A girl named Rachel has become Twitter's main character over the past few days, all because of a viral video in which her flirting skills were labeled with the catchphrase, "Rizz 'em with the 'tism."

However, internet users are debating whether or not she has autism, and also whether or not she's "cringe."

The video starts with her fixing rapper and singer bbno$'s hair. She then follows up with some pickup lines like, "Are you a Twitch streamer? 'Cause I'd be your sub." Love her or hate her, the video has a hold on the internet at the moment, either as a rage bait, a thirst trap or some secret, third thing.

So, who is Rachel, the so-called "Rizz 'Em With the 'Tism Girl?" What's the original video, and why has it gone viral? Let's explain.

Where Did The 'Rizz 'Em With the 'Tism' Video Come From?

Back in March, YouTuber David Alvareeezy posted a video named "Blind Dating A Famous Rapper," a part of his ongoing "Blind Dating" series, in which a group of singles compete to win the heart of a bachelor or bachelorette.

The video focused on Canadian rapper bbno$, also known as bbnomoney, and seven women aiming to score a date with him.

One of those women was named Rachel. She had blonde hair and was wearing a grey, athletic hoodie in the viral clips.

She stood out among the other contestants because of her pickup lines that made bbno$ and the crew blush, including, "When I was in high school, I broke the state record for the most blocked shots. So, good luck to everyone trying to shoot their shot," and, "Are you a Twitch streamer? 'Cause I'd be your sub."

Rachel also fixed bbno$'s hair at one point by moving his middle part out of his face. She also admitted to singing "cringey music" and gave the group a demo of her "loud" singing voice.

Who Is Rachel, The 'Rizz 'Em With the 'Tism Girl?'

Back in mid-March 2025, YouTuber David Alvareeezy posted one of Rachel's clips on Instagram as a collaborative post with the real girl. Her full name is Rachael Lerman, although in Alvareeezy's video, he seems to misspell her first name as "Rachel." She posts to the Instagram account @rach_lerman.

In her bio, she lists herself as a singer, actress and model. She's been posting online since at least 2013, as that's when her earliest post was shared. It's unknown exactly what her age is.

Lerman also posts to TikTok at @rachael.lerman. Across both platforms, she boasts over 111,000 followers.

@rachael.lerman the cutest song tho 🥺✨ #disney #fyp #singing ♬ original sound – Rachael Lerman

What Does 'Rizz 'Em With the 'Tism' Mean?

The catchphrase "rizz 'em with the 'tism" uses the slang terms "rizz," short for "charisma," and "'tism," short for "autism," to make a joke about one's social impairments actually having romantic attraction powers.

The phrase has been widely circulated online ever since the word "rizz" hit the mainstream market in 2022, when Twitch streamer Kai Cenat and others popularized its use.

"Rizz 'Em With the 'Tism" became associated with Rachel when the X account @itsme_urstruly used it as the caption for an edit of her spicy moments in David Alvareeezy's video.

The tweet has gained more than 103 million views as of writing, since it was posted last Thursday, June 26th.

Rizz em with the tism! 👌 pic.twitter.com/h0XUJ08RHE

— Wholesome Side of 𝕏 (@itsme_urstruly) June 26, 2025

What Are People Saying About The 'Rizz 'Em With the 'Tism' Video?

The viral tweet from @itsme_urstruly apparently ticked off a lot of people. "This woman is clinically insane," said one user in a viral quote-tweet.

Others called Rachel the slang term "Pick Me Girl," which is often used in a derogatory way to identify a woman who seems to cater too much to the male gaze and codes herself according to male interests and fantasies.

One X user called her the "pick me final boss" in a viral post, identifying "the mannerisms, the switching to a kids voice [and] the clothes she chose," as evidence of her alleged crimes.

However, some netizens are logging on to defend Rachel. For instance, one X user said that everyone tweeting negatively about her was being "extra" because "she’s being a 'pick-me' because the point is to get picked."

The X user also noted that Rachel wasn't even picked in the end. bbno$ eliminated her because he admitted to hating musicals and saw a conflict of interest there.

A different girl named Frenchi was picked by bbno$ in the end for a few reasons, but mostly because he felt comfortable passing gas around her. They both admitted to having bowel issues in the video, and bbno$ said that it was an important factor in his final decision.

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For the full history of the Rizz 'Em With the 'Tism Girl, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.