Easter eggs have become an enduring trend across various cultural mediums, specially music videos. While they provide entertainment for viewers, they also serve as a connection between artists and their dedicated fans, who possess an eagle eye for spotting even the most subtle details within these mini cinematic productions.
This phenomenon is especially true for Ariana Grande and her devoted fanbase, the Arianators. From her very first songs, the singer has established herself as a master of incorporating Easter eggs into her work, and her latest release was no exception.
With the cleverly made “The Boy is Mine” music video with Penn Badgley, Grande has sparked fresh discussions among her fans with yet another mysterious Easter egg. Here, all that is known about its meaning.
‘The Boy is Mine’ music video breakdown
In “The Boy is Mine”, Ariana Grande portrays a woman obsessed with the city’s mayor, Max Starling. She creates a love potion in a bid to make him succumb to her charms. Upon breaking into his home dressed as Catwoman, she attempts to seduce him, leading to an unexpected turn of events.
For those who haven’t yet spotted the hidden clue we’re discussing, it appears in the final seconds of the short film, when Penn Badgley’s character throws the potion Ariana Grande made for him to the wall.
The moment is almost imperceptible, but if you look closely, the liquid from the potion forms a “T” inside a heart. Some speculate that there’s also an ‘S’ in the mix, hinting at the possibility of the next song receiving a music video treatment being “True Story.”
Others argue that the symbolism isn’t as profound, suggesting that the “T” represents “true” and the heart symbolizes love, thus embodying the theme of “True Love” between the characters.
Additionally, there’s a “Lover” sign outside Max Starling’s house, leading some to speculate about a potential collaboration with Taylor Swift. However, given her infrequent collaborations, this seems unlikely. Ultimately, the prediction of “True Story” being the next song to receive the music video treatment appears the most plausible.