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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The ‘I'm a Mommy' Meme From Love Island USA Season 7 Has a Life of Its Own
Ben Symons/PEACOCK If you are one of the maybe half-dozen people in the United States who is not watching Love Island USA season 7, you may be confused by the 'I'm a mommy' audio and memes currently all over social media. The sound track comes from a conversation on Love Island USA but it has now taken on a life of its own. On TikTok it usually begins with one person lip-synching the words 'I'm a mommy,' and then cuts to a second person who replies, 'Mamacita,' and so on. Elsewhere on the internet, the viral conversation has been repurposed into IYKYK-style comments, usernames, and even branding opportunities. Though the original conversation is already a week old, the 'I'm a mommy' memes have only gotten started. Let us explain in this edition of TL;DR. The audio originates from episode 12 of Love Island USA season 7, in which one Islander, Huda, decides to tell a fellow Islander, Nic, that she's a single mom. The interaction hilariously goes back and forth when Nic fails to understand what Huda means when she says, 'I'm a mommy.' First he seems to think she's joking and responds with 'Mamacita' and then 'Mommy?' Then he asks, 'Mom of what? A dog?' and Huda has to clarify that she is a mommy to a real, 'human child.' There are usually a few absurd moments in every episode of Love Island that catch on with the internet. But this particular conversation hit different. Soon, it was being reposted all over TikTok and quoted on X, before it became the meme it is today. On some platforms, users quote the moment over pictures of their dogs. On others, creators use the audio as a voice-over to recreate the convo with their own friends. One of the earliest popular videos to use the 'I'm a mommy' audio as a meme was actually the official TikTok account for the Empire State Building in New York City. With the text, 'Me to any NYC building built after me,' the video makes it look like the Empire State Building is saying, 'I'm a mommy,' and the other buildings are the ones responding, 'Mamacita.' Then, it became a trend. On X, people started quoting 'mamacita' over pictures of their pets or using it as shorthand to refer to Nic. Even the official Love Island USA account has been getting in on the action. At this point, everyone. Ahead of her special appearance on the show, Megan Thee Stallion and host Ariana Madix recreated the audio meme, with Madix doing Huda's part and Meg doing Nic's responses. Other famous faces to jump on the trend are Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, who posted their own interpretation on June 21. 'Made him do this at dinner in Paris,' Rogers captioned the video. Riverdale actor Lili Reinhart did her own version of the meme, while holding her dog in her lap. On other platforms, even brands started getting in on the action. On Instagram, PetSmart quoted the meme with a picture of a woman and her dog. We're just saying, expect to see more of this content as the Love Island USA season continues. Originally Appeared on Glamour
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Inside new Superdrug store where customers can test out products for FREE
They're offering 'exclusive products and beauty experiences you won't find anywhere else' SUPER DUPER Inside new Superdrug store where customers can test out products for FREE SUPERDRUG has just dropped its most exciting store yet and it's a hit for any beauty fanatics. The high street health and beauty giant has launched its brand new Beauty Playground at Westfield Stratford in London. Advertisement 2 Superdrug has opened a pop up store in Westfield Stratford 2 The 2025 'Beauty Playground' will allow customers to test out new products Gone are the days of sniffing samples and hoping for the best, now, shoppers can swatch, test and snap their way through a fairground of makeup and skincare, all without spending a penny. Packed with interactive displays, 'Try Me Tables', and glitzy social content stations complete with ring lights. You'll also find in-store brand ambassadors offering personalised beauty advice, demos, and top tips on the latest trending buys. The store officially opened this week, and Superdrug bosses say it's just the beginning. Advertisement The Beauty Playground will roll out across 30 of the retailer's top stores by next summer, including Manchester Trafford Centre, Glasgow Braehead, and Cardiff St David's. Simon Comins, Superdrug's chief commercial officer, said: 'The beauty shopper is crying out for immersive experiences – and we're giving them exactly that. 