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What’s With The Obsession With Turning Cute, Feminine Viral Trends Ugly And Vile?

Stained tracksuits, Netflix binge-seshes paired with oily snacks, and becoming the bad guy. If your TikTok trend isn’t debasing, is it even cool anymore?

By Andrea Mew6 min read
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Last year, TikTok user Mia (@exactlyliketheothergirls) started a global phenomenon after she began documenting her daily walk to maintain her mental health during pandemic lockdowns.