Behind the meme: Why "Wicked" fans are "holding space" for "Defying Gravity"
The internet has been inundated with a press tour moment from the film "Wicked" that's been memed around the world: Actress Cynthia Erivo, overcome with emotion, shares she's stunned to hear people have been taking lyrics from the "Wicked" song "Defying Gravity" and "really holding space with that.
Why are people 'holding space' for 'Defying Gravity’, and what does that even mean?
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
What "Holding Space" for "Defying Gravity" Really Means, and the Hilarious Memes It Sparked
The conversation, centered on the film inspired by the Broadway classic, took an emotional turn when Tracey mentioned, “I’ve seen this week people are taking the lyrics of "Defying Gravity" and really holding space with that and feeling power in that.
Why are people “holding space” for Defying Gravity? Wicked meme explained
Fans are “holding space” for the Wicked song Defying Gravity online as part of a new viral meme that has taken over the internet.
What Does ‘Holding Space’ for ‘Defying Gravity’ Mean, Really? The Viral Meme, Explained
If you are still desperate to make sense of the notion of “holding space for the lyrics to ‘Defying Gravity,’” the patron saint of queer media herself has since clarified what she meant in this specific context.
Are you holding space for the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity?'
Now that ' Wicked ' is in theaters, the internet, including Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is holding space for 'Defying Gravity.' And other 'Wicked' memes, explained.
The Wicked Movie Dramatically Improves on ‘Defying Gravity’
Everyone's favorite moment in Wicked is given extra juice in the movie thanks to some canny choices made about adapting "Defying Gravity" for the screen.
How Wicked's Defying Gravity became a battle cry for outsiders
As director Jon M Chu's first instalment of the mega-musical adaptation Wicked arrives in cinemas, a new audience of fans is connecting with Stephen Schwartz's memorable score, writes Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins.
What does Holding Space for Defying Gravity mean? Viral Cynthia Erivo interview meme explained
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have gone viral thanks to an interviewer's comment about people "holding space" for the lyrics of Wicked's Defying Gravity. Here's what it means and all the best memes.
This wacky ‘Wicked’ interview about ‘holding space’ has perplexed the entire internet
At one point, star Cynthia Erivo clasped her hand to her chest, visibly emotionally bowled-over by her interviewer's inscrutable assemblage of nouns and verbs.
Fans are spellbound by this utterly unhinged, tearful ‘Wicked’ interview
you're laughing? people are taking the lyrics of 'defying gravity' and really holding space for that and you're laughing?
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