History Music / Poppy

On the surface, Poppy (formerly called "That Poppy") is a teenage pop singer from UsefulNotes/LosAngeles who releases music on the Internet and also doubles as a [=YouTuber=] who frequently posts promotional vlogs. Take a quick glance at these vlogs, however, and you'll quickly notice that's she's... [[MindScrew odd.]]

In reality, "Poppy" is a musical art project based on the persona of singer-songwriter Moriah Rose Pereira (born January 1, 1995). The project was initially started in 2011 under similar names (including "Moriah Poppy"), gaining a small [=YouTube=] following for Pereira covering well-known songs as well as releasing a few original songs and music videos (many of which have been removed from her channel, but can still be found online if you look hard enough).

In 2014, she partnered with director Titanic Sinclair (real name: Corey Mixter), which led to Poppy being revamped into the surreal performance art project synonymous with the name. In layman's terms, her new image was a bizarro take on standard teen/bubblegum pop stars with light [[JPop J-pop]] elements, although [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} she was anything]] [[CreepyCute but standard]]. The project ran on strange, abstract videos with subject matter such as her teaching you how to load a pistol, spinning around for three minutes, interviewing a plant, and listing the names of famous people, all presented with a pastel color palette and creepy, almost hypnotic aesthetic. Recurring themes in the videos consisted of her strange obsessions with technology, celebrity culture and the Internet, with surrounding motifs including [[MindManipulation mind manipulation]], [[{{Cult}} cults]], and the occult. These themes were further reflected in the official music she began releasing around this time, consisting of {{ambient}} and {{synthpop}}.

Like Poppy herself, the videos were intentionally strange and difficult to understand, described by Sinclair as "a combination of Creator/AndyWarhol's pop accessibility, Creator/DavidLynch's creepiness, and Creator/TimBurton's zany comedic tone," made to be the "strangest part of your day." With the occasional overt comedy/sarcasm, uncomfortable unfamiliarity, and [[EveryoneIsJesusInPurgatory admittance from creators that most of the content didn't have an actual intentionally-placed meaning]], this era of Poppy could be defined as a strange bit of "post-irony" or a running satire/commentary on Internet culture to a perpetually undefined extent. Regardless, the videos attracted a huge online community attempting to decipher their true meanings, whether they existed or not. Further blurring the line between fiction and reality was Poppy's strict maintenance of her persona on other online channels, [[BecomingTheMask and allegedly offline and in public, too.]]

However, Poppy would spend the late [=2010s=] steadily distancing herself from this image in her content and appearance, showcasing a [[DarkerAndEdgier maturing of her character]]. Her bubbly pop music began to adopt experimental, Music/PCMusic-reminiscent elements before crossing over completely into Japanese alt idol-esque rock, mixing elements of genres including {{alternative|Rock}}[=/=]{{indie|Pop}} music, {{industrial}} music, and [[AlternativeMetal various]] [[{{Metalcore}} flavors]] of metal. Her lyrics (all written by Pereira from the start) began sharing more defiant and rebellious attitudes [[BecomingTheMask with the persona's themes blending in the mix]]. Her videos saw an increase in production value and transitioned into mostly makeup tutorials that may be the least outwardly weird that Poppy content has ever been, while still carrying undertones of her trademark darkness and surrealism. As for her persona, Poppy ditched her blonde pastel look for dark hair and gothic fashion, and her public demeanor -- while still considered a character -- is now significantly toned down in terms of the robotic quality once associated with her, with more of her genuine personality allowed to shine through.

This evolution would culminate in December 2019, weeks after taking Sinclair's directing credits off of many of her videos and outright removing others from her [=YouTube=] channel, when she announced [[https://twitter.com/poppy/status/1211006950160269313/photo/1 the dissolution of their partnership]]. In her statement, she accused him of emotionally manipulative behavior, attempting to continue that behavior with former friends, and subtly acknowledged another person who had also accused him of such behavior: Mars Argo.[[note]]Titanic Sinclair previously collaborated with Mars Argo, some aspects of which were reused in Poppy. Argo later [[https://www.nme.com/news/music/poppy-and-manager-titanic-sinclair-settle-lawsuit-with-mars-argo-2428225 sued both Sinclair and Poppy for copyright infringement]] in 2018, claiming they both copied Argo for the Poppy project. Argo also accused Sinclair of "severe emotional and psychological abuse and manipulation" and claimed Poppy was a knowing accomplice, which she has denied. Argo settled out of court with Sinclair and the copyright case against Poppy was dismissed.[[/note]]

