Demi Lovato recently provided an update on her viral alter ego, Poot, during a playful moment shared on social media. The 32-year-old singer has fully leaned into the meme, which consists of a photoshopped image of herself that ended up on TikTok and became an overnight sensation. She brought in her birthday last August with a cake decorated with Poot’s likeness. Our update today comes in the wake of that stellar news.
This new wave of Poot positivity began recently when Demi Lovato posted a viral TikTok video. In the video, she introduces her character Poot in a musical number singing “This Is Me” from the cult classic Disney movie Camp Rock. In the above video, she jokingly pretends to interview herself with an imaginary microphone. She tilts her face to the floor, thrusts her chest toward heaven and stirs her upside down legs to mark every rhythmic pulse. Fans have reacted supportively, clogging the comments section with cries like “FREE POOT LOVATO, SHE’S INNOCENT.”
Demi Lovato initially responded to the Poot meme in a July 2023 appearance, explaining the phenomenon in an interview with Harper’s BAZAAR. Reflecting on the meme’s unexpected rise to fame, she said, “When Poot went viral, that actually sucked because I thought that was a real picture of me. It was definitely weird when it went viral.”
Interest in Poot came back when Demi Lovato’s viral TikTok dropped on April 21. In the clip, she lipsynced to a viral audio joke about letting Poot the angry lesbian out of the basement. She responded to the audio with a playful remark: “Wow, what an offer.” This brief interaction is a great testament to her willingness to engage with her fans. It draws attention to her original vision of a concept that has since become wildly trendy.
Lovato’s acceptance of Poot truly resonates with her audience. Countless fans demonstrate their love for the character via passionate commentary and spirited social media activity. The mix of nostalgia for Camp Rock and the humor around Poot has led to an interesting conversation among fans.