Ariana Grande has sent her devoted fanbase, the Arianators, into a spiralling theorising session with the release of her highly anticipated 'We Can't Be Friends' music video. The visually stunning yet deeply unsettling clip features a scene that has dominated online discourse.
In a particularly harrowing moment, the Eternal Sunshine singer is seen being physically overpowered and strangled by a sinister doppelgänger. Sharp-eyed viewers were quick to note the striking resemblance of this antagonist to fellow pop star, Sabrina Carpenter, sending Twitter into a meltdown.
The intense scene shows Grande's character in a vulnerable state, gasping for air as the lookalike's hands tighten around her neck. The cinematography is stark and emotional, a hallmark of the album's visual aesthetic.
Social Media Erupts With Theories
Fans immediately flooded social media platforms with their reactions. "IS SABRINA CARPENTER STRANGLING ARIANA IN THE WE CANT BE FRIENDS MV????" exclaimed one viral post, capturing the shock of thousands.
Others were quick to analyse the potential symbolism, with many suggesting the scene represents the suffocating nature of public scrutiny and the media's tendency to pit successful women against each other. The video's narrative, which involves futuristic memory-erasing technology, adds a complex layer to the interpretation.
A Deliberate Artistic Choice
While the imagery is provocative, it is widely understood to be a carefully crafted piece of storytelling rather than a reflection of any real-life animosity between the two artists. The video is a continuation of the concept from Grande's new album Eternal Sunshine, exploring themes of heartbreak, memory, and personal trauma.
This bold visual choice has undoubtedly achieved its goal: getting everyone talking. The video has trended globally since its release, proving once again that Ariana Grande remains a master of creating captivating and discussable art.
