto your gifs, folks, because Selena Gomez just dropped a meme-busting bombshell after her appearance at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). You see, when some of Selena’s reaction shots from the event started doing the rounds on social media, she decided to put her foot down in the most Selena way possible.
On her trusty Instagram Story, against a black backdrop (she means business), she declared, “I will never be a meme again.” Bold words, Selena! But she didn’t stop there. She added, “I’d rather sit still than be dragged for being myself. Much love.” And there you have it, a meme manifesto, right from the source.
Now, don’t get us wrong, Selena has taken meme-ification in stride before. Remember when she went viral for her reactions to watching Lionel Messi play soccer? Classic meme material. And let’s not forget that cozy blanket pic she shared. But this time, she’s like, “Nah, I’m good.”
But hold the memes! It wasn’t all serious business for Selena at the VMAs. Nope, she actually had a stellar night. She scored a “moon man” for Best Afrobeats alongside Rema for their catchy collab “Calm Down.” This song was no slouch; it had a total of four nominations. So, yeah, Selena knows how to make meme-worthy moments and win awards all in one night.
And guess who was leading the Selena Gomez cheer squad? None other than her BFF Taylor Swift. Cameras caught Taylor going full-on cheerleader mode, hands in the air and all, when Selena’s victory was announced. Now, that’s what friends are for!
