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niche internet microcelebrity

a person, usually a twitter user, with a relatively small following, though with a few viral posts or “notices”.
1000 followers?? I’m in my niche internet microcelebrity era

microcelebrity 

One who gains a cult or mainstream following due to viral internet distribution. Does not refer to those who have gained limited or cult followings through traditional media. Does not refer to has-beens or "B-list" celebrities.
Lonelygirl15 was nothing until YouTube made her a microcelebrity. Clint Howard is a D-list celebirty, not a microcelebrity.
microcelebrity by Brandon Li September 14, 2006

internet microcelebrity 

Someone who believes that 30,000 followers makes them famous. Often fitness YouTubers or Instagram record producers with 5,000 followers and a verified tag. Often found in the comment sections of @rap, @6ixbuzztv, or @worldstar.
Mike: Hey John! Lucas Hamilton just liked my post!

John: Who?

Mike: Lucas Hamilton! You know, the guy up the street who has 9,000 followers!

John: Wait, the internet microcelebrity dude?

Niche Internet Microcelebrity Syndrome 

Niche Internet Microcelebrity Syndrome is a syndrome afflicting internet users, usually on Twitter. Niche Internet Microcelebrity Syndrome refers to the mentality that one gains usually due to one or more of the following: A follower count of >1000, a decent fanbase, and 2-3 loyal dickriders on their social media. This is often an incurable syndrome, and can be combated with frequent bullying & ego checking.
“Bro, this guy told me I had to pay a cancellation fee for this video game commission.”

“He did? Bro must have Niche Internet Microcelebrity Syndrome!”

Internet Microceleberity

An Internet personality with a decently small sized following, who are usually dedicated and avid fans. These microcelebrities usually produce content focused on one specific topic (movie/book/game series etc.)
"this guy has 20 thousand subs on youtube, hes some kind of Internet Microceleberity"

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019