Tila Tequila became an internet icon as the most-followed person on MySpace during the mid-2000s, effectively becoming the world's first true 'social media influencer.' Her fame transitioned into mainstream media with her MTV reality dating show, 'A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila,' which was groundbreaking for its time. In meme culture, images of Tila are often used to evoke intense nostalgia for the early social media landscape, the aesthetics of the 2000s, and the chaotic nature of early reality television. While her later public life became more controversial, her digital legacy remains a cornerstone of internet history, symbolizing the transition from traditional celebrity to online fame.