It’s hard to imagine there’s anyone out there who doesn’t know who she is. Her first appearance on Dr. Phil made her an Internet sensation when she told the audience: “Cash me ousside”. And then her internet fame, deserved or not, recently landed her a second appearance on the show. But why did Danielle Bregili grab our attention? Here are a few reasons I think we’re fascinated with her…

1. She’s 13.

Chronologically, I’m really not all that much older than her. I mean, it’s not like it was decades ago that I was 13. It was less than a decade ago. All girls that age want to wear makeup and look older; but when I was 13, we put on makeup to make ourselves look 14, not 19.

2. That accent.

It’s interesting that her mom doesn’t have the same accent. Whatever disrespect and sassiness she’s spewing would be way more effective if we could understand more than every other word – and without the assistance of a translator.

3. Her mom.

Maybe I shouldn’t judge someone I don’t even know. But it fascinates me that her mom brought her to Dr. Phil – and then brought her back a second time. Rumors are even floating that she’s trying to secure an agent for the girl. Ummm, if I had talked to my mother the way Danielle does, we wouldn’t be making television appearances. My mom would probably cash me ousside.

4. Narcissism.

She told Dr. Phil that her first appearance on his show made him famous. Child, please! This girl’s level of self-importance is maddening. I hope I’ll randomly think of her in 20 years, and look her up to see whatever became of her. I can hardly wait to see if she gets a wakeup call – and if she’ll choose to hit snooze and sleep through it.

5. All the fun internet memes!

I should feel totally ashamed for sharing memes that are helping to make this girl famous (or infamous) – but they’re just so amusing. I don’t even think it’s her that really makes the video clips or memes all that funny; it’s level of creativity from the people who make them. So, keep ‘em coming.