A dog mom by the name of Mel might have only intended to soothe her pup with a sweet tune, but it has since taken on a life of its own.
“POV: you have a little jingle for the elevator to hype up your fearful baby,” Mel wrote in the text of her video posted to TikTok.
In the clip, we see Rue, an anxious rescue dog, not having a fun time in the elevator. That is until Mel reassures her with these words:
“She’s so brave; she’s well behaved / She is not afraid / She’s powerful; she’s a good girl / She is our whole world.”
As if by magic, all of Rue’s fears evaporate, replaced only by tail-wagging joy.
Watch:
@macrosbymel sorry if it gets stuck in your head #rue #ruetok #ruetherescue #dogtok #rescuedog ♬ original sound – Macros by Mel
Since posting the video, Mel’s song has been viewed over 16 million times.
Not only that, the jingle has been used to commend other “brave” souls—be they pets or people.
Introverted humans in particular have found Rue’s song to be a silly power anthem of sorts, a way to congratulate themselves for sticking to social plans, sending work emails and generally leaving the house. For being so brave.
@luisamariiaa hard decision #fyp ♬ original sound – Macros by Mel
@lilyannrosey Brave!!!!!
@kanadekrafts Be brave!!!
One person summed up the effect Rue’s song had quite nicely: “POV: you heard this jingle for an anxious dog and now need to play it on repeat before doing anything even remotely social.” Relatable.
But it’s not just introverts running with the joke. Other folks have played the song as they bravely went without their favorite chapstick, got up to get themselves a glass of water, actually prepared a meal rather than just snacking…the list goes on and on.
@simonsits Triggered to the max rn
@alxndrathegreatest its really tough being so brave at night after i have tucked myself into bed but i am hungry for a little treat
@eathappierdietitian
Basically, if there’s an obstacle you have yet to overcome, no matter how big or small, this tune acts as an invocation to bring out your most unafraid self. It’s amazing how just one little song has the power to do that for so many beings.
Now go forth and be brave!