About this episode

Rebecca Black discusses the impact of viral fame and the bullying she faced after the release of her music video 'Friday'.

In 2011, it was impossible to escape the “Friday” music video. September 16, 2011 changed the trajectory of pop culture – and of 13-year-old Rebecca Black’s life – forever. What started as a harmless, fun music video (with yes, some questionable lyrics) turned into a vitriolic mob obsessed with bullying a teenage girl. Even now, every few months the song will resurface on TikTok. But what happens to the person behind the viral fame? What happens to the subject of unnecessary hate? Rebecca Black is on the pod to tell you. Watch us on YouTube here! Listen to Geoffrey’s album on Spotify and Apple! You can buy Nora’s books on Bookshop or Amazon, or wherever you buy books. Check out Nora’s Instagram here! Check out Nora’s TikTok here! Check out Nora’s Facebook here! Check out Nora’s LinkedIn here! Our Sponsors: ❤️ Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear, at SKIMS.com. After you place your order…

People in this episode

Guest: Rebecca Black

Topics covered

• viral fame
• bullying
• pop culture
• mental health
• teenage experience

Keywords

• Rebecca Black
• viral fame
• bullying
• pop culture
• Friday
• teenage experience
• mental health

Sponsors

Quince, SKIMS, Foria

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Feelings & Co.

Products: Foria

Books & works: Friday

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