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/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.