TikToks Overconsumption Problem Is Worse Than Ever Ashley Viola 2026-09-25 | TikToks Overconsumption Problem Is Worse Than Ever
The Most Out Of Touch Hauls EVER Ashley Viola 2025-10-08 | #overconsumption #consumerism #haulOn TikTok’s “#RichTok,” influencers like Becca Bloom and Mikayla Nogueira flaunt obscene displays of wealth with luxury hauls and unboxings, Versace cat dishes and $140,000 shopping sprees, all while millions of working people struggle with rent, inflation, and debilitating debt. These influencers know exactly what they’re doing. They’re flexing their wealth to make people jealous. In this video, we’re unpacking why so many people love watching influencers flaunt their wealth, what it says about our culture of overconsumption, and how capitalism uses envy as entertainment.Sources + Further Reading:Kim Kardashian becomes latest “girlboss” sued by workerssalon.com/2021/05/27/kim-kardashian-sued-labor-violationsCorporate Lobbyists Are Fighting a Minimum Wage Increase in New Yorkjacobin.com/2023/03/corporate-lobbyists-minimum-wage-new-york-nfib-unemployment-cost-of-livingBig Pharma, insurers, hospitals team up to kill Medicare for Allopensecrets.org/news/2019/03/big-pharma-insurers-hospitals-team-up-to-kill-medicare-for-allIntergenerational Economic Mobility in the United Stateschicagofed.org/research/content-areas/mobility/intergenerational-economic-mobilityCorporate union busting in plain sightepi.org/publication/corporate-union-bustingWorkers earn as little as £4.30 a day making Beyonce's clothing linebusinessinsider.com/beyonce-is-under-fire-for-reportedly-using-sweatshops-for-her-blue-ivy-clothing-line-2016-5Richest 1% account for more carbon emissions than poorest 66%, report saystheguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/20/richest-1-account-for-more-carbon-emissions-than-poorest-66-report-saysStuck on the ladder: Wealth mobility is low and decreases with agehttps://www.brookings.edu/articles/stuck-on-the-ladder-wealth-mobility-is-low-and-decreases-with-ageAmericans & Billionaires Surveytheharrispoll.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Americans-and-Billionaires-Survey-August-2022.pdfA Brief History of Consumer Culturehttps://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/a-brief-history-of-consumer-cultureEmployees at Kylie Jenner's lip kit factory have compared it to a "sweat shop"cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/celebrity-hair-makeup/a42446/employees-factory-kylie-jenner-lip-kit-sweat-shopThe Graphic Truth: Who beats the US on paid parental leave?gzeromedia.com/the-graphic-truth-who-beats-the-us-on-paid-parental-leaveFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.comKeywords for the algo:Becca Bloom, Mikayla Nogueira, Mikayla Nogueira luxury haul, Becca Bloom #RichTok, rich influencers, influencer hauls, TikTok luxury hauls, overconsumption culture, influencer culture critique, luxury unboxing TikTok, $140,000 haul, Becca Bloom riching right, influencer wealth flaunting, why we love rich influencers, anti-consumerism commentary, luxury lifestyle TikTok, influencer overconsumption, #RichTok explained, Becca Bloom luxury lifestyle, Mikayla Nogueira designer haul, why we watch rich people online, out of touch influencers, tone deaf influencers
The “High Maintenance Girl” Aesthetic Ashley Viola 2025-09-21 | #girlhood #beauty #overconsumptionLet’s discuss the “high maintenance girl” aesthetic. These are women who proudly call themselves high maintenance, showing off their endless beauty routines, skincare hauls, Sephora splurges, and expensive salon visits which often consists of services like lash lifts, Botox, filler and other beauty treatments. I’m also discussing the viral “high maintenance to be low maintenance” trend on TikTok and how this obsession with beauty is actually making women more insecure, anxious and dependent on beauty for their self esteem. Sources + Further Reading:High Maintenance Beauty Routines on TikTokrefinery29.com/en-us/beauty-high-maintenance-routines-tiktokAmerica’s Beauty Budget: advdermatology.com/blog/americas-beauty-budgetsHow Wh*te Supremacy and Capitalism Influence Beauty Standards teenvogue.com/story/standard-issues-white-supremacy-capitalism-influence-beautyLVMH Unethical Supply Chainforbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2024/06/24/italian-court-reveals-diors-unethical-supply-chain-and-puts-other-luxury-brands-on-noticeFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.comKeywords for the algo:high maintenance girl aesthetic, high maintenance to be low maintenance trend, luxury beauty routine, influencer beauty culture, skincare routine TikTok, Sephora haul, Sephora shopping addiction, morning routine influencer, overconsumption, morning shed, daily beauty maintenance, lash lifts and extensions, Botox filler trend, self care, skincare haul, beauty routine culture, TikTok glow up challenge, Sephora skincare addiction, high maintenance lifestyle, influencer self care trend, makeup haul, Sephora haul, aesthetic beauty obsession, beauty debt culture, consumerism in beauty routines
We Have To Talk About Teacher Influencers Ashley Viola 2025-09-06 | #teachertok #overconsumption #teachers Teacher influencers are on the rise with the hashtag "#Teachertok" racking up millions of views across TikTok where you can find countless teachers recording day in the life videos from their classrooms. These teachers are filming themselves during lesson plans, dancing with their students, showing off their OOTDs and so much more. There's been a slew of viral controversies on TeacherTok like a teacher posting his students braiding his hair, another who goes by the name of “Teacher Bae” showing off her tight-fitted outfits that she wears to school that are more suitable for the club and teachers just being all around reckless by showing their student’s names and faces. Let’s discuss why I feel like this is an invasion of the student’s privacy and is impeding on them having a normal school experience. Sources + Further ReadingMaryland Teacher Under Investigation After Viral TikTok of Students Taking Out His Braidspeople.com/teacher-under-investigation-after-tiktok-of-students-taking-out-his-braids-8650638A teacher was fired after posting TikToks joking that he lied to students and farted in classbusinessinsider.com/teacher-fired-tiktoks-school-archaic-policy-2023-10TeacherTok ‘Temu hauls’ a trend that requires vigilance: researchereducationhq.com/news/teachertok-temu-hauls-a-trend-that-requires-vigilance-researcher-189499Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freierehttps://fsi-ebcao.princeton.edu/sites/g/files/toruqf1411/files/media/freire.pdfTeaching to Transgress by bell hooksroutledge.com/Teaching-to-Transgress-Education-as-the-Practice-of-Freedom/hooks/p/book/9780415908085?srsltid=AfmBOooLkrVSMko032ndB7lQ1q_l7XzgPXgSOFD3KP92-2yFbjA6y9d9Follow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.comKeywords for the algo:Teacher Bae, TeacherTok, EduTok, Teacher Influencers, Gen Alpha Can’t Read, Education crisis, teachers of TikTok, teacher live streams his students painting his nails, teacher hauls, school supplies haul, influencer teacher ethics, teacher hauls & consumerism, back to school hauls, overconsumption, teachers should not be influencers, that TikTok teacher, teachers filming students, family vloggers, consumerism, influencer culture, teacher tips, gen alpha is doomed, gen z teachers, millennial teachers, teacher bae controversy
Girl Math Is Back In The Worst Way Ashley Viola 2025-08-26 | #overconsumption #consumerism #girlhood There’s a new Girl Math-esque trend going around TikTok where it’s essentially the “shopaholic wife” and the “financially wise husband.” Women act out gleeful incompetence around money lip-syncing lines like “Can I pay cash? I don’t want my husband to know…” while the guy is framed as the rational one who lectures his wife for overspending. It’s yet another trend that’s equating girlhood to shopping addictions and traffics in dangerous stereotypes that women are emotionally frivolous and childlike and men as inherently wise and mature.Sources + Further Reading:Coverture lawswomenshistory.org/articles/coverture-word-you-probably-dont-know-shouldEqual Credit Opportunity Act of 1974time.com/7097385/tory-burch-equal-credit-opportunity-act-essayTheory of Cultural Hegemonyhttps://plato.stanford.edu/entries/gramsci/Housekeeping Allowancespublishing.cdlib.org/ucpressebooks/view?docId=ft0f59n74g&chunk.id=d0e5643&toc.id=&brand=ucpressFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.comKey words for the algo: girl math TikTok, girl math trend, girl math explained, girl math memes, girl math examples, TikTok girlhood, girlhood aesthetic, girl dinner, infantilizing women trends, shopping addiction, shopping haul, overconsumption culture, overconsumption trends, overconsumption TikTok, women irresponsible with money, women bad with money trope, financial literacy and women, patriarchy and money, how TikTok reinforces gender roles, shopping addiction social media, capitalism consumer culture TikTok, submissive wife, let men lead, trad wife, Ballerina Farm, Nara Smith
The Influencer Obsession With Shopping, Matcha & Pilates Ashley Viola 2025-08-13 | #overconsumption #consumerism #girlhood There's a new viral TikTok trend where women are lip synching to a sound that says “I shop, drink matcha, go to pilates and stay beautiful." Let’s discuss what I’m calling the "shopping, matcha, and pilates industrial complex" and how these TikTok aesthetics and lifestyles feed into overconsumption, consumerism, and curated “that girl” lifestyles. Sources + Further Reading/Watching:Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Stringsnyupress.org/9781479886753/fearing-the-black-bodyBelly of the Beast by Da’Shaun Harrisonpenguinrandomhouse.com/books/670607/belly-of-the-beast-by-dashaun-harrisonI Shop Therefore I Ampublicdelivery.org/barbara-kruger-i-shopThe Revolution Will Not Be Televisedyoutu.be/kZvWt29OG0s?si=CkU4a0XfTShZA_afBlack woman accused of stealing at Pilates classtiktok.com/t/ZP8kwsVanFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.comKey words for the algo:Overconsumption, shopping obsession, matcha latte aesthetic, Pilates, influencer culture, TikTok trends, that girl lifestyle, overconsumption, wellness aesthetic, Lululemon haul, matcha girl TikTok, luxury lifestyle influencers, Pilates reformer class, iced matcha latte trend, fitness influencers, TikTok wellness, girlhood aesthetic, consumerism video essay, aesthetic overconsumption, shopping haul culture, TikTok aesthetic culture, health and wellness influencers, shopping, matcha and Pilates trend, curated femininity, wellness influencers, influencer consumerism, shopping as personality, influencers have no personality
Gen Z’s Toy Overconsumption Ashley Viola 2025-07-30 | #overconsumption #kidults #labubuIn this video, I dive deep into Gen Z's obsession with childish junk like Labubu dolls, Squishmallows, Dubai chocolate, and Hello Kitty merch. We unpack what’s driving this kidult culture and overconsumption and how Gen Z is collecting nostalgic toys as a way to cope with the stress and uncertainty that they’re currently facing. We also look at how capitalism capitalizes on these desires to fuel consumerism and keep young people distracted why they harsh realities they do.Sources:Welcome to Kidulthoodtheatlantic.com/family/archive/2024/04/adult-stuffed-animal-revival/678012TikTok trend for ‘Dubai chocolate’ causes international shortage of pistachiostheguardian.com/food/2025/apr/19/tiktok-trend-for-dubai-chocolate-causes-international-shortage-of-pistachiosGen Z Job Marketcnn.com/2025/06/02/business/jobs-market-college-graduate-economyHow Dubai Chocolate Took Over the Worldnytimes.com/2025/01/23/dining/dubai-chocolate-cant-get-knafeh-it.htmlSquishmallows Are Taking Overnytimes.com/2021/03/16/style/squishmallows.htmlThe Kidult Economynytimes.com/interactive/2023/10/20/business/shoptalk-what-is-a-kidult.htmlcircana.com/post/playful-profits-fandom-and-nostalgia-fuel-growth-of-teens-and-adults-4-5bn-toy-market-in-europeFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.comKeywords for the algo:Labubu dolls, Squishmallows, Dubai chocolate, Hello Kitty, kidult culture, overconsumption, nostalgia toys, childhood products, viral trends, emotional consumption, overconsumption, Gen Z consumerism, Disney live-action remakes, nostalgia consumerism, millennial toys, plush toys, viral toys, emotional escape, nostalgia marketing, consumer culture, influencer culture, Gen Z Stare, Crumbl Cookies, FIX Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai, Y2K Aesthetic
Viral Lobster Purse & The Fisherman Aesthetic Ashley Viola 2025-07-21 | #overconsumption #consumerism #fishermanaestheticThe “fisherman aesthetic” is now trending and it’s being called a mix of “quiet luxury” and “coastal grandmother,” with a touch of ruggedness. Luxury brands like Altuzarra, Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton are all cashing in on the trend, with each releasing nautical-themed clothing and accessories. And this has all led to the viral beaded lobster bag (and a bunch of other beaded bags) also trending. Women are driving all over their cities hunting down these bags at Marshalls and T.J. Maxx just because TikTok says it’s cute. Let’s discuss how consumer culture is romanticizing and aestheticizing being a fisherman, how trends become commodities with no connection to the real world, and what it says about our values when we’re forever chasing the next trendy item.Thanks to my amazing Patron Flip for inspiring today’s video! You're the best ❤️Sources:Summer 2025’s Fisherman Aesthetic Has Everyone Hookedmarieclaire.com/fashion/fisherman-aesthetic-fashion-trendTikTok's Viral Beaded Lobster Bag Has Reached Its Boiling Pointmarieclaire.com/fashion/lobster-beaded-bag-explainedThe Fisherman Aesthetic Is Shaping Up to Be Spring's Biggest Fashion Trendinstyle.com/fisherman-aesthetic-trend-11679127Gwyneth Paltrow’s Fisherman Sandalspeople.com/gwyneth-paltrow-fisherman-sandals-amazon-july-2025-11768732Altuzarra Duffle Coatyahoo.com/lifestyle/duffle-coat-back-better-ever-215500087.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMbzqRl5SVeZYH51zb0P61FQug2WEuOXFzVg8j83sD3jY0hs6XH5uz4dIX3TNB6GCmudQjmBinUdTGr4tuvhxqAJre3HmjNbUrCrmBh-lQdm1eMIQySPBUitMipEAsYtW42aBgTbglPL9GRrEOkDV4kdImnzXlp38zmC3Y81ZJf-Commercial Fisherman Dangers cdc.gov/niosh/maritime/about/commercial-fishing.html#:~:text=Commercial%20fishing%20is%20one%20of,focus%20nationwide%20starting%20in%202000Native American Beadworkmhs.mt.gov/education/ABeautifulTradition/tradition-design-color-brochure.pdfelmoreindianart.com/Detailed/713.html?srsltid=AfmBOopFEe239BTxQq0vrpNeYbCuKDFpG7Mvu43yQ0ZXlvrzIY8kWU-ucamerontradingpost.com/beadwork.htmlFisherman Aesthetic Pinterest Reportpurewow.com/fashion/fisherman-aesthetic-pinterest-trend-reportFisherman Aesthetic Style Guidestylist.co.uk/fashion/fisherman-aesthetic-fashion-trend/974238Inventing Reality, Michael Parentiarchive.org/details/michael-parenti-inventing-reality-the-politics-of-the-mass-media-1986-st.-martins-press_202012Follow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.comKeywords for the algo:TikTok viral lobster beaded bag, TJ Maxx finds, Marshalls viral products, beaded bags 2025, fisherman aesthetic trend, coastal grandmother aesthetic, quiet luxury trend, Miu Miu boat shoes, Louis Vuitton lobster bag, nautical fashion 2025, beaded purse TikTok trend, beaded bag summer 2025, lobster fashion trend, cottagecore, fisherman sandals, Pinterest 2025 fashion trends, fisherman aesthetic TikTok, viral beaded lobster bag, coastal fashion aesthetic, rugged luxury fashion, fish-themed accessories, nautical style handbags, marshalls beadedbags, viral beaded bag, tiktok overconsumption, tiktok aesthetics
