With over 100 followers on instagram, @officialckmbaby has taken McClatchy seniors by storm. JumanJi, the newest C.K.M. icon, posts updates on their activities over the weekend, opinions on events, as well as important senior news.
But the rising question still remains: who runs @officialckmbaby and for what purpose?
I reached out to JumanJi through Instagram direct message, searching for any kind of clarification about the account. After receiving a handful of “goo goo, ga ga’s,” I was able to get a few questions answered.
The account would not disclose any information about themselves other than the baby has joint custody between three unidentified McClatchy seniors.
“We won’t reveal who we are,” one owner said. “Keeping the account anonymous makes it entertaining to watch everyone investigate who we are, it’s just more fun that way.”
An owner explained that “JumanJi’s upbringing was the result of an effort to create something exclusive to the class of 2019, which really just started off as a joke with a baby we bought at Walmart.”
“I thought it was kind of funny when I first saw the profile requested to follow me back in December,” said Emily Robinson (‘19). “I’ve tried to figure out who might have created it but I really have no idea and I think thats what makes the account even funnier.”
@officialckmbaby requested a disclaimer informing that it is an exclusive account for the class of 2019. “I feel like my debut in The Prospector will bring new fans and I am so ready,” said an owner. However, “JumanJi will not be accepting any accounts that do not meet the requirements, [being a McClatchy senior].”