What do Milkshake Duck and USC’s mascot Traveler have in common? Turns out, a lot.
For those unaware, Know Your Meme defines Milkshake Duck as an “internet slang term referring to a representation of a viral internet star who is briefly adored by the public prior to the discovery of their distasteful or offensive past.”
Wikipedia describes Milkshake Duck as something that “describes phenomena that are initially perceived as positive, only to soon after be revealed as deeply flawed.”
In lamest terms, it’s when something you are a fan of becomes problematic for a variety of circumstances.