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45 Examples Of Influencers Trying To Play The Main Character But Becoming Laughing Stocks Instead
The global influencer market size has tripled since 2019 and is estimated to reach a record 21.1 billion U.S. dollars in 2023.
However, after some people get a seat at the table, it goes to their heads. The fame and money make them believe that the whole world revolves around them and that everyone else is just along for the ride.
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#1
No Words
ninjaTrashPandaBoom 2 years ago
Some of these influencers have such an overblown, exaggerated opinion of themselves. Their expressions when reality smacks them down are priceless
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#2
This Twitch Streamer Sitting The Wrong Way On My Motorcycle Without Permission Parked Near Twitch Con For Her Stream And Then Yelling At Me For Interrupting Her Stream When I Asked Her Nicely To Get Off My Bike And She Tried To Shame Me Live On Her Twitch Stream And Stuck The Cam In My Face
Many social media users feel a career as an influencer is more desirable than a traditional one.
However, the disadvantages you face when you choose this path may outweigh the benefits. If you look close enough, the sector starts to look unappealing on the inside just as much as it does from the outside.
#3
But I Have 11k Followers!
EP 2 years ago
This is how restaurant recommendations work… you go there. You like the food and then you tell others about how good the food was and then they want to go there. That’s normal day to day life, why would anyone comp you a meal or drinks for enjoying their restaurant?
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lily jones 2 years ago
Especially knowing that she's never going back there
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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
"I have over 11,000 followers..." Those are words and unless words are backed up by facts they are empty words or possibly lies. Nobody cares how many followers you think you have. NOBODY.
RabidChild 2 years ago
Oh I think the manager was pretty "greatful" - I'm assuming that means full of great
Dynamite Samurai Koala 2 years ago
There's the real spelling, grateful, meaning thankful, but in this came the manager was greatful (full of great).
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Verena 2 years ago
And this is the reason why I always check the negative reviews first. 80% are of this kind or not able to adapt to local customs (like steep staircases and very small WC rooms in charming old houses in the Netherlands)
Me, Myself, and I 2 years ago
Me too! I often think the reviewers are too dumb to be allowed in public without a baby sitter.
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Miss Mali 2 years ago
I think certain customers need to understand that u order food, eat food u pay for food and u treat employees at establishment with respect thw entire time.
Angela, Vanessa, Ethan, Rob Taylor 2 months ago
The word "you" has three letters.
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Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
the influencer needs to understand the world owes her nothing.
Tamara Mays 2 years ago
I agree why would a restaurant comp your meal for a review? Who are you? Food may be delicious but it's not free or discounted. I feel you believe you are entitled. That is pretty pompous.
Angela, Vanessa, Ethan, Rob Taylor 2 months ago
As well as "Me and the BF"!
Load More Replies... Dynamite Samurai Koala 2 years ago
You need to learn that 11k followers doesn't get you a discount
T5n 2 years ago
I propose an idea: a clause on every menu that states if someone says they’re an influencer, automatic 20% gratuity is added.
SuperChicken 2 years ago
On the hindsight, a good review was written and they just made an a$5wipe of themself.
Stephen Lyford 2 years ago
I love to post & share about great bar & restaurant experiences, but usually not until after I've left, and if I post while I'm there I certainly don't go out of my way to tell management about it.
DarkViolet 2 years ago
Yes, it has always paid the bills, hasn't it? /s 😒
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JamezyJamez 2 years ago
That post just made me hungry. What's the name of this place you keep saying has amazing food and also doesn't screw up the bill?
LovingKnuckle 2 years ago
Saying it’s free advertising when the restaurant has to pay for your meal is influencer math
Susan Raskin 2 years ago
My mama alswya saide "You get greedy, you get nothing." hahahahah Karma
Su Boddie 2 years ago
Pardon me, Madam, it appears that the Manager is not the problem. If you enjoy good food, you should be ready to pay for it. There is no proof your 11K followers will frequent the restaurant. It would depend upon if your review is as good as the restaurant's food. If you want a discount, go to Walmart.
Couragetcd 2 years ago
Ugh, influencers are a blight on society. Professional reviewers will give a disclaimer of being independent with no gift from the owner of what is being reviewed.
