Monica Lewinsky goes viral for Taylor Swift-themed Bill Clinton joke: ‘The asylum where they raised me’
Monica Lewinsky went viral on Wednesday after joining a social media trend involving one of Taylor Swift’s new songs as she referenced her time in the White House with former President Bill Clinton.
Lewinsky’s post, which had over 6 million views as of Thursday morning, references one of Swift’s new songs, “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” off her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”
Social media users started sharing lyrics from the song, “you wouldn’t last an hour in the asylum where they raised me,” along with an image referencing a personal memory or anecdote from their past.
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Lewinsky, a former White House intern, found herself in the middle of a political scandal in the 1990s after having an affair with Clinton while he was president. The affair resulted in an impeachment trial for Clinton, but he was ultimately acquitted by the Senate and served the rest of his term.
Lewinsky’s tweet received praise on social media, as some users claimed she “won” the trend. Others suggested everyone else joining in on the Swift reference should give up.
After the scandal, Lewinsky became outspoken about cyberbullying and online harassment. She also co-produced the third season of “American Crime Story,” which focused on the Lewinsky-Clinton political scandal.
The series aired right around the 2020 presidential election.
