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Modest Mouse guitarist apologizes for explicit meme to teen

7/29/2026

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Simon O'Connor, Modest Mouse guitarist, apologized for sending a sexually explicit Instagram meme to a 16-year-old fan.
The fan posted Reddit screenshots showing a “Simon calls your bluff, BUZZZ” sticker and a naked-man graphic.
O'Connor said he mistook the fan’s account for a repeat “troll” using fake profiles, then unsent the messages and stopped contact.
He posted a Reddit apology while Pitchfork’s request for comment remains unanswered.

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Story summary

Simon O'Connor, Modest Mouse guitarist, apologized for sending a sexually explicit Instagram meme to a 16-year-old fan.
The fan posted Reddit screenshots showing a “Simon calls your bluff, BUZZZ” sticker and a naked-man graphic.
O'Connor said he mistook the fan’s account for a repeat “troll” using fake profiles, then unsent the messages and stopped contact.
He posted a Reddit apology while Pitchfork’s request for comment remains unanswered.