When Your Entire Life Has to Be ✨Aesthetic✨ Ashley Viola 2025-07-04 | #overconsumption #consumerism #luxuryapartments Since trends like the clean girl aesthetic, “that girl” routines, Amazon hauls, Home Goods hauls and fridge restock videos (to name a few) have taken over TikTok, influencers have normalized constantly buying useless new things just because they’re pretty. In this video, I’m unpacking the toxic rise of aesthetic home decor culture, the TikTok-fueled obsession with luxury apartments, and how influencer content has made people feel insecure for not having homes that look like Pinterest boards. The constant stream of seasonal decor hauls and obsession with literally everything being aesthetic is driving people into stress and shame all to chase a home that looks good in a post but feels empty in real life.Sources: Luxury apartments totally dominate the rental marketcbsnews.com/news/luxury-apartments-totally-dominate-the-rental-market8 Out of 10 New Apartment Buildings Were Higher-Endrentcafe.com/blog/apartmentliving/luxury-apartments/8-out-of-10-new-apartment-buildings-were-high-end-in-2017-trend-carries-on-into-2018NYC Apartment Shortagenytimes.com/2022/09/23/realestate/nyc-apartments-housing-shortage.htmlHow much would you spend to stop feeling ashamed of your home?moneywise.com/research/how-does-social-media-affect-how-you-see-your-home#:~:text=,for%20those%20who%20were%20notBordieu’s Theory of Cultural CapitalDistinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste (Full Text) monoskop.org/images/e/e0/Pierre_Bourdieu_Distinction_A_Social_Critique_of_the_Judgement_of_Taste_1984.pdfSummary: simplypsychology.org/cultural-capital-theory-of-pierre-bourdieu.html#What-Are-The-3-Types-Of-Cultural-CapitalNew York City Is Losing Affordable Housing at an Alarming Ratecommonedge.org/new-york-city-is-losing-affordable-housing-at-an-alarming-rateFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.comKeywords for the algo: TikTok aesthetic home decor, luxury apartment TikTok trend, influencer consumerism, overconsumption culture, Pinterest aesthetic apartment, deinfluencing home decor, aesthetic apartment scam, TikTok luxury lifestyle, consumerism TikTok, Gen Z overconsumption, aesthetic furniture trend, luxury apartments are a scam, influencer apartment tours, lifestyle influencers video essay, Home goods hauls, sephora hauls, Rhode beauty lipstick, Hailey Bieber, beige aesthetic, TikTok microtrends,
Mindless Consumption & The Death of Critical Thinking Ashley Viola 2025-06-18 | #overconsumption #consumerism #influencersbelike Influencer culture has officially broken our brains. Today we’re discussing a bunch of recent viral topics like Kendall Jenner’s tank top that influencers lost their minds trying to track down and recreate, the influencer who said she’s afraid of roadside fruit, the influencer who went to Turkey to get a rhinoplasty and was met with harsh commentary that compared her nose to “Whoville,” Disney’s sanitized propaganda in the new Lilo & Stitch remake, and more. This video breaks down how overconsumption, anti-intellectualism, and what I’m dubbing “girlypop propaganda” are reshaping how we think or more accurately, how we don’t think. Sources:Kendall Jenner’s Viral Tank Topcosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/a64814771/kendall-jenner-tank-top-knicks-game-2025Lilo & Stitch Deleted Scene:buzzfeed.com/jenniferadams2/lilo-and-stitch-deleted-sceneLilo & Stitch Reviewsslashfilm.com/1869573/lilo-stitch-remake-afraid-original-movie-messageyahoo.com/entertainment/articles/lilo-stitch-review-disney-surprisingly-160000809.htmlNative Hawaiian Boarding Schoolsusatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/07/30/native-american-boarding-schools-children-deaths/74610630007usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/07/30/native-american-boarding-schools-children-deaths/74610630007Viall Files Podcast with the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives youtu.be/-Xa1Djn6AQI?si=EBHbGVo4uHJ1Z_yAHawaiian Tourismeuronews.com/travel/2022/05/03/hawaiian-overtourism-residents-beg-tourists-to-stop-visiting-amid-post-pandemic-boomirreview.org/articles/hawaii-tourism-opposite-of-a-paradise-for-localsDisney’s Hawaii Resortdisneyaulani.comFranz Fanon, Black Skin, White Masksmonoskop.org/images/a/a5/Fanon_Frantz_Black_Skin_White_Masks_1986.pdfA People’s History on the United Stateshistoryisaweapon.com/zinnapeopleshistory.htmlFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.comKeywords for the algo:overconsumption, deinfluencing, influencer culture, Kendall Jenner viral tank top, pink pilates princess trend, that girl aesthetic, influencer roadside fruit TikTok, girl dinner trend, tradwife, alt-right pipeline for women, Nara Smith, Disney Lilo and Stitch live action movie remake, almond mom, i’m just a girl, shopping addictions, Ballerina Farm, girl math, girlhood, viral nose job Black woman TikTok, influencers look the same, influencers are boring, LA influencers, NYC influencers, anti-intellectualism, TikTok consumerism, West Village influencers, restocking videos, The Kardashians, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Why Gen Z Is BROKE And Addicted To Shopping Ashley Viola 2025-06-03 | #overconsumption #consumerism #genzWhy can’t Gen Z stop shopping? In this video, I dive into how shopping has become a coping mechanism for an entire generation facing economic precarity, debt, housing insecurity, and low wages. From self-care products to hauls and TikTok fads, Gen Z has been sold the idea that you can buy your way to wellness. But retail therapy is not a solution. It is self-soothing in a system that has abandoned collective care. I break down how self-care was commodified, why trends like Labubu dolls, Stanley cups, Squishmallows, Hello Kitty nostalgia, and the “I’m just a girl” aesthetic trap Gen Z in cycles of mindless consumption.Sources:Millennial Homeownership Lagging Behindinvestopedia.com/millennial-homeownership-still-lagging-behind-previous-generations-7510642#:~:text=Average%20New%20Home%20Prices%20Have,sold%20in%20the%20United%20States.&text=In%20fact%2C%20the%20median%20cost,being%20built%20are%20more%20expensive.College Tuition Explodedcnn.com/2023/07/16/investing/curious-consumer-college-cost#:~:text=And%20between%201980%20and%202020,That%20far%20outpaces%20wage%20increases.Labor Unions Declinehome.treasury.gov/news/featured-stories/labor-unions-and-the-us-economy#:~:text=Union%20membership%20peaked%20in%20the,and%20was%20continuing%20to%20fall.Pensions Declinehttps://dev-rlc-public-site.netlify.app/resources/the-golden-age-of-pensions-another-fairy-tale/bls.gov/opub/ted/2024/15-percent-of-private-industry-workers-had-access-to-a-defined-benefit-retirement-plan.htmProductivity Gapepi.org/productivity-pay-gapDr. Gabor Mate on Trauma and Addiction + Hungry Ghostshttps://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_are_so_many_adults_today_haunted_by_traumadrgabormate.com/book/in-the-realm-of-hungry-ghostsRental Housing Unaffordabilityhttps://www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/rental-housing-unaffordability-how-did-we-get-hereThe High Cost of Homeownershipcnbc.com/2024/05/13/how-much-more-expensive-homes-are-since-1965.htmlFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.comKeywords for the algo:Gen Z shopping addiction, Gen Z overconsumption, TikTok hauls, haul culture, influencer hauls, Gen Z trends, Labubu dolls, Stanley cups, Squishmallows, Hello Kitty nostalgia, I’m just a girl trend, clean girl aesthetic, coquette aesthetic, soft girl aesthetic, Y2K fashion, TikTok consumerism, TikTok Shop, retail therapy, shopping as coping mechanism, self-care capitalism, commodified self-care, Gen Z debt, shopping addiction, TikTok shop trends, Gen Z consumerism, third spaces, nostalgia marketing, dopamine shopping, impulse buying, mindless consumption, girlhood aesthetic, aesthetic consumerism, TikTok aesthetic trends.
How Influencers Ruined The Internet Ashley Viola 2025-05-16 | #influencers #overconsumption #consumerism In this video, I break down how influencers ruined the internet.From the raw, weird chaos of 2000s message boards and LiveJournal blogs to the pink-washed algorithm hellscape we live in now. We’ve gone from subcultures to Sephora hauls, from fandoms to filters, from DIY weirdos to Amazon storefront clones.I talk about the rise of influencer culture, the corporatization and commodification of selfhood, and how TikTok aesthetics like "that girl," clean girl, old money, and coastal granddaughter are just soft power tools of late-stage capitalism. I get into how aesthetic labor, hyper-feminized branding, and performative luxury are keeping people broke, burnt out, and distracted from real issues like wage theft, global inequality, and gentrification.Sources:Viral Bride Wears No Makeup on Her Wedding Day Controversynewsweek.com/bride-walks-down-aisle-without-makeup-tiktok-2054323Privatization of the Internetnytimes.com/1994/10/24/business/us-begins-privatizing-internet-s-operations.htmlThe Privatized Internet Failed Usjacobin.com/2022/06/internet-privatization-profit-centralization-democracyWaste Colonialismcarbonliteracy.com/climate-change-fashion-waste-colonialismThe “Dot Com” Crashgoldmansachs.com/our-firm/history/moments/2000-dot-com-bubbleFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.comKeywords for the algoinfluencer culture, overconsumption culture, TikTok aesthetics, clean girl aesthetic, that girl trend, old money aesthetic, vanilla girl aesthetic, GRWM videos, Sephora hauls, Amazon storefronts, aesthetic capitalism, social, Ashton Hall banana face, banana face fitness influencer, beauty standards TikTok, digital gentrification, Instagram face, TikTok influencers, viral influencer backlash, “that girl” routine, aesthetic girl TikTok, TikTok luxury culture, femininity coach TikTok, influencer aesthetic, lifestyle influencer aesthetic, makeup-free wedding backlash, TikTok influencer drama, de-influencing, Stanley cup obsession, Sephora VIB sale, matcha GRWM TikTok, hyperfemininity online, skinfluencers, influencer burnout, TikTok aesthetic trends 2025
Why Every Brand Feels Like a Cult Now Ashley Viola 2025-05-04 | #overconsumption #haul #consumerism Recently, Trader Joe’s released a $2.99 pastel mini canvas tote and people lost their minds. Crumbl Cookie fans are always foaming at the mouth for the next "Crumbl Cookie of the Week". Every Sephora VIB sale is treated like it’s a national holiday. Stanley Cup restocks flood TikTok on a weekly basis. All of which has led to widespread overconsumption.In this video, I unpack why every brand, from Sephora and Stanley to Lululemon and Trader Joe’s feels like a cult now. We’ll explore the rise of aesthetic culture, influencers constantly obsessing over every product, TikTok haul culture, and how viral trends like the “clean girl” aesthetic, "that girl" and "I'm just a girl" have turned shopping into identity.Sources:A Frenzy at Trader Joe's: 'Everyone's Here for the Tote Bags'nytimes.com/2025/04/09/business/trader-joes-tote-bags.htmlWhat rockets a brand to cult status?http://bbc.com/worklife/article/20230815-why-some-brands-reach-cult-statusEmpire of Illusion by Chris Hedgeshachettebookgroup.com/titles/chris-hedges/empire-of-illusion/9780786749553/?lens=bold-type-booksThe Media Monopoly Crisisthenation.com/article/society/media-consolidation-monopoly-big-5The Illusion of Food Choicetheguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/18/america-food-monopoly-crisis-grocery-storesEyeglasses monopolyforbes.com/sites/anaswanson/2014/09/10/meet-the-four-eyed-eight-tentacled-monopoly-that-is-making-your-glasses-so-expensiveWall Street Buying Up Neighborhoodsjacobin.com/2024/05/single-family-homes-rentals-wall-streetFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.comKeywords for the algo:Trader joes mini canvas tote bags, overconsumption on TikTok, Deinfluencing, cult brands, aesthetic marketing, that girl era, consumerism, TikTok hauls, Sephora addiction, Stanley Cup culture, Crumbl Cookies, Trader Joe’s girlies, Sephora VIB sale, clean girl aesthetic, Lululemon cult, Target boycott, Starbucks boycott, no buy 2025, project pan 2025, shopping addiction, shopping is not a hobby, choice feminism, Katy Perry, Gayle King, SKIMSS shapewear, Sephora haul, Amazon haul, Crumbl Cookies Kardashians, Stanley cups, girlhood
