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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Sen. <keyword id="11965209" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="mitt-romney" source="Orion">Mitt Romney</keyword> met with singer <keyword id="13451339" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="ritt-momney" source="Orion">Ritt Momney</keyword> at his Senate office on Wednesday.</li><li>Momney's indie-pop cover of "Put Your Records On" gained viral <keyword id="11894125" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="tiktok" source="Orion">TikTok</keyword> fame in 2020.</li></ul>Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of <keyword id="11920875" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="utah" source="Orion">Utah</keyword> met on Wednesday with Ritt Momney, a 22-year old musical artist from Utah whose stage name is a play on the senator's own name."It's said that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery," wrote the 2012 Republican presidential nominee <a href="https://twitter.com/MittRomney/status/1506676716722401289?s=20&amp;t=z9y5cZOT0n5j9Be5FLmMeQ">on Twitter</a>. "Enjoyed meeting @RittMomney and his band today. I wish them all the best!"The singer, whose real name is Jake Rutter, is in Washington for a concert at the Songbyrd <keyword id="11898471" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="music" source="Orion">Music</keyword> House on Wednesday evening.<a href="https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2021/6/22/22538828/does-mitt-romney-know-about-ritt-momney-singer-put-your-records-on-cover-tiktok-columbia-records">Rutter explained to the Desert News in June 2021</a> that "Ritt Momney" was the name of a high school garage rock band that he led. After growing up in a Mormon family, later embarked on a solo career with the same moniker after his bandmates left for their Latter-day Saint missions."There's no reason, man," he <a href="https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2021/6/22/22538828/does-mitt-romney-know-about-ritt-momney-singer-put-your-records-on-cover-tiktok-columbia-records">said</a> of the choice to use a <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoonerism">spoonerism of the Utah Republican's name</a>. "We were high school kids. It was sort of a subversion — a 'stick-it-to-the-man' sort of thing.""At this point, it's whatever," he added.In April 2020, he released an indie-pop cover of Corinne Bailey Rae's 2006 pop song "Put Your Records On" that blew up in September 2020 after becoming popular <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XI0fNz088">on TikTok</a>.Rutter signed a deal with Columbia Records in September 2020 and was <a href="https://www.billboard.com/pro/ritt-momney-tops-emerging-artists-chart/">later named to the top spot</a> on Billboard's "Emerging Artists" chart.Despite their share name, the two differ significantly politically."The way I see it, it's, like, cool of him to stand up to [former president Donald] Trump," he <a href="https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2021/6/22/22538828/does-mitt-romney-know-about-ritt-momney-singer-put-your-records-on-cover-tiktok-columbia-records">told Deseret News</a>. "But if that's the standard, I don't think we're doing super well."Romney voted to convict Trump during both of his impeachment trials, becoming the first Republican senator to vote to convict a president of his own party during the first trial. The second time around, he <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/gop-senators-voted-to-convict-trump-facing-backlash-from-republicans-2021-2">was joined by 6 other Republican senators</a>."I'm sure he has grandkids that have heard the song and let him know about it, but I don't know," Rutter <a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/ritt-momney-put-your-records-on-hot-100-interview-9483116/">told Billboard in November 2020</a>. "Maybe I'll set up a meeting some time and go talk abortion rights."

Sen. Mitt Romney meets singer Ritt Momney on Capitol Hill: 'Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery'

