Introduction

After years of radio silence, everyone's favorite meme stock maestro, Keith Gill (aka Roaring Kitty), may have made a sudden and dramatic return. And not just any kind of return—more like the fiery, meme-filled comeback we didn't know we needed. Stocks and cryptocurrencies linked to his past antics are seeing a meteoric rise, with traders pocketing millions seemingly out of nowhere. But is Roaring Kitty truly back in action, or are we all just being part of an elaborate internet prank?

Latest Activity

Twitter account reactivation

Gill's Twitter account has roared back to life with the kind of sarcastic, finance-themed subtitled movie clips that only Roaring Kitty could concoct. Since Sunday, his account has been buzzing with activity, leaving meme stock fans and traders both exhilarated and befuddled. Given that the last tweet from this account was back in 2021—the same year he pulled off the now-legendary GameStop short squeeze—there's quite a bit of buzz. However, skeptics remain, as there haven't been any new photos or videos of Gill himself, just rehashed movie clips adorned with financial wisdom.

Absence from YouTube and Reddit

While Twitter is alive with Roaring Kitty's humor, his YouTube and Reddit accounts, once the backbone of his endless posting spree, are still as dormant as a forgotten password. Not a single peep since 2021, leaving many to wonder if Twitter's activity is the real Gill or just an extremely well-coordinated hoax. Decrypt has tried to reach out to Gill across various channels but got the cold shoulder. Meanwhile, the stock and crypto markets don’t seem to mind the ambiguity. Stocks like GME and AMC, along with a Solana meme coin dubbed GME, have experienced explosive—but fleeting—gains, shaking the market and making waves of volatility.

And then there's Shl0ms, the digital artist notorious for stirring up misinformation. He claims to have purchased Roaring Kitty's account in late April, adding another layer of "is this real life?" to the already complex puzzle. While some Twitter users took his claims as gospel, others rolled their eyes, considering Shl0ms' history of pranking the internet—like the infamous "Google is killing Gmail" hoax. When grilled about the Twitter account, Shl0ms playfully answered, “Both," leaving us with more questions than answers.

Market reactions

The financial world is buzzing once again, and it’s all thanks to a certain feline influencer—Roaring Kitty. The whispers about his mysterious return have stirred up the stock market in ways that’d make even Wall Street bigwigs scratch their heads. This phenomenon proves that a single digital paw print can send stocks and crypto assets soaring, creating unexpected windfalls for some very lucky traders.

Effect on GME stock

Let’s dive into the rollercoaster ride of GME stock first. In the blink of an eye, the stock’s value almost quadrupled after tweets from the apparently reactivated Roaring Kitty account hit the scene. How did it soar so rapidly? Well, the stock market loves a good comeback story, and when it involves the legendary GameStop saga, you can bet your bottom dollar people will jump on it faster than you can say "tendies." However, just as quickly as fortunes rose, reality brought them down a notch with the stock sinking back to more earthly levels the following morning. A wild ride, indeed, but isn't that the stock market version of a thriller movie?

Impact on AMC stock

It wasn’t just GME that saw action—AMC shares also enjoyed their moment in the spotlight. Hot on the heels of GME’s ascension, AMC followed a similar trajectory, achieving notable highs before gravity did its thing. This mirrored movement showcases how interconnected meme stocks are. It's almost as if they share a secret handshake with the market, causing them to move in tandem when the right social signals are sent. Who needs a crystal ball when you have Twitter, right?

Surge in Solana meme coin

Ah, the world of cryptocurrency, where anything with a good meme can skyrocket! Enter the Solana meme coin aptly named GME. Upon Roaring Kitty’s digital awakening, this coin hit an all-time high. For a brief, shining moment, it was like watching Dogecoin’s rebellious cousin basking in the limelight. Of course, what goes up must come down, and the coin did experience a dip the next day. Still, it demonstrates the sheer power of social media buzz in the crypto universe—a place where one meme to rule them all isn't just a nerd's dream but a viable investment strategy.

