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Influencer Shamelessly Stole Other People’s Content And Was Caught After Claiming An Apartment From ‘Friends’ As Her Own
Influencer Shamelessly Stole Other People’s Content And Was Caught After Claiming An Apartment From ‘Friends’ As Her Own
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Influencer Shamelessly Stole Other People’s Content And Was Caught After Claiming An Apartment From ‘Friends’ As Her Own

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People are social beings, so naturally, we spend a lot of time dealing with other people. Sometimes the interactions are good and lift our spirit, while other times, we do so for work and to further our prospects, and then there are times when we are placed in a confrontational situation and have to find the best way out. It’s the latter that causes most of our problems, and sometimes people stumble and say or do the wrong thing, turning the whole thing into an even more complicated mess (admit it, we’ve all been there).

And that’s where the Reddit community aptly named AmItheAsshole comes in. Its sole purpose is to provide users with a consensus on whether they were, in one situation or the other, on the wrong side. This can help put one’s mind at ease, knowing that they acted correctly; and in some cases, the internet is not afraid to shame the transgressors. This time, the community rallied around a user by the name of yer-mommy.

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    Influencer Shamelessly Stole Other People's Content And Was Caught After Claiming An Apartment From 'Friends' As Her Own

    Influencer Shamelessly Stole Other People's Content And Was Caught After Claiming An Apartment From 'Friends' As Her Own

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    Though the embarrassment was influencer’s fault, the user worried she was in the wrong too

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    Yer-mommy came to the community to ask if she was in the wrong for outing her friend as a liar. Everything started mildly enough—the user’s friend, who was classified as a mom influencer, apparently likes taking things from the internet and reposting them as hers. And this time, she was sent an innocent picture of Monica’s apartment seen on the sit-com Friends, with a challenge to find a cat. The user thought it was would be a nice joke, since there’s no cat in the picture, but her friend couldn’t resist her old ways (it is a nice apartment, we have to give it that).

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    A trendy joke outed a pathological liar to the world when the user’s friend claimed the apartment from Friends as her own

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    The friend instantly claimed the apartment as her new AirBnB and even came up with a backstory, including the non-existent cat! Unlucky for her, the internet was quick to catch on to the lie, since Friends is not obscure in any way. And instead of apologizing, the woman doubled down, lied some more, and finally turned off the comments on her social media to stop the backlash. But the damage was already done.

    The Reddit user didn’t expect her friendly interaction to cost her friend her sponsors

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    The Reddit user didn’t plan on this. It was supposed to be a ‘find-a-cat’ joke, with the twist that the apartment was fictional and there was no cat in the picture. Of course, she was aware that her friend liked to lie and claim other people’s content as her own, but no one could prepare her for this situation. The friend, naturally, blamed her for making her lose sponsors and taking her income, but the internet was adamant that she got what she deserved, since no one made her steal.

    The user was unanimously named as innocent, while her friend got backlash for her lies

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    The user readily admitted she was feeling slight jealousy that her friend got so much fame over seemingly nothing (little to no content was her own); while the sponsoring brands saw her as “keeping it real.” Light envy is not something any of us are safe from. But it wasn’t like the user set out to actively ruin her friend—it was just a joke. She even tried to help her friend solve the situation, but the proud influencer mom stuck to her stubborn ways and continued to blame yer-mommy. As they say, karma spares no one—and since she gained fame by stealing other people’s content, it seems fitting she was brought down by that same content too!

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    Charlotte
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What woman in her 40s doesn't recognise the Friends set? Where has she been for the last 17 years? Could she *be* more clueless?

    Mewton’s Third Paw
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The story sounds like bullshît. That’s on Reddit on this subreddit called Am I the Asshole, and it’s so obvious that the OP couldn’t be the asshole that it’s pretty clear they are just fishing for attention.

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    Logic and Reason
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence. Fanart also is often stolen and put onto clothing without the artist’s knowledge or consent. It’s gross.

    Jonathan
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just a little misunderstanding between f.r.i.e.n.d.s.

    Phoenix
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For people thinking the Reddit post was fake for asking if they’re the asshole I will say that some people get really guilty, and I mean REALLY guilty over something that’s not their fault. I myself would know, I’ve been working on it, but if someone close to me or is a friend blames me for something I’m not even related to I will feel I still somehow caused it. Deeply I will know I’m being ridiculous but the guilt will override that. And in this situation it seems that the person who lied is blaming the redditor so I would see why she would feel guilty. Also as a PS, it’s been years since I’ve seen the show and I still recognized those purple walls, who wouldn’t?

