milkshake duck

The term "milkshake duck" originated from a humorous tweet and has since become a shorthand for the rapid rise and fall of internet darlings.

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Definition

C1Social Media

(slang, informal)A person or thing that gains sudden popularity online but is later revealed to have a problematic past.

Example

  • The influencer became a milkshake duck after old offensive tweets resurfaced.

C1Cancel Culture

(slang, informal)To expose someone who was recently celebrated on the internet as having a controversial or offensive history.

Example

  • The actor was milkshake ducked when allegations from years ago came to light.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "milkshake duck":

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