Not a fan I just want fame meme trends again on social media following the demise of Liam Payne!
Unless you are a hardcore One Directioner or Liamies, there’s a slim chance you might understand the ongoing ‘Not a fan I just want fame’ meme that surfaced on Twitter following the demise of Liam Payne.
Some of the X users (formerly known as Twitter) tweeted condolences to the late singer, but they retweeted with the quote, “Not a fan; I just want fame.“
Thinking about the time a girl posted a picture with Liam Payne only to caption it “not a fan I just want fame” and he got mad
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Similarly, some also used the meme phrase in response to the posts like, “Y’all been bullying liam payne for years on this app, so don’t act like y’all give a shit about him now…“
However, more recently, when Liam Payne added a selfie with his fellow bandmate Niall Horan, many trolled him with that phrase. They bashed the late singer and labeled him as an attention seeker.
Origin of the ‘Not a fan, I just want fame’ meme dates back to 2018!
Back in 2018, social media influencer Kezia took a picture with Liam Payne and later uploaded it to her Instagram with the caption, “Not a fan, I just want fame.“
She even tagged Liam Payne on the post, which eventually caught the singer’s eye. He commented, “Best of look, with that attitude, do your family proud.“
As virtually nothing escapes the keen eyes of netizens, the post with Liam’s comment went viral on social media.
not a fan i just want fame https://t.co/FW5LFk5FDN
— Jul.⁰⁸⁰⁵ #RetroRomance (@romario_julius) October 5, 2024
Many found it hilarious and speculated that the post might have angered him, leading to the spelling errors. Meanwhile, others criticized Liam, saying he choked on his ego and how insecure he felt.
One wrote, “You can actually feel the heat of anger & bitterness emanating from this comment.” “How many time does he google his name in a day?” another wrote.
Now that the singer passed away after falling from the balcony of his room in Argentina, the phrase is regaining traction in the form of sarcasm.
Even before this, netizens were using the meme phrase to taunt the act of Liam Payne every now and then.
Additional Information
- After One Direction went on hiatus, Liam Payne frequently made headlines for controversies, including allegations of mistreating his girlfriend and making controversial remarks.
- Liam Payne passed away on October 16, 2024, in Argentina after he fell from the balcony of a hotel room he was staying at.
- He went to Argentina to attend the concert of his fellow bandmate Niall Horan.