    K.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m so glad you wrote this first. Some people are so good at manipulating and gaslighting others, they cause decent people to doubt themselves. ***(tangent) I just don't have the energy to validate the feelings of liars and manipulators, from public figures to people in my life to randos on the internet. They learned the tools learned in therapy and pop psychology (glib sayings are the worse, you have to analyze) to push their narrative. The ones who are smart are the worse; spewing hate in correct grammar and punctuation makes it easier to read.

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    Stille20
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think the person posting to reddit "feels bad". (Assuming the story is true) The story doesn't suggest any wrong doing on the by the reddit poster. But it does seem like they brought it to yet another anther social media platform to bask in the schadenfreude and further humiliates the person.

    Athena June
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To give the OP the benefit of the doubt, if their friend is trying to make them feel guilty that would be quite an upsetting experience and they might have wanted reassurance that they were not in the wrong

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    Robin DJW
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone looking for a cat in that kitchen may have noticed the wooden shelf that is set no more than 18 inches above the stove. It screams "Not a real kitchen." I'd have thought even set builders would know more about the building code than that.

    Doggo
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I recognized the apartment right away!! I'm getting addicted to "Friends"

    Melissa Gallo
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never watched it myself and I still recognise the set...

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    Bill
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always wondered how they could afford that apartment in NYC

    Lexi Mitchell
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s a funny story, but I don’t believe it. A woman in her 40s doesn’t recognize the set from Friends, and despite being a super popular influencer there’s *nobody else* talking about this?

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    Charlotte
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What woman in her 40s doesn't recognise the Friends set? Where has she been for the last 17 years? Could she *be* more clueless?

    Mewton’s Third Paw
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The story sounds like bullshît. That’s on Reddit on this subreddit called Am I the Asshole, and it’s so obvious that the OP couldn’t be the asshole that it’s pretty clear they are just fishing for attention.

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    Logic and Reason
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence. Fanart also is often stolen and put onto clothing without the artist’s knowledge or consent. It’s gross.

    Jonathan
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just a little misunderstanding between f.r.i.e.n.d.s.

    Phoenix
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For people thinking the Reddit post was fake for asking if they’re the asshole I will say that some people get really guilty, and I mean REALLY guilty over something that’s not their fault. I myself would know, I’ve been working on it, but if someone close to me or is a friend blames me for something I’m not even related to I will feel I still somehow caused it. Deeply I will know I’m being ridiculous but the guilt will override that. And in this situation it seems that the person who lied is blaming the redditor so I would see why she would feel guilty. Also as a PS, it’s been years since I’ve seen the show and I still recognized those purple walls, who wouldn’t?

    K.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m so glad you wrote this first. Some people are so good at manipulating and gaslighting others, they cause decent people to doubt themselves. ***(tangent) I just don't have the energy to validate the feelings of liars and manipulators, from public figures to people in my life to randos on the internet. They learned the tools learned in therapy and pop psychology (glib sayings are the worse, you have to analyze) to push their narrative. The ones who are smart are the worse; spewing hate in correct grammar and punctuation makes it easier to read.

    Load More Replies...
    Stille20
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think the person posting to reddit "feels bad". (Assuming the story is true) The story doesn't suggest any wrong doing on the by the reddit poster. But it does seem like they brought it to yet another anther social media platform to bask in the schadenfreude and further humiliates the person.

    Athena June
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To give the OP the benefit of the doubt, if their friend is trying to make them feel guilty that would be quite an upsetting experience and they might have wanted reassurance that they were not in the wrong

    Load More Replies...
    Robin DJW
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone looking for a cat in that kitchen may have noticed the wooden shelf that is set no more than 18 inches above the stove. It screams "Not a real kitchen." I'd have thought even set builders would know more about the building code than that.

    Doggo
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I recognized the apartment right away!! I'm getting addicted to "Friends"

    Melissa Gallo
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never watched it myself and I still recognise the set...

    Load More Replies...
    Bill
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always wondered how they could afford that apartment in NYC

    Lexi Mitchell
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s a funny story, but I don’t believe it. A woman in her 40s doesn’t recognize the set from Friends, and despite being a super popular influencer there’s *nobody else* talking about this?

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