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Type of site | Internet forum |
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| Available in | Portuguese |
| Owner | Allan Hubner |
| URL | pandlr.com |
| Commercial | No |
| Registration | Optional |
| Users | >20,028 registered users |
| Launched | March 20, 2015 |
| Current status | Active |
Pandlr is a Brazilian Internet forum focused on discussions about pop culture and the entertainment industry. The forum is commonly shortened to as PAN, and is particularly popular among the Brazilian LGBTQ community. [1] [2]
Pandlr began in 2005 as the Jovem Pan community on Orkut, originally dedicated to discussions about the Jovem Pan radio station. Following Orkut's shutdown in 2014, the community moved through various platforms, including Grupia, Yoble, and VK, before launching its own dedicated website in March 2015. It was then renamed Pandlr, transitioning from a niche radio fan forum to a broader pop culture discussion platform. [3]
The forum became widely recognized on the Brazilian internet for its viral meme creations, especially in GIF format. Notable examples include memes featuring Brazilian singer Gretchen, which became highly popular and played a significant role in earning her the title of "Brazilian Meme Queen". [4] In 2017, Pandlr drew national and international attention when a member created a series of GIFs featuring Cuca, a character from the Brazilian TV series Sítio do Picapau Amarelo . [5] [6] These GIFs became global memes; media outlets like The South African and Highsnobiety highlighted Pandlr's creations as some of the best memes of the year. [7] [8]
In 2018, the forum became involved in a controversy with rapper Azealia Banks after its Twitter account described her as “unprepared for the music industry, despite her talent.” [9] That same year, Pandlr gained additional media attention by spreading a rumor that singer Selena Gomez had been invited to perform at the following year's Super Bowl halftime show. [2] [10] [11]
In August 2024, Pandlr once again made headlines when it became the origin of the hoax soap opera Pé de Chinesa , which quickly became a viral sensation online. [12]
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