Netflix’s series Wednesday quickly became a cultural phenomenon, and one of its most viral moments was the unforgettable dance scene performed by Jenna Ortega. This quirky and unconventional dance sparked a massive trend on TikTok, but surprisingly, the song that went viral with it wasn’t the one originally featured in the show. Let’s dive into the story of the Wednesday Dance Song and how Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary” unexpectedly stole the spotlight.
In the fourth episode of Wednesday, viewers were treated to a unique dance sequence. Wednesday Addams, played by Jenna Ortega, unleashes her distinctive moves at the Rave’N dance. Within the show, this scene is set to the energetic and somewhat spooky tune of “Goo Goo Muck” by The Cramps. However, as the dance exploded on TikTok, a different song began to dominate the trend: Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary”.
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TikTok creators embraced the Wednesday dance with incredible enthusiasm, and for reasons that are purely organic to internet trends, “Bloody Mary,” a song from Lady Gaga’s 2011 album Born This Way, became the unofficial anthem of the Wednesday dance challenge. Despite “Bloody Mary” having no connection to the Wednesday series itself, its dark, rhythmic beat resonated perfectly with the aesthetic and vibe of the dance. Users started overlaying “Bloody Mary” onto clips of the Wednesday dance scene and creating their own renditions of the dance set to Gaga’s track.
Jenna Ortega herself had a significant role in creating the now-iconic dance. As she revealed in an interview with NME, she choreographed the routine herself, just a week after receiving “Goo Goo Muck” and while experiencing COVID. Her impromptu and slightly awkward yet captivating moves perfectly embodied Wednesday’s character, further fueling the dance’s viral appeal.
Lady Gaga acknowledged the unexpected resurgence of “Bloody Mary” thanks to the Wednesday dance trend. She showed her support for the series and the dance in a tweet, highlighting the powerful influence of TikTok in shaping music trends and popular culture. Even Spotify joined in, linking “Bloody Mary” to the Wednesday phenomenon by featuring the dance in the song’s visualizer on the platform.
Ultimately, while “Goo Goo Muck” provided the original soundtrack for Wednesday’s dance in the Netflix series, “Bloody Mary” became the defining Wednesday dance song on TikTok and beyond. This unexpected musical twist showcases the dynamic and unpredictable nature of viral trends in the digital age, proving that sometimes, the internet has its own plans for what becomes a hit.
