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A fact from Criminals (Meghan Trainor song) appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 16 November 2024 (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:

Did you know... that the cast of The Perfect Couple created a WhatsApp group to avoid filming a dance sequence to the theme song?

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The result was: promoted by Crisco 1492 talk 19:53, 8 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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... that the cast of The Perfect Couple created a WhatsApp group to avoid filming a dance sequence to the theme song?

Source: NME

ALT1: ... that Meghan Trainor's song "Criminals" being used as the theme song of The Perfect Couple fulfilled a lifelong dream of hers? Source: Today
ALT2: ... that Spotify streams of Meghan Trainor's song "Criminals" increased by 1770% following its inclusion in The Perfect Couple, prompting her to add it to the set list of her tour? Source: Deadline
Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/The Power of Babel

Moved to mainspace by MaranoFan (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 76 past nominations.

N Ø 20:27, 7 October 2024 (UTC).[reply]

Not a review, but if we go with ALT1, I recommend trimming "being used as the theme song of The Perfect Couple".--Laun chba ller 16:33, 8 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi MaranoFan. This article, moved to mainspace on the 2 October, is new enough, long enough, well-sourced, and copyvio-free. All hooks short enough, included in the article, and cited. QPQ done. I think the first hook is the most interesting and punchiest. Best, Tenpop421 (talk) 18:07, 8 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Nominator: MaranoFan (talk · contribs) 07:15, 18 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Reviewer: Medxvo (talk · contribs) 21:30, 18 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

"which was a doo-wop and bubblegum pop record" - why "was"? perhaps "was identified by critics as a doo-wop..."?
"She included "Criminals" on the set list" - "Trainor included ..."
"Criminals" is two minutes and 34 seconds long" - shouldn't this be "two minutes and thirty-four seconds" or "2 minutes and 34 seconds" per MOS:NUMNOTES?
"the American mystery drama miniseries The Perfect Couple" - "the American mystery drama miniseries The Perfect Couple (2024)"
"caused its Spotify streams to increase by 1770%" - can we include the period? perhaps "from the show's release week till the last week of September" but you can paraphrase this however you like
I think there may be some better sources than the Rough Draft Atlanta one
The Charlotte Observer source has a limited access

A very short and sweet article! No real issue was found, I will put this On hold for now. Medxvo (talk) 21:30, 18 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Appreciate the prompt and crisp review! Everything should be taken care of now.--N Ø 19:15, 19 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for addressing everything and also updating the charts! ✓ Passing now. Medxvo (talk) 20:10, 19 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]