When Darci Lynne posted her latest parody video, she expected laughs — maybe a few thousand views, some comments from longtime fans, and the usual burst of internet joy that follows anything she does with Petunia.
What she did not expect was to accidentally make the world rethink Wicked.
But that’s exactly what happened.
Within hours, the clip exploded across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Within days, it crossed 5 million views, and now there’s a loud, hilarious movement online making one bold claim:
“Wicked owes Darci Lynne some royalties.”
Because this parody isn’t just clever.
It isn’t just funny.
It is so sharp, so in-character, and so wildly on-point that fans swear Darci and Petunia just redefined what a musical parody can be.
And it all started with four chaotic words spoken by one very sassy puppet:
“Is Wicked about us?”
THE WAKE-UP CALL THAT STARTED IT ALL
The video opens with Darci sleeping peacefully — or at least pretending to — when Petunia suddenly pops into the frame, nose twitching, eyes wide, and full of drama.
Petunia gasps, shakes Darci awake, and demands:
“Darci… DARCI! I just watched Wicked. And I’m starting to think it’s about us!”
Darci, bleary-eyed, tries to protest:
“Petunia… it’s 7 a.m.”
But Petunia has zero interest in time, sleep, or sanity. She launches into a frantic, high-speed explanation that somehow draws parallels between the world-famous Broadway musical and their partnership.
“A misunderstood girl with questionable friends who ruins people’s lives…”
Darci raises an eyebrow.
Petunia continues:
“…and a beautiful, talented, iconic diva everyone loves — THAT’S ME.”
Darci’s face says it all. And before fans even reached the song, they were already wheezing.
THEN CAME “POPULAR”… AND EVERYTHING CHANGED
Darci Lynne is known for brilliance.
Petunia is known for chaos.
Put them together, give them a Broadway classic, and something unbelievable happens.
The moment Petunia begins her re-imagined version of “Popular,” fans lost it.
This parody wasn’t half-hearted or thrown together.
This was a full-throttle, Broadway-level comedic takedown — sharp timing, perfect character energy, snappy rewritten lyrics, and comedic chemistry you can’t teach.
Petunia belts the opening like she’s on the Gershwin stage. Darci accompanies with flawless expressions, tight ventriloquism technique, and that perfect “I can’t believe my puppet is doing this” energy that makes her performances irresistible.
The lyrics soar into a playful examination of Darci’s life, Petunia’s delusions of grandeur, and their ongoing war over who is the real star.
One of the standout lines:
“Don’t worry, Darci, you’ll be popular… once you learn to be more like me!”
Fans howled.
Some fans cried from laughing.
Others said Petunia’s version was “low-key better than the Broadway one,” which probably shouldn’t be said out loud but… the internet said it anyway.
THE INTERNET GOES WILD — “THIS PARODY IS TOO GOOD”
Within a day, the video racked up millions of views.
Within two days, fan edits, memes, duet reactions, and quote-tweets took over TikTok.
The comments section turned into a chaotic musical theater fan club:
- “Wicked owes them royalties IMMEDIATELY.”
- “Darci Lynne is actually Elphaba, and Petunia is Glinda confirmed.”
- “Petunia is the unhinged icon we didn’t know we needed.”
- “I’ve watched this 19 times and I’m still screaming.”
- “Why is this the best parody I’ve seen in YEARS?”
Even musical theatre influencers jumped in, calling it “ridiculously well-crafted,” “shockingly accurate,” and “better than 90% of Broadway parody content.”
Some fans even started debating what role Darci would play if she ever joined the Wicked cast.
One Twitter user wrote:
“Cast Darci as Elphaba right now. Imagine Petunia as Glinda. IMAGINE.”
The idea spread so fast it turned into a full trend.
DARCI LYNNE: THE INTERNET’S QUEEN OF CHAOTIC MASTERPIECES
Darci Lynne has been viral more times than most influencers, but this one hit differently.
Why?
Because it doesn’t just showcase her insane talent — it showcases her comedic mind, her timing, her ability to adapt to pop culture, and her uncanny skill at bringing puppets to life as fully developed characters.
Petunia isn’t just a puppet.
She’s a diva with a storyline.
She has fans.
She has enemies.
She has beef with other puppets, Broadway actresses, and apparently now the entire Wicked franchise.
People joke that Darci Lynne could drop an album with Petunia and it would chart — and honestly, after this parody, it doesn’t sound unrealistic.
This clip reminds everyone why Darci is one of the most uniquely gifted performers of her generation:
She merges music, comedy, acting, improvisation, and ventriloquism into something so dynamic and entertaining that people can’t look away.
OVER 5 MILLION VIEWS — AND COUNTING
As of this week, the parody has soared past 5 million views, with no signs of slowing.
The funniest part?
Darci posted it like it was just another fun sketch.
The internet said:
“Absolutely not. This is a masterpiece.”
Even Broadway fans — historically hard to please — are praising the creativity, the humor, the vocal skill, and the pure joy radiating from the performance.
Some have demanded a full-length version.
Some have asked for a Wicked-themed puppet musical.
Some insisted Darci must be invited to the next Broadway opening night.
And a surprising number have declared Petunia the new Glinda of the people.
COULD THIS GO EVEN FURTHER?
Insiders online are already joking that someone at Universal or the Wicked team must have seen the clip by now.
And honestly?
It would be hilarious if they responded.
Fans want:
- A duet between Darci Lynne and Ariana Grande
- A backstage video of Petunia “confronting” Cynthia Erivo
- A TikTok collab where the official Wicked account acknowledges Petunia as Glinda’s chaotic cousin
- A cameo for Darci in Part Two of the movie
It’s all jokes… probably.
But then again, viral parodies have led to real collaborations before.
Darci Lynne isn’t just popular — she’s reigning right now.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: THIS IS DARCI AT HER BEST
This parody matters because it showcases what makes Darci Lynne extraordinary:
- Her creativity is fearless
- Her comedy is sharp
- Her ventriloquism remains unmatched
- Her characters feel REAL
- Her storytelling is energetic, original, and brilliant
And above all — she makes people happy.
In a world overflowing with heavy news, big headlines, and stressful days, Darci dropped a musical parody that gave people a moment of pure joy.
No drama.
No controversy.
Just fun, laughter, and Broadway-level brilliance from a girl and a puppet.
FINAL WORD: WICKED MAY NOT OWE ROYALTIES… BUT IT DEFINITELY OWES RESPECT
As one viral comment said:
“Wicked may not owe Darci royalties, but they absolutely owe her a thank-you.”
Because this parody didn’t just entertain.
It sparked creativity.
It sparked joy.
It sparked a whole fandom crossover nobody saw coming.
And in true Darci Lynne fashion, she made the internet laugh while reminding everyone exactly why she remains one of the most beloved, consistent, and gifted performers of her generation.
Wicked may be a Broadway phenomenon —
but this week?
Petunia and Darci stole the spotlight.
And they did it in the most gloriously ridiculous way possible.
