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Calculated Shard: 85 (from laksa061)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa085.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.themarysue.com/sinners-ai-ric-flair-meme-explained/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.themarysue.com/sinners-ai-ric-flair-meme-explained/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/sinners-ai-ric-flair-meme-explained\/","crawl_time":1775270332,"first_indexed_time":1774031594,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,themarysue!www,\/sinners-ai-ric-flair-meme-explained\/ s443","src_root_hash":"17844733798144582885","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Ric Flair Made an AI Sinners Meme and People Hate It: \"AI sucks\" | The Mary Sue","meta_descriptions":["Ric Flair posted an AI Sinners meme and it's going about as well as you could expect. The old guy is trying to relate to the fans."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"By\nMar 20th, 2026, 2:28 pm\nRic Flair posted an AI\nSinners\nmeme and it’s\ngoing about as well as you could expect\n. The aged former WWE Superstar and AEW performer tried to relate to the fans.\nRecommended Videos\n“Just in case you missed my cameo in the Movie Centers! Wooooo!,” Flair posted. The image in question shows the nature boy in Brocade’s suit with a gold watch, multiple chains and a drink in his hand. In addition he’s got a red velvet cape and a black hat on.\nTo complete this AI monstrosity\n, Flair also has vampire fangs blood dribbling down his chin.\nIn true keeping with the times, the background of this piece doesn’t make any sense at all either. There are multiple people in the background that are dressed like they’re from right now instead of the period\nSinners\nis actually set in. Add in the fact that there are candles that seem to be more to nothing in light sources that don’t make sense, and\nyou have the AI aesthetic in a nutshell.\nNow, we should point out, The Nature Boy is 77 years old. Who knows if he’s even running his own social media at this point. (I’m going to go ahead and bet no on that!)\nHowever, whoever’s handling the posting at this point has to know that\nmost of the response would be ambivalent\nat best. Other people took issue with Flair using AI in any capacity.\nJulian Rodrez said,\n“Ai sucks.” That’s short, sweet, and to the point. @baddiemintonn pointed out that this tech has ruined more than just artists’ livelihoods. They pointed out, “2 sticks of RAM cost $900 because of ts btw.” This of course alludes to the fact that AI data centers bought up most processors and memory for the next couple of years as they anticipate growing demand for their services. Whether that materializes remains to be seen.\nAI Sinners Memes and Oscar fallout\n In a way\nAI dovetails nicely with the overall plot and themes\nof\nSinners\n. Vampires feasting on cultures and legacies that are not their own in the hopes of immortality through familiarity. What else could be more\nperfect for the AI dream at large\n. I haven’t seen the prompt that the Flare team used to make that post. But, I can tell you that what they probably put in was “vampire in a bar with low lighting and wood everywhere.” And, to a certain extent, that is where a lot of the action in centers takes place. But by reducing the film to just a prompt or suggestion strips all the nuance away that made this movie such a fan favorite headed into last week’s ceremony in the first place.\nBoth Ryan and Zinzi Coogler have talked at length about the specificity of the story surrounding\nSinners\n. The need to get Clarksdale MS completely right. The directing and producing duo had their sights set on telling a story about a place in time.\nThere weren’t many short cuts\nyou could find to tell this kind of story. Zinzi had an interview where she alluded to how they feel obligated to care for different communities when they’re telling a story like this.\nSinners and Specificity\n(Warner Bros.)\nCoogler told Marie Claire\n, “We find ourselves leaning into stories about communities that are, I guess you could say, underrepresented, but in a way that shows that complexity and vibrancy and joy in life.”\nHow does using\nan environmentally hazardous machine\nto post a quick meme take care of other communities? To go even further, how does that technology protect those communities and honor them? From this side of the screen, it treats the subjects’ stories and inspirations as\nmere set dressing to play with and then discard\n. As no one’s going to remember some goofy AI meme that costs two bathtubs worth of water and untold electricity to generate. The Nature Boy might be a doddering old guy at this point, but this was a misstep.\n(featured image: WWE)\nHave a tip we should know?