Debby Ryan Recreated the ‘Radio Rebel’ Meme and Somebody Better Give Her an Oscar

From Cosmopolitan

  • Debby Ryan recreated the viral Radio Rebel meme on TikTok.

  • She did a fashion show and dressed like some of her most famous roles.


The future of TikTok is very much uncertain thanks to Donald Trump’s recent attacks on the popular app, but if it all goes to complete sh*t, at least we’ll have Debby Ryan’s iconic TikTok fashion show to remember it by.

Lest you forget, earlier this year, Debby’s 2012 performance in the Disney Channel Original Movie Radio Rebel went viral when people realized how hilarious her bang acting and shoulder shrugs were. Allow me to jog your memory:

The meme was everywhere—even someone’s dad got in on the joke. While a roasting like that might crush anyone who doesn’t have all that Disney money sitting in the bank, Debby laughed right along with everyone and tweeted, “I was serious about my craft from a young age and studied technique alongside Roxanne from A Goofy Movie.”

*takes notes for my future Disney career*

That was back in April, but Debby isn’t done poking fun at herself. Getting in on the TikTok #WhatIdWear challenge and simultaneously mocking Trump, Debby dressed as some of her favorite characters, like Jessie, Patty from Insatiable, and—duh—Tara, aka Radio Rebel. See for yourself:

I mean, what does she have to do to get nominated for an Oscar? Or have her own Comedy Central roast in which she just drags herself? Or get her own MasterClass acting session? These are free ideas. Somebody, please, just take one of them and make it happen.

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