Livvy and Baby Gronk have taken the internet by storm, but what exactly is all the fuss about?
In March of this year, a video featuring the 10-year-old football prodigy known as Baby Gronk and Louisiana State University gymnast Olivia Dunne, also known as Livvy, was uploaded onto YouTube.
Months later, TikTok user Henry De Tolla, also known as h00pify, shared a clip from the original video, adding his own commentary and sprinkling slang throughout.
De Tolla’s video quickly went viral thanks to one Twitter user’s repost, amassing over 2.3 million views on TikTok and being shared and reposted across Twitter and Instagram.
But what do these words mean, and why are they grouped together?
Who is Baby Gronk?
Madden San Miguel, also known as Baby Gronk, is a football prodigy with over 319,000 followers on his verified Instagram account.
Despite still being years away from graduating high school, Madden’s father has shepherded him across the country for unofficial visits to different colleges and universities.
Madden’s father, Jake San Miguel, wants to build his son a platform and a following where he can make money now and put it into a savings account so he can lead a good life without struggle or worry.
De Tolla says he’s been in touch with San Miguel, who complimented him on the TikTok videos. “His dad called me Tuesday night.”
He was one of the people who first told me about everything that was going on on Twitter,” De Tolla said. “He obviously likes the videos because they’re good publicity for him too.”
Who is Livvy?
Olivia “Livvy” Dunne is a junior NCAA gymnast at LSU and a social media star.
Sports Illustrated Lifestyle reported that she is among the highest-paid college athletes in the country and makes seven figures through social media and endorsements.
What is Rizz?
“Rizz” derives from “charisma” and is slang for charming or seducing another person.
The word was popularized by YouTuber Kai Cenat in 2021, according to Dictionary.com.
In one of De Tolla’s videos, he says that Dunne “rizzed” Madden while convincing him to attend LSU.
Why are people asking if Livvy rizzed up Baby Gronk?
While it’s all fun and memes on social media, Dunne did not flirt with or try to seduce Madden.
In the March 15 video titled “LIVVY DUNNE KNOWS I GOT RIZZ,” Madden and Dunne met on what appears to be LSU’s campus.
“Hey, are you that kid from the internet?” Dunne asks Madden in the 12-second video.
“Yeah, I’m Baby Gronk,” Madden replies.
Dunne asks what Madden is doing there, and he replies that he’s going to play at LSU.
The impact of Livvy and Baby Gronk
The impact of Livvy and Baby Gronk cannot be underestimated.
Their viral video and subsequent TikTok memes have taken on a life of their own, creating a sense of community and playground humor for those who understand the slang words and deeper meanings behind the video.
But it’s not just about the entertainment factor.
Both Livvy and Baby Gronk have leveraged their social media fame into lucrative careers with endorsement deals and brand partnerships.
They’ve become symbols of the power of social media, demonstrating that it can launch careers and make people famous overnight.
Final thoughts
In the end, Livvy and Baby Gronk are more than just internet sensations.
They are symbols of a larger cultural shift where social media fame can turn into real-life success.
Their viral video may seem silly, but it’s an example of how social media can connect communities and launch careers, making the once impossible seem achievable.
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