Luxury Handbag Overconsumption Has Gone Too Far Ashley Viola 2025-04-23 | #luxuryhandbags #overconsumption #luxurybrandsAre luxury handbags truly worth their exorbitant prices? Recent revelations from Chinese manufacturers have unveiled the reality behind the production costs of iconic bags like the Hermès Birkin. While these bags retail for upwards of $34,000, insiders claim the actual manufacturing cost is about $1,400 which can only be attributed to branding and perceived exclusivity.In this video, I discuss how on TikTok and other popular media, women are constantly targeted with a stream of microtrends that sell the illusion of empowerment through consumption. From “Soft Life” to “hypergamy” and “Stay At Home Girlfriends” young women are being conditioned to equate success, femininity, and self-worth with luxury living.This is commodity feminism in action. The packaging of liberation as lifestyle, where the solution to gendered inequity isn’t structural change, but a Chanel bag, a Dior tote, or a rich husband with a trust fund.“Femininity coaches” encourage women to refine themselves into luxury accessories for rich men, while “That Girl” and“Old Money Aesthetic” content push a sanitized, version of womanhood that revolves around Pilates, perfectly curated skincare, and designer handbags as markers of value and leads many down the alt-right pipeline for women.Sources:The Debate Over ‘Walmart Birkins’ and Authentic Birkins, Explainedmarieclaire.com/fashion/walmart-birkin-bag-explainedThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Birkin Bag Obsession Is Out of Control thedailybeast.com/obsessed/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-birkin-bag-obsession-is-out-of-controlWhat a $34,000 bag really costs: Chinese suppliers show luxury goods at 90% lower prices economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/what-a-34000-bag-really-costs-chinese-suppliers-show-luxury-goods-at-90-lower-prices-amid-trade-war-with-us/articleshow/120307605.cms?from=mdrLouis Vuitton N**i Collaborationtheguardian.com/world/2004/jun/03/france.secondworldwarThe Politics of Pockets vox.com/2016/9/19/12865560/politics-of-pockets-suffragettes-womenThe Case of Colonialism in Louis Vuitton’s ‘Brazza Wallet’lamosaic.ca/social-issues/problemes-sociaux/the-case-of-colonialism-in-louis-vuittons-brazza-walletColonialism in Fashionhttps://remake.world/stories/news/colonialism-in-fashion-brands-are-todays-colonial-masters/Luxury Brands Rac*sm bet.com/article/o8f6y9/the-internet-has-questions-for-brands-with-history-of-racismBarbara Segal Birkin Bags Sculpturesi-d.co/article/meet-barbara-segal-the-artist-carving-birkin-bags-from-marblePrada's r*cist monkey chainsbet.com/article/28n9fk/prada-pulls-its-monkey-like-key-chain-after-backlashGucci's r*cist sweaterbet.com/article/nqkc4c/black-people-won-t-cancel-gucci-and-that-s-the-real-problemBurberry Noose Hoodiebet.com/article/ma57s2/burberry-riccardo-tisci-issues-an-apology-for-nooseFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.comKeywords for the algo:Walmart Birkin, Hermès Birkin bag, designer handbag dupe, luxury handbag, overconsumption, Birkin replica, affordable luxury, viral TikTok bag Birkin knockoff, Chinese luxury bag suppliers, US China trade war manufacturers, TikTok unboxing, fashion status symbol, luxury branding, Temu handbags, fashion influencers, social media fashion trends, designer bag culture, viral fashion trends, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, RHOBH, Birkin bag obsession, consumerism, influencer hauls, luxury brands are a scam, Trump’s tariffs, Amazon haul, temu haul, sephora haul, commodity feminism, katy perry feminism, Louis Vuitton, Viral Dior tote bag, Trade Joes tote bag, Chanel flap
The Obsession with Target Must Be Stopped Ashley Viola 2025-04-10 | #target #overconsumption #targethaul Target isn’t just a store—it’s a lifestyle brand engineered for overconsumption. From viral Target hauls to “clean girl” TikTok trends, we’ve turned shopping into an identity, one wrapped in soft lighting and seasonal collabs. But what are we really buying into?In this video, I unpack the illusion of luxury at Target and how it feeds into a broader system of influencer-fueled consumerism, class performance, and corporate manipulation. We explore how Target sells more than candles and throw pillows—it sells a curated self. Through aesthetic marketing and convenience brands like Target normalize constant consumption.I also examine how Target ending its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts and what this means for you.If you’re interested in topics like overconsumption, deinfluencing, TikTok trends, class identity, the Sephora/Starbucks/Target pipeline, this video is for you.Sources:Target Magnet Learning Activity TikToktiktok.com/@msfrizzlestwin/video/7329892395485564191Convenience Culture TikToktiktok.com/t/ZP8jhRDPxEEOC Lawsuiteeoc.gov/newsroom/target-corp-pay-775000-racial-harassment-0White House DEI Briefwhitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/ending-radical-and-wasteful-government-dei-programs-and-preferencingTarget Foot Traffic Declines Amid Boycottsforbes.com/sites/dougmelville/2025/04/03/targets-foot-traffic-declines-for-8th-week-since-dei-boycott-stock-hits-52-week-low-amid-tariff-concernsTeens Detained at Targetnbclosangeles.com/news/local/black-teens-wrongly-accused-shoplifting-decoys-thousand-oaks-target/2510776Racial d*scrimnation lawsuitcases.justia.com/federal/district-courts/maryland/mddce/1:2023cv02795/546713/93/0.pdf?ts=1727441374Background check lawsuitreuters.com/article/business/target-settles-claims-it-screened-blacks-hispanics-out-of-jobs-idUSL2N1RI0XGBlack woman rejected from Target after using real namebusinessinsider.com/target-black-woman-tiktok-job-discrimination-tori-2022-7Pay Gap for POCepi.org/publication/domestic-workers-chartbook-2022 Gender Pay Gapepi.org/blog/gender-wage-gap-persists-in-2023-women-are-paid-roughly-22-less-than-men-on-average Racial Capitalism, Cedric Robinsonjstor.org/stable/j.ctvr0qs8pFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.comkeywords for the algo:overconsumption, target haul, target run, targett boycott 2025, target DEI, target sales, target must-haves, Target overconsumption, Target addiction, Target haul culture, clean girl aesthetic, influencer consumerism, Target TikTok trends, Target vs Walmart, Target shopping obsession, why people love Target, Sephora haul, consumerism and identity, Target, deinfluencing Target, performative DEI, aesthetic consumer culture, capitalism and overconsumption, convenience culture, Target shopping psychology
Shopping Is NOT A Hobby Ashley Viola 2025-03-28 | #overconsumption #girlhood #shoppingaddiction Lately, TikTok has been flooded with "Girl Hobby" trends romanticizing shopping as a hobby—whether it’s Sephora hauls, “hot girl” Target runs, girl dinner grocery trips, or the clean girl aesthetic fueling never-ending beauty product consumption. From luxury car steering-wheel shots with perfectly manicured nails to the latest girlhood obsession with micro-trends, consumer capitalism has convinced women that fulfillment comes in a shopping bag. But what happens when shopping replaces real hobbies? When buying aesthetic items replaces actually learning a skill?In this video, I break down the rise of shopping as a hobby, how influencer culture and late-stage capitalism keep us in an endless cycle of passive consumption, and why modern girlhood is often reduced to branding rather than genuine self-development. We explore everything from TikTok’s “garden girl” and “cottage core” aesthetics to the deeper loneliness masked by shopping addiction.Sources:Society of the Spectaclezonebooks.org/books/3-the-society-of-the-spectacleVulture Capitalism by Grace Blakelythriftbooks.com/w/vulture-capitalism-corporate-crimes-backdoor-bailouts-and-the-death-of-freedom_grace-blakeley/38887395/?resultid=a70bb3d1-e817-4eb0-91f6-5ae60051a1dd#edition=71488765&idiq=64643626No Logo by Naomi Kleinthriftbooks.com/w/no-logo_naomi-klein/252270/?resultid=8ec1e50a-6d8f-494f-8186-b8cf13932fea#edition=2358404&idiq=3982025Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative?johnhuntpublishing.com/zer0-books/our-books/capitalist-realismUniversity of Missouri Study on Clothing Repair Skillssciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141014160409.htmTerminal Individualism and the Accelerating Collapse of American Societymedium.com/@richelow/terminal-individualism-and-the-accelerating-collapse-of-american-society-43fa2bab152bEyes on the Prize 3 (HBO/MAX documentary series)hbo.com/eyes-on-the-prize-iii-we-who-believe-in-freedom-cannot-restFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.comKeywords for the algo:TikTok shopping addiction, TikTok microtrends, influencer overconsumption, viral shopping hauls, social media consumerism, TikTok girl aesthetic, the dark side of influencer culture, TikTok dopamine spending, deinfluencing, Sephora haul, Target hauls, Amazon hauls and fast fashion, the problem with haul videos, hyper-consumerism on social media, shopping addiction, retail therapy, Girlhood aesthetic, hot girl walk vs. shopping sprees, clean girl, that girl trend and overconsumption, cottagecore, bimbo feminism and capitalism, pink pilates princess capitalism, the monetization of girlhood
Influencers Are BORING With No Personality Ashley Viola 2025-03-19 | #overconsumption #deinfluencing #consumerism A recent viral TikTok proclaimed that NYC influencers are boring and they're all carbon copies of one another, donning the same outfits from Revolve, same bracelets, talking with the same "influencer accent" vocal fry and just plain unoriginal. The viral TikTok spawned conversations about what’s known as the “West Village Girl” on TikTok, whose life consists of “facials at Glowbar, sidewalk strolls with a Gucci bag and iced tea in hand, and of course, plenty of #OOTDs (outfits of the day) featuring brands like Reformation, Chanel and Miu Miu,” the Wall Street Journal writes. In this video, I discuss how influencers how no personality outside of consumerism, promoting shallow beauty culture, diet culture and materialism, offering nothing of substance to the world.Sources:The Evolution of the Supermodelelle.com/fashion/g28495/evolution-of-the-supermodelThe Influencer Factorysup.org/books/media-studies/influencer-factory/excerpt/introduction-excerptHuman Mannequinsnytimes.com/1925/11/29/archives/berlin-society-girls-work-as-mannequins-many-of-once-wealthy.htmlThe Pedagogy of the Oppressedstore.iww.org/shop/pedagogy-of-the-oppressedInstagram users see less political contenttheguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/26/instagram-meta-political-content-opt-in-rules-threadsSimulacra and Simulation (Free book)0ducks.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/simulacra-and-simulation-by-jean-baudrillard.pdfOriginal video - NYC influencers are boringtiktok.com/@martinifeeny/video/7479094698909519135?q=nyc%20influencers%20are%20boring&t=1742352477324Shana Davis-Ross WSJ Articlewsj.com/style/fashion/shiny-blowouts-chic-fashion-and-west-village-reservations-these-insta-perfect-lives-are-managed-by-one-woman-3900b99aFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.comkeywords for the algo:nyc influencers are boring, acquired style drama, influencer culture video essay, influencer overconsumption, TikTok overconsumption core, underconsumption core, New York influencers, TikTok influencers, Gen Z influencers, millennial influencers, day in my life video, influencer lifestyle, clean-girl aesthetic, influencer trends, Amazon influencers, influencer drama, influencer criticism, TikTok trends, tradwife aesthetic, influencer controversy, influencer economy, influencer PR, Black influencer pay gap, influencer aesthetics, influencer fashion, influencer fitness, influencer beauty routines, deinfluencing
The Girlhood Aesthetic Is Pink-Washed Overconsumption Ashley Viola 2025-03-07 | #girlhood #overconsumption #consumerism Brands and influencers are using girlhood as an aesthetic to get you to buy more. More Sephora hauls, More Amazon hauls, More Temu hauls, all coated in pink pastel plastic packaging. In this video I dissect the phenomenon of femmewashing, pinkwashing and how the female identity has been marketed as a way to consume. With the emergence of "girl math", "girl dinner," "just a girl" and the panoply of "girl" trends that never seem to cease, I'm posing the questions "who can afford this?," "why does every girl look the same on social media?" and "how does gendered marketing make women spend more?" Sources:Andi Zeisler – We Were Feminists Once: From Riot Grrrl to CoverGirl (2016), gendereconomy.org/andi-zeisler-on-marketplace-feminismWas your feminist t-shirt made by factory workers in exploitative conditions?vice.com/en/article/was-your-feminist-t-shirt-made-by-factory-workers-in-exploitative-conditionsHarvard Political Review on fast-fashion “girl power” exploitationharvardpolitics.com/feminism-and-fast-fashionPink Tax and gendered marketingblogs.lse.ac.uk/humanrights/2022/04/29/pink-tax-the-gender-bias-in-product-recommendations-and-corporate-social-responsibilityThe Pink Tax Costs A Pretty Pennythefamuanonline.com/2022/10/20/the-pink-tax-costs-women-a-pretty-pennyAdvertising history blog on 1950s infantilization of women in adspicturingamerica142762412.wordpress.com/2018/04/18/advertising-and-gender-roles-1957-1977Vintage Ads Targeted at Womenrarehistoricalphotos.com/offensive-sexist-vintage-adsBangladesh Factory Workers Feeling Poorer Than Evernpr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2024/10/23/g-s1-28960/why-the-garment-workers-of-bangladesh-are-feeling-poorer-than-everBoohoo Labor Exploitationdailymail.co.uk/news/article-12675867/Boohoo-100m-lawsuit-modern-slavery-Leicester-workshops-staff-poor-conditions.htmlZara Labor Exploitationcleanclothes.org/issues/migrants-in-depth/stories/slave-like-conditions-at-zara-supplierJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone unless attributed to a journalistic source.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.com Keywords for the algo:sephora haul, amazon haul, just a girl, girlhood, girl aesthetics, femmewashing, pinkwashing, gendered marketing, how products are sold to men vs. women, pretty little thing rebrand, the pink tax, girl hobby, tiktok girlification, overconsumption, project pan 2025, underconsumption core, consumerism, shopping addiction, infantilization of women, girlhood trends, gender stereotypes, tiktok trends bad for feminism, girl math explained, girl dinner explained, girl math justifying your purchases, i’m just a girl trend toxic, self care overconsumption, tiktok aesthetic culture,
