Is it just me, or is it getting crazier on Google Reviews?
Joker isn’t exactly a barrel of laughs, but memes that have surfaced online about the flick have been pretty amusing. Since Joker was unleashed in cinemas earlier this month, reactions to the film have been polarising — but largely on the positive side thanks to Joaquin Phoenix’s stellar acting (as usual).
From comparisons to McLovin to fiery discussions about its controversial correlation to the incel movement, Joker is most definitely one of the most talked-about movies of the year. Some men, however, just want to watch the world squirm (sorry) — with ridiculous reviews on Google Maps, of all places.
You see, there’s a certain flight of stairs that’s a particular point of focus in the movie. Even if you haven’t seen the actual flick, the setting pops up quite a bit in the trailers. It’s symbolic — the main character’s transformation into the Clown Prince of Crime happens at the stairs, marking his total descent into madness.
That long stairway is not a prop, though. It’s very much a real spot in New York, and a spot that’s since been christened as a “religious destination” by internet jokers on Google Maps. 
Google Reviews Go Haywire
More than six hundred Google reviews have gone wild, piling on flattery about its sanctity and sacredness. The hype? Totally fueled by its starring role in The Joker—a perfect recipe for a fan frenzy.
- 600+ mentions? Yes, your phone’s autocomplete should take a hint.
- Fans are practically turning into a choir, chanting lyrical praises like, “It’s holy!”
- The buzz traces back to the Joker’s moment—an iconic cameo that sparked pure fan love.
Joker — as in the character — is no stranger to dank meme-ification, of course. The spirit of total anarchy and chaos embodied by Batman’s nemesis has been adopted by edgy young teens (mostly male gamers) who feel like they could relate. The results are… cringeworthy.
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