In 2014, she partnered with director Titanic Sinclair (real name: Corey Mixter), which led to Poppy being revamped into the surreal performance art project synonymous with the name. In layman's terms, her new image was a bizarro take on standard teen/bubblegum pop stars with light [[JPop J-pop]] elements, although [[StrangeGirl she was anything]] [[CreepyCute but standard]]. The project ran on strange, abstract videos with subject matter such as her teaching you how to load a pistol, spinning around for three minutes, interviewing a plant, and listing the names of famous people, all presented with a pastel color palette and creepy, almost hypnotic aesthetic. Recurring themes in the videos consisted of her strange obsessions with technology, celebrity culture and the Internet, with surrounding motifs including [[MindManipulation mind manipulation]], [[{{Cult}} cults]], and the occult. These themes were further reflected in the official music she began releasing around this time, consisting of {{ambient}} and {{synthpop}}.

* AcCENTUponTheWrongSylLABle: In [[https://youtu.be/TYjyX0bDUOc?t=71 "Poppy Reads the Bible: Part 1"]], when reaching Genesis 1:9[[labelnote:excerpt]]And God said, "Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear." And it was so.[[/labelnote]], she stresses the last word with an almost ValleyGirl-style inflection, turning it into an "And it was... ''sooo''oooo..."

-->'''Poppy''': He was once a boy.\\
'''The Man''': [[AC:I was once a boy.]]\\
'''Poppy''': And now he is a man.\\
'''The Man''': [[AC:I am now a man. I will not be contained. You will not contain me, Poppy.]]\\
'''Poppy''': ''(smiling)'' He's contained with me.

-->''Everybody wants to be someone else!''
-->''All you need to do is just be you''

-->'''Poppy:''' [[FakeInteractivity What else should we say?]] ''({{beat}})'' [[FakeInteractivity Oh, I like that!]] ...[[SurpriseCreepy The devil.]]

* SurpriseCreepy:

In reality, "Poppy" is a musical art project based on the persona of singer-songwriter Moriah Rose Pereira (born January 1, 1995). The project was initially started in 2011 under similar names (including "Moriah Poppy"), gaining a small [=YouTube=] following for Pereira covering well-known songs as well as releasing a few original songs and music videos (many of which have been removed from her channel, but can still be found on the web if you look hard enough).

Like Poppy herself, the videos were intentionally strange and difficult to understand, described by Sinclair as "a combination of Creator/AndyWarhol's pop accessibility, Creator/DavidLynch's creepiness, and Creator/TimBurton's zany comedic tone," made to be the "strangest part of your day." With the occasional overt comedy/sarcasm, uncomfortable unfamiliarity, and [[EveryoneIsJesusInPurgatory admittance that most of their work doesn't have an actual intentionally-placed meaning]], this era of Poppy could be defined as a strange bit of "post-irony" or a running satire/commentary on Internet culture to a perpetually undefined extent. Regardless, the videos attracted a huge online community attempting to decipher their true meanings, whether they existed or not. Further blurring the line between fiction and reality was Poppy's strict maintaining of her persona on other online channels, [[BecomingTheMask and allegedly offline and in public, too.]]

However, Poppy would spend the late [=2010s=] steadily distancing herself from this image in her content and appearance, showcasing a [[DarkerAndEdgier maturing of her character]]. Her bubbly pop music began to adopt experimental, Music/PCMusic-reminiscent elements before crossing over completely into {{heavy metal}} similar to Japanese alt idols. Her lyrics (all written by Pereira from the start) began sharing more defiant and rebellious attitudes [[BecomingTheMask with the persona's themes blending in the mix]]. Her videos saw an increase in production value and transitioned into mostly makeup tutorials that may be the least outwardly weird that Poppy content has ever been, while still carrying undertones of her trademark darkness and surrealism. As for her persona, Poppy ditched her blonde pastel look for dark hair and gothic fashion, and her public demeanor -- while still considered a character -- is now significantly toned down in terms of the robotic quality once associated with her, with more of her genuine personality allowed to shine through.