Underconsumption Core and No Buy Trends: The End of Influencer Haul Culture? Ashley Viola 2025-02-25 | #underconsumptioncore #nobuy #overconsumptionInfluencers promoting out-of-touch hauls is finally falling out of favor with the rise of the “underconsumption core” and “no buy 2025” trends. Fed up with the constant pressure to participate in overconsumption, millennials and Gen Z are saying enough is enough and reclaiming their wallets and minds. The recent Poppi vending machine drama was yet another example of how influencers are out of touch and why consumers are finally turning away from them. But does underconsumption core do enough to address overconsumption or it is just rebranding and romanticizing being poor? In this video I discuss if underconsumption core and no buy trends are just fleeting trends or if they’re a sign that people are finally waking up.Sources:What Is Underconsumption Core? Experts Explain the Trend Putting Dirty Shoes All Over Your Feedteenvogue.com/story/what-is-underconsumption-coreInfluencers Taught Us How to Overconsume. Can They Also Help Us Break the Habit?slate.com/business/2025/02/underconsumption-tiktok-creators-spending-habits-clothing-makeup-skincare-trends.htmlWhy do the rich get richer even during global crises?aljazeera.com/features/2022/12/27/why-do-the-rich-get-richer-even-during-globalSuperyacht sales surgebbc.com/news/business-57158371The richest Americans became 40% richer during the pandem*ctheguardian.com/media/2021/oct/05/richest-americans-became-richer-during-pandemicThe Gilded Age:pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/carnegie-gildedTired of Influencers? Try Underconsumption corenytimes.com/2024/07/25/style/tiktok-underconsumption-influencers.htmlNo Buy 2025wxyz.com/news/voices/no-buy-2025-what-people-are-saying-about-the-latest-trend-to-save-debtFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.com Keywords for the algo:Underconsumption core, underconsumption, overconsumption, deinfluencing, minimalism, zero waste, poppi vending machines drama, influencers and poppi vending machine controversy, influencers being out of touch, no buy 2025, project pan 2025, overconsumption core, no buy year, haul culture, shein haul, back to school haul, erewhon haul, shopping addiction, hygiene haul, project pan, simple living, slow fashion, frugal living, intentional living, influencers culture, tiktok shop, Influencer, underconsumption, overconsume, amazon haul, no-buy trends, no-buy challenges, sustainability
Your Amazon Addiction Has Gone Too Far Ashley Viola 2025-02-11 | #amazonhaul #amazon #overconsumptionAmazon addiction culture is destroying your brain, bank account and our planet. With individual Amazon drivers delivering upwards of 350 packages per day, America’s dependence on Amazon is becoming more and more unsustainable and driving a culture of overconsumption. In this video, I discuss how e-commerce stores like Amazon exploit our desire for convenience, how influencers proliferate this problem through excessive “Amazon Hauls” and why we’re all so addicted to Amazon. Sources:Amazon brushed off internal warnings about worker injuries, Senate probe findscbsnews.com/news/amazon-worker-injuries-bernie-sanders-senate-probeSenate Committee Amazon Reporthelp.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/help_committee_amazon_interim_report.pdfAmazon to pay $1.9 million to migrant contract workers to settle claims of human rights abusescnbc.com/2024/02/23/amazon-to-pay-1point9-million-in-contract-worker-exploitation-settlement.html?taid=65d8d200024cd500015b059e&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter%7CmainAmazon Spent $3.1 Million On Anti-Union Consultants In 2023newsweek.com/amazons-abusive-practices-put-profits-above-workers-it-has-stop-opinion-1663573U.S. Dept. of Labor Amazon OSHA Violations dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20230201-0National Museum of American History, On Timehttps://americanhistory.si.edu/ontime/mechanizing/clockwork.htmlAmazon Teamsters Union Strikecnn.com/2024/12/26/business/amazon-strike-teamsters-warning/index.htmlOceana Amazon Plastics Reporteana.org/press-releases/report-amazons-plastic-packaging-waste-jumped-18-to-709-million-pounds-in-2021Follow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.com Keywords for the algo:Amazon haul, amazon must haves, amazon shopping, amazon obsession, amazon addiction, tiktok overconsumption, restock videos, Buy Now on Netflix, Amazon labor exploitation, influencers overconsumption, valentine’s day overconsumption, no ethical consumption under capitalism, valentine's day consumerism, luxury overconsumption, underconsumption core, blake lively, self care overconsumption, target boycott, amazon haul tiktoks, why people are obsessed with amazon, shopping haul, amazon union busting, jeff bezos
Out of Touch Lifestyles of the Rich Are Getting WORSE Ashley Viola 2025-01-28 | #overconsumption #haul #consumerismThe lifestyles of the ultra-rich are driving the climate crisis. From private jets to yachts to exorbitant purchases rooted in overconsumption, the rich are polluting the planet. In this video I discuss how ultra-rich celebrities and influencers like Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey and James Charles and many more lead extravagant lifestyles that emit excessive amounts of carbon into the atmosphere and why the rich are the top perpetrators of climatological decay.Sources:Billionaires Climate Emissionsteenvogue.com/story/billionaires-climate-change-emissionsFoundation Funding Explainedlink.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10584-013-1018-7Oil Ads That Told Us Climate Change Was Nothingtheguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/18/the-forgotten-oil-ads-that-told-us-climate-change-was-nothingThe Funders of Climate Denial campaigncc.org/climate_change/sceptics/fundersgreenpeace.org/usa/fighting-climate-chaos/climate-deniers/koch-industries/#:~:text=Billionaire%20oilman%20David%20Koch%20used,working%20to%20delay%20policies%20andsmithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-the-money-behind-the-climate-denial-movement-180948204Top 5 Ways Billionaires are Driving Climate Changeoxfamamerica.org/explore/stories/top-5-ways-billionaires-are-driving-climate-changeBillionaires Responsible for Millions More Carbon Emissionseuronews.com/green/2022/11/08/billionaires-responsible-for-million-times-more-emissions-than-average-person-oxfam-reportoxfam.org/en/press-releases/billionaire-emits-million-times-more-greenhouse-gases-average-personHow the Rich Are Destroying the Earthsalon.com/2023/04/19/two-new-scientific-papers-break-down-how-the-rich-are-destroying-earthNoam Chomsky on Savage Capitalismsalon.com/2023/04/11/noam-chomsky-on-savage-capitalism-from-climate-change-to-failures-to_partnerBillionaire Philanthropyforbes.com/sites/timabansal/2022/07/26/billionare-philanthropy-why-warren-buffett-jeff-bezos-and-elon-musk-have-it-wrong/?sh=2cec2a074424Mega Philanthropyraconteur.net/climate-crisis/the-problem-with-climate-mega-philanthropyBig Philanthropy is A Scamteenvogue.com/story/big-philanthropy-is-a-scam-that-makes-the-rich-look-better-conceals-their-crimesClimate Change Energy Income Inequalityvox.com/energy-and-environment/2020/3/20/21184814/climate-change-energy-income-inequalityTaylor Swift Threatens Lawsuit for College Student for Private Jet Trackerabc7chicago.com/taylor-swift-jack-sweeney-lawsuit-tracking-jets/14392136Celebs with Top Private Jet Emissions in 2023thetab.com/uk/2024/02/08/these-celebs-had-the-top-private-jet-emissions-in-the-last-year-and-its-not-taylor-swift-351393The U.S. is an Oligarchyupi.com/Top_News/US/2014/04/16/The-US-is-not-a-democracy-but-an-oligarchy-study-concludes/2761397680051Martha Stewarts Basket Housethemarthablog.com/2023/04/organizing-the-basket-house.htmlMaui Wildfiresbusinessinsider.com/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-oprah-winfrey-backlash-maui-wildfire-fund-2023-9#:~:text=Dwayne%20%22The%20Rock%22%20Johnson%20and%20Oprah%20Winfrey%20launched%20a%20relief,to%20people%20with%20less%20money.Homelessness increased by 18%cbsnews.com/news/homelessness-record-level-2024-up-18-percent-housing-costs-migrantsThe Kardashians LA Wild Fires Water Consumptionbuzzfeed.com/stephaniesoteriou/khloe-kardashian-called-out-la-mayor-water-usage-wildfiresFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviolamedia@gmail.com Keywords for the algo: overconsumption, consumerism, no buy, influencer hauls, shein hauls, temu hauls, amazon hauls, billionaire lifestyle, wealth inequality, philanthro-capitalism, climate action, James Charles, Kim Kardashian, LA wildfires celebrities, Paris Hilton, Khloe Kardashian, Maui wildfires, celebrity private jets, target haul, burr baskets, luxury is a scam, luxury hauls, influencer PR packages, TikTok overconsumption, Self care overconsumption, gen z, tiktok aesthetics, sephora haul, wealth aesthetics
How America Keeps You In Debt Ashley Viola 2025-01-15 | #debt #studentloandebt #consumerismContent note: depictions of a hospital/ medical emergency starts at 22:54, ends at 23:51. Debt is an inescapable aspect of American life. Millennials and Gen Z have taken to social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) to discuss their staggering 5 to 6-figure debt. From student loan debt to credit card debt to medical debt, a large segment of the American population is grappling with the debilitating anxiety that comes with being financially insecure. In this video, I dive into how America keeps its citizens in debt and what you can do to overcome this.Sources:Congress 2008 Recession Bailoutnytimes.com/2008/10/03/business/worldbusiness/03iht-bailout.4.16679355.htmlHow the Paycheck Protection Program went from good intentions to a huge free-for-allnpr.org/2023/01/09/1145040599/ppp-loan-forgivenessWelcome to America! Now learn to be in debtnpr.org/2023/05/24/1175798797/immigrants-credit-score-credit-card-debtDignity Not Debthttps://www.ucpress.edu/books/dignity-not-debt/hardcoverThe Making of the Indebted Manhttps://mitpress.mit.edu/9781584351153/the-making-of-the-indebted-man/Debt: The First 5,000 Yearswarwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/english/currentstudents/undergraduate/modules/fulllist/special/statesofdamage/syllabus201516/graeber-debt_the_first_5000_years.pdfAuthor Discussion on Debtc-span.org/program/book-tv/author-discussion-on-debt/649913Average American Household Debt Statisticsbusinessinsider.com/personal-finance/credit-score/average-american-debtHousehold Debt and Creditnewyorkfed.org/medialibrary/interactives/householdcredit/data/pdf/HHDC_2024Q1Kanye West, Tom Brady, Jared Kushner, Reese Witherspoon, other celebs had millions in PPP loans forgivenmercurynews.com/2022/08/18/kanye-west-tom-brady-jared-kushner-reese-witherspoon-other-celebs-had-millions-in-ppp-loans-forgivenConsumer patriotism is the American wayvox.com/the-goods/22662889/september-11-anniversary-bush-spend-economyNew America Bank Account Studynewamerica.org/family-centered-social-policy/reports/racialized-costs-banking/evidence-from-banks-entry-level-checking-accountsHow race impacts credit: the history and effect on lending practicesbankrate.com/personal-finance/credit/does-race-affect-credit-score/#:~:text=Even%20though%20credit%20scoring%20models,more%20often%20than%20white%20applicants.PG&E Bailoutabc10.com/article/news/local/abc10-originals/newsom-pge-protection/103-65ca1d41-8efe-45b4-87bc-0cdecc714378abc10.com/article/news/investigations/gavin-newsom-pge-bailout-law-written-by-firm-that-had-represented-pge/103-4ffb6304-298d-41c2-816a-a8d2a3d66026Keywords for the algo:Debt, overconsumption, shopping addiction, consumer credit, credit cards, credit scores, consumer debt, personal finance, U.S. household debt, lending discrimination, mortgage loans, credit history, financial responsibility, U.S. economy, debt reliance, financial literacy, generational wealth predatory lending practices,, revolving credit, economic inequality, debtok, i’m in debt, government bailouts, student loans, auto loans, american education system
Gen Alpha is DOOMED And It’s Our Fault Ashley Viola 2024-12-28 | Gen Alpha is continuing to experience an education crisis while at the same time we’re witnessing the rise of Gen Alpha influencers, the popularity of Gen Alpha lingo and a widespread moral panic about the impending collapse of today’s generation of children. Gen Alpha has been dubbed “iPad kids,” “Sephora Kids” and “Ulta Kids,” which all point to the general belief that Gen Alpha is distracted and “dumbed down” by superficial entertainment. In this video, I explore the various crises that are currently plaguing Gen Alpha.Sources:Private equity takes on youth sportsaxios.com/2024/08/30/youth-sports-private-equityKids Are Getting Priced Out of Youth Sports.edweek.org/leadership/kids-are-getting-priced-out-of-youth-sports-how-schools-can-help/2023/11After-school childcare programs struggling to get funds, staff indianapublicmedia.org/news/after-school-childcare-programs-struggling-to-get-funds-staff.phpCleveland after-school providers worry about loss of programs with budget cuts loomingideastream.org/education/2024-01-29/cleveland-after-school-providers-worry-about-loss-of-programs-with-budget-cuts-looming?utm_source=chatgpt.comAfterschool programs face closure after funding loss; lawmakers say state forgot NEPAwvia.org/news/local/2024-04-26/afterschool-programs-face-closure-after-funding-loss-lawmakers-say-state-forgot-nepaThe dangers of parents sharing their children on social mediapbs.org/newshour/amp/show/the-dangers-of-parents-sharing-their-childrens-lives-on-social-mediaLoss of funding for after school programs in Luzerne Countyyahoo.com/news/loss-funding-school-programs-luzerne-222443054.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMbzqRl5SVeZYH51zb0P61FQug2WEuOXFzVg8j83sD3jY0hs6XH5uz4dIX3TNB6GCmudQjmBinUdTGr4tuvhxqAJre3HmjNbUrCrmBh-lQdm1eMIQySPBUitMipEAsYtW42aBgTbglPL9GRrEOkDV4kdImnzXlp38zmC3Y81ZJf-Oklahoma opts out of federal summer food program for kids for the second year in a rowfox23.com/news/oklahoma-opts-out-of-federal-summer-food-program-for-kids-for-the-second-year-in/article_c23bbeda-5b1c-11ef-b989-2f6862a88260.htmlCalifornia may gut two CalWORKS programs helping thousands of familiescalmatters.org/california-divide/2024/03/calworks-cutsMayor Adams’ cuts in day care, summer programs will drive families out of NYC: advocatescccnewyork.org/press-and-media/mayor-adams-cuts-in-day-care-summer-programs-will-drive-families-out-of-nyc-advocatesState of Play 2023 Reportprojectplay.org/state-of-play-2023-introductionAfter-School Programs Facing Cuts as Organizations Wait for State to Distribute Promised $50Mnews.wttw.com/2024/11/18/after-school-programs-facing-cuts-organizations-wait-state-distribute-promised-50mFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone unless attributed to a journalistic source.Business inquiries: ashleyviola@colossalinfluence.com Keywords for the algo:Gen alpha can’t read, gen alpha is doomed, gen alpha identity crisis, gen alpha is failing, gen alpha, sephora kids, ipad kids, ulta kids, gen alpha teachers, gen alpha influencers, gen alpha slang, gen alpha be like, gen alpha is cooked, gen alpha tiktok, gen alpha is getting out of hand, gen alpha cringe, gen alpha is dumb, gen alpha is scary, gen alpha is disrespectful, how the internet destroyed gen alpha, social media destroyed gen alpha, what’s wrong with gen alpha, gen alpha overconsumption, gen alpha uneducated, defunding of public schools