B Jean the Jelly Bean 2 years ago
11,000 followers, and she probably lives in NYC. So big deal!
Bob Rooney 2 years ago
If I was the owner I would have thought you a very nice person for posting our restaurant on your social media. It truly would not have occurred to me that you wanted renumeration! Isn't that enough? That you did a good thing?
Liz Downing 2 years ago
You "heard the food was very good, " so obviously the place didn't require any free advertising. The word is already out there.
Dorothy Stovall 2 years ago
Eleven thousand followers is not very impressive, and you and your BF are not that important hag.
Michael Largey 2 years ago
He knows how to treat customers. He also knows how to treat leaches.
Andrew Keir 2 years ago
Maybe this customer needs to understand how to treat restaurants. Take away OP's mirrors and let them see the real world?
The Veil of Fire 2 years ago
Its kiddos like these who need a serious wake up call. Like tipping you waiter gratuities of any kind are not required. Managers don't have to comp anything for a kind word...to one person or a billion people.
Jason Melvil 2 years ago
I've seen this before and still raise a brow if it wasn't a false review left by the owner or something because let's face it - the review IS a good one.
Angela, Vanessa, Ethan, Rob Taylor 2 months ago
"Influencer"?! I hope she doesn't try to influence people with her shite grammar and spelling! "Me and the boyfriend"?? *The boyfriend and I*! Greatful??...Really??? ...Greatful??
Sylvi Ann Børsheim 1 year ago
How about they eat the nice food at the restaurant, post about it on Instagram, many of the followers visit this restaurant, and tell the owners they learned about it on Instagram. Maybe the owners would appreciate this and give the couple discount next time. But they shouldn't demand or expect it!
Gary Geracci 1 year ago
If you like my crawdads I ain't gonna give you ten pounds to take home either!
Janelle Collard 2 years ago
Unless this person is Taylor Swift, I don't see her getting free stuff cuz she's an "influencer." (*Cough* deadbeat.)
Neill Drever 2 years ago
What an excellent review, bet the restaurant got a load of custom of it. I certainly would eat at a place that serves awesome food and doesn't pander to "influencers"
Danish Susanne 2 years ago
And customers needs to understand how to pay for what they consume!
Cyndi Moring 2 years ago (edited)
so if the customer likes the food the manager needs to give it away? Usually if there's something wrong with it you get it comped
Rahb in Oz 2 years ago
The manager DOES know how to treat customers. He also knows how to treat freeloaders.
Sara Wilson 2 years ago
Exactly! Giving away a bunch of food after people order and eat it, because they feel too entitled to pay, is how u keep ur restaurant open and making money!
Margo Murdock 2 years ago
It’s grateful. You’re ticked cause he treated you like a customer, which you were. He owed you nothing. You owed him and his staff… you influenced me not in a good way and now the whole internet knows! Congratulations!
Ozymandias73 2 years ago
The manager treated the customer as they should. Charged you for the food you ordered you freeloading nobody.
Pamela Christie 2 years ago
No, this is good. The moron will miss out on the wonderful food, and the restaurant won't have to put up with her as a customer. Besides, I'll bet she inflated her numbers. She's probably got like, 11 people following her, if you count the IRS.
Animal lover 2 years ago
If you know it's good, so do a lot of other people. Get over yourself. Influencers think their word is gospel. You probably heard from someone else how great the food and service was. The restaurant does not need your approval. There were probably many people waiting for you to leave the table so they could have a good meal. Good-bye
Ashley Wright 2 years ago
This woman should get off social media, enroll in school, focusing on spelling, grammar, sentence structure.
Anony Mouse 2 years ago
This one I believe is older than the hamster dance. It’s been posted so many times…
#4
When An Influencer Tried To Call For Support From Simps On The Internet
#5
Oh, So This Is Target’s Fault...right
It's true that those at the top can earn millions of dollars, but this is the exception rather than the rule. The average user who monetizes their content will bring in significantly less depending on the platform, number of followers, method of marketing, and the type of content they are creating.
While there is limited research on what's easier to monetize, many top influencers belong to different genres and that suggests intangible factors, such as how authentic an influencer is perceived to be and how well they communicate and connect with their followers, are the most important keys to success.