'With Beauty Playground, we're bringing the fun back into beauty, giving shoppers the chance to experiment, discover, and enjoy Superdrug like never before.' The mega makeover is all part of Superdrug's big plans to boost its bricks and mortar stores, while blending them seamlessly with online experiences. Advertisement And to top it off, Superdrug has teamed up with brands like Daise, Delhicious and Smuuti to offer exclusive products and beauty experiences you won't find anywhere else. Daise co-founder Jaimee Lupton called the partnership 'incredibly valuable' for bringing 'next-gen' beauty to the high street. Make-up fans race to snap up £5 Superdrug dupe of viral Huda powder, and save themselves £30 in the process It comes just after the retailer's Superdrug Superswap pop-up earlier this month, where bargain hunters bagged up to £500 worth of luxury beauty dupes for a fraction of the price. Among the must-have steals were Studio London's U Dew U Bronzing Drops for just £5 (saving £30 vs a high-end dupe). Advertisement It also included the cult-fave Artiscent Atelier fragrances, which were a mere £12 for scents that smell way more expensive. One shopper said: 'I couldn't believe how similar it was to the designer brand and it lasted all day. Total win.' The Superswap event highlighted more than 40 of Superdrug's best own-brand products, covering skincare, cosmetics, fragrance and toiletries, all proven to rival premium buys in tests and reviews. Superswap's best dupes The SuperSwap event introduced shoppers to swaps that could save them £500. SuperSwap Savings include: B. Cleanse Melting Cleansing Balm - £10 (£ 5 member price ) - Save £24 vs high end alternative* - Melts away dirt and impurities with this velvety soft balm which helps to remove every trace of make-up Melts away dirt and impurities with this velvety soft balm which helps to remove every trace of make-up Studio London U Dew U Bronzing Drops £5 - SAVE £30* - Enriched with coconut oil and niacinamide this hydrating formula gives a natural sun-kissed tint and healthy glow Enriched with coconut oil and niacinamide this hydrating formula gives a natural sun-kissed tint and healthy glow Artiscent Atelier Scents £12 - SAVE £233* - From sweet and musky to spicy and woody notes, these scents smell expensive and provide long lasting fragrance all day From sweet and musky to spicy and woody notes, these scents smell expensive and provide long lasting fragrance all day Studio London SuperBoost Tint Oil Cherry - SAVE £28* - A weightless, moisturising formula infused with nutrient-rich, upcycled raspberry seed oil to soften lips, leaving a high shine finish And if you missed out, don't panic, Superdrug is bringing back its 'Superdrug Presents' event in August, promising even more freebies and surprises. Advertisement TikTokers who attended last year's bash claimed they walked away with bags full of beauty goodies — including twenty lipsticks. It's not just Superdrug jumping on the experiential bandwagon either. Disney has also returned with a brand-new pop-up at Westfield White City, opening just days ago on June 20. The grand opening kicks off Saturday, June 28 with a full-blown Disney party, complete with free Mickey ears for the first 200 guests, roaming balloon artists, tattoo stations, and early access to the magical 'Once Upon a Story' dolls.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
People can't stop talking about Huda on 'Love Island.' Will we ever learn our lesson?
You'll usually find Ariana Madix delivering cheeky one-liners and iconic clapbacks as the host of 'Love Island USA,' but she has a more serious message for viewers who are taking their criticism of Season 7 too far. 'I do want to say something to some of those people who are online,' Madix said during the June 21 episode of 'Aftersun,' the aftershow of the dating program. 'Don't be going on islanders' pages and saying rude things." She encouraged fans to delete negative posts, as the show's cast remains secluded during production. "You still have time to delete all of that because the islanders don't have their phones.' The last few episodes of "Love Island USA" Season 7 have brought viewers a Megan Thee Stallion appearance, new connections, and another shocking dumping. But at the crux of it all has been a slew of online bullying from viewers, with Huda, a 24-year-old mom from Raleigh, North Carolina, taking the brunt of it. In episode 7, viewers voted to split up her couple with Jeremiah and pair him with bombshell Iris, following criticism that their budding relationship was toxic. The backlash toward Huda and other cast members, such as Casa Amor's Vanna, has been widespread, and mental health experts and viewers alike caution that online harassment can have severe consequences. Multiple contestants have died by suicide after starring in the 'Love Island' franchise, including Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis, and presenter Caroline Flack. Though suicide experts explain suicide can rarely be attributed to a single factor, some involved with the show have grappled with relentless media coverage and online harassment. After Flack's death, many people called for the show to be canceled. On June 24, the show issued a statement that appeared on-screen ahead of the episode: 'The keyword in Love Island is… love. We love our fans. We love our islanders. We don't love cyberbullying, harassment or hate.' Friendly reminder to our #LoveIslandUSA family. ♥️ Some viewers are rejecting the 'Huda hate train' While hate comments pour in, some viewers have come to the islanders' defense. 