Why the Internet Thinks Lea Michele Can’t Read
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4.2 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 30 April 2022
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Summary
Lea Michele is in the news again because of some rather personal details she reveals about her relationship with her Spring Awakening co-star, Jonathan Groff, in a new documentary about the musical. At the same time, the internet conspiracy theory that the former Glee star is illiterate has resurfaced. On the show today, Rachelle and Allegra enumerate the reasons Lea’s trending once again, the details about her ability to read, and why the internet loves to hate her.
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| 0:31.0 | So we were like, oh, maybe Leah can't read jokingly. |
| 0:35.0 | And we were like, ha ha. |
| 0:37.0 | And then it was like, maybe I can't read. |
| 0:42.0 | Hi, I'm Rachel Hampton. |
| 0:44.0 | And I'm Allegra Frank. |
| 0:45.0 | And you're listening to ICYMI. |
| 0:47.0 | In case you missed it. |
| 0:49.0 | Slates podcast about internet culture. |
| 0:51.0 | And Allegra is here with us to talk about the most important website on the internet |
| 0:56.0 | because yes, Tumblr is up to something. |
| 1:00.0 | Again, something good question mark. |
| 1:03.0 | It seems like it. |
| 1:05.0 | I don't know. |
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