#6
Everyone Should Hear Me Sing
Lex <3 (they/them) 2 years ago (edited)
Reminds me of the fifth grade. There was always that one girl singing or humming (loudly and on purpose just to annoy people) during a test...
#7
Some People Have Zero Self Awareness
#8
Tourist Taking Yoga Selfie Pic On The Holocaust Memorial Site In Berlin
#9
Tourist Scales Ancient Egyptian Antiquities
PlatinumThe8-BitCat 2 years ago
I remember seeing this on BP and I think it said that he fell and damaged a lot of stuff
On top of an unpredictable income, another disadvantage is volatile job security. Social media platforms use algorithms to sort posts on a user’s feed to ensure that we see content that the algorithm deems relevant to us.
But as this technology advances, it's becoming more difficult than ever to predict what's going to be popular and why. Even well-established content creators struggle to diversify their meet the ever-changing demands.
#10
Models Are The Worst
#11
When Living Your Life Is An Inconvenience To Influencers
#12
"Influencer " Thinks That She Owns The Park
ninjaTrashPandaBoom 2 years ago
I'd have fun with this one...so, you thought me sitting here minding my own business was ruining your shot??? Now that I am motivated, wait until I am actively trying to ruin your shot.
"As a form of independent entrepreneurship, influencing comes with no regulation, training, or support," wrote a team of researchers from the University of Windsor who study this sector.
"The result of this can be young content creators struggling with physical and mental health issues brought on by cyberbullying and high stress."
#13
Traffic Jam Due To Influencer's Photoshoot
#14
She’s Not Looking Where She’s Going!
Lex <3 (they/them) 2 years ago
I guess no one ever taught her the "look both ways before you cross the street" thing...
#15
Guy Couldn’t Bribe Someone To Change Their Beliefs, Posts Selfie Instead
#16
All That Just To Get In An Uber X…?
However, there might be hope after all. Recently, a new social media movement has emerged in response to the fake materialistic nature of influencer culture, called deinfluencing.
This trend involves influencers discouraging their followers from buying overpriced or ineffective products.
#17
The Workers Look So Annoyed. The One Guy Even Shakes His Head “No” When She’s On The Luggage Cart
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
When the idiot breaks that thing, she's going to be horrified at the sheer nerve of them, suggesting she replace it.
#18
Squashing Supermarket Oranges Just To Get A Good Portrait
#19
Woman Is Tired Of People Using The Basic Functions Of A Free Social Media App On Her Public Platform Unless They're Sending Money
#20
Dumbass Suffering From Heavy Main Character Syndrome Unsurprisingly Gets Arrested Again
ninjaTrashPandaBoom 2 years ago
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Maybe they will let him film his prison "misadventures"
"In response to the desire for authenticity, deinfluencers prioritize genuine content and real engagement over the meticulously curated content and commercial partnerships that are common in traditional influencer culture," Omar H. Fares, who is a lecturer in the Ted Rogers School of Retail Management at Toronto Metropolitan University, explained.
#21
2 Hours Of Footage And 1000 Photos And Discounts For Followers For Exposure Bucks Seems Like A Fair Deal To Me
#22
Girl Thinks She's The Main Character Of Her College Lecture
#23
Lil Pump Was Surprised When People In Japan Didn't Recognise Him
#24
Who Goes Around Licking And Worshipping Creampies?
According to Fares, deinfluencers are trying to foster a more sustainable approach to consumption. Rather than promoting the latest products, they highlight mindful consumption, sustainability, and the importance of making thoughtful choices.
But these folks will have to try really hard to offset the damage done by all of their entitled peers.
#25
They Get Their Own Coffee Just Like Us Normal Folk
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
Imagine drinking coffee at home in front of the TV with two cats fighting for the best spot on your body. I was going to say with two cats sleeping in your lap, but at the last minute, I chose honesty.