\ntips@themarysue.com\nAuthor\nTeresia Gray\nTeresia Gray (She\/Her) is a writer here at the Mary Sue. She's been writing professionally since 2016, but felt the allure of a TV screen for her entire upbringing. As a sponge for Cable Television debate shows and a survivor of “Peak Thinkpiece,” she has interests across the entire geek spectrum. Want to know why that politician you saw on TV said that thing, and why it matters? She's got it for you. Yes, mainlining that much news probably isn’t healthy. 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You’re Just Mad She Advocated for Women](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/brie-larson-has-always-been-genuinely-excited-about-her-work-youre-just-mad-she-advocated-for-women\/)\n\n# Ric Flair Made an AI Sinners Meme and People Hate It: “AI sucks”\n##\nBy\n\nTeresia Gray\n\nMar 20th, 2026, 2:28 pm\n\n0 comments\n\n[![submit to reddit](<data:image\/png;base64, 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>)](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ric-flair.jpg?resize=1200%2C675)\n\nRic Flair posted an AI *Sinners* meme and it’s [going about as well as you could expect](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/darren-aronofsky-is-teaming-up-withai\/). The aged former WWE Superstar and AEW performer tried to relate to the fans.\n\nRecommended Videos\n\n“Just in case you missed my cameo in the Movie Centers! Wooooo!,” Flair posted. The image in question shows the nature boy in Brocade’s suit with a gold watch, multiple chains and a drink in his hand. In addition he’s got a red velvet cape and a black hat on. [To complete this AI monstrosity](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/ai-actress-tilly-norwood-is-a-computer-system-not-a-person-so-lets-not-interview-her\/), Flair also has vampire fangs blood dribbling down his chin.\n\nIn true keeping with the times, the background of this piece doesn’t make any sense at all either. There are multiple people in the background that are dressed like they’re from right now instead of the period *Sinners* is actually set in. Add in the fact that there are candles that seem to be more to nothing in light sources that don’t make sense, and [you have the AI aesthetic in a nutshell.](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/charlie-kirk-ai-song\/) Now, we should point out, The Nature Boy is 77 years old. Who knows if he’s even running his own social media at this point. (I’m going to go ahead and bet no on that!)\n\nHowever, whoever’s handling the posting at this point has to know that [most of the response would be ambivalent](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/rian-johnson-isnt-a-fan-of-chatgpt-f-ai\/) at best. Other people took issue with Flair using AI in any capacity. [Julian Rodrez said,](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWCWvVTiUsN\/) “Ai sucks.” That’s short, sweet, and to the point. @baddiemintonn pointed out that this tech has ruined more than just artists’ livelihoods. They pointed out, “2 sticks of RAM cost \\$900 because of ts btw.” This of course alludes to the fact that AI data centers bought up most processors and memory for the next couple of years as they anticipate growing demand for their services. Whether that materializes remains to be seen.\n\n## AI Sinners Memes and Oscar fallout\nIn a way [AI dovetails nicely with the overall plot and themes](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/ai-company-commited-to-serve-all-of-humanity-the-contract-they-signed-with-dow-says-otherwise\/) of *Sinners*. Vampires feasting on cultures and legacies that are not their own in the hopes of immortality through familiarity. What else could be more [perfect for the AI dream at large](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/hobby-lobby-ai-art\/). I haven’t seen the prompt that the Flare team used to make that post. But, I can tell you that what they probably put in was “vampire in a bar with low lighting and wood everywhere.” And, to a certain extent, that is where a lot of the action in centers takes place. But by reducing the film to just a prompt or suggestion strips all the nuance away that made this movie such a fan favorite headed into last week’s ceremony in the first place.\n\nBoth Ryan and Zinzi Coogler have talked at length about the specificity of the story surrounding *Sinners*. The need to get Clarksdale MS completely right. The directing and producing duo had their sights set on telling a story about a place in time. [There weren’t many short cuts](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/hollywood-is-not-going-to-embrace-ai-actress-tilly-norwood\/) you could find to tell this kind of story. Zinzi had an interview where she alluded to how they feel obligated to care for different communities when they’re telling a story like this.\n\n## Sinners and Specificity\n![michael b jordan standing clutching someone in sinners](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sinners.