>>96960792"I hate Ironmouse and mousefags" is a pretty strong statement, and honestly, it’s one I’ve been stewing over for a while. Ironmouse, for those who don’t know, is this big-name VTuber—a virtual YouTuber—who’s got a massive following online. She’s got this high-pitched, cutesy voice, a pink-and-black demon aesthetic, and a whole army of fans who call themselves "mouse fans" or part of her "Mousey Militia." On paper, it’s just another internet personality doing their thing, but something about her and her fanbase just rubs me the wrong way, and I’m ready to unpack why.
First off, Ironmouse herself. I get that she’s talented—singing, gaming, chatting with fans for hours on end—but the whole persona feels over-the-top to me. The constant squeaky voice, the endless giggling, the way she plays up this "uwu" vibe—it’s like she’s trying too hard to be adorable. Maybe it’s just not my cup of tea, but it feels performative in a way that grates on my nerves. And don’t get me started on how she’s always collabing with other streamers or popping up in every corner of the internet. It’s like I can’t escape her, even when I’m just trying to watch something unrelated. Her omnipresence is exhausting.
Then there’s the fans. Oh man, the mouse fans. I’m sure some of them are chill, but the loud ones—the ones you can’t avoid—are a different story. They’re the type who flood chat with "MOUSEY BEST GIRL" or spam her emotes everywhere, like it’s some kind of cult. It’s not even about her content half the time; it’s just blind devotion. I’ve seen them defend her like she’s flawless, shutting down anyone who dares to say they’re not into her streams. It’s that level of obsession that gets under my skin. Like, can’t you just enjoy something without turning it into a religion?
Part of it might be the whole VTuber craze in general. I’ll admit, I’m not sold on the concept. People watching an animated avatar instead of a real person—it’s weird to me. Ironmouse being one of the biggest names in that scene just makes her the poster child for something I already don’t vibe with. Her fans will say it’s about her personality shining through, but I’m over here thinking, “Why am I supposed to care about a cartoon demon with a voice modulator?”
Look, I’m not saying she’s evil or anything. She’s raising money for charity sometimes, and I respect that. But the hype around her and the way her fans act like she’s the second coming—it’s too much. I’d rather scroll X in peace without seeing another “Ironmouse saved my life” post. Maybe I’m just a grump, but I hate Ironmouse and mouse fans, and I’m sticking to it.