#26
Just Crazy
Chocolate Milk 2 years ago (edited)
Again who is this Edit: thanks for so many upvotes, I still thinks that’s crazy
#27
Dancing In Public
Cyber Returns 2 years ago
Welcome to the UK where people will intentionally cross the road just to screw up your pretentious Tiktok video you brain-dead gimp
#28
How To Get Yourself Banned From A Restaurant And Waste The Waitstaff’s Time
ninjaTrashPandaBoom 2 years ago
Excellent plan, oh scientist who builds mighty booger rockets...just, one tiny problem.
#29
Ruining The Gym For Everyone. Poor Grandpa
#30
Woke Up To This Message From A Colleague In Our Group Chat. She Started Prank Videos And Has Received A Warning From Work About Some Of Her Content Too!
#31
Jumping Onto People And Being Surprised They Ain’t Having It
#32
“No Thanks "
Lex <3 (they/them) 2 years ago (edited)
Uhm, have you tried walking a few feet to the guardrail? I don't think there will be many people walking in front of your camera there, unless they can float in midair
#34
Throwing A Basketball At Random Strangers
ninjaTrashPandaBoom 2 years ago
followed up with his documentary..."How I got a basketball shoved up my woo-hoo!"
#35
This Is Her Hallway How Dare You Use That To Walk
#36
The Cringe
#37
"Now, If You Ask A Kid, They Want To Be Salt Bae"
ninjaTrashPandaBoom 2 years ago
Careful with that knife, you might pop that gigantic ego of yours.
#38
People's Reaction To Me
#39
Look, Im Special Because I Go To The Pub Like Everyone Else
#40
Kayne Seems Really Disconnected
ninjaTrashPandaBoom 2 years ago
Someone needs to take his phone away and get him the help that he desperately needs.
#41
This Guy Owns The Sidewalk
#42
Madonna Hasn’t Changed Much!!
#43
The Amount Of, ‘You’re Getting Paid By Exposure’ Cb’s These Days. She Has Less Than 60k Followers, Most Of Which Seem Purchased
#44
Not This “Influencer” Being A Potential Cause Of Accident On An Escalator
V 2 years ago
Someone once stopped right at the top of an escalator and I was a couple of steps behind them. When they didn't move when I called out excuse me can you please move a couple of times, I put my head to the side and dropped my shoulder and braced myself. It worked- I got off the escalator without injuring myself.
#45
Sure Jan
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Michael Fernandez 2 years ago
I’ve never had the opportunity to ruin an influencer’s video, but I’m hopeful. However, I DO stay out of the frame for tourists taking photos (and even offer to photograph them), since I live in a touristy city and their sales taxes pay for our pier & other improvements.
Binky Melnik 2 years ago
PSA: Pandas, if you upvote my posts, I’m blocking you unless you send me MONEY. I have a dozen followers (almost half aren’t family), so go away with your pesky upvotes. PayPal me some money and I’ll reward you with exposure!
Caro Caro 2 years ago
There is a staggering amount of stupidity in the world. I guess we Pandas are really glad not to be a part of this garbage!!
Caro Caro 2 years ago
Oh OK. I will do it for free IF: What is your target audience? Age, gender, socio-economic background, place of residence, occupation, education and relationship status. If you can answer all these questions ...
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Scott Brynildsen 2 years ago
I grabbed a girl who decided to lay on a flower display at my grocery store. She just laid on top of it and decided to take selfies. When she yelled at me, I yelled back and security made her pay for ALL the flowers, but shock and awe, she was broke.
Unpickled Pickle 2 years ago
You'd think you are the main character in your own show, but really, you're an extra for crowd shots in someone else's show.
BlackestDawn 2 years ago
Just someone else's? I would say almost everyone else's.
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Sergio Bicerra 2 years ago
Why do this people still have followers? Oh, ok, their followers are stupid too. Or bots. Stupid bots.
Appalachian Panda 2 years ago
So glad I've never encountered one of these asshats in the wild. At least not yet.
Apatheist Account2 2 years ago
Live your own life. Don't be influenced by anyone. Hopefully these idiots will shut up and go away if they don't get the oxygen of publicity. Most importantly, the ones who involve others in their "pranks" should, and I think will shortly in the UK, be locked up. Be an idiot on your own time, don't muck about with others, or we'll all end up like that Uber Eats guy who pulled a pistol on the bloke hassling him.