On July 10th, 2019, a [[ComicBook/PoppyGenesis1 graphic novel]] was released which claims to be the definitive answer to dispel all the conspiracy theories in regards to Poppy.

* BrokenRecord: The now-infamous [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpCXxqiTjqE&feature=youtu.be "I'm Poppy."]] video, in which Poppy continuously introduces herself for ''[[UpToEleven ten minutes]]''.

** ''I Disagree'' saw Poppy [[UpToEleven dive headfirst into]] [[HeavyMetal metal]]-pop with only brief ([[MoodWhiplash if prominent]]) smatterings of her previous bubblegum sound. The ''Eat'' EP similarly treads into a {{metalcore}} direction with some of her [[HarshVocals most intense]] and [[MetalScream metal]] vocals to date.

* {{Corpsing}}:
** See FreezeFrameBonus below.
** Poppy's first video, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnIlXxb0eoc "Poppy Eats Cotton Candy"]], ends with a few seconds of her genuinely laughing.
** In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aInNomibLQE Kids React Cast Meets Poppy For The First Time]], Poppy can be seen smiling at some of the kids' more hysterical reactions to her (including one who tries to ward her off by making the Cross with her arms).

On the surface, Poppy (formerly called "That Poppy") is a teenage pop singer from LA who releases music on the Internet, who also doubles as a [=YouTuber=] who frequently posts promotional vlogs. Take a quick glance at them, and you'll quickly notice that's she's... [[MindScrew odd.]]

In reality, "Poppy" is a musical art project based on the persona of singer-songwriter Moriah Rose Pereira (born January 1, 1995), initially started in 2011 and working under similar names (including "Moriah Poppy"), with a small [=YouTube=] following for making/performing covers of well-known songs, as well as a few original songs and music videos (many of which have been removed from her channel, but can still be found on the web if you look hard enough).

In 2014, she partnered with director Titanic Sinclair (real name: Corey Mixter), which led to Poppy being revamped into the surreal, performance art-like project she's most known under. In layman's terms, her new image was a bizarro take on standard teen/bubblegum pop stars with light [[JPop J-Pop]] elements, although [[StrangeGirl she was anything]] [[CreepyCute but standard]]. The project ran on strange, abstract videos with subject matter such as teaching you how to load a pistol, spinning around for three minutes, interviewing a plant, and listing the names of famous people, all presented with a pastel color palette and creepy, almost hypnotic aesthetic. Recurring video themes consisted of her strange obsessions with technology and the idea of celebrity culture, and bizarre surrounding motifs of [[MindManipulation mind manipulation]], [[{{Cult}} cults]], and the occult, which were often reflected in the official music she began releasing around this time, consisting of {{ambient}} and {{synthpop}}.

Like Poppy herself, the videos were intentionally strange and difficult to understand, described by Sinclair as "a combination of Creator/AndyWarhol's pop accessibility, Creator/DavidLynch's creepiness, and Creator/TimBurton's zany comedic tone," made to be the "strangest part of your day." With the occasional overt comedy/sarcasm, uncomfortable unfamiliarity, and [[EveryoneIsJesusInPurgatory admittance that most of their work doesn't have an actual intentionally-placed meaning]], this era of Poppy was a strange, Warhol-esque bit of "post-irony" that attracted a huge online community attempting to decipher their true meanings whether they exist or not. Further blurring the line between fiction and reality was Poppy's strict maintaining of her persona on other online channels, [[BecomingTheMask and allegedly offline and in public, too.]]

However, Poppy would spend the late [=2010s=] steadily distancing herself from this image in her content and appearance, showcasing a [[DarkerAndEdgier maturing of her character]]. Her bubbly pop music began to adopt experimental, Music/PCMusic-reminiscent elements before crossing over completely into {{heavy metal}} similar to Japanese alt idols. Her lyrics (all written by Moriah from the start) began sharing more defiant and rebellious attitudes [[BecomingTheMask with the persona's themes blending in the mix]]. Her videos saw an increase in production value and transitioned into mostly makeup tutorials that may be the least outwardly weird that Poppy content has ever been, while still carrying undertones of her trademark darkness and surrealism. As for her persona, Poppy ditched her blonde pastel look for dark hair and gothic fashion, and her public demeanor -- while still considered a character -- is now significantly toned down in terms of the robotic quality once associated with her, with more of her genuine personality allowed to shine through.

