Roblox Dances Into Legal Trouble: TikTok Star Claims Virtual World Stole Her 'Apple' Moves

In a twist that no one saw coming, or maybe everyone did because let's face it, this is the internet, a TikTok star has decided to take Roblox to court over what she claims is the unauthorized use of her dance moves. That's right, folks, the virtual world where you can be anything from a pizza delivery person to a dinosaur has allegedly stepped on some real-world toes.

Kelley Heyer, the creator behind the viral dance to Charli XCX's 'Apple', is now suing Roblox because, according to her, the game didn't ask nicely before letting its millions of users flail their digital limbs to her choreography. The dance, which became the summer 2024 equivalent of the Macarena (but with more angst), was so popular that even Charli XCX herself incorporated it into her live shows. But apparently, Roblox didn't get the memo that they needed to send a carrier pigeon with a permission slip.

This lawsuit raises some burning questions, like: Can you copyright a series of movements that, let's be honest, probably look like what your uncle does at a wedding after one too many glasses of champagne? And more importantly, if Roblox loses, does this mean we'll start seeing cease and desist letters for every Fortnite emote?

Legal experts (read: people who've watched at least one episode of 'Law & Order') are divided. Some say this could set a precedent for digital content rights, while others argue it's just another day in the bizarre intersection of internet culture and copyright law. Meanwhile, Roblox players are just trying to figure out if they need to delete their dance videos before the lawsuit police come knocking.

In related news, Heyer has announced plans to create a new dance called 'The Subpoena', which she promises will be just as easy to mimic in court as it is in Roblox. Stay tuned for updates, or better yet, just check TikTok—it's where all the real news happens these days anyway.