The internet went from simping over Sabrina Carpenter to calling her 'mid'; what has really changed?

Not long ago, Sabrina Carpenter was that girl on the internet, untouchable, overhyped (in a good way), and permanently trending. But somewhere between the memes, thirst tweets, and nonstop discourse, the vibe shifted. Now, timelines are suddenly calling her “mid,” debating her appeal, and acting like the obsession never happened. The whiplash isn’t really about Sweeney, it’s just the internet doing what it does best: hyping someone to the heavens, then switching up for sport.



Sabrina Carpenter’s hype really took off because everything she dropped started feeling internet-perfect. After years of being around, it finally clicked when songs like Nonsense, Feather, and later Espresso became unavoidable on TikTok and Reels. The music was catchy, flirty, and self-aware in a way that we loves, nothing felt too serious or forced. Then came Juno, which instantly became a fan favourite thanks to its cheeky lyrics, pop-culture reference, and how easily it lent itself to memes, edits, and viral tour clips. It wasn’t just a song, it was a moment.



Beyond the music, Sabrina’s personality is a huge part of why the hype stuck. She leans into humour, doesn’t shy away from being a little unserious, and clearly understands how online culture works. Her Juno performances, playful stage antics, and ability to laugh along with the discourse made her feel in on the joke rather than above it. Add strong fashion moments, viral performances, and a clear sense of branding, and she became one of those artists who feels tailor-made for this era of pop. Her styling, stage outfits, and beauty looks felt very online and very intentional, adding to her appeal.



Lately, we’ve seen the internet do that familiar thing where it zooms out and starts questioning the hype around Sabrina Carpenter. A growing take on the timeline is that she’s actually kind of mid, and that we might’ve overhyped her during the peak Juno moment when everything she touched felt viral. Once that song stopped being everywhere, some people started reassessing her music, performances, and overall presence, wondering if the obsession was more about the moment than her staying power.