cleared the air in a statement to TMZ. For the digitally uninitiated, the filter is essentially an augmented reality lens that you superimpose over people’s faces, turning them into a blubbering mess like a virtual Greek tragedy mask.
The feature amassed over 1.3 billion SnapChat impressions since it premiered last week as social media users throw crying faces over videos across the web.At the same time, rumors began swirling that the feature was inspired by Amber Heard’s tearful testimony during her ongoing defamation suit against Johnny Depp.
The “Aquaman” actress had broken down in court last week, prompting diehard Depp supporters to accuse her of “fake crying” and being a “bad actress.”“The Amber Heard filter is going hard, and they are killing me,” wrote one gullible gawker on Twitter of the alleged digital facsimile.
Another mused, “New #AmberHeard Snapchat filter just dropped. Am ded.”One social media rumor merchant even posted a TikTok video juxtaposing the filter with Heard’s now-infamous “crying face.”Or am I just late to the party and everyone knew that? #greenscreenvideo #amberheard #johnnydepp #cryingface #foryouSnapchat PR reps have since dismissed the rumors, insisting that lens is not based on the “Justice League” star, TMZ reported.
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