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In the words of Taylor Swift: It’s about to be the “summer of Sabrina.”
One, yes she really said that; and two, can we talk about that cryptic teaser already??? Because streets are saying Sabrina Carpenter is throwing major shade at her ex, Barry Keoghan, and I am all here for the tea.
The Teaser That Started It All
On Instagram and X, Sabrina dropped a mysterious silent video that had everyone losing their minds. In it, she’s thumbing for a ride on a dusty road, rocking a cropped white blouse, tiny denim cutoffs, and slingback stiletto heels. It’s giving “pop princess stranded in the Wild West” vibes. And yes, her legs deserve their own fan club.
At the end of the silent clip, she cheekily giggles and says, “Oh boy!” No caption. No music. Just vibes. Very exciting vibes (Sab, sis, we need you to give us the summer anthem of the year).
BTW, we found dupes for her denim shorts on Amazon: you’re welcome. Pair ’em with heels and you’ve basically recreated Sabrina’s cowboy-core moment.
Is Sabrina’s New Single About Barry?
So what does this teaser have to do with Barry, you may ask. Let’s get into it!
Not long after the teaser dropped, cryptic billboards started popping up with the words “AMEN”…”HEYMEN”…and “I SWEAR THEY CHOOSE ME I’M NOT CHOOSING THEM,” which fans assume are lyrics to a brand new single.
But here’s where it gets really juicy. Another billboard with the word “Manchild” popped up in Houston, Texas, which immediately had fans (including me) gagged.
Then, of course, Sabrina confirmed it herself: her new single will be titled “Manchild,” which is just iconic. The aesthetic matches the Short n’ Sweet era perfectly: sweet visuals, savage lyrics. And given the timing, everyone’s connecting the dots back to one person: Barry Keoghan. Especially after she captioned the announcement with “this one’s about you” (!!).
One fan responded to the teaser by writing, “oh Barry, what did you do.” While another wrote, “OMG SHES ENDING BARRY.”
What Happened with Barry?
ICYMI, Sabrina and Barry Keoghan first sparked dating rumors in late 2023, after he split from longtime girlfriend Alyson Sandro. They quickly became a thing, making red carpet appearances and dropping flirty comments that had fans shipping them hard.
But by the end of 2024, things fizzled out. Sources say Barry wasn’t taking things seriously, and Sabrina was so not about to waste her Espresso-era energy on a situationship. The breakup wasn’t amicable to say the least. A bunch of cheating rumors swirled online, even though Barry publicly denied the claims to People magazine.
Now, with these lyrics and the “Manchild” title, fans think Sab is airing it all out—subtly, of course. And it won’t be the first time! Let’s not forget Sabrina shaded Barry earlier this year during her show in Dublin. She also seemingly “killed off” Barry’s character in her Please Please Please x Dolly Parton video.
Well, Manchild is already shaping up to be a certified breakup anthem. And I already know it’s gonna chart.
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