Addison Rae, an emerging Gen Z pop star, has captured attention once more—but this time, it’s not due to her music or partnerships. The internet went a little bonkers after she uploaded a TikTok featuring her smoking a cigarette with her foot, baffling and amusing fans alike.
Rae, known for her bold and cheeky fashion statements and...interesting behavior online, is being likened to pop star Britney Spears, especially for her ability to grab the flickering attention of the media with her avant-garde behavior. However, while some regard her as the next Britney, others have their doubts.
"She's trying so hard to be different bruh ur not a vibe 😭,"
a repost of the original TikTok video showcasing Rae's unusual smoking technique, is a message that went viral and effectively captures this gap.
Whether it’s challenging limits for media attention or just embracing eccentric behavior, Addison Rae is becoming a prominent figure in pop culture conversations. Nonetheless, the public stays divided, with some welcoming her as the next major sensation while others doubting her "unusual" behavior.
Fans poke fun at Addison Rae’s foot-smoking TikTok: “Bruh, you’re not a vibe.”
As expected, TikTok and Twitter users had a lot to say about Rae’s unique smoking approach. Many fans couldn’t help but draw comparisons between Rae and other pop icons, with one tweet sarcastically saying,
“This is the ‘next Britney’ btw,” accompanied by a GIF of a woman laughing hysterically.
Others were equally perplexed by the stunt, with one person joking,
“Now who told her smoking with your feet is even remotely cool 😭😭,”
While another added,
“And she didn’t even inhale it 😂😭 doing all that for the aesthetic.”
Rae’s efforts to stand out clearly haven’t impressed everyone, with users like one tweeting,
“She is just making foot content.”
And judging by the flood of comments, it seems like a niche many didn’t expect her to tap into.
Still, not all reactions were negative. Some fans defended Rae, claiming she’s always been the trendsetter.
“She’s been the vibe stay mad,” one user tweeted in support.
While another retorted to the doubters,
“No, she is, y’all just don’t get it.”
Amidst the debate, another fan chimed in with the now-iconic line,
“Exactly like stop trynna make Addison Rae happen it’s not gonna happen,” evoking a famous meme from Mean Girls.
Some fans even saw the humor in the situation, with one tweeting,
“She knows there’s a market out there for it 🤣,” hinting at Rae’s awareness of her online audience.
Addison Rae’s pop star rise and media savvy
Addison Rae’s journey to pop stardom has had its share of eccentricities. Her ascent to stardom, fueled by viral TikToks and her emerging music career, has been matched by an increasing media presence. Similar to Britney Spears in her early career, Rae has been walking the delicate line between authentic pop star and media sensation. Nonetheless, Rae’s advantage appears to stem from her knack for mixing humor with her public persona, delightfully embracing the aspects that render her susceptible to memes and jokes.
As she works on defining her identity in the spotlight, Rae’s unconventional antics might be a small part of a larger plan—maintaining her relevance while also redefining what it means to be a contemporary pop star. Regardless of whether the foot-smoking trend catches on (let's hope it doesn't!), it's evident that Addison Rae is skilled at keeping conversations alive, and in our current digital era, that alone may suffice.