Your Sephora Obsession Is Rotting Your Brain Ashley Viola 2024-12-13 | #sephorahaul #sephora #overconsumptionThe obsession with Sephora is hurting a generation of women who are preoccupied with their looks and living lifestyles of overconsumption. For some, Sephora is just a store. For others, it’s a lifestyle, a religion, a... personality. There are plenty of other stores that sell makeup and skincare products, yet Sephora has cultivated a particularly unique cult-like following of addicts looking for their next dopamine high where every lipstick feels like a dose of confidence, and every haul feels like a binge. In this video, I discuss viral Sephora hauls and the obsession with makeup and skincare products. Sources:Luxury Brand Loro Piana Accused of Exploiting Indigenous Peruvians — Here’s What’s Happeningremezcla.com/culture/luxury-brand-loro-piana-accused-exploiting-indigenous-peruvians-heres-whats-happeningItalian Court Reveals Dior’s Unethical Supply Chain And Puts Other Luxury Brands On Noticeforbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2024/06/24/italian-court-reveals-diors-unethical-supply-chain-and-puts-other-luxury-brands-on-noticeRihanna’s Savage X Fenty Scores Worse Than Shein in Ethical Practiceshttps://remake.world/stories/rihanna-savage-x-fenty-scores-worse-than-shein-in-accountability/Remakes Fashion Accountability Reporthttps://remake.world/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Remake_AccountabilityReport_2022.pdfFenty Beauty Accused of Child Laborwomanandhome.com/life/rihannas-fenty-beauty-accused-of-using-child-labor-in-india/?utm_source=chatgpt.comLuxury perfumes linked to child laborbbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68172560.ampSephora Wage Theft Lawsuithgrlawyers.com/Articles/sephora-dodges-wage-theft-case.htmlSephora Worker’s Retaliation Lawsuitajc.com/news/atlanta-news/former-alpharetta-sephora-managers-lawsuit-alleges-racial-hiring-practices/INRSLL4C55FGXHSNG7J36KQYMASephora Cookie-gatethestreet.com/retail/sephora-faces-backlash-for-giving-workers-a-strange-reward-for-hard-workFenty Beauty Child Labour Exploitation cnbctv18.com/entertainment/rihanna--fenty-beauty-face-global-outrage-on-child-labour-issues-8245101.htm/ampFeminism is for Everybody, Bell Hooksplutobooks.com/9780745317335/feminism-is-for-everybodyEnlightened Sexism: The Seductive Message That Feminism's Work Is Done by Susan J Douglas’ kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/susan-j-douglas/enlightened-sexismFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone unless attributed to a journalistic source.Business inquiries: ashleyviola@colossalinfluence.com Keywords for the algo: Sephora hauls, Sephora overconsumption, Sephora VIB sale, Sephora obsession, makeup addiction, 12-step skincare routines, morning shed, beauty influencers, beauty product overconsumption, ulta haul, LVMH, Fenty beauty, Dior, tiktok trends, tiktok overconsumption, TikTok-Viral Products, Lifestyle influencers, conspicuous consumption, deinfluencing, consumerism, TikTok Shop, PR packages, shopping hauls, sephora kids, sephora tweens, influencer culture
Hygiene Hauls are INSANE Overconsumption Ashley Viola 2024-11-26 | #hygienehauls #showertok #overconsumptionHygiene hauls on TikTok promote an insane level of overconsumption. They falsely represent overconsumption of hygiene products as a form of “self care,” showing off their aesthetic shower routines, excessive perfume collections and array of body butters, body oils and otherwise unnecessary hygiene products. In this video, I discuss the toxicity of showertok, hygienetok and perfumetok and how they spread an obsession with “smelling good all day” to the detriment of their followers’ mental hygiene.Sources:Racial Disparities in Cleanliness Attitudes Mediate Purchasing Attitudes Toward Cleaning Productsjstor.org/stable/48706898#:~:text=These%20results%20suggest%20that%20African,food%2Dborne%20patho%2D%20gens.A cultural look at moral purity: wiping the face cleanpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4428058In The “Hygiene Olympics” Black Folks Always Win — But Aren’t We Tired?refinery29.com/en-us/hygiene-olympics-cleanliness-black-women-social-mediaEvaluation of pollutants in perfumes, colognes and health effects on the consumer: a systematic reviewpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9163252Dangers of Fragrancesewg.org/news-insights/news/2023/07/what-fragranceThe Cultural History of ‘Cleanliness’ in Canadabesthealthmag.ca/article/the-cultural-and-racist-history-of-cleanliness-in-canadaLysol & Feminine Hygienemotherjones.com/media/2012/03/when-women-used-lysol-birth-controlSilvia Federici, Caliban & The Witchfiles.libcom.org/files/Caliban%20and%20the%20Witch.pdfSabrina Strings, Fearing the Black Bodynyupress.org/9781479886753/fearing-the-black-bodyFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone unless attributed to a journalistic source.Business inquiries: ashleyviola@colossalinfluence.com Keywords for the algo:Self care overconsumption, Hygiene olympics, hygiene hauls, self care restocks, shower routines, hygiene influencers, performative cleanliness, clean girl aesthetic, it girl aesthetic, smell good all day, hygiene tips, stanley cup tumbl accessories, hair, makeup, nails, skincare, TikTok hauls, get ready with me, Sephora, skin care products, core aesthetics, amazon hauls, sephora haul, temu haul, ulta haul, shein haul, girl therapy, that girl aesthetic, girlhood aesthtics, i’m just a girl, perfume collection, perfume obsession, perfume overconsumption, performative hygiene, gen alpha, gen z, tiktok aesthetics
The Wellness Industry is a SCAM Ashley Viola 2024-11-21 | #health #wellness #overconsumptionThe health and wellness industry is rife with scams from ineffective and sometimes even dangerous supplements like green powders and vitamins to gimmicky viral gadgets like the $500 LED infrared face mask. These health and wellness products are often expensive and out of reach for most. In this video I discuss how the commodification of health and wellness has led to countless useless items proliferating social media such as Bloom green powders, flat tummy tea, skinny gummies and more.Sources:Attendees Shocked to Find That GOOP’s $5,700 Wellness Summit Was a Rip-Offthecut.com/2019/07/goop-uk-wellness-summit.htmlJade Eggs, Bee Stings and More of Gwyneth Paltrow’s Most Eyebrow-Raising Goop Moments usmagazine.com/celebrity-body/pictures/gwyneth-paltrows-most-controversial-goop-momentsBloom Nutrition Lawsuitoag.ca.gov/system/files/prop65/settlements/2023-00725S2142.pdfDoctors' Stark Warning Against Viral Apple Vinegar Gummies for Weight Lossnewsweek.com/tiktok-apple-cider-vinegar-gummies-reduce-bloating-doctors-warning-1801477Teami FTC Lawsuitftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/02/ftc-returns-more-930000-consumers-who-bought-teamis-deceptively-advertised-teasGwyneth Paltrow's Goop Agrees To Pay $145,000 To Settle False Advertising Lawsuitnpr.org/2018/09/07/645665387/gwyneth-paltrows-goop-agrees-to-pay-145-000-to-settle-false-advertising-lawsuitThe Corporatization of American Health Carelink.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-60667-1The evolution of ancient healing practices: From shamanism to Hippocratic medicine: A reviewpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11245246Native American Traditional Healing Practiceslibrary.fiveable.me/native-american-cultural-practice-art-and-identity/unit-2/traditional-healing-practices/study-guide/SptIx14XY3x8cfkmA clean break: The wellness industry isn’t well, and people are finally waking up to itthe-independent.com/life-style/wellness-scams-goop-pseudoscience-b2260871.htmlHere’s What Indigenous Cultural Appropriation in Wellness Culture Looks Likeself.com/story/indigenous-cultural-appropriationFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone unless attributed to a journalistic source.Business inquiries: ashleyviola@colossalinfluence.com Keywords for algo:Health and wellness, overconsumption, Bloom nutrition green powders, health and wellness scams, herbalife, health and wellness psuedoscience, how fake science sells wellness, health and wellness consumerism, self care overconsumption, tiktok restock videos, restock overconsumption, Gwyneth Paltrow, jade egg, leech therapy, blood facial, wellness industry, wellness culture, self-care, detox kits, clean beauty, boutique fitness, wellness retreats, clean eating, mindfulness apps, superfoods, wellness scams, wellness trends, wellness marketing, wellness misinformation, Goop, wellness consumerism, feminist critique of wellness, capitalism and wellness, wellness commodification, body politic wellness, wellness pseudoscience, health industry critique.
TikTok Is Making You HATE Your Face Ashley Viola 2024-11-13 | #overconsumption #amazonmusthaves #selfcareTikTok beauty trends just keep getting worse. Trends like “morning shed” feature young women using bizarre items like mouth tape, chin straps and eye patches overnight to preserve their beauty. This insatiable appetite for beauty is dangerous and teaching young women to fixate over every flaw, creating a beauty standard that is impossible to keep up with. In this video, I discuss why you’re not ugly, you’re just poor and the high cost of beauty.Sources:Capitalist Realism by Mark Fisherbarnesandnoble.com/w/capitalist-realism-mark-fisher/1112473996Perfect Me: Beauty as an Ethical Ideal by Heather Widdowsjstor.org/stable/j.ctvc77j2q2024 Beauty Spending Forecast Points to Increased Buyinggcimagazine.com/consumers-markets/news/22876371/2024-beauty-spending-forecast-points-to-increased-buyingFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone unless attributed to a journalistic source.Business inquiries: ashleyviola@colossalinfluence.com Keywords for the algo:Morning shed, beauty maintenance, Beauty standards, tiktok beauty trends, TikTok overconsumption, Anti-aging, TikTok health and wellness, TikTok skincare, tiktok beauty, why nothing you buy feels good anymore, aesthetic culture, being ugly is a choice, being ugly is your fault, Sephora haul, greedy makeup brand, luxury brands, self care overconsumption, the problem with influencers, Mikayla Nogueira, influencer insanity, toxic influencers, Amazon must haves, TikTok shop, pick me girls, 12-step skincare routine, tiktok skincare, influencers being out of touch, tiktok restocks
Mukbangs Are DANGEROUS Overconsumption Ashley Viola 2024-10-31 | #mukbang #mukbangers #overconsumptionMukbang food influencers are wasting food for clout and money. This disgusting display of rage bait is a slap in the face to millions of Americans who are currently struggling to afford groceries and people across the globe suffering from food insecurity. In this video, I discuss how mukbangs normalize the overconsumption of food and normalize wastefulness. Sources:The popularity of eating broadcast: Content analysis of “mukbang” YouTube videos, media coverage, and the health impact of “mukbang” on publicjournals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1460458220901360?rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&url_ver=Z39.88-2003%F0%9D%94%AFid=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.orgWith mukbangs increasing in popularity, dietitians worry about this internet trendcnn.com/2024/08/22/health/mukbang-food-eating-video-wellness/index.htmlUSDA Food Insecurity Statsers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-u-s/key-statistics-graphicsUN Food Insecurity Statswfp.org/ending-hungerChinese influencer d*s during Mukbang live streamtimesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/food-influencer-dies-live-on-camera-due-to-overeating/amp_articleshow/112023923.cmsPsychology of Mukbang watchingscienceabc.com/social-science/what-is-the-psychology-of-mukbang-watching.htmlWhy are Mukbangs so popular?distractify.com/p/why-is-mukbang-popularModern Mukbangs are toxic and need to stopchantillynews.org/14655/opinions/modern-mukbang-culture-is-toxic-needs-to-stopFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone unless attributed to a journalistic source.Business inquiries: ashleyviola@colossalinfluence.com Keywords for the algo:Overconsumption, Mukbangs, the problem with influencers, Mukbang influencers, food influencers, Eat with Boki, Niko Avocado, mukbang ASMR, Mukbangs are disgusting, Mukbangs are wasteful, mukbang Trisha paytas, Mukbangs Korea, Mukbangs spicy, Mukbangs seafood, mukbang eating very messy, influencer insanity, mukbang video essay, mukbang fast food, Crumbl cookies, Erewhon hauls, influencers out-of-touch, influencers lying
Fridgescaping is Unhinged Consumerism Ashley Viola 2024-10-24 | #fridgescaping #overconsumption #restockingFridgescaping is the newest TikTok fridge trend in which people are decorating the insides of their fridges with items like candles, picture frames, flowers and other odds and ends. Fridgescape enthusiasts are restocking their fridges every week and decorating them with new themes like Bridgerton themed fridges, Halloween themed fridges and fall themed fridges among other themes. In this video, I discuss the unhinged consumerism of “fridgescaping.”Sources:Not Even Inside Your Refrigerator is Safe from Decoratingnytimes.com/2024/08/03/style/fridgescaping-fridge-decorating-tiktok.htmlDecorating the inside of your fridge with picture frames and flowers? That’s ‘fridgescaping’cnn.com/2024/09/01/us/fridgescaping-fridge-decorating-tiktok-cec/index.htmlWhy Are People Decorating the Inside of Their Refrigerators?foodandwine.com/fridgescaping-trend-8685640EP Thompson, The Making of the English Working Classhttps://www.bard.edu/library/pdfs/archives/Thompson-The_Making_of_the_English_Working_Class.pdfHerbert Marcuse, One Dimensional Manmarcuse.org/herbert/pubs/64onedim/odmcontents.htmlbell hooks, Where We Stand: Class Mattersroutledge.com/Where-We-Stand-Class-Matters/hooks/p/book/9780415929134?srsltid=AfmBOopn1GLhpZfycAZRVHvuVjphI_9hfyORA9al1hcUSljHMxMR3dFsFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone unless attributed to a journalistic source.Business inquiries: ashleyviola@colossalinfluence.com Keywords for the algo:Fridgescaping, fridge restocking, grocery restocking, frigerton, crumbl cookies, consumerism, overconsumption, refrigerator decor, tiktok overconsumption, erewhon hauls, makeup restocking, food storage containers, Bridgerton fridge theme, picture frames in fridge, flowers in fridge, fridge decor, commodity fetishism, kitchen trends, refrigerator organization, aesthetic fridges, TikTok fridgescaping, food styling, kitchen aesthetics, organized refrigerator, fridge makeover, refrigerator themes, grocery organization, kitchen organization, viral fridge trends, home styling trends, fridge design ideas, fridgescaping critique.
