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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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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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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!
#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!!
𝕶𝙖𝙩𝙚 2 years ago
my comment was deleted by bp staff but it said "stfu you knock off bratz doll" if anybody new to this post wanted to know :)
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Sabrina Longo 2 years ago
"Will to survive" ?? There is war and famine but let's all admire this rich ladies ability to...survive🤣
Lex <3 (they/them) 2 years ago (edited)
"Will to survive"? Girly im sorry to break it to u but this ain't the hunger games
Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
I feel like Madonna needs help realising that she is getting older and she isn't at her peak anymore. It's a shame because she was once great, but now she's just... so much cringe. I bet she'd look great if she just let herself naturally age, too. :/
sofacushionfort 2 years ago
MJ had Bubbles the chimp. Madonna had a parrot trained to say “you’re still relevant. You’ll always be relevant.”
Daniel Atkins 2 years ago
So this is what she tells herself now that she’s not as popular as she once was.
Ima Manimal 2 years ago
Nobody’s falling for that anymore grandma. Put your clothes on and stay home.
LCB 2 years ago
She's right though. Even a bucket of quicklime couldn't destroy that scary face full of plastic
XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦️️🇬🇧 2 years ago
Oh Madonna...Poor gal, she was on top for so many decades, she unfortunately didn't embrace the decline gracefully and lost her damn mind. Alien face and all, I still ❤️ you though boo😘
Astrophile 2 years ago
Thank you, I was looking for one positive comment about Madonna here 🧡
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David Leick 2 years ago
Madonna is now in the 15 year old goth girl phase of her career. Before you know it, she's gonna be posting Evenascence lyrics.
Consequential_mishaps 2 years ago
Huh! Didn't know plastic surgery and insta filters can bring on senility.
David Albro 2 years ago
This might have been cute 40 years ago, but it's time to grow up. This is what happens when you allow yourself to become an imagine instead of a person.
Toothless Feline 2 years ago
Madonna, at least, did something worth being famous for. Unlike most of these losers.
David A Paterson 2 years ago
Say whatever you like about Madonna, I still think she looks a lot younger than most old age pensioners.
David A Paterson 2 years ago
I'm the same age as Madonna and I don't look that good.
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Adrienne Kushner 2 years ago
I wouldn't recognize her if I met her. I used to love her music. A little bit of nip and tuck is fine if one can afford it, but she should stop now.
Surfing Panda 2 years ago
I used to like what she did... in songs and even in movies... but then she somehow switched and instead of an experienced female singer she became this blowfish faced grandmother that is trying to pretend she is 16... Lost all my interest and my respect for her...
Tessa Dawn 2 years ago
I grew up with her music Not sure why she wants to look like a cat She's always been, different
Mallory Morrison 2 years ago
She really shouldn't have done that to her face. She was aging pretty well before she decided to go full alien.
Deamhayness Doom 2 years ago
creepy af, why the hell are we forgetting what aging in dignity should look like
Javelina Poppers 2 years ago
With all that Botox and plastic, I'm surprised you "lived to tell".
Downunderdude 2 years ago
Oh for goodness' sake, Madge, act your age - which is 65, the internet tells me. Sorry.
SheamusFanFrom1987 2 years ago
She's gone Mad, Oh Nah... (Sounds better in person, I swear) XP
Megalodon Meg 2 years ago
Girl if you actually felt that way you wouldn't filter your pics to oblivion and would accept that you're aging like everyone else is.
Marie Adamson 2 years ago
If she so confident and strong, then why does she use so many filters...
Shaun Coleman 2 years ago
"Stamina". Why won't you die already!!!! We need Buffy the Vampire Slayer to make a come back!
Fleur Cain 2 months ago
You're a little too weird for the world now, and that's saying something.
niKols Viden 2 years ago
Hate to break it to you, but we all know your photos are photo shopped, and I think you're past expiration date!
CORGI QUEEN 2 years ago
she is as old as my grandma. LITERALLY they were born the same year. My nana is like 65 i think... HOW DOES SHE LOOKS SO YOUNG, Actually WHY IS SHE PLASTIC
General Stukov 2 years ago
Aren't you like 99% plastic at this point? You were good back in the day but now that you're not relevant...
DetongLhamo 2 years ago
You’ve been playing too many violent e-games, pet. Why don’t you have a nice cup of tea and a sit down?
Fanstacia D 2 years ago
Okay on it’s own this seems over the top, but in context to her 40 history as an female performer, she’s has some real seen s**t, and has fought her battles.
#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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