* ''Flux'' (2021, upcoming)

* DealWithTheDevil: Poppy "sold her soul to [[TheMan the man]] with a handshake" (lyrics from "American Kids") at age fifteen.

* SomethingCompletelyDifferent:
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j61mWvtCKBI "Where Did Everyone Go?"]] is radically and notably different than all the other promotional videos. First, it [[BreakingTheFourthWall breaks the fourth wall]], and shows Poppy walking around the set. Second, it shows Poppy ''leaving'' the set. Third, it has a tense and suspenseful tone, akin to a horror movie.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsV2wjeMZBo "He Loves Me Not",]] rather than being unsettling, weird, eccentric, creepy-cute, or comedic like all the other videos, is unequivocally sincere and emotional.
** The "Everybody Wants to Be Poppy" series is unique in that it's animated.
** ''3:36 (Music to Sleep To)'' ''drastically'' stands out from the rest of Poppy's pop discography, as it's a full-blown ambient album.
** Most of her songs have hints of parody or are just plain creepy in context, but "Pop Music" is an [[SincerityMode uncharacteristically sincere and reflective]] ode to pop music, and how even though it can be annoying, you can still appreciate and like it. Musically, it's also a stripped-back acoustic ballad, making it heavily stand out from her general SynthPop sound.

In 2014, she partnered with director Titanic Sinclair (real name: Corey Mixter), which led to Poppy being revamped into the surreal, performance art-like project she's most known under. In layman's terms, her new image was a bizarro take on standard teen/bubblegum pop stars with light [[JPop J-Pop]] elements, although [[StrangeGirl she was anything]] [[CreepyCute but standard]]. Said project ran on strange, abstract videos with subject matter such as teaching you how to load a pistol, spinning around for three minutes, interviewing a plant, and listing the names of famous people, all presented with a pastel color palette and creepy, almost hypnotic aesthetic. Recurring video themes consisted of her strange obsessions with technology and the idea of celebrity culture, and bizarre surrounding motifs of [[MindManipulation mind manipulation]], [[{{Cult}} cults]], and the occult, which were often reflected in the official music she began releasing around this time, consisting of {{ambient}} and {{synthpop}}.

-->--Poppy

In 2014, she teamed up with director Titanic Sinclair (Corey Mixter) to revamp her image into the surreal, performance art-like project she's most known for, in layman's terms a take on standard teen/bubblegum pop stars with light [[JPop J-Pop]] elements, although [[StrangeGirl she was anything]] [[CreepyCute but standard]]. Said project ran on strange, abstract videos with subject matter such as teaching you how to load a pistol, spinning around for three minutes, interviewing a plant, and listing the names of famous people, all presented with a pastel color palette and creepy, almost hypnotic aesthetic. Recurring video themes consisted of her strange obsessions with technology and the idea of celebrity culture, and bizarre surrounding motifs of [[MindManipulation mind manipulation]], [[{{Cult}} cults]], and the occult, which were often reflected in the official music she began releasing around this time, consisting of {{ambient}} and {{synthpop}}.

Like Poppy herself, the videos were intentionally strange and difficult to understand, described by Sinclair as "a combination of Creator/AndyWarhol's pop accessibility, Creator/DavidLynch's creepiness, and Creator/TimBurton's zany comedic tone," made to be the "strangest part of your day." With the occasional overt comedy/sarcasm, uncomfortable unfamiliarity, and [[EveryoneIsJesusInPurgatory admittance that most of their work doesn't have an actual intentionally-placed meaning]], this era of Poppy was a strange, Warhol-esque bit of "post-irony" that attracted a huge online community attempting to decipher their true meanings whether they exist or not. Further blurring the line between fiction and reality was Poppy's strict maintaining of her persona in other online channels, [[BecomingTheMask and allegedly offline and in public, too.]]