The Im Just A Girl Trend is Glorifying Overconsumption & Irresponsibility Ashley Viola 2024-10-11 | Get 25% off on Paired premium! Start your 7-day free trial by clicking the link here: paired.com/ashley25#imjustagirl #overconsumption #girlmath“I’m just a girl” is the latest viral trend sweeping across TikTok. In the same vain of “girl dinner,” “girl math,” and “girl hobby,” “I’m just a girl” normalizes the infantilization of women and superficial indulgence through overconsumption of beauty products, clothing, skincare items and other unnecessary products. In this video, I discuss how TikTok users are using the phrase “I’m just a girl” to justify their financial recklessness, poor driving skills, shopping addictions, and other shortcomings. Using the background music “Just a Girl” by No Doubt, this new crop of “girl-ification” trends are breeding a new generation of women who take pride in being shallow and uneducated.Sources:The Society of the Spectacle by Guy Deboardgoodreads.com/book/show/381440.The_Society_of_the_SpectacleGirl Math is fun but don’t let it fool youwashingtonpost.com/business/2023/08/23/girl-math-tiktok-trendGirl Math was a fun social media joke, then it got complicatedcnn.com/2023/10/07/us/girl-math-boy-social-media-cec/index.htmlThe Cult of Domesticitypbslearningmedia.org/resource/ush22-soc-domesticitycult/the-cult-of-domesticityThe Dumb Blonde: Where Did The Stereotype Even Come From?refinery29.com/en-gb/dumb-blonde-stereotypeMovies referenced:Notting HillMean GirlsThe House BunnyCluelessTV Shows MentionedMarried With ChildrenThe Simple LifeI Love LucyFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone unless attributed to a journalistic source.Business inquiries: ashleyviola@colossalinfluence.com Keywords for the algo:I’m just a girl, girl math, girl dinner, girl hobby, tiktok girlification, overconsumption, consumerism, shopping addiction, infantilization of women, girlhood trends, irresponsible spending habits, financially independent women, gender stereotypes, tiktok trends bad for feminism, girl math explained, girl dinner explained, girl math justifying your purchases, i’m just a girl trend toxic, self care overconsumption, tiktok aesthetic culture
Tech Overconsumption and iPhone Hysteria Ashley Viola 2024-10-02 | #overconsumption #consumerism #iphone16With the recent release of the iPhone 16, technology overconsumption is out of control. Our insatiable appetite for technology products from companies like Apple and beyond is yet another reminder of the powerful influence of consumer capitalism on our lives. In this video, I dive into how our desire to always have the latest and greatest technology products has negative consequences on workers who are exploited in the supply chain, namely in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, our environment, and our mental health. Together we can boycott the iPhone 16 to mitigate these negative consequences.Sources:How to preserve your iPhone Batterygoodhousekeeping.com/life/a46424/iphone-battery-hacks/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_ghk_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_19597983321&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu-63BhC9ARIsAMMTLXQR05YiD5ti8000x-QexVdl4uSHwLpXIpXEq1hnmUYjTDj3eFR2mUEaAsUbEALw_wcBAfrican nation threatens Apple with legal action over alleged "blood minerals" in its gadgetscbsnews.com/news/apple-blood-minerals-africa-drc-threat-legal-action-rwanda-conflict-miningHow 'modern-day sl*very' in the Congo powers the rechargeable battery economynpr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2023/02/01/1152893248/red-cobalt-congo-drc-mining-siddharth-karaApple fined for slowing down old iPhonesbbc.com/news/technology-51413724How disposable tech is feeding an e-waste crisisunep.org/news-and-stories/story/how-disposable-tech-feeding-e-waste-crisisCBS News finds children mining cobalt for batteries in the Congocbsnews.com/news/cobalt-children-mining-democratic-republic-congo-cbs-news-investigationApple starts paying iPhone users as part of $500 million ‘Batterygate’ settlementeconomictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/apple-starts-paying-iphone-users-as-part-of-500-million-batterygate-settlement/articleshow/106608334.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppstFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone unless attributed to a journalistic source.Business inquiries: ashleyviola@colossalinfluence.com Keywords for the algo:IPhone 16, how apple manipulates you, airpods pro max, overconsumption, consumerism, apple watch, MacBook, boycott iphone 16, planned obsolescence, tech influencers, influencer insanity, samsung galaxy, the cult of apple, smartphones, e-waste, democratic republic of the Congo cobalt crisis, coltan, temu, amazon must haves, technology gadgets, labor exploitation, Apple overconsumption, tech consumerism, Apple marketing manipulation, iPhone addiction, Apple ecosystem trap, iPhone upgrade cycle, iPhone buyer psychology, Apple fanboy culture, pple product dependency, Apple’s anti-consumer practices, Apple exclusivity tactics, tech product hoarding, overbuying tech gadgets, forced iPhone upgrades, Apple monopolistic practices, consumer loyalty manipulation
The Myth of Underdeveloped Countries #africa #consumerism #overconsumption Ashley Viola 2024-09-28 | “Developing countries” and “third world countries” are a myth.In reality, these countries’ resources are plundered by the West.India is rich in rice, cotton, precious stones, and metals.Sudan is rich in gold.Nigeria is rich in oil and petroleum.Togo, Benin, and Mali are all rich and cotton.Kenya is rich in tea.Belize is rich in citrus fruits and sugarcane.Ethiopia is rich in coffee beans.Ghana is rich in Cocoa, oil, gold, and timber.Ecuador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras and Colombia are all rich in bananas.Algeria, Iraq and Libya is are all rich in oil.Botswana is rich in diamonds.The Democratic Republic of the Congo is rich in cobalt.Morocco is rich in textiles.This is a non-exhaustive list but demonstrates how over-exploited many of these countries are.
Luxury Brands Are A SCAM Ashley Viola 2024-09-19 | #luxurybrands #overconsumption #deinfluencing Luxury brands are conning people into spending insane amounts of money through deceptive manipulation tactics. Brands like LVMH, a fashion conglomerate that owns Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Fendi and many others are one such brand that marks up their items significantly through clever marketing and leveraging celebrities and luxury influencers to endorse them. It was recently revealed that Dior paid just $57 to produce a bag that they sold for nearly $2,800 to customers. They were also accused of using sweatshops similar to fast fashion brands like Temu and SHEIN. In this video, I deinfluence you from luxury brands by revealing the behind-the-scenes happenings of LVMH and other luxury brands that elucidate how little value luxury, and designer goods really have and how they are a direct result of worker exploitation. Through the overconsumption of luxury brands, we are complicit in the exploitation of workers across the globe.Sources:Italy watchdog investigates Armani, Dior after worker exploitation probesaljazeera.com/news/2024/7/17/italy-watchdog-investigates-armani-dior-after-worker-exploitation-probesItalian Court Reveals Dior’s Unethical Supply Chain And Puts Other Luxury Brands On Noticeforbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2024/06/24/italian-court-reveals-diors-unethical-supply-chain-and-puts-other-luxury-brands-on-noticeThe Labor Ab*ses of Fast Fashion and Luxury Brandsgivingcompass.org/article/the-labor-abuses-of-fast-fashion-and-luxury-brandsLuxury Brand Loro Piana Accused of Exploiting Indigenous Peruvians — Here’s What’s Happeningremezcla.com/culture/luxury-brand-loro-piana-accused-exploiting-indigenous-peruvians-heres-whats-happeningCan Made in Africa transform the continent’s leather industry?voguebusiness.com/fashion/can-made-in-africa-transform-the-continents-leather-industryThese Luxury Brands Are Still Harming Animals For Profithttps://goodonyou.eco/luxury-brands-harming-animals/The Environmental Cost of Luxury Leather Goodsearth.org/true-cost-of-luxury-leather-goodsSparkling Jewels, Opaque Supply Chainshrw.org/report/2020/11/24/sparkling-jewels-opaque-supply-chains/jewelry-companies-changing-sourcingDiamond Trade Still Fuels Human Sufferinghrw.org/news/2018/05/10/diamond-trade-still-fuels-human-sufferingInside Italy's Shadow Economynytimes.com/2018/09/20/fashion/italy-luxury-shadow-economy.htmlProsecutors Accuse Dior and Armani of Paying Migrant Workers $2 an Hour to Make Luxury Handbagscomplex.com/style/a/backwoodsaltar/dior-armani-paying-migrant-workers-two-dollars-luxuryThe History of the International Diamonds Cartelhttps://pages.stern.nyu.edu/~lcabral/teaching/debeers3.pdfControversy Over Diamonds Made Into Virtue by De Beersnytimes.com/2000/08/22/business/controversy-over-diamonds-made-into-virtue-by-de-beers.htmlFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone unless attributed to a journalistic source.Business inquiries: ashleyviola@colossalinfluence.com Keywords for the algo:How luxury brands manipulate you, how luxury brands brainwash you, overconsumption, consumerism, luxury brand overconsumption, luxury brands exploitation, luxury brands vs. fast fashion, lvmh, lvmh exploiting workers, fendi, gucci, christian dior, dior $57 handbags, loro piana, fenty beauty, balenciaga, louis vuitton, kim kardashian, kanye west, celebrity brands, armani, diamond trade, fashion sweatshops, fast fashion, luxury influencers, influencers pretending to be rich, neuromarketing of luxury brands, social status, wealth aesthetics, looking rich, classism, deinfluencing celebrity brands, de beers diamonds, luxury brands video essay
Erewhon Hauls Are Out-Of-Touch Overconsumption Ashley Viola 2024-09-04 | #erewhon #overconsumption #consumerism Erewhon, dubbed as the “most expensive grocery store in the world” and the “most expensive grocery store in America" has gone viral after a series of celebrities including, Hailey Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Kendall Jenner launched smoothies in collaboration with the supermarket chain. With exorbitantly-priced items like $25 water, $30 ice and $20 smoothies, Erewhon isn’t just selling food, they’re selling you the aesthetics of wealth. In this video I discuss how influencers and celebrities are completely out-of-touch with the realities of most Americans, who are currently in the midst of a housing crisis, staggering inflation and rising gas prices that is making it difficult to afford groceries. Sources:Erewhon’s official website:erewhon.comErewhon’s lavish markets and celebrity collabs are captivating the Internetadage.com/article/special-report-hottest-brands/erewhon-hottest-brands-most-popular-marketing-2024/2567721Erewhon’s Secrets In the 1960s, two macrobiotic enthusiasts started a health-food sect beloved by hippies. Now it’s the most culty grocer in L.A.thecut.com/article/erewhon-smoothie-boston-los-angeles-history.htmlWhat is Erewhon? America’s most expensive grocery store that’s going viraldexerto.com/food/what-is-erewhon-americas-most-expensive-supermarket-thats-going-viral-2661413A symbol of status and health: LA's Erewhon smoothie craze takes offcbsnews.com/losangeles/video/a-symbol-of-status-and-health-las-erewhon-smoothie-craze-takes-offBankrate’s 2024 Annual Emergency Savings Reportbankrate.com/banking/savings/emergency-savings-reportUSDA Food Plans: Monthly Cost of Food Reportsfns.usda.gov/cnpp/usda-food-plans-cost-food-monthly-reportsFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviola@colossalinfluence.com Keywords for the algo:Erewhon hauls overconsumption, consumerism, erewhon hauls luxury, Erewhon hauls status symbols, chefluencers, the politics of food, food inflation, can’t afford groceries, Erewhon, celebrity-branded smoothies, private chefs, luxury grocery store, ErewhonTok, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Winnie Harlow, Sofia Richie, Gisele Bündchen, Erewhon Market, high-end supermarket, organic, Los Angeles, expensive grocery store, capitalism and food, diet culture, housing crisis, cost of living, wealth aesthetics
Crumbl Cookie Overconsumption Must Be STOPPED Ashley Viola 2024-08-21 | #crumblcookies #overconsumption #consumerismCrumbl Cookies is one of the fastest-growing food chains in the country. With influencers flocking to try their “cookies of the week” in droves the food chain has only grown in popularity. But despite all of their success, they’ve found themselves marred in numerous controversies. These include fines for child labor violations and various claims of exploitation, such as directing employees to serve raw cookies, displaying a "wall of shame" to criticize underperforming employees, denying breaks to staff, and facing class action lawsuits, among other alleged offenses. In this video, I break down Crumbl Cookie overconsumption and why the cookies are terrible for you and the workers who bake them.Sources:Crumbl Cookies franchises fined for violating child labor regulationsaxios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2023/01/04/crumbl-child-labor-violations-labor-departmentCookie-bakery chain Crumbl confirms layoffs, citing ‘strong economic headwinds’sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2023/10/10/cookie-bakery-chain-crumblCrumbl Sued for Disclosing Data to Stripe Without Consentnatlawreview.com/article/crumbl-sued-disclosing-data-stripe-without-consentCrumbl’s Indeedindeed.com/cmp/Crumbl-Cookies-Franchises-1/reviews?ftopic=jobsecadvConsumers in class action claim that Crumbl deceptively charges a service feecourthousenews.com/consumers-in-class-action-claim-that-crumbl-deceptively-charges-customers-a-service-feeClass Action Claims Crumbl Cookies Have Far More Calories Than Advertisedclassaction.org/news/class-action-claims-crumbl-cookies-have-far-more-calories-than-advertisedSawyer Hemsley’s IG Postinstagram.com/reel/CxvSaGkOKIo/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loadingFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviola@colossalinfluence.com Keywords for the algo: Crumbl cookies, crumbl cookie overconsumption, crumbl cookies influencers, overconsumption, crumbl cookies bad, crumbl cookies unhealthy, crumbl cookies controversy, Crumbl cookies high in calories, Alarming ingredients in Crumbl cookies, Why Crumbl cookies are not good, Crumbl cookies recipe, Crumbl cookies reviews, Worst Crumbl cookies, Crumbl cookies undercooked, Crumbl cookies super sweet, Crumbl cookies price, Crumbl cookies awful,Crumbl cookies unhealthy, Reddit Crumbl cookies, Crumbl cookies ingredients