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675)\n\n(Warner Bros.)\n\n[Coogler told Marie Claire](https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/culture\/zinzi-coogler-interview-2026\/), “We find ourselves leaning into stories about communities that are, I guess you could say, underrepresented, but in a way that shows that complexity and vibrancy and joy in life.”\n\nHow does using [an environmentally hazardous machine](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/my-strange-addiction-star-with-an-ai-boyfriend-insists-her-bizarre-love-life-isnt-just-strange\/) to post a quick meme take care of other communities? To go even further, how does that technology protect those communities and honor them? From this side of the screen, it treats the subjects’ stories and inspirations as [mere set dressing to play with and then discard](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/zelda-williams-is-right-to-call-out-people-using-ai-to-bring-robin-williams-back-to-life\/). As no one’s going to remember some goofy AI meme that costs two bathtubs worth of water and untold electricity to generate. The Nature Boy might be a doddering old guy at this point, but this was a misstep.\n\n(featured image: WWE)\n\n*Have a tip we should know? [tips@themarysue.com](mailto:tips@themarysue.com)*\n\nAuthor\n\nClose\n\n![Image of Teresia Gray](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/landscape_1971.53.1.jpg?resize=96%2C96)\n\n[Teresia Gray](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/author\/teresia-gray\/%20)\n\nTeresia Gray (She\/Her) is a writer here at the Mary Sue. She's been writing professionally since 2016, but felt the allure of a TV screen for her entire upbringing. As a sponge for Cable Television debate shows and a survivor of “Peak Thinkpiece,” she has interests across the entire geek spectrum. Want to know why that politician you saw on TV said that thing, and why it matters? She's got it for you. Yes, mainlining that much news probably isn’t healthy. Her work at the Mary Sue often includes political news, breaking stories, and general analysis of current events.\n\n### Filed Under:\n[AI](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/tag\/ai\/)[memes](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/tag\/memes\/)[Ric Flair](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/tag\/ric-flair\/)[Sinners](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/tag\/sinners\/)\n### Follow The Mary Sue:\n\nJoin the Conversation\n\n![Close Icon](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/themes\/m2019-tms\/images\/close-icon.svg)\n\nMost Popular\n\n1. 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The aged former WWE Superstar and AEW performer tried to relate to the fans.\n\nRecommended Videos\n\n“Just in case you missed my cameo in the Movie Centers! Wooooo!,” Flair posted. The image in question shows the nature boy in Brocade’s suit with a gold watch, multiple chains and a drink in his hand. In addition he’s got a red velvet cape and a black hat on. [To complete this AI monstrosity](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/ai-actress-tilly-norwood-is-a-computer-system-not-a-person-so-lets-not-interview-her\/), Flair also has vampire fangs blood dribbling down his chin.\n\nIn true keeping with the times, the background of this piece doesn’t make any sense at all either. There are multiple people in the background that are dressed like they’re from right now instead of the period *Sinners* is actually set in. Add in the fact that there are candles that seem to be more to nothing in light sources that don’t make sense, and [you have the AI aesthetic in a nutshell.](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/charlie-kirk-ai-song\/) Now, we should point out, The Nature Boy is 77 years old. Who knows if he’s even running his own social media at this point. (I’m going to go ahead and bet no on that!)\n\nHowever, whoever’s handling the posting at this point has to know that [most of the response would be ambivalent](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/rian-johnson-isnt-a-fan-of-chatgpt-f-ai\/) at best. Other people took issue with Flair using AI in any capacity. [Julian Rodrez said,](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWCWvVTiUsN\/) “Ai sucks.” That’s short, sweet, and to the point. @baddiemintonn pointed out that this tech has ruined more than just artists’ livelihoods. They pointed out, “2 sticks of RAM cost \\$900 because of ts btw.” This of course alludes to the fact that AI data centers bought up most processors and memory for the next couple of years as they anticipate growing demand for their services. Whether that materializes remains to be seen.