However, Poppy would spend the late [=2010s=] steadily distancing herself from this image in her content and appearance, showcasing a [[DarkerAndEdgier maturing of her character]]. Her bubbly pop music began to adopt experimental, Music/PCMusic-reminiscent elements before crossing over completely into {{heavy metal}} similar to Japanese alt idols. Her lyrics (all written by Moriah from the start) began sharing more defiant and rebellious attitudes [[BecomingTheMask with the persona's themes blending in the mix]]. Her videos saw an increase in production value and transitioned into mostly makeup tutorials that may be the least outwardly weird that Poppy content has ever been, while still carrying undertones of her trademark darkness and surrealism. As for her persona, Poppy ditched her blonde pastel look for dark hair and gothic fashion, and her public persona -- while still considered a character -- is now significantly toned down in terms of the robotic quality once associated with her, with more of her genuine personality allowed to shine through.

* ''Eat (NXT Soundtrack)'' (EP) (2021)

** ''I Disagree'' saw Poppy [[UpToEleven dive headfirst into]] [[HeavyMetal metal]]-pop with only brief ([[MoodWhiplash if prominent]]) smatterings of her previous bubblegum sound.

* "Everybody Wants to Be Poppy" (2015)
* ''Bubblebath'' (EP) (2016)
* ''3:36 (Music to Sleep To)'' (2016)

* ''I C U: Music to Read To'' (2019)
* ''Choke'' (EP) (2019)

* ''A Very Poppy Christmas'' (EP) (2020)

However, Poppy would spend the late [=2010s=] steadily distancing herself from this image in her content and appearance, showcasing a [[DarkerAndEdgier maturing of her character]]. Her bubbly pop music began to adopt experimental, Music/PCMusic-reminiscent elements before crossing over completely into {{heavy metal}} similar to Japanese alt idols. Her lyrics (all written by Moriah from the start) began sharing more defiant and rebellious attitudes [[BecomingTheMask with the persona's surreal bend and themes blending in the mix.]] Her videos saw an increase in production value and transitioned into mostly makeup tutorials that may be the least outwardly weird that Poppy content has ever been, while still carrying undertones of her trademark darkness and surrealism. As for her persona, Poppy ditched her blonde pastel look for dark hair and gothic fashion, and her public persona -- while still considered a character -- is now significantly toned down in terms of the robotic quality once associated with her, with more of her genuine personality allowed to shine through.

In 2014, she teamed up with director Titanic Sinclair (Corey Mixter) to revamp her image into the surreal performance art-piece she's most known for, in layman's terms a take on standard teen/bubblegum pop stars with light [[JPop J-Pop]] elements, although [[StrangeGirl she was anything]] [[CreepyCute but standard]]. Said art-piece ran on strange, abstract videos with subject matter such as teaching you how to load a pistol, spinning around for three minutes, interviewing a plant, and listing the names of famous people, all presented with a pastel color palette and creepy, almost hypnotic aesthetic. Recurring video themes consisted of her strange obsessions with technology and the idea of celebrity culture, and bizarre surrounding motifs of [[MindManipulation mind manipulation]], [[{{Cult}} cults]], and the occult, which were often reflected in the official music she began releasing around this time, consisting of {{ambient}} and {{synthpop}}.

[[caption-width-right:350:''"I disagree."'']]

However, Poppy would spend the late [=2010s=] steadily distancing herself from this image in her content and appearance, showcasing a [[DarkerAndEdgier maturing of her character]]. Her bubbly pop music began to adopt experimental, Creator/PCMusic-reminiscent elements before crossing over completely into {{heavy metal}} similar to Japanese alt idols. Her lyrics (all written by Moriah from the start) began sharing more defiant and rebellious attitudes [[BecomingTheMask with the persona's surreal bend and themes blending in the mix.]] Her videos saw a distinct increase in production value and transitioned into mostly makeup tutorials that may be the least outwardly weird that Poppy content has ever been, while still carrying undertones of her trademark darkness and surrealism. As for her persona, Poppy ditched her blonde pastel look for dark hair and gothic fashion, and her public persona -- while still considered a character -- is now significantly toned down in terms of the robotic quality once associated with her, with more of her genuine personality allowed to shine through.

