Nijisanji VTuber Fumi Laments That Listeners Don't Get the Typhoon Croquette Meme
The incident shows a generational gap in internet meme awareness, with a 25-year-old 2channel reference failing to register with a younger VTuber audience.
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Nijisanji VTuber Fumi posted about doing a 'Typhoon Croquette' stream, referencing a 2001 2channel meme. The reference did not land with younger listeners, who instead commented adoringly on Fumi eating the croquettes. The meme is 25 years old.
Nijisanji VTuber Fumi announced a 'Typhoon Croquette' stream after a typhoon canceled plans. The phrase comes from a 2001 2channel post: 'Just in case, I bought 16 croquettes. I've already eaten three.' The post went viral years later on Twitter. Fumi's audience did not recognize the reference. Comments focused on Fumi eating the croquettes, with messages like 'Already ate them lol cute.' The stream is set for June 3 at 4:00 PM on Fumi Channel.
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