\n\n## AI Sinners Memes and Oscar fallout\nIn a way [AI dovetails nicely with the overall plot and themes](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/ai-company-commited-to-serve-all-of-humanity-the-contract-they-signed-with-dow-says-otherwise\/) of *Sinners*. Vampires feasting on cultures and legacies that are not their own in the hopes of immortality through familiarity. What else could be more [perfect for the AI dream at large](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/hobby-lobby-ai-art\/). I haven’t seen the prompt that the Flare team used to make that post. But, I can tell you that what they probably put in was “vampire in a bar with low lighting and wood everywhere.” And, to a certain extent, that is where a lot of the action in centers takes place. But by reducing the film to just a prompt or suggestion strips all the nuance away that made this movie such a fan favorite headed into last week’s ceremony in the first place.\n\nBoth Ryan and Zinzi Coogler have talked at length about the specificity of the story surrounding *Sinners*. The need to get Clarksdale MS completely right. The directing and producing duo had their sights set on telling a story about a place in time. [There weren’t many short cuts](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/hollywood-is-not-going-to-embrace-ai-actress-tilly-norwood\/) you could find to tell this kind of story. Zinzi had an interview where she alluded to how they feel obligated to care for different communities when they’re telling a story like this.\n\n## Sinners and Specificity\n![michael b jordan standing clutching someone in sinners](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sinners.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675)\n\n(Warner Bros.)\n\n[Coogler told Marie Claire](https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/culture\/zinzi-coogler-interview-2026\/), “We find ourselves leaning into stories about communities that are, I guess you could say, underrepresented, but in a way that shows that complexity and vibrancy and joy in life.”\n\nHow does using [an environmentally hazardous machine](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/my-strange-addiction-star-with-an-ai-boyfriend-insists-her-bizarre-love-life-isnt-just-strange\/) to post a quick meme take care of other communities? To go even further, how does that technology protect those communities and honor them? From this side of the screen, it treats the subjects’ stories and inspirations as [mere set dressing to play with and then discard](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/zelda-williams-is-right-to-call-out-people-using-ai-to-bring-robin-williams-back-to-life\/). As no one’s going to remember some goofy AI meme that costs two bathtubs worth of water and untold electricity to generate. The Nature Boy might be a doddering old guy at this point, but this was a misstep.\n\n(featured image: WWE)\n\n*Have a tip we should know? [tips@themarysue.com](mailto:tips@themarysue.com)*\n\nAuthor\n\n![Image of Teresia Gray](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/landscape_1971.53.1.jpg?resize=96%2C96)\n\n[Teresia Gray](https:\/\/www.themarysue.com\/author\/teresia-gray\/)\n\nTeresia Gray (She\/Her) is a writer here at the Mary Sue. She's been writing professionally since 2016, but felt the allure of a TV screen for her entire upbringing. 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Boilerpipe Text	By Mar 20th, 2026, 2:28 pm Ric Flair posted an AI Sinners meme and it’s going about as well as you could expect . The aged former WWE Superstar and AEW performer tried to relate to the fans. Recommended Videos “Just in case you missed my cameo in the Movie Centers! Wooooo!,” Flair posted. The image in question shows the nature boy in Brocade’s suit with a gold watch, multiple chains and a drink in his hand. In addition he’s got a red velvet cape and a black hat on. To complete this AI monstrosity , Flair also has vampire fangs blood dribbling down his chin. In true keeping with the times, the background of this piece doesn’t make any sense at all either. There are multiple people in the background that are dressed like they’re from right now instead of the period Sinners is actually set in. Add in the fact that there are candles that seem to be more to nothing in light sources that don’t make sense, and you have the AI aesthetic in a nutshell. Now, we should point out, The Nature Boy is 77 years old. Who knows if he’s even running his own social media at this point. (I’m going to go ahead and bet no on that!) However, whoever’s handling the posting at this point has to know that most of the response would be ambivalent at best. Other people took issue with Flair using AI in any capacity. Julian Rodrez said, “Ai sucks.” That’s short, sweet, and to the point. @baddiemintonn pointed out that this tech has ruined more than just artists’ livelihoods. They pointed