“You gagged us BAD”: Internet reacts as Caitlin Convington brings back ‘Christian Girl Autumn’ series following hiatus video

Caitlin Convington, widely recognized as the face of the viral “Christian Girl Autumn” aesthetic, left fans stunned this week with a post that unfolded the seasonal cliffhanger. In a tearful TikTok posted on August 19, the influencer said:

“I’m not going to be able to post fall videos this year.”

She explained the immense pressure she feels to make each autumn’s content surpass the previous years. Caitlin Covington admitted:

“It’s just a lot of pressure to make each video better than the last — to make each fall better. And I just really need a break this year.”

But just less than 24 hours later, Caitlin Covington turned the script around completely. In her new post on Instagram, she once again appeared smiling, crossing streets with a playful overlay that read:

“Fall posts loading…. 👀🍁🍂.”

Fan reactions gathered on TikTok and Instagram greeted the news with anticipation:

Fan comments on Caitlin Convington's post (Image via Instagram)

“You gagged us BAD.”

“I KNEW YOU WERE TROLLING US ON TIKTOK… CHRISTIAN GIRL AUTUMN IS SAVED!! 🍁🧡🍂✨”

“Your time is here 🤎🤎🤎”

Others reflected the roller coaster of emotions that her announcement triggered:

Fan comments on Caitlin Convington's post (Image via Instagram)

“So that video of you saying you weren’t doing fall posts was fake?”

“We knew it. 🫶🏻 But your tears were good. Not everyone can do that.”

“Thank god. We will not inform Instagrammers of the kind of chaos our queen has been causing on other platforms. 😂”

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The origin of Caitlin Convington's "Christian Girl Autumn"

Since going viral in 2019, Caitlin Convington has become synonymous with the cozy, pumpkin-spice-infused aesthetic of early autumn. The "Christian Girl Autumn" meme was created when Blizzy McGuire posted a picture of Covington in a fall-themed photo captioned as

“Hot Girl Summer is coming to an end, get ready for Christian Girl Autumn.”

This sparked both admiration and lighthearted mockery of the look. Instead of trying to fight the meme, Caitlin Convington embraced it to the maximum extent possible. She sets up elaborate annual photoshoots, often in Vermont or other parts of scenic New England, wearing chunky sweaters and carefully curated styling.

Since then, her annual posting of content has become a cultural reference point. The tradition, however, comes at great labor and anticipation. In an interview with People, published September 23, 2024, Covington spoke about the tremendous pressure that comes with it.

“I do feel pressure, especially during fall, because I feel like everyone looks to me for fall content.”

She admitted:

“So I try to hold myself to a certain standard and brainstorm new creative ideas. I spend hours researching and planning outfits for fall. There’s a lot of pressure, and I want my videos and pictures to be well received.”

Her preparation begins months before. Caitlin Convington explained that she usually begins planning as early as May or June, strategizing to find the most scenic foliage, bookstores, and coffee shops that exude the warm, homely feeling that her fans have come to appreciate.

Her outfit planning is especially challenging. She browses through clothes from various retailers, orders them, and spends time trying on clothes to find the most complementary fit.

Besides attire, she also plans which TikTok sounds and trends to use, so her fall videos not only look seasonal but also feel relevant. Combined, these activities can total nearly 100 hours of labor in scouting, styling, filming, and editing.

Early in her viral journey, she publicly voiced her support for the LGBTQ+ community and donated $500 to the trans woman who started the "Christian Girl Autumn" meme through a GoFundMe. She has also explained that the Christian in her title refers to the branding and seasonal nature of the meme, rather than a religious or political affiliation.

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The release of Caitlin Covington’s "Christian Girl Autumn" continues her fall tradition.