In the late 2000s, the internet was graced with the darkly comedic antics of Raven, the Acid Bath Princess of Darkness, and her partner in goth, Tara.
These two became cult figures for their melodramatic, emo-fueled YouTube videos, satirizing the goth subculture with a heavy dose of irony and humor. After mysteriously disappearing from the public eye around 2009, the duo has made a dramatic return, revealing in a new video what they’ve been up to since their heyday—and it’s as hilariously unexpected as one might hope.
Raven, whose real name is Sarah, and Tara, her sister Rachel, have reemerged with a bang, shedding light on their past and present in a video that not only revisits their classic style but introduces new content.
In this new video, fans got a rare glimpse into the life of Raven and Tara post-YouTube fame.
Sarah, now a professional dominatrix under the name Mistress Petra Hunter, has embraced her past while Tara continues to cherish her privacy, much like during their original fame.
The video starts with the familiar gothic setup, black walls, and the duo in dark, dramatic makeup, setting the scene for what feels like a nostalgic trip back to their roots.
But the highlight comes when they transition into a surprise performance of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” Though their rendition is comedic and far from professional, it’s a testament to their enduring ability to blend humor with performance art, cementing their status as icons of internet culture.
Sarah explained in interviews that their original content was a form of trolling, a way to lampoon the very culture they were part of. “I wanted to have a career that involved comedy and/or comedy writing for a while,” Sarah shared, reflecting on her motivations behind creating Raven. Their videos, though satirical, were met with both acclaim and vitriol, leading to years of silence as they dealt with the repercussions of internet fame.
The return video also touches on the harassment they faced, which Sarah says was a significant reason for their long hiatus. “We couldn’t say back then, ‘Hey, you guys, a lot of you have been making really mean remarks about Tara’s weight, but her weight has fluctuated so much because she’s on antidepressants,'” Sarah noted, highlighting the mental health struggles they endured under the public eye.
Now, with the internet landscape having evolved significantly, Sarah and Tara’s return isn’t just about revisiting old glories but also about reclaiming and reshaping their narrative. The Whitney Houston cover, while humorous, symbolizes a departure from the purely dark emo themes of their past, showing a more mature, yet still playful, side of their personalities.
Their new content promises to delve deeper into their personal lives, mental health advocacy, and perhaps more musical parodies. This revival has been met with an overwhelmingly positive reception, with many fans expressing how integral the duo was to their teenage years, offering a sense of community and humor in a time when the internet was less forgiving.
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Raven and Tara’s return is not just a nostalgic nod to the past but a bold re-entry into a world they once helped define. With their unique blend of comedy, critique, and now, musical performance, they continue to carve out a space where darkness and laughter coexist. For those who’ve missed the goth queens of yesteryear, this new chapter is a joyful, if not slightly chaotic, reunion.
As we look forward to more from Raven and Tara, their latest video stands as a reminder of the power of internet culture to both create and heal, proving that even the darkest corners can shine with the right amount of love, laughter, and a dash of Whitney Houston.
