Ask Joehoru is a weekly column where Joanna (JE ’25) answers her Instagram followers’ questions. DM her @joehoru or watch out for a weekly question sticker on her story to get her thought-provoking answers.
It’s finally here. The second annual Joehoru 30 Under 30. Last year’s list was published on instagram.com, but I’m proud to say that this year we’ve made it to The Yale Herald, the most prestigious publication in the world probably. The criteria to make it to the Joehoru 30 Under 30 is simple: 1) Follow @joehoru on Instagram, 2) Be under 30 years old, 3) Have a reeealllyyy good reason. Okay. Here are this year’s champions (in no particular order) and their reasons:
1. @jack.mft: “I love the dolphins so much and I’m so sad today boo ravens.”
This was really good. It tugged on my heartstrings. Met all the criteria. No complaints.
2. @ana_rosa_rodrigues_: “Winner of least Mellon seminars attended. Possibly joehoru’s Massachusettsian of the year.”
Ana was indeed my Massachusettsian of the year. Really deserved.
3. @lanadoesitbest: “Bc I love and adore u.”
Another really good reason. No argument.
4. @ajtapiawylie: “:3”
This was one bold and innovative.
5. @anniemeter: “lol”
Subversive and straight to the point. I’m a fan.
6. @a1ien8ed: “god speaks to me and he said i’m the best choice.”
Who am I to argue with God?
7. @andresrinconn: “I reply a lot.”
It’s true. Thank you.
8. @anappleadayk33psthedoctoraway: “I would nominate me but I fear my slay would outslay my competition so fiercely but if u want.”
Your slay was so hard I had to put you on here.
9. @lylegriggs: “Most balls dropped and bags fumbled”
2024 is your year!
10. @pilarbutter: “wasian representation”
Pilarbutter is the list’s Wasian representation for the second year in a row. Congratulations.
11. @akua._.agyemang: “ohio representation ✊🔥💯🙏”
New entry! Ohio!
12. @evancalderon: “I’m dating you…”
“YESSSS I LOVE MY BF <3 <3 <3” – Evan as I was asking him for edits. This was previously a simple “Oh.”
13. @gabby_seidel: “im sexy and u love me”
I do!
14. @joannabakerart: “upstanding member of the joanna community standing for our shared values… and gay…”
The Joanna community is so strong and big brained.
15. @gracethybulle: “Biracial. Big butt.”
So 30Under30-pilled.
16. @andreavs1209: “Because I’m sooo epic.”
True!
17. @luis.a.floress: “like.”
No further explanation!
18. @theebookofdaniel: “Wiami Weat > OrLando Midgic.”
Yea. Yea. TURN THIS UP.
19. @dani2day: “Bcoz im a broward lover”
BROWARD VS. EVERYBODY
20. @legalizelaroque: “ 
Who can say no to that face?
21. @jabby0_0: “Bc Im the biggest joehoru fan.”
Thank you, jabby0_0. I am a big fan of yours.
22. @jawwdinhersh: “I am under 30. I am under 30. I may have responded to this twice.”
You did respond to this twice. And it was wonderful both times.
23. @ingrid.mu: “[REDACTED]”
This was a really good reason but unfortunately it was information that could lead to my arrest so it had to be omitted.
24. @lydiafmonk: “u have to have one catgirl pls pls pls meow meow meow.”
Meow meowww meow!
25. @prizedhen: “#joehorulie”
Well, yes!
26. Anonymous: “Gayballs”
This person is applying to law school and does not want to be associated with “gayballs”. I respect it.
27. @aribarbellab: “i moved to broward for you.”
This means so much to me.
28. @yujisimo: “i play oboe.”
I LOVE OBOISTS.
29. @kath.oung: “How can i lose when I’m already chose.”
You’re right.
30. @madelyndwsn: “
The WYBC GM is a friend to us all.
Honorable mentions:
- @aly.moosa: “bc idgaf”
- @morrisraskin: “morris is in two bands 🤑🤑🤑🌝🌝🌝”
- @kmiteee: “i’m sexy.”
- @sleyluh: “bc who’s more slay and cunt than me.”
- @brighteyesfan: “Because I fought.”
Just cross-referenced my list with the F*rbes 30 Under 30 list. Turns out they have multiple 30 Under 30 lists in multiple different categories. Looks like they just give it to anyone these days. Well, at least the Joehoru 30 Under 30 actually means something. May you all go forth and conquer the world as you are now destined to.
