“She still tours? Wow” – Fans laugh as Mariah Carey announces Asia dates for her ‘The Celebration of Mimi’ tour

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Mariah Carey has once again set the internet ablaze, this time with the announcement of her Asia dates for The Celebration of Mimi tour. The iconic singer, known for her five-octave range and ability to defrost every December, is heading to Asia, and the reactions are everything you’d expect and more.

Fans, casual listeners, and even the occasional Mariah skeptic had a lot to say. Some are thrilled at the idea of witnessing the Queen of Ballads live, while others couldn't resist cracking jokes.


Mariah Carey's Tour Announcement Sparks Online Frenzy

The moment Mariah dropped the Asia tour dates, social media erupted. The internet, as it always does, turned the news into a meme fest. Some celebrated her longevity in the industry, others questioned it, and a select few couldn’t resist throwing a little shade.

Mariah, of course, has always been a polarizing figure. She’s either your vocal queen or the subject of your favorite pop diva joke. Either way, she gets people talking. And in 2024, that’s half the battle won.

The viral nature of this announcement can be credited to two things: Mariah’s status as a legend and the internet’s relentless need to meme everything. The moment she posted about her tour, the comment section turned into a chaotic mix of praise, skepticism, and comedy gold.

“She still tours? Wow.”

That’s right Mariah Carey, the same woman who has spent decades dominating the charts and blessing us with All I Want for Christmas Is You, still gets on stage and delivers. Who would’ve thought? Oh wait, literally everyone knows she still sells out arenas.

Another fan decided to acknowledge her international pull:

“Not everyone can sell out shows in Asia!”

And honestly, facts. Say what you want, but the woman can pack a venue.

Meanwhile, someone saw an opportunity for a joke and took it:

“There’s a joke in that headline somewhere 🤔.”

Well, sir, so far, the internet seems to be running with at least ten of them.

Then there was this take:

“Asia is about to be blessed with vocals!”

Now that is the energy we like to see. While some may debate her ability to hit those iconic whistle notes, there’s no denying she still brings the magic.

Of course, not everyone was feeling the excitement.

“FLOPPPP 🤣”

wrote one user, with the confidence of someone who has never attempted to sing Emotions at karaoke.

And then came the onzes who wanted more than just a tour:

“No new music blah.”

Look, we get it, Mariah’s last album was a few years ago, and fans are hungry for fresh tracks. But let’s be honest, are we ever really over The Emancipation of Mimi?

Love her, joke about her, or scream We Belong Together into your showerhead, one thing is clear: Mariah Carey knows how to get people talking. Her Asia tour announcement was met with excitement, sarcasm, and a whole lot of memes, proving once again that she’s not just a singer she’s a cultural phenomenon.

So whether you're grabbing tickets or just here for the internet chaos, one thing is certain: Mariah Carey stays winning. And yes, she still tours. Wow.

Edited by Sroban Ghosh
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