The article discusses the viral French song about an orange fish named Steve, created by animators Victoria Ronat and Thomas Ename. Known as Vigz and Tomo, the duo's catchy tune and simple animation style went viral on TikTok, amassing over 12 million views shortly after its debut. The duo shares their experience and the impact of their unexpected fame, having connected through Twitter a decade ago. Their creation showcases the power of social media in elevating creative works, engaging users worldwide with its infectious lyrics and charming visuals.
Earlier this month, Victoria Ronat and Thomas Ename made their first TikTok video about an orange fish named Steve—Steve le poisson, who has human-esque features.
Ms. Ronat, a 26-year-old animation production assistant, did the animation work while Mr. Ename, who is 25 and a composer and sound engineer, arranged the accompanying tune.
The resulting cartoon looks clean and simple and the song is unrelentingly catchy, resulting in Ms. Ronat's TikTok debut having more than 12 million views.
In interviews conducted via phone and email, Ms. Ronat and Mr. Ename discussed their sudden internet fame, showcasing their journey as creators.
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