Influencers Are Destroying Your Brain Ashley Viola 2024-08-08 | #deinfluencing #overconsumption #influencersInfluencers have created brands centered around overconsumption, being out of touch, and an obsession of superficial aesthetics, among other things that are quite frankly destroying your brain. From product hauls to proliferating diet culture to ruining tourism to normalizing botox and fillers, to lying to their followers to get them to buy more, much of influencer culture is toxic. In this video, I discuss the ways in which influencer culture is unhealthy and erodes our critical thinking skills.Sources: We Have All Become Travel Influencers. It’s Ruining the Planettime.com/6989471/travel-influencers-climate-essayInstagram abroad: performance, consumption and colonial narrative in tourismresearchgate.net/publication/324624186_Instagram_abroad_performance_consumption_and_colonial_narrative_in_tourism15 destinations Instagram has helped ruinbusinessinsider.com/travel-destinations-instagram-influencers-ruined-2019-7Influencing Travel: nosto.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Travel-Ebook-Digital-US_FINAL.pdfFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is my opinion and mine alone.Business inquiries: ashleyviola@colossalinfluence.com Keywords for the algo:Tiktok overconsumption, underconsumption core, influencer brand trips, influencer overconsumption, influencers out of touch, lifestyle influencers, influencer insanity, how influencers get you to spend money, deinfluencing, tiktok made me buy it, beauty industry consumerism, beauty industry overconsumption, influencer, influencer tourism, Mikayla Noguira, Hayley Bayley, James Charles, influencers caught lying, why no one likes influencers, influencers be like, influencer cringe, influencers not disclosing ads, things social media convinces us is normal, underconsumption, deinfluencing you, anti-haul, social media addiction
Temu is Even WORSE Than You Thought Ashley Viola 2024-07-26 | #temu #overconsumption #deinfluencing The online shopping platform, Temu has come under fire for a number of alleged unsavory practices. The e-commerce site which promotes overconsumption has been accused of forced labor, spying on customers and stealing money from customers’ bank accounts among other offenses. In this video essay, I do a deep dive into Temu and its questionable ethics and why you should stop stopping there.Sources:How Temu is shaking up the world of online shoppingbbc.com/news/business-685633397 Things To Know About Temu Before You ‘Shop Like A Billionaire’forbes.com/sites/markfaithfull/2024/02/13/7-things-to-know-about-temu-before-you-shop-like-a-billionaireCongressional report says there’s an extremely high risk Temu’s supply chains have forced laborapnews.com/article/temu-shein-forced-labor-china-de7b5398c76fda58404abc6ec5684972One of China’s most popular apps has the ability to spy on its users, say expertscnn.com/2023/04/02/tech/china-pinduoduo-malware-cybersecurity-analysis-intl-hnk/index.htmlChina: Anniversary of UN’s damning Xinjiang report must be ‘wake-up call’ to action amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/08/china-anniversary-of-uns-damning-xinjiang-report-must-be-wake-up-call-to-actionyoutu.be/R0aDw0IHp7k?si=esdOguSkHv_kmEYFyoutu.be/Gm4XShF96Y8?si=JF0A_th9NYTaCMdRFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola*Disclaimer: Information presented in this video is alleged.Business inquiries: ashleyviola@colossalinfluence.com Keywords for the algo:Temu, temu overconsumption, tiktok overconsunption, overconsumption, consumerism, temu consumerism, temu lawsuit, temu spying on customers, temy data privacy concerns, temu horror stories, how can Temu sell products so cheaply, temu’s explosive growth, what is temu, pinduoduo and temu, chinese shopping app, temu haul, temu ad, temu spyware, temu malware, is temu a scamming app, is temu safe, is temu bad, temu scam, temu review, temu shopping
Influencer PR Packages & the Normalization of HOARDING Ashley Viola 2024-07-16 | #overconsumption #deinfluencing #consumerismInfluencers who promote “PR packages” or "PR unboxings" are proliferating overconsumption and destroying the environment in the process. In this video, I discuss the short lifecycle of PR products, the wastefulness of the packaging and how influencers have normalized hoarding on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. These boxes, filled with free products sent by brands to influencers, are not just tools for marketing; they also play a significant part in shaping consumer behavior and perceptions about consumption. Sources:Why Unboxing Videos Are So Satisfyingyahoo.com/tech/why-unboxing-videos-are-so-satisfying-99561095209.htmlWhat is ‘Ecosocialism?’vice.com/en/article/zm988y/ecosocialists-believe-the-only-way-to-save-the-planet-is-to-abandon-capitalismSix shocking facts you didn’t know about extreme weathergreenpeace.org/international/story/68215/six-shocking-facts-you-didnt-know-about-extreme-weather/?_gl=1*w9zfnr*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTcyNDMwMzg2Ny4xNzIxMDg1MjMx*_ga_0CCB1GTVV6*MTcyMTA4NTIzMC4xLjAuMTcyMTA4NTIzMC4wLjAuMA..*_ga_99CSX66YC1*MTcyMTA4NTIzMC4xLjAuMTcyMTA4NTIzMC4wLjAuMA..*_ga_94MRTN8HG4*MTcyMTA4NTIzMC4xLjAuMTcyMTA4NTIzMC4wLjAuMjE2Mjc0OTE1Seven Ways Wasteful Packaging Harms the Environment:ribble-pack.co.uk/blog/seven-ways-wasteful-packaging-hurting-environment#:~:text=Loss%20of%20species,in%20a%20loss%20of%20species.Our Planet is Choking on Plastic: unep.org/interactives/beat-plastic-pollution/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkdO0BhDxARIsANkNcre3gJDFs5tDdktehLjzje1jO1iL7-vNoeaC42u3YrJAW0bmqlDk0PoaArnHEALw_wcBWorld Health Organization, Air Pollution, Drinking Water and Biodiversityhttps://www.who.int/health-topics/air-pollution#tab=tab_1https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/drinking-waterhttps://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/biodiversity-and-healthGreenpeace:greenpeace.orgEnvironmental Working Group: ewg.orgFollow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViolaKeywords for the algo:Overconsumption, TikTok overconsumption, deinfluencing, instagram overconsumption, tiktok shop, extreme influencer PR packages, influencer brand trips, shein haul, PR unboxing haul, tiktok made me buy it, tiktok shop 2024,tiktok dropshipping, tiktok restocking content, tiktok rage bait, tiktok consumerism, stanley cups, beauty products overconsumption, fridge restock, beauty industry consumerism, overconsumption tiktok compilation, overconsumption video essay, hoarding on tiktok
‘Amazon Must-Haves’ Must Be Stopped Ashley Viola 2024-07-10 | #overconsumption #deinflueincing #amazonmusthavesAmazon ‘must haves’ and Amazon products ‘you didn’t know you needed’ have continued to spread across social media platforms. This has caused many people to engage in Amazon hauls where they buy heaps of wasteful products being endorsed by influencers under Amazon’s influencer program using affiliate links. In this video, I discuss the massive overconsumption caused by this level of consumerism.—----Sources:Affluenza: How Overconsumption Is Killing Us--and How to Fight Backbarnesandnoble.com/w/affluenza-john-de-graaf/11173945131950’s ‘Throwaway Culture’:researchgate.net/figure/A-Life-magazine-cover-celebrating-Throwaway-Living-in-1955_fig3_347732523The High Price of Fast Fashionwsj.com/articles/the-high-price-of-fast-fashion-11567096637How many clothes are too many?pirg.org/articles/how-many-clothes-are-too-many—---Follow me on my socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViolaThanks for watching!—-----Keywords for the algo:Overconsumption on TikTok, overconsumption on Instagram, amazon overconsumption, Amazon Hauls, influencer overconsumption, Gen Z overconsumption, social media consumerism, fast fashion, SHEIN, overconsumption is keeping you poor, overconsumption is making you broke, overconsumption tiktok compilation, overconsumption video essay, overconsumption documentary, overconsumption fashion, overconsumption in america, consumerism explained, amazon haul compilation, amazon haul aesthetic
Trad Wives and Performative Domestic Labor Ashley Viola 2024-07-03 | #tradwives #tradwife #toxicfemininity ‘Trad Wives’ are taking the Internet by storm. With popular influencers like Nara Smith, Ballerina Farm and Estee Williams, trad wives are promoting patriarchal, 1950’s housewives values to the modern world. The 'trad wife' trend is a carefully constructed illusion that exploits nostalgia and traditional values for commercial gain. But many of these women aren’t ‘trad wives,’ they’re just insanely rich women cosplaying as homemakers. Many of these trad wives are Mormom influencers looking to garner good publicity for the church.Sources: Opinion: How Mormonism Churns Out the Most Influential #TradWiveskatiecouric.com/news/opinion/mormonism-tradwives-perfectionNara Smith’s SAHM Schtick Is Actually Conservatism In Disguisefridaythings.com/recent-posts/nara-smith-lucky-blue-smith-mormon-soft-life-tradwife-influencerMy socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViolaThanks for watching!—--Keywords for the algo:Trad wives, trad wife trend, nara smith, ballerina farm, trad wife viral video, trad wife tiktok, trad wife vs. modern woman, trad wife reaction, trad wife documentary, trad wife day in the life, trad wife controversy, trad wife epidemic, trad wife pick me girl, trad wife propaganda, toxic trad wives, trad wife explained, trad wife says n
Can we normalize aging naturally? #aging #viral #agingwoman Ashley Viola 2024-06-29 | #aging #agingwoman #viral #viralshorts
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Femininity Coaches Are Manipulating You Ashley Viola 2024-06-21 | Get 25% off on Paired premium! Start your 7-day free trial by clicking the link here: http://www.paired.com/ashley25------#femininity #femininitycoach #toxicfemininity Femininity coaches and influencers are teaching women to engage in toxic, transactional relationships built on materialism and aesthetics. From “divine femininity” to “dark feminine energy” to “light feminine energy” to the “soft life” and so on, these archetypes only serve to reinforce gender stereotypes of what it means to be feminine and masculine. The “Sprinkle, Sprinkle” movement started by SheraSeven is perpetuating transactional relationships and teaching women to partake in toxic behaviors to rope in rich men. In this video, I discuss how this ultimately it rooted in patriarchal ideals and internalized misogyny. —-Sources: TikTok's 'Divine Feminine' Trend Is Just Repackaged Patriarchywomen.com/1307990/tiktok-divine-feminine-trend-repackaged-patriarchyWe Have To Address The Glaring Problems With Femininity Coachinggirlsunited.essence.com/fedback/news/femininity-coachingPatriarchy Princessesyesmagazine.org/issue/thirst/2023/05/18/patriarchy-princessesBeing ‘in your feminine’ isn’t feministmichigandaily.com/opinion/being-in-your-feminine-isnt-feministA 'femininity' influencer who posts videos of her luxury lifestyle is facing backlash after telling viewers to 'never date broke men'businessinsider.com/influencer-luxury-femininity-never-date-broke-men-backlash-2023-8--Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViolaMy Socials: instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviola—Keywords for the algo:Femininity coaching, femininity influencers, divine feminine energy, feminine energy, toxic femininity, dark femininity, old money aesthetic, trad wives, tiktok aesthetics, tiktok trends, hypergamy, femininity training, femininity podcast, femininity for black women, femininity channels, dating coaches, masculine energy, the scam of femininity coaching, femininity coaches must be stopped
Family Vloggers Are More TOXIC Than Ever Ashley Viola 2024-06-16 | #familyvloggers #mommyvloggers #sharentingFamily vlogging channels and mommy vloggers/influencers are more toxic than ever. The phenomenon of mommy bloggers and family vlogging channels has significantly shaped the social media landscape over the past 15 years or so. Popular channels like The ACE Family, Stauffer family, Bratayley, "LaBrant Fam," Nikki Phillipi, Wren & Jacqueline, 8 Passengers/Ruby Franke, DaddyOFive, The Shaytards and more exploit their kids for views and money. Now the all grown-up children of family bloggers are speaking out about the trauma that they experienced.Sources:The first social media babies are adults now. Some are pushing for laws to protect kids from their parents’ oversharingcnn.com/2024/05/29/us/social-media-children-influencers-cec/index.htmlFootage of a YouTuber saying she canceled an adoption because she wouldn't be able to film the child has resurfaced, shocking viewerscnn.com/2024/05/29/us/social-media-children-influencers-cec/index.htmlMy socials:instagram.com/ashleyaviolahttps://x.com/ashleyaviolaJoin my Patreon!patreon.com/AshleyAViola---------keywords for the algo:Sharenting, family vlogging channels are toxic, mommy vloggers, family vloggers exposed, horrors of youtube family channels, the downfall of family channels, family vloggers exploit, family vloggers video essay, family vloggers documentary, family vlogger speaks out against parents, mommy influencers, family influencers