Kenneth Brown 2 years ago
We always use to joke, "Don't trust anyone over thirty." I'm now 35 and amazed at how rapidly I have lost touch with social trends. To be honest, I am kinda fine with it.
Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago
Influencers: "As I explain in my sure to be bestselling book 'But I'm More Specialier And Importanter Than You'... If you're going to go taking pictures of yourself in public areas with a lot of traffic you COULD take a leaf out of the average movie director's book and go there very early in the morning or late at night when there will be very few people about so you can shoot at your leisure, but this would be missing the point - it doesn't count as influencing unless lots of people are forced to watch! In chapter two, I will supply the numbers of the clinics in each major city which offer reconstructive nose surgery from being punched in the face for just the price of a flattering review!"
lonely miso 2 years ago
I hate how people are like “if you wanna be that guy (the main character/the one everyone likes) you have to do this, that, and these even though you really don’t want to!” like I don’t WANT to be the one everyone likes I just don’t wanna be the one everyone hates. Sorry this kinda ran off into a tangent
Colin Flaherty 2 years ago
I don't normally read the article attached to this post but it's pretty tone-deaf. While we're all here to laugh at these deluded "influencers", it's all about how influencers are monetizing their "craft". 🤨 This is like a tobacco company advertising on an article tearing down the industry!
Belladonna.dreams 2 years ago
I don't know any of these people but they inspire me to hate humanity even more, so I guess there's that.
Richard Bell 2 years ago
no influencer ever promoted a book titled Life Seemed Good, But. On a website named for a big river in South America. Judge for yourself.
Richard Bell 2 years ago
I will never be an influencer but I recommend a book on Amazon titled Life Seemed Good, But.... look for clowns in a jeep. Weird.
Nic Exists 2 years ago
this is an example of rampant stupidity. you cannot win, but you outwait it. Dawin's laws of evolution states that. also, 'the ability to speak does not make you intelligent' -Qui-gon
VonBlade 2 years ago
Look, Pandas, if you don't keep downvoting this type of content it will keep appearing. Everyone hates it, yet it has enough positive votes to survive their ad-revenue desires. Vote with your... vote.
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Many of these would have been better as the original video rather than 1-2 photos.
VonBlade 2 years ago
All of them would be better on another website than clogging up here.
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whaaaaaaaaaa 2 years ago
Most of the people on the list are very wrong for doing the things they're doing but y'all need to chill cause some of you are being way too mean about things that are not even causing the problem like what these people are wearing or how bad they're singing in your opinion or idk what else but chill. That's how you deal with things like these? I'm extremely disappointed with the comments on this post is like I'm surrounded by hate and malice everywhere. BP is supposed to be a chill place. Don't get me wrong, I disagree with these people's behavior as well but I still think we should have the decency to not start calling people names and behaving like this. Analyze the situation but rethink going that far please
Happy_Pandalover 2 years ago (edited)
Like with all these posts: How do they know it‘s influencers? Most of them just seem like regular idiots. In my view influencers need to be at least somewhat famous or have a certain reach. I highly doubt these people are any of that, i haven‘t seen or heard of them before 🤦🏼♀️.
Michael Fernandez 2 years ago
I’ve never had the opportunity to ruin an influencer’s video, but I’m hopeful. However, I DO stay out of the frame for tourists taking photos (and even offer to photograph them), since I live in a touristy city and their sales taxes pay for our pier & other improvements.
Binky Melnik 2 years ago
PSA: Pandas, if you upvote my posts, I’m blocking you unless you send me MONEY. I have a dozen followers (almost half aren’t family), so go away with your pesky upvotes. PayPal me some money and I’ll reward you with exposure!
Caro Caro 2 years ago
There is a staggering amount of stupidity in the world. I guess we Pandas are really glad not to be a part of this garbage!!
Caro Caro 2 years ago
Oh OK. I will do it for free IF: What is your target audience? Age, gender, socio-economic background, place of residence, occupation, education and relationship status. If you can answer all these questions ...
Load More Replies... Scott Brynildsen 2 years ago
I grabbed a girl who decided to lay on a flower display at my grocery store. She just laid on top of it and decided to take selfies. When she yelled at me, I yelled back and security made her pay for ALL the flowers, but shock and awe, she was broke.
