Tate McRae “reheats” while Addison Rae “remakes”—fans poke fun at Britney Spears comparisons

Tate McRae and Addison Rae, two contemporary Gen Z performers, are being compared to Britney Spears, whose legendary impact on the pop industry is still felt today. The argument is ongoing; some fans regard Addison Rae as "remaking" Britney's fame (something innovative), while others see McRae as a contemporary "reheat" of her career (a stale remake, so to speak). Despite their evident pop star appeal, McRae and Rae are being examined through the same prism that made Britney famous in the early 2000s.

From the dance to the clothing selections, McRae's 2024 VMA performance bore striking similarities to Britney, prompting an abundance of hit tweets and comparisons. In contrast, Addison Rae has been dubbed the "next Britney" because of her ability to combine her cool girl vibe with a budding musical career, much like Britney did with her beginnings as a teenage hero. According to a fan:

"Tate McRae is reheating Britney Spears nachos, but Addison Rae is remaking Britney nachos."

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Fans hilariously debate whether Tate McRae or Addison Rae is the true heir to Britney Spears' pop throne

Fans swiftly went to social media to compare the two celebrities, creating the humorous "nacho" parallel for their respective careers for as you know...the internet is never one to hold back, especially Twitter. In a fantastic joke, one admirer said,

“Tate’s are stale while Addison is buying the name-brand ingredients and adding her own seasoning,” referencing Rae’s fresh take on Britney's iconic moves.

This led to another comment:

"Tate reheats with the microwave but Addison uses the stove," adding some heat to the metaphor.

With each comparison came a tidal wave of opinions.

"Wait you are on to something," one user exclaimed.

While another bluntly added,

"tate’s nachos are cold af."

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The playful nature of the debate didn’t stop there, as fans rolled out even more sizzling hot takes.

"The way this makes complete sense," wrote one user, accompanied by a GIF of a woman dramatically falling to the ground.

However, the comparisons weren’t all praise. One critical comment stood out:

"No way yall are tryna say a TIKTOKER makes better music than an actual musician 💀."

Despite this, others kept the humor alive.

"Mind you they’re both failing," one tweeted, referencing the mixed reviews both Tate and Addison have received in their careers.

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Another fan added,

"Addison Rae is remaking Madonna’s nachos tbh," broadening the generational comparisons even further.

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A final observation capped the discussion with,

"Kind of the long-winded way of saying something rlly obvious, but I agree!"

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Background on Tate, Addison, and Britney comparisons

Tate McRae's ability to capture the teen angst that characterized Britney's early work has contributed to her climb to fame. Her very well-choreographed VMA 2024 performance was a direct homage to Britney's renowned style of the 2000s, with streamlined movements and form-fitting attire instantly evoking similarities.

In the same way that Britney's early performances focused on vibrant choreography, McRae's career to date has been based on her dance experience. Despite these references to Britney, McRae has come under fire from some who believe her performances lack the same intensity.

Addison Rae, on the other hand, has established her own niche by fusing her developing pop career with her TikTok stardom. Rae, who has been labeled the new Britney for her ability to dominate social media and her ambitions to get into the music industry, is well-known for her basic yet catchy pop tunes. Fans, however, have argued about whether Rae's transformation from influencer to pop star feels more like a reimagining of the Britney brand than a new one.

Comparisons with future celebrities are inevitable due to Britney Spears' reputation as a pop culture icon, but it's unclear if Tate McRae and Addison Rae are actually following in Britney's footsteps or are just creating nachos in their own unique style.