Are You A ‘Clean Girl’ Or ‘That Girl’ Or Do You Just Have No Personality? Ashley Viola 2024-05-30 | #cleangirlaesthetic #thatgirlaesthetic #overconsumptionTikTok’s neverending hamster wheel of aesthetics such as the ‘clean girl,’ ‘that girl,’ ‘mob wife,’ ‘coastal grandmother,’ ‘cottagecore,’ or ‘tomato girl’ may be a symptom of Gen Z’s identity crisis. These aesthetic trends are often rooted in overconsumption, consumerism and commodifying everyday life. In this video, I discuss the social implications of these trends and how it’s shaping identities in problematic ways.---Sources: In the name of aesthetics: Problematic romanticized concepts from Lolita to Mob-Wifeuatrav.com/opinion/article_7736124c-c7a0-11ee-a369-635aa72cbf7f.htmlFashion industry's carbon impact bigger than airline industry'scbsnews.com/news/earth-day-2019-fashion-industrys-carbon-impact-is-bigger-than-airline-industrysThe Most Viral TikTok Fashion Trends to Shop Right Nowelle.com/fashion/trend-reports/a42309676/2023-tiktok-viral-fashion-trendsThe “Mob Wife Aesthetic” Is Trending — Here’s Why It’s Also Facing Criticismkatiecouric.com/lifestyle/what-is-the-mob-wife-aesthetic-criticismInstagram: instagram.com/ashleyaviolaTwitter/X: x.com/ashleyaviolaPatreon: patreon.com/AshleyAViola---Keywords for the algo:TikTok aesthetics, that girl aesthetic, clean girl aesthetic, cottagecore, vanilla girl, girl dinner, mob wife aesthetic, slavic bimbo aesthetic, y2k aesthetic, gen z’s identity crisis, consumerism on TikTok, overconsumption on TikTok, girl dinner, girl math, pink pilates princess, cinnamon girl, E-Girl, Clean Girl, Cottagecore, Dark Academia, Normcore Blueberry milk nails, Coquette,sustainable fashion, TikTok fashion trends, fashion identity crisis, social media influence on fashion
‘Veneer Techs’ of TikTok Must Be Stopped Ashley Viola 2024-05-18 | #veneertechs #porcelainveneers #veneers So-called ‘Veneer Techs’ are destroying people’s teeth for money and clout. They’ve recently gone viral on social media with these pseudo-dentists saying that they can now perform veneer procedures after just two days of training. This comes after a self-proclaimed veneer tech shared his certificate of completion for a “veneer tech course,” and a separate TikTok user shared a horror story of her veneers falling out after two days, but dentists are warning that these techs are performing dental work illegally. In this video, I discuss the veneer tech scam economy and how the desperation to get rich quick means people have no regard for others’ dental health.Sources:What To Know About Viral ‘Veneer Techs’—And Why Dentists Warn Against Themforbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2024/05/03/what-to-know-about-viral-veneer-techs-and-why-dentists-warn-against-them/?sh=4e1ef63d3481TikTokers are sharing horror stories of getting dental work by unlicensed 'veneer techs'businessinsider.com/tiktokers-share-dental-horrors-from-unlicensed-veneer-techs-2024-5Woman accused of working as dentist in Las Vegas without licenseyahoo.com/news/woman-accused-working-dentist-las-045141411.htmlThe impact of dental treatment on employment outcomes: A systematic reviewsciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S01688510120028015 Types of Dental Veneerssmiledentalcenterct.com/blog/cosmetic-dentistry/types-dental-veneersDon’t Trust That ‘Veneer Tech’ Fake certification courses — and their horrifying results — are all over TikTok.thecut.com/article/veneer-tech-tiktok.html—-Follow me on my socials @ashleyaviola on Instagram and Twitter/XJoin my Patreon for exclusive content! patreon.com/AshleyAViola—-Keywords for the algo:Veneer techs, dental veneers, scam economy, veneer tech horror stories, scam courses, veneer techs make your teeth fall out, veneer techs are illegal, porcelain veneers, composite-bonded veneers, veneer tech scam, Illegal dentistry scams, veneers, social media, unlicensed practitioners, partial veneers, oversized veneers, veneer breath, shaved down veneers, TikTok dentists, two-day classes certificates, veneers training programs,
The Trader Joe’s Mini Tote Bag Trend is Peak Overconsumption Ashley Viola 2024-05-01 | #traderjoes #overconsumption #consumerismThe Trader Joes Mini Canvas Tote bags have become the latest viral internet obsession. People are camping outside of stores and waiting in long lines to get their hands on the totes. They’re being dubbed “the new Stanley cups” because they are causing a similar commotion as the Stanley Cup ‘Galentines Day’ limited edition drops that occurred this past February. In this video, I discuss why the canvas tote obsession is an example of overconsumption gone wild and the commodification of everyday life.Sources:Why Is This $2.99 Tote Bag Causing Chaos?nytimes.com/2024/03/05/style/trader-joes-mini-tote.htmlThe age of flash fadsWhy Americans are suddenly obsessed with mundane items like cups and tote bagsbusinessinsider.com/trader-joes-mini-tote-bags-stanley-cups-tiktok-consumerism-marketing-2024-3#:~:text=They%20become%20status%20symbols%2C%20they,things%20is%20something%20to%20do.How Trader Joe's tote bags became an unexpected style symbol in Japanbbc.com/culture/article/20240319-trader-joes-tote-bags-viral-style-fashion-status-symbol-in-japanTrader Joe's $2.99 mini tote bags now sell for $500 on eBaycbsnews.com/news/trader-joes-mini-tote-bags-ebayWhat Is the Bandwagon Effect? Why People Follow the Crowdinvestopedia.com/terms/b/bandwagon-effect.aspTrader Joe’s Mini Tote Bags Are TikTok’s Newest Obsessiontime.com/6903541/trader-joes-mini-tote-bags-tiktok-sold-outFollow me on Instagram and Twitter/X @ashleyaviola Keywords for the algo:trader joes mini totes overconsumption, TikTok overconsumption, social media overconsumption, Stanley Cup tumbler, TikTok Viral Trend, Trader Joe's reusable bag, canvas mini totes, Stanley Cup-level mania, mini tote, consumerism, Trader Joe’s shoppers, tote bags, canvas totes, trader joes canvas totes reselling on eBay
Ozempic and the Unhealthy Obsession With Thinness Ashley Viola 2024-04-18 | #ozempic #dietculture #fatphobiaOzempic, a drug for people with diabetes that causes weight loss has spread like wildfire throughout Hollywood. Ozempic and its sister drug Wegovy has caused an influx of celebrities to shed drastic amounts of weight seemingly overnight. In this video, I discuss how this is rooted in diet culture and fatphobia that the media and society at large has perpetuated. I also explore the shift in beauty standards from the "slim-thick" ideal of the 2010s, characterized by curves enhanced through Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs) and waist trainers, to the current trend toward extreme thinness, exemplified by figures like Kim Kardashian.Sources: Diet Culture History: From Ancient Greece to Ozempicteenvogue.com/story/diet-culture-history-from-ancient-greece-to-ozempicWhat Cheaper Ozempic "Dupes" Actually Are, and Why Some Doctors Don't Recommend You Take Themteenvogue.com/story/what-cheaper-ozempic-dupes-actually-are"Ozempic Face" Is Real — Here's What That Meanspopsugar.com/beauty/ozempic-face-4912540814 celebrities who've opened up about taking Ozempic or weight-loss drugstoday.com/health/celebrities-on-ozempic-rcna129740Fat Stigmatization in Television Shows and Movies: A Content Analysisonlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1038/oby.2007.635Americans travel abroad for low-cost Brazilian Butt Lifts. The risks can be life-threatening.news.yahoo.com/low-cost-brazilian-butt-lifts-083030307.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMbzqRl5SVeZYH51zb0P61FQug2WEuOXFzVg8j83sD3jY0hs6XH5uz4dIX3TNB6GCmudQjmBinUdTGr4tuvhxqAJre3HmjNbUrCrmBh-lQdm1eMIQySPBUitMipEAsYtW42aBgTbglPL9GRrEOkDV4kdImnzXlp38zmC3Y81ZJf-My Socials:@ashleyaviola on IG and Twitter/XKeywords for the algo:Ozempic, Ozempic face, Oatzempic, The Classist Obsession With Thinness, The Moral Panic Over Ozempic Misses the Point, Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity, diet culture, fatphobia, body positivity, thin ideal, celebrity weight loss, Kim Kardashian, slim-thick era, Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), waist trainers, weight stigma, anti-fat bias, anti-fatness, body acceptance, fat shaming, social media influence on body image, health at every size (HAES), mental health and body image, cultural beauty standards, celebrity weight loss, injectable prescription drug, type 2 diabetes, appetite regulation, semaglutide, Novo Nordisk, Mounjaro, medical weight loss, oatzempic trend, weight-loss drugs
‘Cleantok,’ Restock Content & The Performance of Cleanliness Ashley Viola 2024-04-05 | #cleantok #restocking #organizingCleaning, restocking and organizing content have been dominating social media. As aesthetically pleasing as it is to watch, ‘cleantok’ promotes overconsumption and consumerism under the performative guise of cleaning. Cleantok influencers are hoarding cleaning products and plastic organizing containers to make their homes look super ‘aesthetic’ and cleaning has now become a status symbol for the rich. With the luxury home organizing brands like The Home Edit working with celebrities like The Kardashians, more and more people are participating in cleaning and restocking overconsumption than ever. In this video, I discuss the dangers of this trend.Sources: There’s something icky about performative cleanlinessvox.com/culture/24031823/cleantok-cleanliness-tiktok-performative-hygieneCleanTok's 'pantry p*rn' trend slammed as sexist and classist by professor: '[It's] a new status symbol'finance.yahoo.com/news/cleantoks-pantry-porn-trend-slammed-as-sexist-and-classist-by-professor-its-a-new-status-symbol-212558685.htmlThe Hidden Danger Behind TikTok's "Product Overload" Cleaning Trendgoodhousekeeping.com/health/a40700450/tiktok-trend-product-overload-cleaning-videosHome Influencers Will Not Rest Until Everything Has Been Put in a Clear Plastic Storage Bintheatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/01/restocking-videos-tiktok-plastic-storage-bins/677041Keywords for the algo:The cult of organization, consumerism of restock content, tiktok’s extreme overconsumption, deinfluincing, non-aesthetic mom, cleantok, cult of organisation, performative cleanliness, the performance of cleanliness, toxic influencers, decluttering content, hyper-organized fridges, product overload, “plastic-ception” of organization, stockpiling of cleaning products, cleaninfluencers, refill and restock content is toxic
How Beauty Advertisements Manipulate You Into Nonstop Consumerism Ashley Viola 2024-03-21 | #toxicbeautystandards #antihaul #deinfluencing Beauty and skincare advertisements often promote toxic beauty standards and are imbued with “anti-aging” propaganda. With dubious scientific claims like “clinically proven” or “dermatologist-recommended,” they often provide a false sense of legitimacy to the efficacy of their products. In this video, I discuss how the beauty industry shames natural features like skin texture, acne, wrinkles, dark circles, fine lines and more, making women feel insecure about their looks and like they have to participate in nonstop consumerism to measure up.Sources:L’Oréal Settles FTC Charges Alleging Deceptive Advertising for Anti-Aging Cosmeticsftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2014/06/loreal-settles-ftc-charges-alleging-deceptive-advertising-anti-aging-cosmetics82 Percent of Cosmetic Advertising Claims Are Bogusshape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/82-percent-cosmetic-advertising-claims-are-bogusDeception in cosmetics advertising: Examining cosmetics advertising claims in fashion magazine adstandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/20932685.2015.1032319#.VbaGFSpVhHxTwiggy's Olay ad banned over airbrushingtheguardian.com/media/2009/dec/16/twiggys-olay-ad-banned-airbrushingIf Beauty Product Ads Were Actually Honestbuzzfeed.com/crystalro/if-beauty-ads-were-honestBeauty Product Advertisements: A Critical Discourse Analysisresearchgate.net/publication/272690826_Beauty_Product_Advertisements_A_Critical_Discourse_AnalysisThe Brand-Building Machines Behind Beauty’s Hottest Labelsbusinessoffashion.com/articles/beauty/the-brand-building-machines-behind-beautys-hottest-labels/#:~:text=They%20oftentimes%20team%20up%20with,Pattern%20and%20Kristin%20Ess%20Hair.What All the Scientific Jargon in Beauty Product Claims Actually Meanallure.com/story/understanding-beauty-product-claimsSocials: @ashleyaviola on Instagram and Twitter/XKeywords for the algo:Beauty industry is toxic, beauty industry exposed, toxic beauty standards, toxic overconsumption in the beauty industry, skincare scams, beauty industry scams, toxic beauty culture, the commodification of beauty, beauty industry consumerism, beauty product overconsumption, beauty industry effects on society, beauty industry waste, overconsumption makeup, beauty industry advertising, beauty industry lies, beauty industry analysis, tiktok beauty obsession
“Self-Care” Is Expensive and Selling You Overconsumption Ashley Viola 2024-03-11 | #overconsumption #consumerism #deinfluencing Self-care has been co-opted to push a consumerism agenda that is rooted in overconsumption. When you search “self-care” on TikTok you see these aesthetic-obsessed videos of women hoarding skincare products and participating in beauty maintenance and branding that as self care. But we all need to stop buying useless products in the name of self-care. In this video, I discuss how we can de-commodify, de-commercialize and de-influence self care.Sources:How ‘Treat Yourself’ Became a Capitalist Commandtheatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/11/how-treat-yourself-became-a-consumerist-command/416664Has ‘self-care’ lost its way?theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/11/how-treat-yourself-became-a-consumerist-command/416664Technologies of the Self: A Seminar with Michel Foucaultabebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31797452212&dest=usa&ref_=ps_ggl_18382194370&cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade0to10-_-product_id=COM9780870235931USED-_-keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAiA0bWvBhBjEiwAtEsoW5nnXyyBh8gvhHYdO3882dnVh1ajBZ9RYHz82jWM1UT5LS7Mw4sB6hoCzngQAvD_BwEPersonal care product chemicals banned in Europe but still found in U.S.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2022/10/personal-care-product-chemicals-banned-europe-still-found-usThe sociology of consumption:consumptionreadinggroup.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/campbell-the-sociology-of-consumption.pdfThe year that skincare became a coping mechanismnewyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-year-that-skin-care-became-a-coping-mechanismIs The Skin-Care Industry Using "Self Care" To Scam Us?refinery29.com/en-us/skin-care-as-self-care-debateMy socials:@ashleyaviola on Instagram and Twitter/XKeywords for the algo:Self-care product obsession, gen z’s overconsumption problem, overconsumption in the name of self-care, beauty maintenance is a scam, self-care consumerism, shopping self-care, the commodification of self-care, wellness, and consumerism, consumerism is not self-care, mindless shopping culture, deinfluencing self-care, self care video essay
