About

No Problem! Here’s the Information About the Mercedes CLR GTR refers to a copypasta that surfaced en masse on Instagram in 2024 as it became a common Instagram Reels caption for posts on meme pages and bot accounts. The copypasta reads like an advertisement for a Mercedes CLR GTR vehicle which is not an actual Mercedes-Benz model and instead a likely misnomer for the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR or the Mercedes-Benz CLR. Many speculated that the caption was AI-generated by ChatGPT and used by bot accounts to make their content appear educational to the algorithm. In turn, the caption would deceive the Instagram algorithm which favored educational content for recommendation on the Explore page. Many of the Reels were Sigma Phonk edits.

Origin

On January 21st, 2024, Instagram^[1] user @oyatillo__.oo8 posted a car-related Reel with a long caption that started with, "No problem! Here's the information about the Mercedes CLR GTR," receiving over 31,600 likes in four months (screenshot shown below). The post is currently the first discovered usage of the copypasta.

Copypasta

No problem! Here's the information about the Mercedes CLR GTR:

The Mercedes CLR GTR is a remarkable racing car celebrated for its outstanding performance and sleek design. Powered by a potent 6.0-liter V12 engine, it delivers over 600 horsepower.

Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes approximately 3.7 seconds, with a remarkable top speed surprising 320 km/h.🥇

Incorporating adventure aerodynamic features and cutting-edge stability technologies, the CLR GTR ensures exceptional stability and control, particularly during high-speed maneuvers. 💨

Originally priced at around $1.5 million, the Mercedes CLR GTR is considered one of the most exclusive and prestigious racing cars ever produced. 💰

Its limited production run of just five units adds to its rarity, making it highly sought after by racing enthusiasts and collectors worldwide. 🌎

Spread

Going into early 2024, the caption was used by other accounts, like Instagram^[2] user @rishi_daily_rj on February 17th, 2024, receiving over 443,100 likes in three months (shown below, left). On March 7th, 2024, Instagram^[3] user @7_edit_for_you posted a Sigma Phonk edit with Patrick Bateman and the Joker that used the copypasta, receiving over 11.7 million likes in two months (shown below, right).

On April 27th, 2024, Redditor^[4] Telemann122 added the copypasta to /r/copypasta, receiving over 100 upvotes in a month (shown below). In the comment section, Redditors speculated as to what the caption meant, like Redditor^[5] RichManSCTV who claimed, "Bot accounts use it so Instagram sees the description as some sort of educational post and they can make money off of stolen content."

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