I ACTUALLY COOKED

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Why it worked

The video taps into a relatable struggle with online self-presentation and the impact of filters on self-esteem, resonating with viewers who may share similar experiences.

Summary

The creator discusses how using retouch and blue eye filters on her appearance is negatively impacting her self-perception. She shows an example of how she looks with filters on and expresses that while she feels beautiful, it's not her true self.

Structure

1Discusses using filters
2Shows filtered appearance
3Expresses negative self-perception
4Shows unfiltered appearance
5States it's not her true self

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I ACTUALLY COOKED BECAUSE NOW IF THE RETOUCH FILTER ON AND THE BLUE EYES FILTER ON, I, I GENUINELY LOOK AT MYSELF I LOOK HORRIBLE. AND I THINK USING RETOUCH AND FILTERS USING RETOUCH AND FILTERS IT'S LIKE RUINING MY PERCEPTION OF MYSELF. MY PERCEPTION OF MYSELF. SHOW YOU.

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I actually cooked because now if the retouch filter on and the blue eyes filter on, I, I genuinely look at myself I look horrible. And I think using retouch and filters using retouch and filters it's like ruining my perception of myself. My perception of myself. Show you. I feel beautiful like this, but it's not me.