If you were on TikTok or X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) anywhere near March 17, 2025, you probably saw a thumbnail that made you do a double-take. It involved a very blonde, very sparkly Sabrina Carpenter, two male backup dancers, and a pose that looked... well, ambitious. This wasn't just a random dance move. It was the "Eiffel Tower." And no, we aren't talking about the iron lattice monument that dominates the Parisian skyline.
The internet basically melted.
But why did she do it? Was it scripted? And why are some people genuinely mad about it while others are calling it the peak of her comedic timing?
The Juno Position Tradition Explained
To understand the Eiffel Tower position Sabrina Carpenter pulled off, you first have to understand the "Juno" of it all. "Juno" is one of the standout tracks from her Short n' Sweet album. It’s cheeky, it’s flirtatious, and it’s arguably the raunchiest song on the setlist. The lyrics are about being so into someone that you’re ready to, well, "make me Juno"—a reference to the 2007 movie about teen pregnancy.
During every stop of the Short n' Sweet Tour, Sabrina started a tradition. Right before the second chorus, there’s a specific lyric: "Wanna try out some freaky positions? / Have you ever tried this one?"
At that exact moment, the music cuts for a second. Sabrina then strikes a suggestive, often hilarious, simulated sex pose. She’s done everything from the "downward dog" to more acrobatic stuff involving her microphone. It became the new "Nonsense" outro—the part of the show fans couldn't wait to record and upload.
What happened in Paris?
When the tour hit the Accor Arena in Paris for Night 2 (March 17, 2025), everyone knew she had to do something special. You can’t go to the City of Love and just do a standard leg-kick.
Sabrina leaned into the local "culture" in the most Sabrina way possible. She recruited two of her male dancers to join her at the front of the stage. She bent over between them while they reached over her and joined hands, creating a human triangle that mirrored the shape of the Eiffel Tower.
The crowd went feral.
But for those who know their urban dictionary definitions, the joke went a layer deeper. The "Eiffel Tower" is a well-known slang term for a specific three-person sexual position. It was the ultimate "if you know, you know" moment, except by the next morning, literally everyone knew.
The Backlash and the "Role Model" Debate
Of course, not everyone was high-fiving in the group chat. Within hours, the clips migrated from fan accounts to the more "opinionated" corners of the web.
Some parents and critics were less than thrilled. The argument usually goes something like this: "Sabrina has a huge audience of young girls who followed her from her Disney Channel days. Is it appropriate to simulate a three-way on stage?"
The British tabloids and certain US outlets like LADbible and OutKick picked up on the "outrage," quoting people who called the move "crass" or "unnecessary." There’s a long history of this in pop music, though. We saw it with Miley Cyrus and the foam finger. We saw it with Madonna. It’s almost a rite of passage for a former child star to have a "too much" moment that makes the evening news.
The Fan Perspective
On the flip side, most of the Carpenters (her fans) saw it as a brilliant bit of performance art. Sabrina has always built her brand on being a "girls' girl" who isn't afraid to be funny and slightly inappropriate.
Honestly, the humor is the point. If you watch the video, she isn't trying to be "erotic" in a serious way; she’s basically doing a skit. One fan on Reddit put it perfectly: "She had the chance to do the funniest thing possible in Paris, and she actually did it."
Why This Moment Actually Matters for Her Brand
The Eiffel Tower position Sabrina Carpenter chose wasn't a mistake or a lapse in judgment. It was a calculated move in her transition to a "Main Pop Girl."
- Virality by Design: In 2025, a tour isn't just about the people in the seats. It’s about the 15-second clips that reach the people who didn't buy tickets. The "Juno" positions are tailor-made for the TikTok algorithm.
- Owning the Narrative: By being the one to make the joke first, she takes the power away from anyone trying to "expose" her. She knows what the song is about. She knows what the position is. She’s in on the joke.
- The Adult Transition: She is 25 years old. This move was a clear signal that she is no longer Maya Hart from Girl Meets World.
Looking at the Numbers
While critics complained, the numbers told a different story. Search interest for "Sabrina Carpenter Paris" and "Juno position" spiked 400% in the 24 hours following the show. Ticket resale prices for the remaining European dates (Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels) also saw a slight bump. People want to be in the room to see what she does next.
What’s Next for the Short n' Sweet Tour?
As the tour wraps up, the pressure to top the Eiffel Tower move is real. Fans are already speculating about what she’ll do in other cities. Will she do a "Red Light District" themed pose in Amsterdam? A "Beer Stein" in Germany?
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The reality is that Sabrina has found a way to make her concerts interactive in a way few artists do. Every night is a "new drop" of content.
Actionable Insights for Fans and Creators
If you’re following this tour or trying to understand why this specific moment went so viral, here are a few takeaways:
- Check the Setlist: If you're attending a show, "Juno" usually happens mid-set. Get your phone out early because the "position" happens very fast.
- Context is King: Most of the backlash comes from people seeing the 5-second clip without hearing the lyrics of the song. The song literally asks the audience "Have you ever tried this one?"
- Expect More: This is clearly a series. Sabrina hasn't backed down from the "Juno" antics despite the criticism, so expect the final legs of the tour to be even more daring.
Whether you think it was a "touching tribute" to France or a bit too much for a pop concert, you have to admit: she knows how to command a room. Or a continent.
To stay ahead of the next viral moment, keep an eye on the #JunoPosition tag on social media right after a show finishes. That’s usually where the first raw footage lands before it hits the news cycle.
Next Steps for You:
If you want to see the evolution of her stage presence, you should look up her "Nonsense" outros from the 2023/2024 tour legs. They provide the blueprint for the comedy-meets-pop style she perfected with the Eiffel Tower moment in Paris.