"They love him:" X-users react hilariously to Luigi Mangione's fan edits on RedNote

RedNote or Xiaohongshu, is taking over the internet, amid the TikTok ban reportings. Several US-based TikTok users have migrated to this Chinese app, which replicates the former in terms of functionalities and appeal. Fans encountered hilarious 'welcome' videos upon installing RedNote.

Luigi Mangione has been trending on the internet for a reported felony. However, Netizens reacted in unsettling ways. Many claimed that "he was too cute to be arrested" or made amusing fan edits, thanks to his good looks. RedNote is flooded with Luigi edits and fans flooded the X-post with personal humor.

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X-users react to Luigi Mangione's fan edits on RedNote

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They love him (via reverienzo/X)

Fans claim that Luigi is as famous in China as on the internet. Many fed their delusions claiming that the app creators must love him to set the algorithm to Luigi videos for new users.

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The bow though (via libbyking/X)

The bow on Luigi stirred laughter and admiration among fans. The 'pookie' version stole the spotlight, for sure. His fans got a new wallpaper, isn't it? Thanks to the new RedNote user.

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The shooting on beat (via royal_bobby24/X)

Here's the context, the audio syncs the sound of gunshots with the clip of alleged shootings. The edit had fans in stitches and the brutal absurdities didn't escape the audience's eyes.

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Which app I need to download (via tonysxo8/X)

Many netizens are not familiar with the new TikTok alternative. However, their love for Luigi encouraged them to try RedNote, even if they did not care enough about the TikTok ban. The creators knew what they had to do to attract potential users.

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They love Luigi (via tsukasapegasus_/X)

Fans have hilariously speculated that people in China love Luigi. They claimed that he is called Lulu by many. Sounds like a nickname for a friendly neighborhood boy, isn't it? Hold your horses, he is an alleged criminal. Social media can be deceiving, you know right?

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I found a cosplayer (via alicedemonia/X)

RedNote users have taken the "Justice for Luigi" take to a whole different level. Fans cosplayed Luigi on his trial day and achieved widespread appreciation and likes. Maybe it was the approach, or the cosplayer's swag that attracted RedNote users, we'll never find out. Weird flex but okay!

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First impressions really set the tone (via dinesh66992/X)

First impressions are the last impressions, right? Be it a first Tinder date or a new app launched in the market. RedNote did their research and made significant attempts to attract the US audience. The strong start was a calculated move.

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RedNote is set to experience a significant influx in users if the TikTok ban is implemented across the States. With its checkmate move of featuring Luigi Mangione's fan edits, it has stirred notable responses. Let's wait to find out more about its algorithms.