'Supporters of Robyn' Is the New 'Friends of Dorothy'

If you’ve tuned into the Philadelphia Phillies baseball games recently, you’ve probably heard the players and stadium singing along “I’m in the corner, watching you kiss her, why can’t you see me?” But what you may not know, is that they’re not singing along with Swedish pop icon Robyn and her 2010 hit "Dancing On My Own," but actually singing along with Calum Scott’s 2016 cover, specifically the Tiesto remix.

The Phillies actually aren’t the first MLB team to use the song. The tradition comes from Kyle Schwarber, who started listening to the song when he was with the Boston Red Sox in 2021. He then changed teams to be with Philadelphia, and brought the song with him.

Now, it’s become a staple at Phillies games as an anthem for being underrated, overlooked, and resilient.

I refuse to be silent. #JusticeForRobyn pic.twitter.com/X5NSylRVFF

— Garrett Clayman (@ClaymanIslands) October 23, 2022

We have to ask: why pick a slowed-down, less-intense, less-rousing version of the song than the original?

The Calum Scott/Tiesto version has a slower tempo, doesn’t reach the same heights, and doesn’t have the energy of the Robyn version, so it would seem like less of a fit for a baseball game. But I’m gay, not a baseball player, so what do I know?

HIS pop hit?? no no no babe that’s your pop COVERR! #justiceforrobyn https://t.co/PoclAyrOCv

— Gretch (@gretchstemm55) October 12, 2023

Thankfully, plenty of other gays agree. And now, they’re using the #JusticeForRobyn hashtag to show their true loyalty.

“Some supporters of Robyn” https://t.co/RcvCAyTCri pic.twitter.com/341pY2bjcN

— Jon (@prasejeebus) October 21, 2023

In the past, “Friends of Dorothy” has been a classic way to refer to gay people, based on the beloved classic film The Wizard of Oz. Now, based on our undying support for Robyn, we’ve taken to calling ourselves “Supporters of Robyn.” And we’ll go down with Robyn’s ship.

society if the original version of “Dancing On My Own” by Robyn had a billion streams pic.twitter.com/PxZXZMVSym

— JB 🪩🐻 (@JBfromDC89) October 20, 2023

Gays let’s stream Dancing on My Own today! Robyn’s Version the only version that matters! pic.twitter.com/wwvPlyzX3j

— 💫 (@heyjaeee) October 20, 2023

Supporters of Robyn rise! Now is our time!