out, “2 sticks of RAM cost $900 because of ts btw.” This of course alludes to the fact that AI data centers bought up most processors and memory for the next couple of years as they anticipate growing demand for their services. Whether that materializes remains to be seen. AI Sinners Memes and Oscar fallout In a way AI dovetails nicely with the overall plot and themes of Sinners . Vampires feasting on cultures and legacies that are not their own in the hopes of immortality through familiarity. What else could be more perfect for the AI dream at large . I haven’t seen the prompt that the Flare team used to make that post. But, I can tell you that what they probably put in was “vampire in a bar with low lighting and wood everywhere.” And, to a certain extent, that is where a lot of the action in centers takes place. But by reducing the film to just a prompt or suggestion strips all the nuance away that made this movie such a fan favorite headed into last week’s ceremony in the first place. Both Ryan and Zinzi Coogler have talked at length about the specificity of the story surrounding Sinners . The need to get Clarksdale MS completely right. The directing and producing duo had their sights set on telling a story about a place in time. There weren’t many short cuts you could find to tell this kind of story. Zinzi had an interview where she alluded to how they feel obligated to care for different communities when they’re telling a story like this. Sinners and Specificity (Warner Bros.) Coogler told Marie Claire , “We find ourselves leaning into stories about communities that are, I guess you could say, underrepresented, but in a way that shows that complexity and vibrancy and joy in life.” How does using an environmentally hazardous machine to post a quick meme take care of other communities? To go even further, how does that technology protect those communities and honor them? From this side of the screen, it treats the subjects’ stories and inspirations as mere set dressing to play with and then discard . As no one’s going to remember some goofy AI meme that costs two bathtubs worth of water and untold electricity to generate. The Nature Boy might be a doddering old guy at this point, but this was a misstep. (featured image: WWE) Have a tip we should know? tips@themarysue.com Author Teresia Gray Teresia Gray (She/Her) is a writer here at the Mary Sue. She's been writing professionally since 2016, but felt the allure of a TV screen for her entire upbringing. As a sponge for Cable Television debate shows and a survivor of “Peak Thinkpiece,” she has interests across the entire geek spectrum. Want to know why that politician you saw on TV said that thing, and why it matters? She's got it for you. Yes, mainlining that much news probably isn’t healthy. Her work at the Mary Sue often includes political news, breaking stories, and general analysis of current events.
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You’re Just Mad She Advocated for Women](https://www.themarysue.com/brie-larson-has-always-been-genuinely-excited-about-her-work-youre-just-mad-she-advocated-for-women/) # Ric Flair Made an AI Sinners Meme and People Hate It: “AI sucks” ## By Teresia Gray Mar 20th, 2026, 2:28 pm 0 comments [![submit to reddit](<data:image/png;base64, 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>)](https://www.reddit.com/submit) ![](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ric-flair.jpg?resize=1200%2C675) Ric Flair posted an AI Sinners meme and it’s [going about as well as you could expect](https://www.themarysue.com/darren-aronofsky-is-teaming-up-withai/). The aged former WWE Superstar and AEW performer tried to relate to the fans. Recommended Videos “Just in case you missed my cameo in the Movie Centers! Wooooo!,” Flair posted. The image in question shows the nature boy in Brocade’s suit with a gold watch, multiple chains and a drink in his hand. In addition he’s got a red velvet cape and a black hat on. [To complete this AI monstrosity](https://www.themarysue.com/ai-actress-tilly-norwood-is-a-computer-system-not-a-person-so-lets-not-interview-her/), Flair also has vampire fangs blood dribbling down his chin. In true keeping with the times, the background of this piece doesn’t make any sense at all either. There are multiple people in the background that are dressed like they’re from right now instead of the period Sinners is actually set in. Add in the fact that there are candles that seem to be more to nothing in light sources that don’t make sense, and [you have the AI aesthetic in a nutshell.](https://www.themarysue.com/charlie-kirk-ai-song/) Now, we should point out, The Nature Boy is 77 years old. Who knows if he’s even running his own social media at this point. (I’m going to go ahead and bet no on that!) However, whoever’s handling the posting at this point has to know that [most of the