Controversy and speculation

While Roaring Kitty’s sudden digital appearance stirred joy and profits, it also bred controversy. Much like spotting Bigfoot, the excitement comes paired with a healthy dose of skepticism. The community has been divided between believers and those who think we’re part of an elaborate prank.

Shl0ms' claim

Adding fuel to the fire, digital artist Shl0ms dropped a bombshell by claiming he bought Roaring Kitty’s Twitter account. Talk about shaking the cat litter! Some followers took this revelation seriously, while others laughed it off as another one of Shl0ms’ signature stunts. His cryptic message kept everyone guessing: did he truly acquire the account, or is this another layer of internet absurdity?

Previous hoaxes

This isn’t Shl0ms' first rodeo in the prankster’s arena. Earlier he managed to convince—or rather, confuse—the internet into believing that Google was planning to retire Gmail. Naturally, this makes his recent claims about Roaring Kitty peak material for second-guessing. The kicker? When asked directly, Shl0ms cheekily responded that he’s both telling the truth and fabricating it. A true artist’s response, leaving us all in a delightful loop of confusion and curiosity. It’s like being the characters in a mystery novel he’s writing in real-time.

So here we are, standing at the crossroads of finance and folklore, wondering if Roaring Kitty is back or if we’re all part of an elaborate, market-moving art piece. As we unravel this digital mystery, one thing’s certain: the financial web never fails to entertain.

Lack of verification

So, you've heard the whispers and seen the tweets. Keith Gill, better known as Roaring Kitty, made waves in the financial world by orchestrating the GameStop stock surge. Now, the rumor mill is churning again with his apparent return. But wait, is it really him? Or are we being taken for a wild ride? Let's dive into this mysterious comeback, shall we?

First off, the only concrete evidence we have is the reactivation of Roaring Kitty's Twitter account. That's right, folks, the account started screaming back to life with an explosion of movie clips, each one finely tuned with finance-related captions. Classic Roaring Kitty, right? Well, don’t bust out the champagne just yet. Gill's Twitter account was dormant since 2021, leaving us scratching our heads with more questions than answers.

No verifiable public statements

Now, here's where the plot thickens. Despite the Twitter fireworks, there's been no sign of Gill himself—no photos, no videos, nada. For a guy who loved to chat about meme stocks for hours on YouTube, this radio silence is rather fishy. Even his loyal followers on Reddit haven't seen a peep from him. It’s like the maestro vanished into thin air, leaving only his Twitter ghost to haunt us.

Decrypt tried to reach out to Gill through every channel imaginable. Think of it as sending out digital carrier pigeons. But just like those pigeons, our efforts came back empty-handed. The silence is deafening, making it hard to separate fact from fiction. What’s more suspicious is the wild ride that stocks and crypto have taken since these tweets started popping up. GameStop nearly quadrupled in value, and AMC followed suit, only to come crashing down again. And let’s not forget that Solana meme coin, which shot up to the moon before taking a header back to earth. All these moves created billions of dollars in value—and confusion.

Opportunities for pranks

Enter Shl0ms, the digital artist who loves a good hoax. This guy claimed on Twitter that he bought Roaring Kitty’s account from Gill back in April. Naturally, the internet went bananas. Some folks believed it, others laughed it off. After all, Shl0ms has a reputation for meta commentary and elaborate pranks. He once convinced a portion of the web that Google was scrapping Gmail. So, could this all be another elaborate ruse?

When Decrypt asked Shl0ms if he really had control over the Roaring Kitty account, his answer was a cryptic but classic “Both.” Oh, come on! It’s like asking a magician how they did a trick and getting a wink in return. This leaves us in a perplexing limbo where the lines between truth and jest blur into a spicy meme soup.

In the end, without Gill’s face and voice confirming his return, we might just be getting punked in the digital age. So, before rushing to sell your house and invest in the next big meme stock, perhaps it’s wise to take a breather. After all, in the world of the internet, not everything is as it tweets.