However, Poppy would spend the late [=2010s=] steadily distancing herself from this image in her content and appearance, showcasing a [[DarkerAndEdgier maturing of her character]]. Her bubbly pop music gave way to elements of {{heavy metal}} similar to Japanese alt idols, and her lyrics (all written by Moriah from the start) began sharing more defiant and rebellious attitudes [[BecomingTheMask with the persona's surreal bend and themes blending in the mix.]] Her videos saw a distinct increase in production value before transitioning into mostly makeup tutorials, she ditched her blonde and pastel look for dark hair and more gothic fashion, and her public persona -- while still considered a character -- is now significantly toned down in terms of the robotic quality once associated with her, with more of her genuine personality allowed to shine through.

This would culminate in December 2019, weeks after taking Sinclair's directing credits off of many of her videos and outright removing others from her [=YouTube=] channel, when she announced [[https://twitter.com/poppy/status/1211006950160269313/photo/1 the dissolution of their partnership]]. In her statement, she accused him of emotionally manipulative behavior, attempting to continue that behavior with former friends, and subtly acknowledged another person who had also accused him of such behavior: Mars Argo.[[note]]Titanic Sinclair previously collaborated with Mars Argo, some aspects of which were reused in Poppy. Argo later [[https://www.nme.com/news/music/poppy-and-manager-titanic-sinclair-settle-lawsuit-with-mars-argo-2428225 sued both Sinclair and Poppy for copyright infringement]] in 2018, claiming they both copied Argo for the Poppy project. Argo also accused Sinclair of "severe emotional and psychological abuse and manipulation" and claimed Poppy was a knowing accomplice, which she has denied. Argo settled out of court with Sinclair and the copyright case against Poppy was dismissed.[[/note]]

However, Poppy would spend the late [=2010s=] steadily distancing herself from this image in her content and appearance, with the through line of all three being a [[DarkerAndEdgier maturing of her character]]. Her bubbly pop music gave way to elements of {{heavy metal}} similar to Japanese alt idols, and her lyrics (all written by Moriah from the start) began sharing more defiant and rebellious attitudes [[BecomingTheMask with the persona's surreal bend and themes blending in the mix.]] Her videos saw a distinct increase in production value before transitioning into mostly makeup tutorials, she ditched her blonde and pastel look for dark hair and more gothic fashion, and her public persona -- while still considered a character -- is now significantly toned down in terms of the robotic quality once associated with her, with more of her genuine personality allowed to shine through.

In 2014, she teamed up with director Titanic Sinclair (Corey Mixter) to revamp her image into the surreal performance art-piece she's most known for, in layman's terms a take on standard teen/bubblegum pop stars with light [[JPop J-Pop]] elements, although [[StrangeGirl she was anything]] [[CreepyCute but standard]]. Said art-piece ran on strange, abstract videos with subject matter such as teaching you how to load a pistol, spinning around for three minutes, interviewing a plant, and listing the names of famous people, all presented with a pastel color palette and creepy, almost hypnotic aesthetic. Recurring video themes were her strange obsessions with technology and the idea of celebrity culture, and bizarre surrounding motifs of [[MindManipulation mind manipulation]], [[{{Cult}} cults]], and the occult, which were often reflected in the official music she began releasing around this time, consisting of {{ambient}} and {{synthpop}}.

In 2014, she teamed up with director Titanic Sinclair (Corey Mixter) to revamp her image into the surreal performance art-piece she's most known for, in layman's terms a take on standard teen/bubblegum pop stars with light [[JPop J-Pop]] elements, although [[StrangeGirl she was anything]] [[CreepyCute but standard]]. Said art-piece ran on strange, abstract videos with subject matter such as teaching you how to load a pistol, spinning around for three minutes, interviewing a plant, and listing the names of famous people, all presented with a pastel color palette and creepy, almost hypnotic aesthetic. Recurring video themes were her strange obsessions with technology and the idea of celebrity culture, and bizarre surrounding motifs of [[MindManipulation mind manipulation]], [[{{Cult}} cults]], and the occult, which were often reflected in the official music she began releasing around this time, consisting of {{ambient}} and {{electropop}}.

