Why are celebrities doing the 'Apple' dance and what is a 'brat summer'?
Are you having a brat summer?
Last updated 13th Aug 2024
In recent weeks, following the release of Charli XCX's album 'brat', you're bound to have heard the term 'brat summer', and might have wondered what it is all about. And why everyone is doing the 'Apple' dance?
Well, wonder no more, as we take a look at what 'brat' is all about. Here's a clue, it's not a naughty child! And it's a whole lot more than an album from Charli...
What is 'brat'?
'brat' is the name of Charli XCX's latest album, however it has become so much more in recent weeks. Following the release of the album which draws influences from the 00s rave scene, 'brat' has now become a phenomenon, even a way of life, but more on that later...
What is the 'Apple' dance?
After the release of 'brat' several songs from the album went viral on TikTok with fans recording videos of them dancing. In particular, the song 'Apple' now has its own dance, which saw Charli herself joining in with the trend.
The dance was created by Kelley Heyer, a New York-based actor and content creator. She told The Guardian: "The rhythm in Apple made me want to dance in a certain way. I basically woke up, stood in front of a mirror and took everything from the lyrics."
Hits Radio presenter, and I'm a Celeb winner Sam Thompson roped his BBF Pete Wicks into doing the Apple dance. Dressed in inflatable costumes, as a cow and pig in 30 degree heat, the pair tried their best to copy the dance craze that's taking TikTok by storm.
WARNING: THIS VIDEO CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE
On KISS, Harriet asked Chloe Burrows about her summer, which she admitted was brat, and it looks like she has the dance down to a T as well!
Along with Sam and Chloe, several other celebs have been joining in with the craze, including Amelia Dimoldenberg, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Ashley Tisdale and Cara Delevingne.
Amelia Dimoldenberg
Chicken Shop Date star, and presenter Amelia Dimoldenberg joined in the dance craze, sharing her video on TikTok...
Daisy Edgar-Jones
Ashley Tisdale
Cara Delevingne
What are the lyrics to 'Apple'?
The lyrics for the part of the song that has gone viral are:
'I think the apple’s rotten right to the core / From all the things passed down from all the apples coming before
'I split the apple down symmetrical lines / And what I find is kinda scary / Makes me just wanna drive.'
What is 'brat summer'?
Since the release of 'brat', Gen Z have coined the term 'brat summer'. The trend, inspired by the album is the rejection of traditional expectations and a celebration of individuality. While the term brat used to be negative, brat summer is anything but, it is a symbol of strength, and confidence.
When asked what the essentials for a brat summer are, Charli XCX told the BBC: "Like a pack of cigs and like a bic lighter yes and like a strappy white top, with no bra. That's like kind of all you need."
We asked Twisters actors Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones if they were having a brat summer...
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