Unpickled Pickle 2 years ago
You'd think you are the main character in your own show, but really, you're an extra for crowd shots in someone else's show.
BlackestDawn 2 years ago
Just someone else's? I would say almost everyone else's.
Load More Replies... Sergio Bicerra 2 years ago
Why do this people still have followers? Oh, ok, their followers are stupid too. Or bots. Stupid bots.
Appalachian Panda 2 years ago
So glad I've never encountered one of these asshats in the wild. At least not yet.
Apatheist Account2 2 years ago
Live your own life. Don't be influenced by anyone. Hopefully these idiots will shut up and go away if they don't get the oxygen of publicity. Most importantly, the ones who involve others in their "pranks" should, and I think will shortly in the UK, be locked up. Be an idiot on your own time, don't muck about with others, or we'll all end up like that Uber Eats guy who pulled a pistol on the bloke hassling him.
Kenneth Brown 2 years ago
We always use to joke, "Don't trust anyone over thirty." I'm now 35 and amazed at how rapidly I have lost touch with social trends. To be honest, I am kinda fine with it.
Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago
Influencers: "As I explain in my sure to be bestselling book 'But I'm More Specialier And Importanter Than You'... If you're going to go taking pictures of yourself in public areas with a lot of traffic you COULD take a leaf out of the average movie director's book and go there very early in the morning or late at night when there will be very few people about so you can shoot at your leisure, but this would be missing the point - it doesn't count as influencing unless lots of people are forced to watch! In chapter two, I will supply the numbers of the clinics in each major city which offer reconstructive nose surgery from being punched in the face for just the price of a flattering review!"
lonely miso 2 years ago
I hate how people are like “if you wanna be that guy (the main character/the one everyone likes) you have to do this, that, and these even though you really don’t want to!” like I don’t WANT to be the one everyone likes I just don’t wanna be the one everyone hates. Sorry this kinda ran off into a tangent
Colin Flaherty 2 years ago
I don't normally read the article attached to this post but it's pretty tone-deaf. While we're all here to laugh at these deluded "influencers", it's all about how influencers are monetizing their "craft". 🤨 This is like a tobacco company advertising on an article tearing down the industry!
Belladonna.dreams 2 years ago
I don't know any of these people but they inspire me to hate humanity even more, so I guess there's that.
Richard Bell 2 years ago
no influencer ever promoted a book titled Life Seemed Good, But. On a website named for a big river in South America. Judge for yourself.
Richard Bell 2 years ago
I will never be an influencer but I recommend a book on Amazon titled Life Seemed Good, But.... look for clowns in a jeep. Weird.
Nic Exists 2 years ago
this is an example of rampant stupidity. you cannot win, but you outwait it. Dawin's laws of evolution states that. also, 'the ability to speak does not make you intelligent' -Qui-gon
VonBlade 2 years ago
Look, Pandas, if you don't keep downvoting this type of content it will keep appearing. Everyone hates it, yet it has enough positive votes to survive their ad-revenue desires. Vote with your... vote.
--- 2 years ago
Many of these would have been better as the original video rather than 1-2 photos.
VonBlade 2 years ago
All of them would be better on another website than clogging up here.
Load More Replies... whaaaaaaaaaa 2 years ago
Most of the people on the list are very wrong for doing the things they're doing but y'all need to chill cause some of you are being way too mean about things that are not even causing the problem like what these people are wearing or how bad they're singing in your opinion or idk what else but chill. That's how you deal with things like these? I'm extremely disappointed with the comments on this post is like I'm surrounded by hate and malice everywhere. BP is supposed to be a chill place. Don't get me wrong, I disagree with these people's behavior as well but I still think we should have the decency to not start calling people names and behaving like this. Analyze the situation but rethink going that far please
Happy_Pandalover 2 years ago (edited)
Like with all these posts: How do they know it‘s influencers? Most of them just seem like regular idiots. In my view influencers need to be at least somewhat famous or have a certain reach. I highly doubt these people are any of that, i haven‘t seen or heard of them before 🤦🏼♀️.
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