'Dude I cry for Huda. I get why some people don't like her but the sick memes of her daughter broke me. The internet is cruel always, but the people that make those thinking it's funny is the problem,' one user commented on TikTok. Vanna, a 21-year-old from Salt Lake City, Utah, has also received harsh criticism, with viewers speculating that she has undergone cosmetic procedures, including lip and chin fillers. Some are calling this criticism what it is — bullying. 'It hasn't even been 24 hours and Vanna's comments have been limited, y'all are BULLIES,' one user posted. Reality TV can draw especially harsh reactions Because reality TV is meant to be authentic and unfiltered, 'it's much easier for people who watch it regularly to connect with these characters and start to invest in them,' explains media psychologist Pamela Rutledge. This can also lead viewers to form parasocial relationships with contestants, which, according to Elizabeth Perse, a professor emeritus of communication at the University of Delaware, is the 'illusion of friendship" with a public persona. Once contestants return home, this attention can be overwhelming, especially when it turns hostile, says trauma and relationship therapist Jordan Pickell. 'Even though contestants don't know the commenters on social media personally, the relentless and pointed attacks can feel very personal,' Pickell says. 'Human brains aren't equipped to distinguish between real-life risks to safety and online attacks.' From 'The Bachelor' to 'Love Island': What happens when your ex is everywhere The intense filming environment can stir up old traumas On shows like 'Love Island USA,' contestants are thrown into artificial high-stakes environments and completely cut off from the outside world, including their support systems. 'These are real people, many of whom likely carry their own trauma histories, now navigating an intense and highly controlled environment for other people's entertainment," Pickell explains. When viewers broke up Jeremiah and Huda, Huda sobbed, asking, 'Does America hate me?' It seems she's this season's villain. But being portrayed as the villain on a reality TV show can cause someone to act out in ways they wouldn't in their normal life. 'They can lose touch with their own values and sense of identity in order to perform their role for the cameras,' Pickell says. Once contestants return home, they're forced to integrate their persona from the show into their reality, while also navigating an influx of online attention. 'Contestants may have signed up for the show, but they didn't sign up for the trauma and harassment that can follow them home,' Pickell says. Contributing: Erin Jensen, Elise Brisco
Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
‘Love Island USA': Would Jeremiah Ever Get Back Together With Huda?
Bad news to all the fans of Peacock's Love Island USA who were hoping for a sneaky Jeremiah return: He hasn't just left the villa, he has officially left Fiji. The silver lining? He's giving interviews. And in a recent podcast appearance, Jeremiah revealed whether or not he'd ever get back together with Huda after their dramatic Love Island USA run. 'Respectfully, no,' he told E! News when asked about a potential future with Huda outside the villa. 'She's awesome and I wish her the best, but respectfully, to for me in the friendship or past that. So no, I'm good.' Sorry, Huda, sounds like Jeremiah is pretty decided. But, really, do we think this will come as a shock? Jeremiah and Huda coupled up basically right away when they entered the villa—they had what Jeremiah described in an interview with The Viall Files with Nick Viall as 'crazy electricity'—and quickly became one of the most controversial couples of the season. Things got serious very quickly, but in the end, Huda's jealousy and Jeremiah's reluctance to commit proved to be a pretty terrible combo. A tense breakup killed the good vibes in the villa, and eventually the boys decided to send Jeremiah home after a fan vote landed him on the chopping block. Reflecting on their whirlwind, drama-filled romance, Jeremiah told Nick Viall that he and Huda 'got really intimate really soon,' which he now thinks 'set us up for failure.' He went onto explain that their relationship was actually 'amazing until the pancake day' (when Huda got upset because Jeremiah didn't help her make pancakes after he delivered her breakfast severely undercooked). Looking back, he takes responsibility for trying to meet her expectations in the relationship, even though he was still exploring the connection and not ready to commit. 'I tried to be Superman instead of letting her know, like, that's not who I am. That takes me months to get there,' he said. Jeremiah refused to talk bad about Huda, but he did suggest that she got a fair edit, adding, 'There were a lot of instances where we were just talking and she would, you know, crash out,' he explained. 'It was pretty accurate.' Though he hasn't watched the season closely, he has caught up on key moments, and he wasn't always happy with what he saw. 'There's some moments I'm watching myself, and I'm just like, 'Bro, get up, like, don't take that.''
