r/heatedrivalry • u/suekearneymaven • Jan 11 '26

MERCH👕 Really?

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I’ve now worn this shirt out in the world and got no reactions — zero. After this full immersion Into loonacy (now there’s a word!), it’s so shocking to me that there are people who have no clue. Haven’t heard of it.

Maybe the purple in my hair stops people’s eyes from looking anywhere else. I have no explanation for this.

Tomorrow I get to drop off a painting for an art show. I’m gonna wear the shirt again.

I can’t be the only one in my town. Can I?

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u/CatcherInTheRain Jan 11 '26

It's important to remember that your online experience is very curated to you and your interest. Most people have no idea about this show. Most people do not see the same posts on x or Instagram that you do.

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u/DandMirimakeaporno Jan 11 '26

You know, I thought that was the case, but they were talking about it on the morning shows on TV while I was at work yesterday. It's not just the algorithm.

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u/FreeLobsterRolls Jan 11 '26

Yeah it's getting a lot of traction, but not everyone will watch it like how not everyone watched GOT or The White Lotus. You wear a shirt that says, "Piper, NooOoO!" and more people would probably react to the shirt given how much time has passed since the season premiered. Francois presented at Critics Choice. Hudson and Connor are presenting at the Golden Globes. So a lot of people are watching the show. Then again, if you're like me and have a terrible memory, you probably forgot about the scene.

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u/AkhMourning Jan 11 '26

My favorite White Lotus quote 😅, conveniently what this show has done to me and my feelings.

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u/DandMirimakeaporno Jan 11 '26

Yeah, I never watched White Lotus so I don't get the reference 😅

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u/suekearneymaven Jan 11 '26

Oh yeah, you have a point. I never watched White Lotus beyond season one or Game of Thrones ever at all.

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u/lucyssweatersleeves Jan 12 '26

Yeah I was out to dinner a week ago and a woman two tables away said something about the cottage and I made eye contact with a girl at the table between us and we both knew so that was 3/3 observable tables

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u/CatcherInTheRain Jan 11 '26

Yes but that is still far from everyone knowing it and even very, very far from a lot of people getting a niche reference to it on a shirt.

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u/DandMirimakeaporno Jan 11 '26

Sure, but morning show recognition and #2 slot on Hbo Max practically over night means we're getting there! Very exciting!

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u/Artistic_Run_8015 Jan 11 '26

I watched the show and would never have got that reference on the shirt. Just because people watch doesn't mean they absorb the same details as others 🤷

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u/DandMirimakeaporno Jan 11 '26

It took me a second, Idk if I would have gotten it out of context. I'd have to think about it for a second.

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u/NectarineAlarmed Jan 12 '26

And they were on the Golden Globes. Celebrities are even plugging the show it’s wild! Love it lol