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[[caption-width-right:350:Putting an [[{{Cult}} old-school]] [[MindManipulation spin]] on the term "[[{{Internet}} followers]]."]]

On the surface, Poppy (formerly called "That Poppy") is a teenage pop singer from LA who releases music on the internet, who also doubles as a [=YouTuber=] who frequently posts promotional vlogs. Take a quick glance at them, and you'll quickly notice that's she's... [[MindScrew odd.]]

Poppy's persona is a take on standard teen/bubblegum pop stars with light [[JPop J-Pop]] elements, but [[StrangeGirl she is anything]] [[CreepyCute but normal]]. With strange, abstract videos on odd subjects from teaching you how to load a pistol, spinning around for three minutes, interviewing a plant, listing the names of famous people, and more, she's presented with a creepy, almost hypnotic and other-worldly aesthetic, underlined by her strange obsessions with technology and the idea of celebrity culture, and bizarre surrounding motifs of [[MindManipulation mind manipulation]], [[{{Cult}} cults]], and the occult.

In reality, "Poppy" is a musical art project based on the persona of Moriah Rose Pereira (born January 1, 1995), initially started in 2011 and working under similar names, including "Moriah Poppy" with a small [=YouTube=] following for making/performing covers of well-known songs, as well as a few original songs and music videos (many of which have been removed from her channel, but can still be found on the web if you look hard enough). In 2014, however, she teamed up with director Titanic Sinclair (Corey Mixter) to revamp her image into the surreal performance art-piece she's most known for, maintaining her persona in other online channels, [[BecomingTheMask and allegedly offline and in public, too.]] In December 2019, weeks after taking Titanic Sinclair's directing credits off of many of her videos and outright removing others from her [=YouTube=] channel, she announced [[https://twitter.com/poppy/status/1211006950160269313/photo/1 the dissolution of their partnership]]. In her statement, she accused him of emotionally manipulative behavior, attempting to continue that behavior with former friends, and subtly acknowledged another person who had also accused him of such behavior: Mars Argo.[[note]]Titanic Sinclair previously collaborated with Mars Argo, some aspects of which were reused in Poppy. Argo later [[https://www.nme.com/news/music/poppy-and-manager-titanic-sinclair-settle-lawsuit-with-mars-argo-2428225 sued both Sinclair and Poppy for copyright infringement]] in 2018, claiming they both copied Argo for the Poppy project. Argo also accused Sinclair of "severe emotional and psychological abuse and manipulation" and claimed Poppy was a knowing accomplice, which she has denied. Argo settled out of court with Sinclair and the copyright case against Poppy was dismissed.[[/note]]

Like Poppy herself, the videos are intentionally strange and difficult to understand, described by Titanic as "a combination of Creator/AndyWarhol's pop accessibility, Creator/DavidLynch's creepiness, and Creator/TimBurton's zany comedic tone," made to be the "strangest part of your day." With the occasional overt comedy/sarcasm, uncomfortable unfamiliarity, and [[EveryoneIsJesusInPurgatory admittance that most of their work doesn't have an actual intentionally-placed meaning]], Poppy is a strange, Warhol-esque bit of "post-irony" that's attracted a huge online community attempting to decipher their true meanings whether they exist or not.

In addition, Poppy has a legitimate discography, having released a ''Bubblebath'' EP in 2016, followed by three studio albums. Starting with experimental electronic pop, Poppy would later begin working with HeavyMetal influences similar to Japanese alt idols. Though her music videos are the creative work of Titanic Sinclair, most of her lyrics are written by Moriah herself and share personal stories and attitudes [[BecomingTheMask with the persona's surreal bend and themes blending in the mix.]] Her video channel is [[https://www.youtube.com/user/thatPoppyTV here.]] Her Vevo channel is [[https://www.youtube.com/user/ThatPoppyVEVO here.]]

* {{Retool}}: Following her split from Titanic Sinclair, the format of Poppy as a project has shifted in a few subtle, but significant ways.
** Regarding the entire Poppy persona, Moriah has become more open to acting and speaking "out of character." With social media especially, she's become more candid to speak as herself instead of as Poppy, the character.