response would be ambivalent](https://www.themarysue.com/rian-johnson-isnt-a-fan-of-chatgpt-f-ai/) at best. Other people took issue with Flair using AI in any capacity. [Julian Rodrez said,](https://www.instagram.com/p/DWCWvVTiUsN/) “Ai sucks.” That’s short, sweet, and to the point. @baddiemintonn pointed out that this tech has ruined more than just artists’ livelihoods. They pointed out, “2 sticks of RAM cost \$900 because of ts btw.” This of course alludes to the fact that AI data centers bought up most processors and memory for the next couple of years as they anticipate growing demand for their services. Whether that materializes remains to be seen. ## AI Sinners Memes and Oscar fallout In a way [AI dovetails nicely with the overall plot and themes](https://www.themarysue.com/ai-company-commited-to-serve-all-of-humanity-the-contract-they-signed-with-dow-says-otherwise/) of Sinners. Vampires feasting on cultures and legacies that are not their own in the hopes of immortality through familiarity. What else could be more [perfect for the AI dream at large](https://www.themarysue.com/hobby-lobby-ai-art/). I haven’t seen the prompt that the Flare team used to make that post. But, I can tell you that what they probably put in was “vampire in a bar with low lighting and wood everywhere.” And, to a certain extent, that is where a lot of the action in centers takes place. But by reducing the film to just a prompt or suggestion strips all the nuance away that made this movie such a fan favorite headed into last week’s ceremony in the first place. Both Ryan and Zinzi Coogler have talked at length about the specificity of the story surrounding Sinners. The need to get Clarksdale MS completely right. The directing and producing duo had their sights set on telling a story about a place in time. [There weren’t many short cuts](https://www.themarysue.com/hollywood-is-not-going-to-embrace-ai-actress-tilly-norwood/) you could find to tell this kind of story. Zinzi had an interview where she alluded to how they feel obligated to care for different communities when they’re telling a story like this. ## Sinners and Specificity ![michael b jordan standing clutching someone in sinners](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sinners.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675) (Warner Bros.) [Coogler told Marie Claire](https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/zinzi-coogler-interview-2026/), “We find ourselves leaning into stories about communities that are, I guess you could say, underrepresented, but in a way that shows that complexity and vibrancy and joy in life.” How does using [an environmentally hazardous machine](https://www.themarysue.com/my-strange-addiction-star-with-an-ai-boyfriend-insists-her-bizarre-love-life-isnt-just-strange/) to post a quick meme take care of other communities? To go even further, how does that technology protect those communities and honor them? From this side of the screen, it treats the subjects’ stories and inspirations as [mere set dressing to play with and then discard](https://www.themarysue.com/zelda-williams-is-right-to-call-out-people-using-ai-to-bring-robin-williams-back-to-life/). As no one’s going to remember some goofy AI meme that costs two bathtubs worth of water and untold electricity to generate. The Nature Boy might be a doddering old guy at this point, but this was a misstep. (featured image: WWE) Have a tip we should know? [tips@themarysue.com](mailto:tips@themarysue.com) Author Close ![Image of Teresia Gray](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/landscape_1971.53.1.jpg?resize=96%2C96) [Teresia Gray](https://www.themarysue.com/author/teresia-gray/%20) Teresia Gray (She/Her) is a writer here at the Mary Sue. She's been writing professionally since 2016, but felt the allure of a TV screen for her entire upbringing. 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Readable Markdown	By Mar 20th, 2026, 2:28 pm ![](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ric-flair.jpg?resize=1200%2C675) Ric Flair posted an AI Sinners meme and it’s [going about as well as you could expect](https://www.themarysue.com/darren-aronofsky-is-teaming-up-withai/). The aged former WWE Superstar and AEW performer tried to relate to the fans. Recommended Videos “Just in case you missed my cameo in the Movie Centers! Wooooo!,” Flair posted. The image in question shows the nature boy in Brocade’s suit with a gold watch, multiple chains and a drink in his hand. In addition he’s got a red velvet cape and a black hat on. [To complete this AI monstrosity](https://www.themarysue.com/ai-actress-tilly-norwood-is-a-computer-system-not-a-person-so-lets-not-interview-her/), Flair also has vampire fangs blood dribbling down his chin. In true keeping with the times, the background of this piece doesn’t make any sense at all either. There are