<ul class="summary-list"><li>David Branscome, a professor at <keyword id="160987" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Florida-State-University">Florida State University</keyword>, has been <keyword id="6356090" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="teaching">teaching</keyword> a 180-person ancient mythology class via <keyword id="10296" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="60" keywordseo="Zoom">Zoom</keyword> this semester. </li><li>One student said "I love you" before signing off one day, and Branscome replied: "I love you, too."</li><li>Now, a handful of Branscome's students end each virtual class by saying "I love you." </li><li>The professor told Insider the "I love you" chain "was very nice," and he really does "care about each and every one" of his students. </li></ul>When David Branscome, a professor at <keyword id="1278063" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Florida-State">Florida State</keyword> <keyword id="5497" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="University">University</keyword>, ends his <keyword id="977497" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="online-classes">online classes</keyword>, he'll usually say, "See you next time" or "Have a great weekend."In his 180-person ancient mythology course, those farewells were often met with the expected "thank you" and "you, too." But a few weeks into the semester, one student opted for an "I love you" instead. "I was surprised," Branscome told Insider. "So, I said, 'I love you, too.'"After class, the students took to the texting platform GroupMe to plan an "I love you" chain. For their next class, students would say "I love you" instead of "thank you" when signing off. At the end of the class a few days later, one by one, students showed their appreciation for their professor. Branscome responded to each one, "I love you, too," or "I love you all." <h2>The professor said nothing like this has ever happened in his 13 years of teaching at Florida State University</h2>Every now and then, students will end the semester with a round of applause, but Branscome said he's never received an "I love you.""This was something new, and it was very nice," he told Insider. While the first chain surprised him, it's expected now. About a dozen students will say it at the end of every class. Branscome added that another online class has even started saying it, too. Darline Philius, a sophomore in the class, said the professor looked "taken aback" the first time he heard it. "We're not able to be with each other, in person," the 20-year-old told Insider. "So this is our type of bonding."Philius said that only a handful of students have their cameras on during the lecture, and that it can feel <a href="https://www.insider.com/professors-teaching-to-blank-screens-students-turn-on-cameras-tiktok-2020-9">lonely with so many blank screens</a>. While many teachers across the country have struggled with <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/virtual-learning">virtual learning</a> and <a href="https://www.insider.com/detroit-teacher-remote-learning-one-kid-showed-up-2020-9">low online attendance</a>, Branscome said the virtual platform has helped facilitate conversation."I've actually been very pleasantly surprised with the environment," he said. "In some ways, it contributes to class discussion. Every student has a front-row seat."Philius said that front-row seat has helped create a stronger bond this semester, and referred to the class as a "family."Branscome agreed, saying: "I think that this is one of the nice things about the online environment, strangely being apart brings us closer together — at least in this environment."<h2>Philius recorded the sweet moment and posted it on TikTok</h2> The <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/tiktok">TikTok video</a> garnered the attention of over 2.3 million people, and commenters loved the video and the professor's sweet reaction. "My mom didn't sign a permission slip for this feels trip," one user wrote.Another added: "As a teacher, I would literally cry from happiness if my kids did that."Philius said comments like that have made her recognize how important it is to show teachers your appreciation. "I realize how much educators are feeling during the pandemic and everything," she said.This small moment was just one way her class wanted to say thanks. "We really do love this man," Philius said.Branscome said he feels the same. "I do care about each and every one of them," the professor said. If you're a teacher, student, or parent who wants to share their story on what it's like to go back to school right now, get in touch at <a href="mailto:mhumphries@insider.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mhumphries@insider.com</a>.<ul class="read-more-links"><li>Read more:</li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/professors-teaching-to-blank-screens-students-turn-on-cameras-tiktok-2020-9">TikTokers in college are turning on their cameras in Zoom lectures so their professors don't have to teach to blank screens</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/tiktok-videos-teachers-engage-virtual-students-2020-9">Teachers are sharing TikTok videos that show how much energy and patience is required to keep students engaged during virtual classes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/quarantined-nyu-students-sharing-confusing-meals-on-tiktok-2020-8">Students at NYU are sharing TikTok videos of their quarantine meals, and some say they're not receiving enough food to stay full</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/michigan-responds-viral-tiktoks-quarantine-housing-conditions-covid-coronavirus-2020-9">University of Michigan student decries quarantine dorms: roaches, cold food, and dirty clothes</a></li></ul>

College students are saying 'I love you' during Zoom lectures to show appreciation for their professor who has been teaching to a blank screen

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