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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"
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