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'Wicked' Brew of Memes and Discourse Is Here as Movie Musical Smashes Records

The article from Rolling Stone discusses the phenomenon of the "Wicked" meme, which has taken over social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter. Originating from a 2007 interview with Idina Menzel, where she discusses her role as Elphaba in the Broadway musical "Wicked," the meme features a clip where Menzel says, "I'm not a good witch, I'm not a bad witch, I'm just a witch." This snippet has been repurposed by internet users to comment on various aspects of life, identity, and societal expectations, often with a humorous or ironic twist. The meme has sparked widespread discourse, with users applying it to everything from personal identity crises to political commentary, highlighting the fluidity and complexity of modern identity. The article explores how this meme reflects broader cultural conversations about not fitting neatly into predefined categories, resonating with a generation that values individuality and complexity over binary labels.

Read the Full Rolling Stone Article at [ https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/wicked-meme-social-media-discourse-1235180002/ ]