Imagine this: top-tier celebrities being outshined by a 9-year-old viral sensation while playing Mario Kart. Welcome to the new era of fame, where the likes of Alison Brie and Nathan Fillion find themselves racing against a kid known as The Rizzler at San Diego Comic Con! Yes, you heard that right; Hollywood’s elite are now taking pointers from the TikTok generation.

This weekend, San Diego Comic Con turned into a playground for the stars, but not in the way you might expect. Instead of showcasing their latest films or engaging in heavyweight interviews, these A-listers were forced by their agents to join a gaming session with The Rizzler, a young influencer who has become a phenomenon thanks to his quirky charm and entertaining content.

In a world shaped more by social media than traditional talent, it seems the most relevant figures in pop culture today aren’t the artists you’d expect. Instead, they are everyday people who went viral online, morphing their fleeting fame into substantial careers. The Rizzler, hailing from New Jersey, is a prime example of how the landscape of celebrity is changing. He found himself as the guest of honor at a Nintendo event, and trust me, he’s not just any kid. He’s the new gatekeeper to pop culture.

Throughout the event, attendees, including stars like Dave Franco and Michael C. Hall, were seen competing in Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch. Clips and images flooded social media, capturing both the intense focus and bewilderment on the faces of these seasoned actors as they tried to keep up with The Rizzler, who was frequently seen celebrating his victories. Let’s be real; who wouldn’t be confused playing video games with a kid as part of a press tour?

The online reactions to this bizarre mash-up of celebrity and gaming have been a wild ride. Comments ranged from congratulatory messages for the celebrities meeting such a “bigshot” to jokes about the absurdity of the situation. One Instagram user quipped, “I’m so glad they’re doing Make A Wish for all these unfortunate actors, it must be an honor meeting such a legend,” while another remarked, “I don’t usually trash kids but this Rizzler mf is like a horseman of the apocalypse.”

This isn’t The Rizzler’s first foray into promoting Nintendo games. Earlier this year, he teamed up with his dad for a quirky video promoting Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, which walked the thin line between satire and genuine awfulness. But honestly, who can blame them? With the way things are going, we might just find ourselves voting for The Rizzler in a future presidential election against a streamer who played Dark Souls for 53 days straight while munching on Doritos. Welcome to the brave new world, folks!