'This is how you jump on a trend': Internet hails Monica Lewinsky as she references her White House scandal with Taylor Swift 'asylum' meme

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Author and activist Monica Lewinsky made a striking entry into the latest Taylor Swift meme craze, invoking a popular lyric from the global superstar’s recent album 'The Tortured Poets Department', as per The Independent.

Capitalizing on the viral trend surrounding Swift's latest album release, Lewinsky's self-aware and witty post not only captured the attention of social media users worldwide but also earned her widespread praise and admiration.

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Monica Lewinsky makes subtle reference to White House scandal with Taylor Swift meme trend

The meme in question originated from Swift's recent song 'Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?' from her newly released album 'The Tortured Poets Department.' The lyric that sparked the meme frenzy was: "You wouldn't last an hour in the asylum where they raised me."

Fans and followers promptly began sharing the line alongside images depicting their own haunting memories, childhood hobbies, or life phases, drawing parallels between Swift's words and their personal experiences.

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On Thursday, April 25, Lewinsky seized the opportunity to join in on the viral trend, posting the lyrics alongside a photo of the White House – a subtle reference to her highly publicized affair with former President Bill Clinton.

"You wouldn't last an hour in the asylum where they raised me," Lewinsky captioned the post.

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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' marks a historic milestone for Spotify

During the late 1990s, Lewinsky gained widespread attention after her affair with President Clinton was exposed during her internship at the White House. Subsequently, she withdrew from the public eye, rarely appearing in public.

However, in 2014, Lewinsky reemerged with an essay in Vanity Fair titled 'Shame and Survival', where she candidly discussed her experiences as a victim of cyberbullying and the journey of reclaiming her identity post-scandal. Since then, she has reinvented herself as a vocal advocate against online harassment.

The viral trend gained momentum swiftly following the release of Swift’s latest studio album. Within hours of its debut, Swift surprised fans with a second album titled 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology,' featuring an additional 15 songs.

Notably, the album shattered records on Spotify, becoming the platform’s most-streamed album in a single day. Within less than 12 hours of release, it amassed over 300 million streams, marking a historic milestone for Spotify.

Internet applauds Monica Lewinsky in wake of her participation in Taylor Swift meme trend

Upon Lewinsky's participation in the Swift meme trend, the internet erupted in praise for the anti-bullying activist. "Timely, self-aware, unexpected. This is how you jump on a trend," remarked one X user. Another user concurred, stating, "Every once in a while there is someone who does a meme format so well that we have to retire the meme in their honor."

A third user declared, "What a queen, we can end this trend now. Pack it up, everyone can go home." Another person quipped, "Monica really said 'hold my beer, I’m about to drop the best tweet of all time.'"

"This meme has reached its peak. no one can top Monica’s post. pack it up, everyone," proclaimed a fifth user. A sixth user commented, "If Tweeting was an Olympic sport, Monica Lewinsky won a gold medal with this gem."

A seventh user wrote, "Monica Lewinsky continues to be one of the funniest people on the planet." Lastly, a user stated, "This is going in the Twitter hall of fame."

 

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