multiple people in the background that are dressed like they’re from right now instead of the period Sinners is actually set in. Add in the fact that there are candles that seem to be more to nothing in light sources that don’t make sense, and [you have the AI aesthetic in a nutshell.](https://www.themarysue.com/charlie-kirk-ai-song/) Now, we should point out, The Nature Boy is 77 years old. Who knows if he’s even running his own social media at this point. (I’m going to go ahead and bet no on that!) However, whoever’s handling the posting at this point has to know that [most of the response would be ambivalent](https://www.themarysue.com/rian-johnson-isnt-a-fan-of-chatgpt-f-ai/) at best. Other people took issue with Flair using AI in any capacity. [Julian Rodrez said,](https://www.instagram.com/p/DWCWvVTiUsN/) “Ai sucks.” That’s short, sweet, and to the point. @baddiemintonn pointed out that this tech has ruined more than just artists’ livelihoods. They pointed out, “2 sticks of RAM cost \$900 because of ts btw.” This of course alludes to the fact that AI data centers bought up most processors and memory for the next couple of years as they anticipate growing demand for their services. Whether that materializes remains to be seen. ## AI Sinners Memes and Oscar fallout In a way [AI dovetails nicely with the overall plot and themes](https://www.themarysue.com/ai-company-commited-to-serve-all-of-humanity-the-contract-they-signed-with-dow-says-otherwise/) of Sinners. Vampires feasting on cultures and legacies that are not their own in the hopes of immortality through familiarity. What else could be more [perfect for the AI dream at large](https://www.themarysue.com/hobby-lobby-ai-art/). I haven’t seen the prompt that the Flare team used to make that post. But, I can tell you that what they probably put in was “vampire in a bar with low lighting and wood everywhere.” And, to a certain extent, that is where a lot of the action in centers takes place. But by reducing the film to just a prompt or suggestion strips all the nuance away that made this movie such a fan favorite headed into last week’s ceremony in the first place. Both Ryan and Zinzi Coogler have talked at length about the specificity of the story surrounding Sinners. The need to get Clarksdale MS completely right. The directing and producing duo had their sights set on telling a story about a place in time. [There weren’t many short cuts](https://www.themarysue.com/hollywood-is-not-going-to-embrace-ai-actress-tilly-norwood/) you could find to tell this kind of story. Zinzi had an interview where she alluded to how they feel obligated to care for different communities when they’re telling a story like this. ## Sinners and Specificity ![michael b jordan standing clutching someone in sinners](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sinners.jpg?w=1200&resize=1200%2C675) (Warner Bros.) [Coogler told Marie Claire](https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/zinzi-coogler-interview-2026/), “We find ourselves leaning into stories about communities that are, I guess you could say, underrepresented, but in a way that shows that complexity and vibrancy and joy in life.” How does using [an environmentally hazardous machine](https://www.themarysue.com/my-strange-addiction-star-with-an-ai-boyfriend-insists-her-bizarre-love-life-isnt-just-strange/) to post a quick meme take care of other communities? To go even further, how does that technology protect those communities and honor them? From this side of the screen, it treats the subjects’ stories and inspirations as [mere set dressing to play with and then discard](https://www.themarysue.com/zelda-williams-is-right-to-call-out-people-using-ai-to-bring-robin-williams-back-to-life/). As no one’s going to remember some goofy AI meme that costs two bathtubs worth of water and untold electricity to generate. The Nature Boy might be a doddering old guy at this point, but this was a misstep. (featured image: WWE) Have a tip we should know? [tips@themarysue.com](mailto:tips@themarysue.com) Author ![Image of Teresia Gray](https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/landscape_1971.53.1.jpg?resize=96%2C96) [Teresia Gray](https://www.themarysue.com/author/teresia-gray/) Teresia Gray (She/Her) is a writer here at the Mary Sue. She's been writing professionally since 2016, but felt the allure of a TV screen for her entire upbringing. As a sponge for Cable Television debate shows and a survivor of “Peak Thinkpiece,” she has interests across the entire geek spectrum. Want to know why that politician you saw on TV said that thing, and why it matters? She's got it for you. Yes, mainlining that much news probably isn’t healthy. Her work at the Mary Sue often includes political news, breaking stories, and general analysis of current events.
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