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Hello new Lemmy friends!

Word on the street tells us our community is regularly making it the all page. While this is very cool news to hear, we can see how the sudden emergence of our posts in your feed might feel jarring and probably raises some questions. And also how, without knowing the backstory, our community might appear less than virtuous, so here’s a very brief introduction which hopefully will clear a few things up.

The woman we’re discussing is a body positive influencer and media personality who has gained fame and wealth by lying, manipulating, exploiting her children for content, plagiarizing BIPOC creators and blaming her BIPOC content editor for it (thereby ruining her career), among other things. Her fraudulent behavior is no different (I’d argue worse) from the likes of Jay Shetty (google him if you don’t know who he is or what he did). She’s the latest in a long line of grifting influencers who are abusing their power, taking advantage of their position and exploiting their followers. The difference is that she’s Canadian. Our laws around social media and advertising aren’t as clear (and where they are she’s disobeyed them), add to that, our mainstream media has protected her from those who’ve tried to expose her grift and silenced/intimidated anyone who’s tried to speak out.

Our Reddit sub was taken down due to reports of copyright infringement, which is unfounded and categorically untrue as no one ever tried to steal her work and pass it off as their own. The mods have made an appeal. While at first glance it may seem like we’re just “shitting on her” the sub has been more devoted to investigation and posting proof of her lies than just bitching for the sake of bitching. The reality is that she’s hurt, manipulated and let down a lot of people. She stole intellectual property and employment, caused mental distress and has repeatedly told lies to boost engagement and profit off her audience, so people are understandably upset that their voices are being silenced.

We’re grateful to have been welcomed so kindly by so many of you, and to those sticking around to watch the drama unfold, we’re glad to have you!

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I hate these shoes more than the green ones or the stupid effing boots!

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[–] Bitchwhiskers@lemmy.ca 16 points 5 months ago (2 children)

She really has such terrible style. Her reitmans stuff is pretty awful. Her Knix stuff is ugly (not that she actually designs anything but she picks things out and has input). Her squirrel suits are absurd. She just has awful awful taste! Why is she an influencer?

And if she is faking her engagement, HOW is she an influencer? Do companies not care?

[–] Rarepotato@lemmy.ca 12 points 5 months ago

She truly has no style. At all.

[–] facialSwelling@lemmy.ca 9 points 5 months ago

PR agencies in Toronto are lazy. They use The Birds Papaya's fake numbers and their clients applaud. Do you notice she never works with a-list international brands? They won't work with her.

[–] Travellingmonkey@lemmy.ca 16 points 5 months ago (2 children)

It’s kinda like she confused Celine Dion with Marilyn Monroe with the dress she’s wearing. I hadn’t even noticed the shoes!

[–] Bitchwhiskers@lemmy.ca 8 points 5 months ago

I had the same thought

[–] Rarepotato@lemmy.ca 3 points 5 months ago

Right? what is she even doing

[–] Rarepotato@lemmy.ca 14 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

Her face at this event is not that same face she posts in her stories

[–] Bitchwhiskers@lemmy.ca 10 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Yeah that too. And her shoulders in these photos aren’t 10” wide lol

[–] Bonjourmadame@lemmy.ca 4 points 5 months ago

No filters though.. people must be stupid...

[–] BirdsaLiar@lemmy.ca 12 points 5 months ago

The shoes need to be deflated as much as her ego.

[–] MoonChild@lemmy.ca 11 points 5 months ago (2 children)

That’s so nice of you to say - in shoes. I think she has horrible taste period. I hate the decor in her houses and she doesn’t know how to dress. She’s rarely dressed appropriately for anything

[–] Bitchwhiskers@lemmy.ca 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Well I expanded and elaborated after I hit “post”. Lol. Lack of style and taste applies to everything with her.

[–] MoonChild@lemmy.ca 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

They don’t even look like they fit properly. There’s so much room in front of her toes

[–] Bitchwhiskers@lemmy.ca 6 points 5 months ago

They are so fucking hideous!!!!

[–] FraudulentFruit1@lemmy.ca 7 points 5 months ago

The horrible taste in footwear runs in the family.

[–] bunniculamonroe@lemmy.ca 8 points 5 months ago

I can't tell if those are tattoos, moles, or dirt splattered up her leg.

[–] ladybonerforjustice@lemmy.ca 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)
  1. People still wear kitten heels? I thought only size 0 leggy models looked good in them. They make everyone else’s legs look incredibly stumpy. Also, those aren’t her ankles.
[–] Bitchwhiskers@lemmy.ca 13 points 5 months ago (1 children)

These particular kitten heels are awful. The kittens called, and they object to their name being used on these abominations. The kittens will be sending a cease and desist letter forthwith.

[–] ladybonerforjustice@lemmy.ca 9 points 5 months ago

LOL I like you. 😂

[–] NachoMommy@lemmy.ca 7 points 5 months ago

Those are awful

[–] curious_walriss_888@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 months ago

I've been lurking here since the Reddit community went bust, and today created a Lemmy account JUST TO COMMENT ON THIS OUTFIT. Lord baby Jesus this gal has the most awful taste in clothes. And the filters! How is this the same person???

[–] tenpoms@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 months ago

🤮🤮🤮