Babe, I don't know who traumatized you,

@thomathee

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Why it worked

The video taps into a common societal conversation about body image and unrealistic beauty standards, resonating with viewers who feel pressure to conform. The creator's direct and relatable approach, coupled with a message of self-acceptance, likely drove engagement.

Summary

The creator discusses the unrealistic body standards promoted by Victoria's Secret models, emphasizing that viewers are not meant to achieve such low body fat percentages. They encourage self-acceptance and remind viewers that maintaining such a physique is a full-time job that can interfere with other life responsibilities.

Structure

1Critique of Victoria's Secret model body standards
2Explanation of the extreme measures models take
3Contrast with normal life responsibilities
4Encouragement of self-acceptance and body positivity

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Babe, I don't know who traumatized you, but you are not supposed to look like a Victoria's secret model. I promise. They are so unhealthfully malnourished. No hate to them, they're beautiful, and that's their job. But you gotta remember, that's their job. That's the only thing they focus on. They're probably doing a lot of things to make sure that their bodily functions and their hormones are still in check. If you were to do that while also going to work and doing all the things you normally do, probably won't have enough time to like, do your blood work and do all these things to make sure that you're healthy. Like these models that are getting to super low body fat percentages. We are not supposed to be that low body fat percentage. And it's okay to have a little bit of chub on you. I promise.

Transcript

Babe, I don't know who traumatized you, but you are not supposed to look like a Victoria's secret model. I promise. They are so unhealthfully malnourished. No hate to them, they're beautiful, and that's their job. But you gotta remember, that's their job. That's the only thing they focus on. They're probably doing a lot of things to make sure that their bodily functions and their hormones are still in check. If you were to do that while also going to work and doing all the things you normally do, probably won't have enough time to like, do your blood work and do all these things to make sure that you're healthy. Like these models that are getting to super low body fat percentages. We are not supposed to be that low body fat percentage. And it's okay to have a little bit of chub on you. I promise.