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
People can't stop talking about 'Love Island''s Huda. Will we ever learn our lesson?
You'll usually find Ariana Madix delivering cheeky one-liners and iconic clapbacks as the host of 'Love Island USA,' but she has a more serious message for viewers who are taking their criticism of Season 7 too far. 'I do want to say something to some of those people who are online,' Madix said during the June 21 episode of 'Aftersun,' the aftershow of the dating program. 'Don't be going on islanders' pages and saying rude things." She encouraged fans to delete negative posts, as the show's cast remains secluded during production. "You still have time to delete all of that because the islanders don't have their phones.' The last few episodes of "Love Island USA" Season 7 have brought viewers a Megan Thee Stallion appearance, new connections, and another shocking dumping. But at the crux of it all has been a slew of online bullying from viewers, with Huda, a 24-year-old mom from Raleigh, North Carolina, taking the brunt of it. In episode 7, viewers voted to split up her couple with Jeremiah and pair him with bombshell Iris, following criticism that their budding relationship was toxic. The backlash toward Huda and other cast members, such as Casa Amor's Vanna, has been widespread, and mental health experts and viewers alike caution that online harassment can have severe consequences. Multiple contestants have died by suicide after starring in the 'Love Island' franchise, including Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis, and presenter Caroline Flack. Though suicide experts explain suicide can rarely be attributed to a single factor, some involved with the show have grappled with relentless media coverage and online harassment. After Flack's death, many people called for the show to be canceled. On June 24, the show issued a statement that appeared on-screen ahead of the episode: 'The keyword in Love Island is… love. We love our fans. We love our islanders. We don't love cyberbullying, harassment or hate.' Friendly reminder to our #LoveIslandUSA family. ♥️ Some viewers are rejecting the 'Huda hate train' While hate comments pour in, some viewers have come to the islanders' defense. 'Dude I cry for Huda. I get why some people don't like her but the sick memes of her daughter broke me. The internet is cruel always, but the people that make those thinking it's funny is the problem,' one user commented on TikTok. Vanna, a 21-year-old from Salt Lake City, Utah, has also received harsh criticism, with viewers speculating that she has undergone cosmetic procedures, including lip and chin fillers. Some are calling this criticism what it is — bullying. 'It hasn't even been 24 hours and Vanna's comments have been limited, y'all are BULLIES,' one user posted. Reality TV can draw especially harsh reactions Because reality TV is meant to be authentic and unfiltered, 'it's much easier for people who watch it regularly to connect with these characters and start to invest in them,' explains media psychologist Pamela Rutledge. This can also lead viewers to form parasocial relationships with contestants, which, according to Elizabeth Perse, a professor emeritus of communication at the University of Delaware, is the 'illusion of friendship" with a public persona. Once contestants return home, this attention can be overwhelming, especially when it turns hostile, says trauma and relationship therapist Jordan Pickell. 'Even though contestants don't know the commenters on social media personally, the relentless and pointed attacks can feel very personal,' Pickell says. 'Human brains aren't equipped to distinguish between real-life risks to safety and online attacks.' From 'The Bachelor' to 'Love Island': What happens when your ex is everywhere The intense filming environment can stir up old traumas On shows like 'Love Island USA,' contestants are thrown into artificial high-stakes environments and completely cut off from the outside world, including their support systems. 'These are real people, many of whom likely carry their own trauma histories, now navigating an intense and highly controlled environment for other people's entertainment," Pickell explains. When viewers broke up Jeremiah and Huda, Huda sobbed, asking, 'Does America hate me?' It seems she's this season's villain. But being portrayed as the villain on a reality TV show can cause someone to act out in ways they wouldn't in their normal life. 'They can lose touch with their own values and sense of identity in order to perform their role for the cameras,' Pickell says. Once contestants return home, they're forced to integrate their persona from the show into their reality, while also navigating an influx of online attention. 'Contestants may have signed up for the show, but they didn't sign up for the trauma and harassment that can follow them home,' Pickell says. Contributing: Erin Jensen, Elise Brisco
