These Fan Reactions Show Why Selena Quintanilla’s Google Doodle Is So Important

“Bidi bidi bom bom,” goes what is arguably Selena Quintanilla’s most famous song. That is what millions of Google users woke up to with today’s doodle. In honor of the release of her self-titled debut album, Selena, on October 17, 1989, the short, animated video aptly titled “Celebrating Selena Quintanilla” features the familiar story of the star’s rise to fame and ends by directing viewers to a new special exhibit on Google’s Arts and Culture, Celebrating Selena: Fotos y Recuerdos.

Over 22 years after the singer was murdered at age 23 by her fan club manager Yolanda Saldívar, the star’s music and legacy lives on through her fans. From beautiful murals to funny memes to even tees you can rock, Selena Quintanilla continues to live on in the hearts of many. That’s why it is particularly moving to see her honored with her very own Google Doodle tribute and exhibition page.

Meanwhile, fans on Twitter are reacting just as positively to the Google Doodle by posting their heartfelt thanks as they celebrate the later singer with #Selena (which continues to trend since early this morning). As a huge Selena Quintanilla fan myself, I can tell you this: The tears and the joy is real.

Waking up to #Selena trending was the best thing to ever wake up to 🖤💜 She will forever live on, thank you Google 💜🖤

— 🧚🏼‍♀️✨ (@stephahknee_) October 17, 2017

It’s amazing seeing a platform like Google contribute to honoring Selena’s legacy.

https://twitter.com/yinzerrev/status/920347380062486528

The doodle is a welcome throwback and distraction from everything else going on in the world right now.

https://twitter.com/susiyasmin/status/920157311678562309

All. the. FEELS.

https://twitter.com/AlikaHope/status/920256526740320257

Her passing was a heartbreak that we all felt.

Goddammit, the Google doodle of #Selena made me cry pic.twitter.com/mZF6IByxS8

— min 🦚 (@zaharrena) October 17, 2017

You’re not the only one crying, chica.

https://twitter.com/yummyreads/status/920156530413932544

Overdue, and definitely well-deserved.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BaW0zgBDS3r/?taken-by=jackiecruz

Orange Is the New Black‘s Jackie Cruz has always been vocal about her love for the late, great Selena. She’s right in reminding us all that Selena has been the inspiration for so many of us to pursue our dreams.

https://twitter.com/ClaudiaKFOX_CBS/status/920162549131231233

This might be us all day trying to hide the tears of joy.

https://twitter.com/LifeIsBellarke/status/920172853831569408

And with the power of her fans, Selena’s legendary status will continue.

We love and miss you beautiful angel. Today we celebrate your life and legacy. #Selena pic.twitter.com/SbWRXuO3ls

— Alex (@gerrihaze) October 17, 2017

Celebrating Selena with her fans all day long. <3

That #Selena is having this impact on little Latinas 22 years after her death, has me all in my feels. I was 19 when she died. Heartbroken pic.twitter.com/YHoOhaxJe3

— Vagina Avenger™️🏳️‍🌈🦹🏽‍♀️ (@monicaisliberal) October 17, 2017

And this is the brilliance of this woman. Even now, she continues to serve as a role model for Latinas young and old around the world. #SiempreSelena