“There’s absolutely no reason he gotta be doing all this in underwear”—Fans LOL as Robert Irwin reveals to People that he’s single

Robert Irwin just announced that he’s single, and the internet is absolutely losing it. Not because people are shocked he’s young, charming, and, well, an Irwin. But because he knew exactly what he was doing when he dropped that thirst trap of a post.

In an interview with People, the 21-year-old wildlife conservationist casually mentioned,

"I'm single… I'm so open to that, but I'm just waiting for the stars to align."

Cute, right? But what really set the internet on fire wasn’t the words; it was the strategically placed underwear shot that came with it. The reactions? Pure comedy.

Robert Irwin’s Post: The Perfect Internet Chaos Recipe

A guy casually stating he’s single? Nice. A guy stating he’s single while posing in underwear? Now that’s strategy.

The post immediately became a meme goldmine, with people cracking jokes about the way he phrased his relationship status. "I’m at this point in my life…" had some people clutching their pearls because, sir, you are 21. Your life is just now getting started. The dramatic wording had the same energy as someone saying,

"I’ve been through a lot," after failing a driving test once.

And then, of course, there was the photo. A tasteful, borderline National Geographic-esque pic… except for the underwear. That detail alone had fans spiraling into chaos. Some were confused. Some were impressed. And some well, they were ready to apply for the position of "girlfriend."

The moment the post hit timelines, Twitter (sorry, X—but let’s be real, it’s still Twitter) was flooded with reactions.

One user summed up the collective thirst with:

"Oh he knew what he was doin’ with this one 😭."

It’s true. This was no accidental post. Robert Irwin dropped this, knowing full well the internet would have opinions.

Another user had a very valid concern:

"There’s absolutely no reason he gotta be doing all this in underwear 🤣."

You know how parents always tell their kids to put on a jacket before going outside? Well, the internet aunties were in full force, collectively yelling:

"PUT A COAT ON THAT BABY 😂."

But not everyone was concerned about modesty. Some were ready to make a bold career move. One user shot their shot with:

"Tell him I’ll be his next pet."

…Bold. Risky. Potentially concerning. But bold, nonetheless.

Meanwhile, others couldn’t get over the way he worded Robert Irwin's announcement.

"‘I’m at this point in my life…’ He’s 21 😭😭."

At 21, most people are just figuring out how taxes work and deciding if they should finally throw away that hoodie from high school. The "stars aligning" part made it sound like he was 60 years old, sitting on a porch, reflecting on his past love stories.

And then there were those who recognized the true genius of the post. One user simply noted:

"The underwear pic will help."

Because let’s be honest, if Robert Irwin is trying to manifest love, this is definitely one way to do it.

Robert Irwin's "I’m single" moment turned into an internet event, proving that the right words (and the right photo choice) can send fans into a collective meltdown. Whether you’re laughing at the dramatic phrasing, swooning over the thirst trap, or just enjoying the memes, one thing’s for sure: this man knows how to get people talking.

Now, if you’ll excuse us, we’ll be over here waiting for his next National Geographic underwear shoot.