How a harmless “we all sing” comment sparked vicious Victoria Justice online backlash
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Innocent Comment, Massive Backlash
Victoria Justice never imagined three simple words would unleash internet hell.
The former Nickelodeon star recently opened up about the infamous “we all sing” meme that haunted her for years.
What started as a casual comment during a 2010 cast interview morphed into something much darker when it resurfaced in 2017, twisted into something it never was.
The Meme That Wouldn’t Die
“It was definitely a thing where it was like, ‘The internet hates Victoria Justice right now,'” she confessed on Mythical Kitchen’s Last Meals podcast.
The clip showed castmate Elizabeth Gillies praising Ariana Grande’s singing habit, followed by Justice chiming in with “I think we all sing.”
Though everyone agreed on camera, online viewers saw something sinister.
What Actually Happened
The viral moment came from a Popstar interview where the Victorious cast playfully discussed each other’s quirks.
When Gillies mentioned Grande’s constant singing, Justice simply added that singing was common among the whole cast.
Nothing shady intended. Yet somehow, years later, this throwaway comment got weaponized against her.
Digital Mob Justice
“I got so much hate, dude. I got, like, death threats,” Justice revealed, still sounding stunned.
Her mom panicked seeing the online vitriol while Justice tried maintaining perspective.
The actress found herself bewildered by the rage directed at her over something so trivial from when she was just sixteen.
Media Manipulation
“First of all, it’s factual. We did all sing, okay?” Justice pointed out with understandable frustration.
She believes media outlets deliberately spun the narrative for clicks, dredging up ancient footage during a slow news cycle.
The edited clip stripped away crucial context, making her look like she was stealing Grande’s spotlight.
Finding Peace Through Humor
Years later, Justice has reclaimed the narrative by embracing the meme. “I’m in on the joke. I even say it myself all the time,” she shared with refreshing candor.
The actress who played Tori Vega for four seasons on Nickelodeon has found that sometimes the only way past internet drama is through it—with a healthy dose of self-deprecation.