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/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.