It looks likeWednesdayhas a high-profile fan: Lady Gaga. The singer, whose song “Bloody Mary” has recently gone viral due to its accompaniment to a dance trend devoted toWednesday,shared a video of her recreating an iconic dance from the Jenna Ortega series.Wednesdayis breaking viewership records over at Netflix, so it’s no surprise that the series has inspired a few memes and viral trends since it premiered on November 23. One particular trend has become rather popular on TikTok. In episode 4 ofWednesday,the titular character went to a school dance at Nevermore Academy. There, she performed an eclectic dance that hypnotized the audience. Though the song she dances to in the episode is “Goo Goo Muck” by The Cramps, the recreations of the dance have been using a sped-up, higher-pitched version of Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary.“RELATED:Wednesday: What That Season 1 Finale Could Mean For A Season 2Over on TikTok, the popstar danced while dressed in an outfit inspired by Wednesday Addams herself. The clip was later shared on Twitter by Netflix with the caption, “Mother Monster has arrived at Nevermore.” The tweet references one of Lady Gaga’s epithets.
The Wednesday dance has become a hit on social media thanks to its easily replicable nature. Though it’s simple, it’s also just satisfying to watch. Ortega revealed she choreographed Wednesday’s dance herself and was inspired by footage of goths dancing in clubs during the ’80s and by various filmmakers. The moment endeared fans to the series and featured as one of the defining moments of the show’s first season.
Some would go so far as to say the dance is one ofWednesday’s best moments. It encapsulates the vibe of the character, and especially Ortega’s portrayal, so well. It’s perfectly weird and mechanical, like Wednesday herself, and differentiatesOrtega’s Wednesday from other versions of the character, like the one played by Christina Ricci. Ortega’s version of the character is more artistically inclined, expressive, and slightly more willing to be social.
AsWednesdaycontinues to outpace evenStranger Things' Netflix records, it looks like the series is taking a page out ofStranger Things' book. Though “Bloody Mary” wasn’t featured onWednesday,its association with the series has led to the song gaining renewed interest. It’s an interesting parallel withStranger Thingsand “Running Up That Hill,” which also gained renewed interest. The popularity of the series means that even small moments like this will permeate the public consciousness. Ortega’s star has also significantly risen over the last month. She’s gained ten million followers on Instagram and a growing reputation as an actress.
